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The Sentence is Death (Hawthorne & Horowitz, #2)

Anthony Horowitz
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The Sentence is Death (Hawthorne & Horowitz, #2)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2018

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Anthony Horowitz

The Sentence is Death (Hawthorne & Horowitz, #2)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2018
Book Details
Pages

373

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

London • Contemporary

Publication Year

2018

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In The Sentence is Death by Anthony Horowitz, a notable private investigator collaborates with the police to solve the murder of a prominent divorce lawyer. The story combines elements of mystery and crime, unraveling the complexities of relationships and hidden motives behind the crime.

Reviews & Readership

4.2

57,140 ratings

78%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Anthony Horowitz's The Sentence is Death captivates readers with its intricate plot and witty prose. The novel shines in its clever homage to classic detective fiction and the author's seamless self-insertion. Despite some critics finding it occasionally predictable, the work is widely praised for its engaging characters and immersive storytelling.

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Who Should Read The Sentence is Death (Hawthorne & Horowitz, #2)?

A fan of witty, intricately plotted mysteries would relish The Sentence is Death by Anthony Horowitz. Readers who enjoyed Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes series or Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot novels will find the same clever twists and engaging detective work in Horowitz's modern take on the genre.

4.2

57,140 ratings

78%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

373

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

London • Contemporary

Publication Year

2018

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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