Close to Death

A Novel

De: Anthony Horowitz

Narrado por: Anthony Horowitz, Rory Kinnear

In New York Times bestselling author Anthony Horowitz’s ingenious fifth literary whodunnit in the Hawthorne and Horowitz series, Detective Hawthorne is once again called upon to solve an unsolvable case—a gruesome murder in an idyllic gated community in which suspects abound.

Riverside Close is a picture-perfect community. The six exclusive and attractive houses are tucked far away from the noise and grime of city life, allowing the residents to enjoy beautiful gardens, pleasant birdsong, and tranquility from behind the security of a locked gate.

It is the perfect idyll, until the Kentworthy family arrives, with their four giant, gas-guzzling cars, gaggle of shrieking children, and plans for a garish swimming pool in the backyard. Obvious outsiders, the Kentworthys do not belong in Riverside Close, and quickly offend every last one of the neighbors.

When Giles Kentworthy is found dead on his own doorstep, a crossbow bolt sticking out of his chest, Detective Hawthorne is the only investigator they can call to solve the case.

Because how do you solve a murder when everyone is a suspect?

©2024 Anthony Horowitz (P)2024 HarperCollins Publishers

Close to perfect!

Anthony Horowitz does it again! Now the only problem is that waiting for his next book is agony!!!!!

Wonderfully Satisfying

I absolutely loved this book. The mystery itself is complicated enough to keep you guessing, yet easy to understand. The characters are richly developed and so very, very, interesting. I don't want to talk about the plot itself because I don't want to spoil any of the mystery but I can say I enjoyed every minute of it and had it finished in one day.
Must also say they the narrator is awesome, brings the whole thing to life.
Can't wait for the next book.

Better and Twistier Than Ever

Q - What is more delightful than a series that starts on a high note and keeps it up with each new book?
A - A book that surpasses every expectation.

The plot

Lots of twists, a great story, and two excellent story tellers. One of the best in the series

Wow! The end, and that acknowledgement!

Antony does it again! I suspected I knew what was going on, but I was wrong yet again! listen to the acknowledgement, don't skip it!

Awesome

Antony Horowitz never disappoints! I love Hawthorn adventures. So glad there are more to come!

loved it

I love Anthony horowitz writing style. enjoyed listening to this mystery, the narrator was excellent

Series getting better and I’m sticking with it

Very intriguing murder mystery with colorful characters as always. We also get more development to our duo and some interesting personal revelations for Hawthorne that leaves you excited for the next installment.

I love Horowitz and Hawthorne...

Marcia Clarke - DA at the OJ trial. Tom Beresford - American actor. Raymond Shaw - role played by Lawrence Harvey in
"The Manchurian Candidate". And we all know Ian McKellen. All these names - coincidence??? Or is there another hidden meaning or message here? Whatever! Another great read from Anthony Horowitz!

Excellent, and not the same formula

I am a big Anthony Horowitz fan. His stories, molded around his enigmatic relationship with Hawthorne, are deep and sometimes confusing. The format he used in this book made the story interesting yet difficult to follow at times. Great ending though.