As with the previous books, the author cleverly inserts himself into the narrative, and what makes this series so enjoyable is the relationship between Hawthorne and Horowitz, with their witty dialogue and snark. Every book reveals a bit more about the secretive and elusive Hawthorne, and leaves me wanting more.

Hawthorne has pulled a switcheroo and he's only gotten his little friend to clog the computer system because the DNA results (or whatever) will actually CLEAR Anthony. Separated by a Common Language: Anthony briefly considers Life Comes to a Full Stop as the title for a fourth Hawthorne novel, but then dismisses it, thinking that it "wouldn't make sense in America, where they have periods." Carradine is a treat to watch as he toys with the untrustworthy character of sinister Dr. Farquhar, who is either the most brilliant of experimental criminal psychiatrists or a homicidal maniac now running the English madhouse laughably known as Fairfields. Speaking in measured tones and smiling out of both sides of his mouth, Carradine exudes both authority and menace as he tries to explain his unconventional methods to a nervous visitor. Horowitz, Anthony. "Anthony Horowitz – About Anthony". AnthonyHorowitz.com. Archived from the original on 16 December 2008 . Retrieved 6 December 2008.Horowitz started writing at the age of 8 or 9 and he instantly knew he would be a professional writer. This was because he was an underachiever in school and was not physically fit, and found his escape in books and telling stories. In a 2006 interview Horowitz stated "I was quite certain, from my earliest memory, that I would be a professional writer and nothing but." [6]

Based on Horowitz’s novel of the same name, Mindgame premiered in Colchester in 1999, before transferring to the West End’s Vaudeville Theatre the following year starring Simon Ward, Christopher Blake and Helen Hobson.I've read the whole series and this one was even more fun because the mystery actually involves Horowitz as a suspect! We also learn a bit more about the secretive and cryptic Hawthorne. Whenever he is asked something personal, his go-to is always "I'm a detective. What else do you need to know?" Anthony Horowitz has written over 40 books. He is the writer of Foyle’s War and has written episodes for Midsomer Murders. This play does not disappoint and is well worth going to see. News – Nightrise, Walker Books and Snakehead". anthonyhorowitz.com. Archived from the original on 21 July 2011 . Retrieved 10 June 2012.

Despite this, the most major release of Horowitz's early career was The Falcon's Malteser (1986). This book was the first in the successful Diamond Brothers series, and was followed in 1987 by Public Enemy Number Two, and by South by South East in 1991. I'll admit I was a little hesitant to read this after the dull events of A Line To Kill, but I will never say no to an ARC of one of my favorite authors. And boy did he redeem himself with this one. I don't like to be too harsh on new plays as I know a lot of work and effort has been given by many. But out of respect for my readers I have to fully express how awful and insulting to one's intelligence this play is.

Anyway, if you like this series of Horowitz and Hawthorne (remember, Magpie Murders (now a PBS series, too – which is excellent by the way)(Review is here: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...) and The Word is Murder)(My review is here: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...) you might enjoy this one, too – or not. This is when the Hawthorne & Horowitz team-up starts and they head out to investigate the murder and find out whodunnit.