Close to Death: A Novel

Name: Close to Death: A Novel
Rating: 4.642857074737549 (14 reviews)

Anthony Horowitz

Apr 2024 · A Hawthorne and Horowitz Mystery Book 5 · Sold by HarperCollins

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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, the baffling case seems unsolvable. Detective Hawthorne is the only investigator they can call to solve the case.

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...

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14 reviews

Jami Pruitt

April 18, 2024

I've been counting down the days until this came out and sadly have finished it in 2 days. I've thoroughly enjoyed the series as the main characters are familiar, and horowitz putting them in unique situations in each book keeps it interesting. I'll need to start on his other series' now, I suppose.

Tina Hale

August 30, 2025

With each facet of Anthony's work, I am blessed. He's 1 of 3 grand writers. I am ever so grateful for the many mysteries on television and the books he's created

Terry Burgess

August 20, 2024

Complex as a fine wine and game of chess, Close To Death is one of the most entertaining and engrossing books in Mr. Horowitz's collection.

About the author

Anthony Horowitz is one of the UK’s most prolific and successful writers, unique in being active in both adult and YA fiction, TV, theatre, and journalism. Several of his novels have been instant New York Times bestsellers. His Alex Rider spy series for young adults has sold more than twenty million copies worldwide and has become a hugely successful show on Amazon Prime Video. Marble Hall Murders, the third part of his Susan Ryeland series, is airing on PBS. He lives in London and was recently awarded the CBE for services to literature.

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