The Sentence is Death - Anthony Horowitz (Book)

Title: The Sentence is Death

Author: Anthony Horowitz

Publisher: HarperCollins

Publication Date: May 28, 2019

Category: Mystery / Crime Thriller

The Sentence is Death is the second installment in Anthony Horowitz’s gripping Hawthorne & Horowitz detective series. The novel follows the eccentric and enigmatic former detective, Daniel Hawthorne, and his reluctant partner, the author Anthony Horowitz, as they delve into the high-profile murder of a wealthy celebrity.

The victim, Richard Pryce, a well-known divorce lawyer, is found bludgeoned to death with a bottle of wine, and the case seems simple on the surface. However, as Hawthorne and Horowitz begin their investigation, they uncover a tangled web of deceit, secrets, and a surprising link to a cold case from years earlier.

Horowitz masterfully weaves a self-aware narrative, blending clever twists, humor, and traditional whodunit tropes while subverting expectations. The novel’s appeal lies in its sharp dialogue, intriguing characters, and the playful dynamic between the fictionalized Horowitz and the stoic Hawthorne. The Sentence is Death keeps readers on the edge of their seats until the final, shocking revelation.