Anthony Horowitz is a British bestselling author of books, TV series, films, plays and journalism. His work includes the bestselling teen spy series Alex Rider, adapted into a movie (2006), the Power of Five series, two new Sherlock Holmes novels and a new James Bond novel. His latest book, A Line To Kill, was published in 2021.
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Magpie Murders
When editor Susan Ryeland receives the latest manuscript from Alan Conway, the celebrated author of mystery novels centred on the detective Atticus Pund, she does not realise that between the lines is hidden another story, one of greed, jealousy, ruthless ambition, and murder. The first novel in the Susan Ryeland series, Magpie Murders is a story within a story, a crafted twist on a crime novel.
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At the death of the head of the Inugami Clan, the strange details of his will are revealed and a series of gruesome murders ensues. Called to investigate, detective Kosuke Kindaichi will uncover a web of secrets which will eventually…
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Publish Date: 1997 Awards: 1998 Mystery Writers of Japan Award
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