The Sentence Is Death (Hawthorne and Horowitz Mystery #2)

by Anthony Horowitz Narrated by Rory Kinnear

Overview

Narrated by Rory Kinnear

Death, deception, and a detective with quite a lot to hide stalk the pages of Anthony Horowitz's brilliant murder mystery, the second in the bestselling series starring Private Investigator Daniel Hawthorne.

“You shouldn't be here. It's too late . . . ”

These, heard over the phone, were the last recorded words of successful celebrity-divorce lawyer Richard Pryce, found bludgeoned to death in his bachelor pad with a bottle of wine-a 1982 Chateau Lafite worth £3,000, to be precise.

Odd, considering he didn't drink. Why this bottle? And why those words? And why was a three-digit number painted on the wall by the killer? And, most importantly, which of the man's many, many enemies did the deed?

Baffled, the police are forced to bring in Private Investigator Daniel Hawthorne and his sidekick, the author Anthony, who's really getting rather good at this murder investigation business.

But as Hawthorne takes on the case with characteristic relish, it becomes clear that he, too, has secrets to hide. As our reluctant narrator becomes ever more embroiled in the case, he realizes that these secrets must be exposed-even at the risk of death . . .

Editorial Reviews

MAY 2019 - AudioFile

Rory Kinnear returns to narrate the meta-detective series by Anthony Horowitz, which also features the author as one of the characters. To start, Horowitz is roped into writing another book about consulting detective Daniel Hawthorne. Kinnear's take on this Holmes-and- Watson relationship is spot-on. As Horowitz, Kinnear’s tone reflects exasperation. As Hawthorne, he sounds gruff. As the cast of characters who include suspects, informants, members of a bizarre multicultural book club, and rival investigators, Kinnear's winning acting is used to perfection in a narration that makes this this audiobook sound like a radio drama read by an ensemble cast. The fast-paced story and Kinnear’s delivery will keep listeners engrossed, laughing and guessing until the end. A.R.F. © AudioFile 2019, Portland, Maine

From the Publisher

Fans of traditional puzzle mysteries will be enthralled.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“Horowitz succeeds on all levels with book two in the Detective Daniel Hawthorne series . . . the overall voice of the series is fresh and original, Horowitz writing with the effortless élan that distinguishes all his work.” — Booklist

“Except for Jeffrey Deaver and Sophie Hannah, no one currently working the field has anywhere near this much ingenuity to burn.” — Kirkus Reviews

“The Sentence Is Death . . . may just be one of summer’s greatest, guiltiest pleasures . . . Pray for solitary confinement, because you’ll want to read this one straight through and uninterrupted.”  — New York Journal of Books

“Horowitz mimics Golden Age authors (Christie, Allingham, Marsh, Sayers) so well in his books' scope and denouéments that fans of both puzzle and cozy mysteries will savor the balance of clues.” — NPR

“The Sentence Is Death is...fast-paced, lively ... there are twists and turns and unexpected developments. The fact-fiction blurring continues to the last page.” — Minneapolis Star Tribune

“Horowitz shows no signs of ceding the spotlight. He’s having too much fun and, as a result, so are his readers.” — Los Angeles Book Review

NPR

Horowitz mimics Golden Age authors (Christie, Allingham, Marsh, Sayers) so well in his books' scope and denouéments that fans of both puzzle and cozy mysteries will savor the balance of clues.

Booklist

Horowitz succeeds on all levels with book two in the Detective Daniel Hawthorne series . . . the overall voice of the series is fresh and original, Horowitz writing with the effortless élan that distinguishes all his work.

Los Angeles Book Review

Horowitz shows no signs of ceding the spotlight. He’s having too much fun and, as a result, so are his readers.

Minneapolis Star Tribune

“The Sentence Is Death is...fast-paced, lively ... there are twists and turns and unexpected developments. The fact-fiction blurring continues to the last page.

New York Journal of Books

“The Sentence Is Death . . . may just be one of summer’s greatest, guiltiest pleasures . . . Pray for solitary confinement, because you’ll want to read this one straight through and uninterrupted.” 

Booklist

Horowitz succeeds on all levels with book two in the Detective Daniel Hawthorne series . . . the overall voice of the series is fresh and original, Horowitz writing with the effortless élan that distinguishes all his work.

MAY 2019 - AudioFile

Rory Kinnear returns to narrate the meta-detective series by Anthony Horowitz, which also features the author as one of the characters. To start, Horowitz is roped into writing another book about consulting detective Daniel Hawthorne. Kinnear's take on this Holmes-and- Watson relationship is spot-on. As Horowitz, Kinnear’s tone reflects exasperation. As Hawthorne, he sounds gruff. As the cast of characters who include suspects, informants, members of a bizarre multicultural book club, and rival investigators, Kinnear's winning acting is used to perfection in a narration that makes this this audiobook sound like a radio drama read by an ensemble cast. The fast-paced story and Kinnear’s delivery will keep listeners engrossed, laughing and guessing until the end. A.R.F. © AudioFile 2019, Portland, Maine

Product Details

BN ID:	2940170126637
Publisher:	HarperCollins Publishers
Publication date:	05/28/2019
Series:	Hawthorne and Horowitz Series , #2
Edition description:	Unabridged
Sales rank:	502,265

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