Enter Daniel Hawthorne, a brilliant but eccentric detective who is called in to assist with the investigation. Hawthorne enlists the help of Anthony Horowitz, who is tasked with documenting the case and turning it into a book. As they delve deeper into Pryce’s life, they uncover a web of secrets and lies involving his clients, colleagues, and even his own family.

Throughout their investigation, Hawthorne and Horowitz encounter a colorful cast of characters, each with their own motives and alibis. They interview Pryce’s ex-wife, his business partner, and various other individuals connected to the case. As they gather clues and piece together the puzzle, they find themselves drawn into a world of deception and betrayal.

As the plot unfolds, it becomes clear that there are multiple suspects with plausible motives for wanting Pryce dead. The detectives must navigate through red herrings and false leads to uncover the truth. Along the way, they face danger and unexpected twists that keep them on their toes.

In true Anthony Horowitz fashion, The Sentence Is Death is filled with clever plot twists and metafictional elements. The author inserts himself as a character in the story, blurring the lines between reality and fiction. This adds an extra layer of intrigue and suspense to the narrative.

Ultimately, Hawthorne and Horowitz must race against time to catch the killer before they strike again. The resolution of the case is both surprising and satisfying, leaving readers eager for the next installment in the series.

• The Sentence Is Death

• Hawthorne, Book 2
• By: Anthony Horowitz
• Narrated by: Rory Kinnear

William Pryce is an elegant, well-spoken lawyer who has made a fortune from celebrity divorces – and has made a lot of enemies in the process. Unmarried himself, he lives in a beautiful bachelor’s house on the edge of Hampstead Heath.

Or rather, he was…

When he is found murdered, police are faced with the most baffling mysteries: who was the guest who came to Pryce’s house just before his death, arrived while he was still talking on the phone. ?

“You shouldn’t be here. It’s too late…” were Pryce’s last recorded words, but what exactly did they mean?

Why did his killer draw a three-digit number on the wall before leaving the crime scene? And why exactly was he beaten to death with a baton with a bottle of wine – a 1982 bottle of Chateau Lafite worth £3,000 – when he wasn’t drinking?

Police were forced to turn the case over to private investigator Daniel Hawthorne, who took it on with characteristic relish.

But Hawthorne himself has secrets to hide, and as our reluctant narrator becomes increasingly drawn into the case, he realizes that these are secrets that need to be exposed – even when it put his life in jeopardy….

Anthony Horowitz is a leading author in my library. This is another first-rate effort by Anthony Horowitz and beautifully narrated by Rory Kinnear. The main characters are believable, sometimes funny, and the stories are logical and interesting. I am looking forward to the third installment in this series.

I am a huge fan of Horowitz’s work. I read Alex Rider’s books when I was a kid and his more recent Sherlock Holmes books and others like Murder of the Magpie are excellent. I love this book. Interesting story, well written and brilliantly narrated by Rory Kinnear. I would definitely recommend it and can’t wait for his next audiobook.

I really enjoyed this book as much as the first novel. I especially liked that A H put himself in the role of a character. chance to inform readers about his other work!! Hopefully the series continues for a long time so we can learn more about Hawthorne and have a new series that’s perfect to share with others and discuss.