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Anthony Horowitz
Anthony Horowitz
b. 5 April 1955 · From United Kingdom- Books
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Anthony Horowitz is one of the most prolific and successful writers working in the UK – and is unique for working across so many media. Anthony is a born polymath; juggling writing books, TV series, films, plays and journalism.
Anthony has written over 40 books including the bestselling teen spy series Alex Rider, which he adapted into a movie that was released worldwide in 2006. The Alex Rider series is estimated to have sold 19 million copies worldwide. His highly anticipated novel, Oblivion, the epic conclusion to the Power of Five series, was published in October 2012.
Anthony is also an acclaimed writer for adults and was commissioned by the Conan Doyle Estate and Orion Books to write two new Sherlock Holmes novels. The House of Silk was published in November 2011 and was internationally lauded as the top title of the autumn. The sequel, Moriarty, was published in October 2014 with similar success.
Most recently he was commissioned by the Ian Fleming Estate to write the James Bond novel Trigger Mortis, which was published on 8th September 2015.
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The Alex Rider series should be read in publication order, starting with "Stormbreaker," followed by "Point Blanc," "Skeleton Key," "Eagle Strike," "Scorpia," "Ark Angel," "Snakehead," "Crocodile Tears," "Scorpia Rising," "Russian Roulette," "Never Say Die," "Secret Weapon," "Nightshade," and "Nightshade Revenge."
While widely known for his young adult series, Anthony Horowitz has also written several standalone mystery novels for adult readers, including "The Word is Murder" and "The House of Silk," which features Sherlock Holmes.
The Alex Rider series has been adapted into a film, "Stormbreaker," and later into a television series. His adult mystery novels, such as "The Word is Murder," have also been adapted for television.
Anthony Horowitz is most recognized for his bestselling Alex Rider series, which follows a teenage spy on various missions. He is also known for his contributions to the James Bond and Sherlock Holmes literary canons.
Anthony Horowitz was awarded the Crime Writers' Association's Dagger in the Library in 2024, a career prize given for a body of work and support of libraries rather than for a single book. He was also appointed OBE in 2014 for services to literature.