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A Deadly Episode

A Deadly Episode

CrimeMystery
Pages
608
Published
2026
Language
English

Synopsis

When the actor playing Detective Daniel Hawthorne in a film adaptation is murdered, the real Hawthorne and his sidekick, Horowitz, find themselves investigating a case that mirrors their own fictional world. The victim had many enemies on set, but the investigation soon reveals a deeper mystery connected to an old case of Hawthorne's. This intriguing whodunit takes readers from a film set to Hawthorne's childhood village, uncovering secrets and unexpected twists along the way.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

TenseGritty
Locked RoomMystery Box

Genres

Crime Mystery Thriller Amateur Sleuth

About the author

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Anthony Horowitz

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, Oblivio...

Characters

Daniel HawthorneProtagonist
Anthony HorowitzSupporting
David CaineSupporting
DS Sarah MilnesSupporting
All characters in A Deadly Episode