The Hawthorne and Horowitz Mysteries is a clever mystery series with an unusual premise – the author is one of the main characters in the stories. Readers find the books highly entertaining and are awed by Anthony Horowitz’s sophisticated and intricate plotting.

In an audacious move, Anthony pairs his fictional self with disgraced police detective Daniel Hawthorne, a brilliant, eccentric, and impatient man. Together, they team up to investigate gruesome murders. The books are filled with humour and suspense, and Anthony sprinkles the stories with real-life references to his own writing career. For instance, The Twist of a Knife references his play Mindgame, an actual play he wrote.

Readers recommend reading The Hawthorne and Horowitz Mysteries in sequence to follow the intricate, clever plots and character development that build with each successive novel. However, each book contains a self-contained story that can be enjoyed separately.