Horowitz is meant to use the murder investigation as material for a future novel that will showcase Hawthorne’s brilliance. Perhaps in the next novel, we will learn more about the antisocial former inspector from Scotland Yard that will better explain this vanity (but I’m getting ahead of myself).ĭespite Hawthorne’s contempt for people (especially Scotland Yard), he wants Horowitz to shadow him to observe firsthand how he solves murder mysteries that have stumped the police. Hawthorne’s brusque, offensive nature still frustrates and embarasses Horowitz and my only criticism of the novel is I find it hard to believe such a loner (Hawthorne) would care to have someone like Horowitz tagging along. This is their second time working on a murder investigation, and they’re still getting to know each other. The main characters, ex-detective inspector Daniel Hawthorne and Anthony Horowitz, make for an unlikely pair. The story revolves around the death of a successful, gay solicitor murdered in his home shortly after concluding a celebrity-divorce, and is narrated by the author (Anthony Horowitz). The 350+ page novel makes for a great book to have by your bedside (I’m a night reader) or to bring with you on vacation. Detective lit fans are going to enjoy The Sentence is Death, which was first published in 2018.
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When I purchased this book, I didn’t realize it was the second in a series, but reading this out of order didn’t impact my ability to follow the story or diminish my appreciation.