I'm thrilled! Another 5 ⭐️ read. In this latest series, Anthony Horowitz's agent encouraged him to write the fifth book in the Hawthorne series. Daniel Hawthorne is a brilliant star in his book. She even suggested he write a case Hawthorne had solved 5 years earlier in his detective career.
A murder of Riverview Close. Riverview Close is a gated community, a perfectly serene neighbourhood. Until Giles Kenworthy and his family moved into the area. He had a strained relationship with his neighbours due to his lack of empathy. Tragically, he was found dead one night with a crossbow bolt in his throat. With everyone in the area having a potential motive, suspicion looms over all residents.
The case came to an end when one of the neighbours wrote a letter admitting to the crime and then took his own life out of remorse. Hawthorne believed that this locked room mystery was anything but usual. John Dudley, his sidekick provides insight into their enigmatic characters from a different angle. The more Anthony learned about Hawthorne, the less he knew him.
Featuring a dual timeline, a cleverly crafted plot, a tense atmosphere, and an abundance of red herrings, this book has secured a place as one of my top psychological thrillers this year.