The Sentence Is Death

*The Sentence Is Death* by Anthony Horowitz is a sharply written London murder mystery where the author himself steps into the story, making the investigation feel both intimate and deliciously twisty. If you enjoy clever crime fiction with layered secrets and a knowing sense of humour, this one hits the mark.

When smooth divorce lawyer Richard Price is found bludgeoned in his own home, the scene offers one baffling clue: the number 182 scrawled on the wall. Witness sightings, a suspiciously timed visitor, and a phone call cut short leave the police circling without answers. Enter private investigator Daniel Hawthorne—brilliant, difficult, and carrying more than a few secrets of his own—alongside Horowitz, who can’t resist pulling at the threads.

Perfect for readers who love detective novels with puzzles, misdirection, and an authentically British setting, especially fans of modern whodunits.

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