Close to Death: A Novel

New York Times BestsellerIn New York Times bestselling author Anthony Horowitz’s ingenious literary whodunit, Detective Daniel Hawthorne is once again called upon to solve a seemingly unsolvable case—a gruesome murder in an idyllic gated community in which suspects abound.“An exceedingly entertaining and inventive mixture of humor and suspense. Mr. Horowitz’s comically put-upon alter ego is delightful company, yet the real marvel is Hawthorne: ‘a hard-working, solitary, difficult man who somehow always managed to pull the guilty rabbit out of the blood-soaked hat.’ Long may this duo endure.”—Wall Street Journal

Richmond upon Thames is one of the most desirable areas to live in London. And Riverview Close, a quiet gated community, seems to offer its inhabitants the perfect life. At least it does until Giles Kenworthy moves in with his wife, noisy children, four gas-guzzling cars, loud parties, and plans for a new swimming pool in his backyard. His neighbors all have a reason to hate him and are soon up in arms.When Kenworthy is shot dead with a crossbow bolt through his neck, all of them come under suspicion, and his murder opens the door to lies, deception, and further death.The police are baffled. Reluctantly, they call in former detective Daniel Hawthorne. But even he is faced with a seemingly impossible puzzle.How do you solve a murder when everyone has the same motive?

About the Author

Anthony Horowitz is one of the UK’s most prolific and successful writers, unique in being active in both adult and YA fiction, TV, theater, and journalism. Several of his previous novels were instant New York Times bestsellers. His bestselling Alex Rider series for young adults has sold more than nineteen million copies worldwide and has become a hugely successful show on Amazon Prime TV. His breakthrough murder mystery, Magpie Murders, was adapted into a miniseries for PBS. He lives in London with his wife and dog.