Retired publisher Susan Ryeland has exchanged her literary London life for the sun-drenched tranquility of a Greek island, co-running a hotel. Yet, the relentless demands of island living leave her secretly longing for the intellectual thrills of her past career, especially after her involvement in a previous, life-threatening literary mystery. Her peaceful routine is abruptly broken when an English couple arrives, bearing a chilling tale of a murder that occurred at their daughter Cecily's wedding. The mystery deepens significantly when they reveal Cecily has vanished, mere hours after reading 'Atticus Pund Takes The Case,' a crime novel Susan herself edited years ago. Convinced that the keys to both the historical murder and Cecily's disappearance are embedded within the pages of that very book, Susan feels an irresistible pull to return to London. To unravel the intricate layers of this dangerous literary puzzle and save Cecily, Susan must once again place her own life in grave peril, as fact and fiction intertwine with deadly consequences.
Critical Reception
"Acclaimed as a masterful and fiendishly clever meta-mystery, "Moonflower Murders" cements Anthony Horowitz's status as a leading voice in contemporary crime fiction, offering a uniquely entertaining and intricately layered reading experience."