Close to Death

In 'Close to Death,' Anthony Horowitz presents another intricate and masterfully plotted mystery in the Hawthorne and Horowitz series. The seemingly idyllic, gated community of Riverview Close in Richmond Upon Thames becomes the setting for a shocking murder when the notoriously disruptive new resident, Giles Kenworthy, is found shot dead with a crossbow bolt through his neck. Kenworthy, with his loud parties, gas-guzzling cars, and plans for a new swimming pool, had alienated every single one of his wealthy neighbors, giving them all a compelling motive for his demise. With the local police baffled by a case where suspicion falls on an entire community, former Detective Daniel Hawthorne is reluctantly called in. He and his author-companion Anthony Horowitz face an almost impossible puzzle: how do you solve a murder when everyone involved had the same reason to kill? The investigation peels back layers of lies, deception, and hidden agendas, promising a classic whodunnit filled with unexpected twists and turns.