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The Twist of a Knife
- Hawthorne, Book 4
- Narrated by: Rory Kinnear
- Length: 8 hrs and 31 mins
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'I've written three books and our deal is over.' That's what reluctant author Anthony Horowitz tells ex-detective Daniel Hawthorne in an awkward meeting. The truth is that Anthony has got other things on his mind.
His new play, a thriller called Mindgame, is about to open at the famous Vaudeville theatre in Shoreditch. Not surprisingly, Hawthorne declines a ticket to the opening night.
The play is not enjoyed by the critics. In particular, Sunday Times critic Harriet Throsby gives it a savage review, focusing particularly on the writing. The next day, Throsby is stabbed in the heart with an ornamental dagger, which, it turns out, belongs to Anthony, and which has his fingerprints all over it.
Anthony is arrested by an old enemy...Detective Inspector Cara Grunshaw. She's still smarting from her failure to solve the case described in the second Hawthorne adventure: The Sentence Is Death. She blames Anthony for her failure. And now she's out for revenge.
Thrown into prison and brutally interrogated, Anthony is the prime suspect in Throsby's murder, and as a second theatre critic is found to have died in mysterious circumstances, the net closes in. Ever more desperate, he realizes that only one man can help him.
But will Hawthorne take the call?
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- Meg (Margaret) Brassil
- 14-02-2023
Rory Kinnear brings Horowitz alive
RK is excellent as the narrator. What a delight to listen to. His vocal gymnastics evoking each of Horowitz’s characters is a joy to listen to.
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- Gabrielle
- 07-09-2022
Seriously engaging…
I wanted to say ‘seriously funny’, but one probably should be serious about murder! Laugh out loud. I’m new to AH (the nephews & nieces likely read the Adam … sorry … Alex Rider books), and I’m going to deep dive into AH’s work now! See you in a month or so!
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- Julie Marlow
- 10-11-2023
Another wonderful story
Yet again a fantastic concept of the author to write about a version of himself in which he is the butt of many jokes and at the mercy of a character (Hawthorne) that at times, is so antagonistic, it brings laugh out loud moments.also really love the narration of Rory Kinnear who is able to give so much life to each character.
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- BeatrixBalazar
- 01-04-2024
Ripping Tale
Horowitz does it again. Great plot, one liners, witty humour between Anthony and Horthorn. He's a brilliant story teller, you won't be disappointed.
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- elizabeth b.
- 19-08-2022
Super story
I’ve enjoyed all Anthony Horowitz writing and books. I’m just so disappointed this one is finished and I will have a long time to wait for the next one.
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- Robbie
- 23-08-2022
More please
I so enjoy these books not only the twists and turns, Anthony’s frustration and Hawthorns dogged nature but the brilliant narration, every sigh, every sense of “who’s running this show”!
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- C Sand
- 29-09-2022
Love the Hawthorne Series.
What a wonderful character Anthony has created in Hawthorne and Rory Kinnear brilliantly brings him, and Anthony, to life.
My only gripe with this story was what appeared to be a CV pretending to be the first few chapters of the story. Boring.
Once Hawthorne was in the story, it sailed.
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- SCPG
- 16-09-2024
Rory Kinnear's narration was superb.
I thoroughly enjoyed the plot, but really loved Rory Kinnear's narration. I could visualise every person and situation clearly.
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- Jason
- 12-09-2022
Rapidly becoming a classic series
Another enjoyable trip with the author and detective pairing. I like the narrative structure which affords the author the chance to be a character in the story. Excellent narration too, as always.
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- Lyn
- 07-09-2022
really warming to this series
enjoyed it very much looking forward to next book and learning more about Hawthorne.
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