The Word Is Murder
Hawthorne, Book 1
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Narrated by:
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Rory Kinnear
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By:
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Anthony Horowitz
About this listen
She planned her own funeral. But did she arrange her murder?
Buried secrets, murder and a trail of bloody clues lie at the heart of Anthony Horowitz's new detective series. If you enjoyed BBC's Sherlock, you'll love The Word is Murder!
A wealthy woman strangled six hours after she's arranged her own funeral.
A very private detective uncovering secrets but hiding his own.
A reluctant author drawn into a story he can't control.
What do they have in common?
©2017 Anthony Horowitz (P)2017 Random House AudiobooksCritic Reviews
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- Moira
- 26-03-2020
Good Story
Not as good as Magpie Murders but good story well written. It left me with an unfinished filling like the book was waiting for its sequel to follow.
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- Karla
- 17-02-2021
No real way to anticipate the ending
I found it hard to listen to the preamble but it got better. The pseudo policeman was obnoxious and although that was intended I won’t be getting the sequel. Not up to House of Silk standard which I loved
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- Daniel
- 09-09-2017
Great mystery that kept you guessing
If feels like this could be the start of a series. Great to integrate the writing of the book within the book. Recommended to anyone who enjoyed Magpie Murders by the same author.
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- Thubten Chokyi
- 22-07-2021
The Word Is...
Two words actually: clever and entertaining.
So often I've reached the end of viewing something that had me spellbound and decided to make a note of the writer. Anthony Horowitz. Looks like I'll be working my way through his novels. Hope they prove as clever and entertaining as The Word Is Murder.
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- amanda
- 18-12-2017
Very clever. Thoroughly enjoyable.
So clever of Horowitz to use crime writing as the premise, casting himself as a Watson character was inspired..loved Hawthorne...reader was brilliant.
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- Melle
- 12-09-2022
Absolutely Brilliant!
I've really discovered Anthony Horowitz and he's quickly become a favourite. As a fan of Agatha Christie and the Sherlock Holmes books, these novels are like being in the company of an old, dear friend. Clever and compelling.
Fantastic narration too, really a performance but in a subtle way.
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- Steve S.
- 26-03-2023
Refreshing
Really loved the idea of a famous author writing a story in which he takes part. loved the characters, the plot, the narration and will be listening to Hawthorne untill ive heard them all.
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- Anonymous User
- 04-06-2023
Very good
The voice that performed the book is a clear simple voice is quite nice.
Book overall is entertaining and you can follow along and try solve it yourself. I can’t say anything bad about this book
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- Sheza
- 04-05-2024
Anthony’s take on Hawthorn
I loved Anthony Horowitz first book of this series and mainly putting the players in order and the getting to know you, Hawthorne is very clever with his observations that others miss. Liked the style of writing leaning to a lightness without losing the ‘Who Dunnit ‘twists and turns and very descriptive. Plus a story within a story highly recommend it will keep you listening and engaged.
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- G
- 15-08-2024
Obsessed with this series
I have actually listened to the Hawthorne series out of order, but I really love them. As a fan of murder mystery, these have a subtle humour and sophistication that I find really exciting. A blend of autobiography and fictional true crime, I really enjoy the unfolding of the story. I can't wait to listen to all of them.
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