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The Sentence Is Death

Hawthorne, Book 2

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The Sentence Is Death

By: Anthony Horowitz
Narrated by: Rory Kinnear
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About this listen

Random House presents the audiobook edition of Another Word For Murder by Anthony Horowitz, read by Rory Kinnear.

Death, deception, and a detective with quite a lot to hide: the second novel in the bestselling series starring Private Investigator Daniel Hawthorne.

‘You shouldn’t be here. It’s too late…’

These were Richard Pryce's last words, overheard moments before the celeb divorce lawyer was bludgeoned to death with a £3,000 bottle of wine.

Strange circumstances pile up. Pryce was teetotal, so why this bottle? Why those words? Why did the killer paint a number on his wall? And, most importantly, which of the man’s many, many enemies did the deed?

Baffled, the police are forced to bring in Private Investigator Daniel Hawthorne and his sidekick, the author Anthony, who’s really getting rather good at this murder investigation business.

But as Hawthorne takes on the case with characteristic relish, it becomes clear that he, too, has secrets to hide. Anthony knows they must be exposed – even at the risk of death…

©2018 Anthony Horowitz (P)2018 Penguin Audio Crime Fiction Detective Mystery Private Investigators Suspense Thriller & Suspense Fiction Crime Witty Funny Murder

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Critic reviews

"Pure pleasure for readers … A must-read delight." – WALL STREET JOURNAL

"Anthony Horowitz gets away with murder in all sorts of ways and emerges triumphant" – THE TIMES, Books of the Year

"This is crime fiction as dazzling entertainment, sustained by writing as skilfully light-footed as Fred Astaire" – SUNDAY TIMES CRIME CLUB (STAR PICK)

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All the hallmark content of a good Horowitz listen, but really undermined by the atrocious vocalisation of the female characters.

Entertaining as ever but for those terrible female voices

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Overall very enjoyable but the rival detective’s accent is like an impression of the way James Acaster speaks (for comedic purposes).

Otherwise highly enjoyable and something of an improvement on “the word is murder” which was very good too. Looking forward to the next installment, but would love another like “house of silk” that was great!

James Acaster

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A wonderfully twisty and intricate whodunnit using the Hawthorne formula.

Well worth the time and it pulls you in quickly and have to stay till the end.

Very happy to recommend without hesitation

Horowitz magic with Hawthorne

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This certainly doesn’t feel like an add-on to The Word is Murder. It’s a good story which keeps you guessing in its own right and cleverly done. The reader is perfect for the self-deprecating tone of the narrator, although some of his female voices are less successful.

Fun, intriguing and self-deprecating

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Another top job from Horowitz now just can’t wait for the next book in the series

Spot on

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I really enjoyed this story, it's so clever how the author is part of the story.

My Review

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Book and story enjoyable but female detective voice dreadful. I can't believe anyone speaks like that. Was glad when any encounter with her was over.

Narration

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i seethe with envy at Anthony Horowitz's mastery of so many genres. it isnt fair!
another enjoyable case for this reluctant detective duo, but i have mamy unanswered questions about Hawthorn.

another cracker

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I really enjoyed the 2 first Hawthorne books and am now looking forward to the next one….

Excellent

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So funny at times, so clever in the reworking of the Watson Holmes relationship where Watson is so pissed off! Even though I knew he was being set up for a fall many times, it was still even funnier because of it. Loved all the twists and the prat falls and the publishing jokes. RK's performance better than the first time, but I still think he could go for more nuance, especially with female characters.

A Twisty Tale

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