{"product_id":"the-twist-of-a-knife-a-novel-isbn-9780062938183","title":"The Twist of a Knife: A Novel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author Anthony Horowitz’s ingenious fourth literary whodunit following \u003cem\u003eThe Word is Murder, The Sentence is Death,\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eA Line to Kill,\u003c\/em\u003e Horowitz becomes the prime suspect in a murder investigation—and only one man can prove his innocence: his newly estranged partner in solving crime, Detective Hawthorne.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“I’m sorry but the answer’s no.” \u003c\/em\u003eReluctant author, Anthony Horowitz, has had enough. He tells ex-detective Daniel Hawthorne that after three books he’s splitting and their deal is over.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe truth is that Anthony has other things on his mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis new play, a thriller called \u003cem\u003eMindgame,\u003c\/em\u003e is about to open at the Vaudeville Theater in London’s West End. Not surprisingly, Hawthorne declines a ticket to the opening night.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe play is panned by the critics. In particular, \u003cem\u003eSunday Times\u003c\/em\u003e critic Margaret 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 turns out to belong to Anthony, and has his fingerprints all over it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnthony is arrested by an old enemy . . . Detective Inspector Cara Grunshaw. She still carries a grudge from her failure to solve the case described in the second Hawthorne adventure, \u003cem\u003eThe Sentence is Death\u003c\/em\u003e, and blames Anthony. Now she’s out for revenge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrown into prison and fearing for both his personal future and his writing career, Anthony is the prime suspect in Throsby’s murder and when 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut will Hawthorne take the call?\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“ Gleefully witty.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTom Nolan for The Wall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eThe Twist of a Knife\u003c\/em\u003e is consistently, delightfully entertaining, with Horowitz’s own theatrical experience providing just the right amount of bittersweet bite.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAir Mail\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The thing I most like about the mysteries of Anthony Horowitz — besides their smooth writing, skillful plotting and delightful sense of humor — is this: Horowitz gives you clues. He lays them all out there, and if you are sharp and paying attention, you can solve them. I assume. I never have.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMinneapolis Star Tribune\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Excellent . . . . Readers of character-driven novels will love the twists and turns of this Agatha Christie–style mystery that leads to an unexpected reveal. Perfect for fans of G. M. Malliet, Elly Griffiths, and Richard Osman.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This humorous homage to golden age closed-circle mysteries is not to be missed.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Fall is \u003cem\u003ethe\u003c\/em\u003e time to read a mystery novel, and Anthony Horowitz consistently delivers a great whodunnit.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTown \u0026amp; Country\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Horowitz continues to delight in mixing real life (e.g., Horowitz's play Mindgame was staged in London) and fiction, as well as in juxtaposing Horowitz (the character) as nebbish against the always-three-stepsahead Hawthorne. Not to worry, their relationship isn't over quite yet. There's much more to discover, and readers will be waiting eagerly for more from one of the best mystery writers around.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Playful ... An efficiently old-fashioned whodunit with all the surprises you'd expect.”  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“An adventure that will enchant mystery lovers, Anglophiles and theater buffs.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWashington Post\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harper","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44890320240869,"sku":"NP9780062938183","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780062938183.jpg?v=1730233027","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/the-twist-of-a-knife-a-novel-isbn-9780062938183","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}