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Anthony Horowitz

Anthony Horowitz is one of the most prolific and successful writers working in the UK – and is unique for working across so many media. Anthony is a born polymath; juggling writing books, TV series, films, plays and journalism.

Anthony has written over 40 books including the bestselling teen spy series Alex Rider, which he adapted into a movie that was released worldwide in 2006. The Alex Rider series is estimated to have sold 19 million copies worldwide. His highly anticipated novel, Oblivion, the epic conclusion to the Power of Five series, was published in October 2012. Anthony is also an acclaimed writer for adults and was commissioned by the Conan Doyle Estate and Orion Books to write two new Sherlock Holmes novels. The House of Silk was published in November 2011 and was internationally lauded as the top title of the autumn. The sequel, Moriarty, was published in October 2014 with similar success. Most recently he was commissioned by the Ian Fleming Estate to write the James Bond novel Trigger Mortis, which was published on 8th September 2015. (source)

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Cover of Close to Death by Anthony Horowitz

Close to Death

Anthony Horowitz, 2024
37 ratings
Cover of Marble Hall Murders by Anthony Horowitz

Marble Hall Murders

Anthony Horowitz, 2025
23 ratings

§ About Anthony Horowitz's books

Books on SansFiction
2
Published
2024–2025
Average rating
4.1 / 5 across 60 ratings
Genres
Mystery, Murder, Suspense, Adventure

Start here: Close to Death (2024)

In New York Times bestselling author Anthony Horowitz’s ingenious fifth literary whodunnit in the Hawthorne and Horowitz series, Detective Hawthorne is once again called upon to solve an unsolvable case—a gruesome murder in an idyllic gated community in which suspects abound. Riverside Close is a picture-perfect community.

Common questions about Anthony Horowitz

Who is Anthony Horowitz?
Anthony Horowitz is one of the most prolific and successful writers working in the UK – and is unique for working across so many media. Anthony is a born polymath; juggling writing books, TV series, films, plays and journalism. Anthony has written over 40 books including the bestselling teen spy series Alex Rider, which he adapted into a movie that was released worldwide in 2006.
What is Anthony Horowitz best known for?
Anthony Horowitz is best known for Close to Death, published in 2024 with 37 ratings and a 4.3 average. It is the most-rated of Anthony Horowitz's books on SansFiction.
How many books has Anthony Horowitz written?
SansFiction lists 2 books by Anthony Horowitz, published between 2024 and 2025. The most popular are Close to Death and Marble Hall Murders.
Which Anthony Horowitz book should I read first?
Close to Death is the usual place to start: it is Anthony Horowitz's most-rated book here, with a 4.3 average.
What genres does Anthony Horowitz write?
Anthony Horowitz's books on SansFiction are tagged Mystery, Murder, Suspense and Adventure.

Explore: Mystery · Murder · Suspense · Adventure