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 page-turning new detective series. If you liked BBC’s Sherlock, you’ll LOVE The Word is definitely Murder!

‘A real page-turner. I loved it!’ ALED JONES (ITV, Weekend)

‘The beguiling whodunit plot is dispatched with characteristic elan as Horowitz blurs the series between fact and fiction’ (Financial Times)

“A very smart and inventive secret’ (Bookbag) about The Word Is Murder: The bestselling mystery from the author of Magpie Murders – you’ve under no circumstances read a criminal offense novel quite like this

‘A perfect detective novel in a distinctive style complete with an excellent twist!’ (Existence Has a Funny Way of Sneaking Up On You)

‘With its unorthodox protagonist, smart plotting, brilliantly imperfect characters, and escalating sense of urgency and intrigue, THE WORD IS MURDER is an quick crime classic that may keep you reading as fast as you can… one of the best and most compulsively readable mysteries of the year. Hugely satisfying on every level.’ (Compiled by Sime)

‘Will certainly exhilarate not merely criminal offense and Horowitz supporters but anyone who loves the feeling of metafiction and fourth wall structure breaking within books by writers like Lemony Snicket, Bret Easton Ellis and Martin Amis.’ (Fiendfully Reading)

‘A very addictive read… move get hold of a copy, right now’ (Me and My Books)

‘Horowitz is a highly accomplished writer and his writing is immediately participating …The whole book is exceptionally well executed’

‘The Phrase is Murder is an appreciation from the crime fiction genre and all of the greatest criminal offense fiction writers. It’s a homage to your favourite detectives and our favourite sidekicks. The Word is Murder comes after the conventions of the thriller genre but it also feels brand-new and original. I found this reserve refreshing, incredibly readable and actually, the word I wish to use is wonderful!’ Bibliomaniac blog

‘Clever and engaging’ See Orange blog

‘A rather intriguing mixture of truth and fiction’ Bailey’s Blog

‘This book offers perhaps one of the most exclusive concepts of all the books I’ve ever read’ The Stacked Shelf blog

A wealthy girl strangled six hours after she’s arranged her own funeral.

A very private detective uncovering secrets but hiding his own.

A reluctant writer drawn right into a story he can’t control.

What carry out they have as a common factor?

Unexpected death, an unsolved mystery and a trail of bloody hints lie in the centre of Anthony Horowitz’s page-turning fresh thriller.