This fourth installment in the Hawthorne & Horowitz series may very well be my favourite yet.

In this gripping tale, Anthony Horowitz, the author himself, finds himself the prime suspect in a recent murder. Desperate to clear his name, he enlists the help of the brilliant and intriguing detective, Hawthorne, to uncover the true perpetrator.

As with every book in this captivating series, the plot is filled with a diverse cast of characters, each with their own intricate backstories, any of whom could be the culprit. Adding to the intrigue are a series of red herrings that keep the reader guessing until the very end.

The resolution is both satisfying and intellectually rewarding, as Hawthorne methodically unravels the mystery in a tense scene, where the potential murderer stands in the room alongside the police, who are ready to arrest Horowitz.

I recommend this book, as well as the entire series, to any lover of whodunnits. I am looking forward to reading the next novel in the series.