Book #44 The Word is Murder

Here goes, book number 44 this year. Another audiobook whilst I wait for the next Aubrey & Maturin book to become available to listen to. Shouldn't be too long now before I get my hands on it!

A new book from an old familiar author. The Word is Murder. I used to love the Anthony Horowitz books about Alex Rider, so a more adult book seemed ideal to me!

I quite enjoyed this book, I have to say. It was odd, yet very well written. It follows the investigation of an intriguing death, where a woman is found dead the same day as she plans her own funeral. Very strange if you ask me! The story is full of twists and turns, and the actual murderer reveal is brilliant. I would never have guessed. So many motives, but only one could have done it. I was pleasantly surprised by the outcome.

Character wise, Anthony Horowitz is very good at creating believable and relatable characters. There are two main characters, and a cast of supporting characters, all with different personalities and quirks. Of the two main characters, Detective Inspector Hawthorne is the most intriguing, we don't learn a huge amount about him, yet he is certainly someone you could identify in real life. Gruff, blunt yet hugely effective. I really liked him, and how efficient and good he is at his job. His dialogue could leave a lot to be desired, but that was just his personality! The second main character threw me massively. It took me a while to realise why, as Horowitz has written himself as a character! At first, I wasn't sure if I was listening to something biographical, but it was incredibly clever character writing, as he avoided turning himself into a hero. He's a sidekick mainly throughout, assisting Hawthorn, however, as the main character he of course uncovers the murderer.

I really quite enjoyed this book, it was well written, had a good storyline, and the characters were brilliant. I look forward to the second book when I can get to it!

The Word is Murder: 3.5cm

Total read so far: 44 books, 132.5cm

Total left to read: 60.5cm