Books by Anthony Horowitz

Portrait of Anthony Horowitz

Anthony Horowitz is one of Britain's most versatile storytellers, celebrated for his razor-sharp plotting and flair for suspense. From the high-octane adventures of Alex Rider to his intricate detective mysteries, Horowitz crafts worlds where danger and wit intertwine, appealing equally to young readers and adults. His prose is brisk, clever and always entertaining, reflecting a deep affection for classic storytelling traditions.

Beyond his novels, Horowitz's work in television and theatre has shaped modern British crime drama, reinforcing his reputation as a master of narrative tension. Whether reimagining Sherlock Holmes, creating original sleuths or exploring metafictional twists, he delivers fiction that is both intelligent and accessible, ensuring each new release becomes a much-anticipated event for readers who relish mystery and imagination.

Are you this author? Drop us a line to update your details hello@bookcurl.com

115 products


  • Cornerstone With a Mind to Kill: the action-packed Richard

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisBrought to you by Penguin.M's funeral.One man missing from the graveside.The traitor accused of his murder.Bond.Behind the Iron Curtain, a group of former Smersh agents want to use the British spy in an operation that will change the balance of world power. Bond is smuggled into the lion's den - but whose orders is he following, and will he obey them when the moment of truth arrives?In a mission where treachery is all around and one false move means death, James Bond must grapple with the darkest questions about himself. But not even he knows what has happened to the man he used to be.Discover the latest chapter in the world of 007, brought thrillingly to life by Sunday Times bestselling author Anthony Horowitz.© Anthony Horowitz 2022 (P) Penguin Audio 2022Trade ReviewThe super spy is back, with a fresh injection from novelist and screenwriter extraordinaire, Anthony Horowitz. The expert in suspense takes us back to the beginning of James Bond’s story… the story rips along with plenty of familiar Bond staples: evil villains, fast cars and women falling for young Bond’s charms. Ian Fleming would be proud. * Guardian *Daring, exciting, and also superbly plotted, it shows Bond questioning his loyalties at the end of his career. It marks a fitting end to a trilogy from Horowitz that Fleming would surely have approved of -- Jon Coates * Sunday Express *In many ways, Horowitz has now surpassed Fleming and the final book in his Bond trilogy is a masterpiece. It's a literary thriller writing at its page-turning finest.' * Daily Express *Horowitz is a worthy successor to Ian Fleming, putting 007 back in his true domain… This New Bond is up there with the better Old Bonds… The denouement is a very fine piece of action writing… Horowitz has done splendidly. * Scotsman *Horowitz is a worthy successor to Ian Fleming, putting 007 back in his true domain… This New Bond is up there with the better Old Bonds… The denouement is a very fine piece of action writing… Horowitz has done splendidly. * Scotsman *

    1 in stock

    £19.72

  • Best Crime Stories of the Year Volume 4

    Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Best Crime Stories of the Year Volume 4

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisInternationally bestselling author and acclaimed screenwriter Anthony Horowitz, creator of Magpie Murders, together with founder of Mysterious Press, Otto Penzler, selects the very best of the year''s crime and mystery tales in this latest collection perfect for crime fiction lovers. Featuring stories from Jeffery Deaver and L. Frank Baum among many others!These twenty tales represent the best of short form crime and mystery fiction from over the past twelve months. With a variety of fiendishly twisty plots, and featuring murder and mischief in evilly evocative settings, this collection is perfect for crime fiction lovers. Also includes a bonus short mystery story from the Golden Age of Crime Fiction, by the fabled L. Frank Baum.Featuring stories by:Ace AtkinsMichael BrackenFleur BradleyShelley CostaDoug CrandellJeffery DeaverJohn FloydNils GilbertsonPeter HayesShells LegoullonVictor MethosLeon

    2 in stock

    £17.00

  • Cornerstone The Word Is Murder: The bestselling mystery from

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisSHE 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 enjoyed BBC’s Sherlock, you’ll LOVE The Word is Murder! A wealthy woman strangled six hours after she’s arranged her own funeral.A very private detective uncovering secrets but hiding his own.A reluctant author drawn into a story he can’t control.What do they have in common?'A real page-turner. I loved it!' ALED JONES (ITV, Weekend)'The beguiling whodunit plot is dispatched with characteristic elan as Horowitz blurs the line between fact and fiction' (Financial Times)“A very clever and inventive mystery" (Bookbag)"A perfect detective novel in a unique style complete with an excellent twist!" (Life Has a Funny Way of Sneaking Up On You)‘With its unorthodox protagonist, clever plotting, brilliantly imperfect characters, and escalating sense of urgency and intrigue, THE WORD IS MURDER is an instant crime classic that will 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." (Written by Sime)'Will undoubtedly exhilarate not only crime and Horowitz fans but anyone who enjoys the sense of metafiction and fourth wall breaking found in books by authors like Lemony Snicket, Bret Easton Ellis and Martin Amis.' (Fiendfully Reading)'A very addictive read… go get yourself a copy, right now’ (Me and My Books)‘The Word is Murderis an appreciation of the crime fiction genre and all the greatest crime fiction writers. It's a homage to our favourite detectives and our favourite sidekicks. The Word is Murder follows the conventions of the thriller genre but it also feels new and original. I found this book refreshing, incredibly readable and actually, the word I want to use is delightful!’ Bibliomaniac blog‘Clever and engaging’ See Orange blog‘A rather intriguing mix of fact and fiction’ Bailey’s Blog‘This book has one of the most unique concepts of all the books I’ve ever read’ The Stacked Shelf blogTrade ReviewIngenious twist on the classic whodunnit * The Guardian *Splendidly entertaining, absorbing and difficult to put down. Hawthorne is an intriguing character * Daily Express *Horowitz is strong on plot … and infectiously zestful * Daily Telegraph *A real page-turner. I loved it! -- ALED JONES (ITV, Weekend)Raises the game-playing to Olympic level. * Guardian Books of the Year *

    1 in stock

    £19.72

  • Stormbreaker

    Pearson Education Limited Stormbreaker

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisTrade Review'Is there anyone in Britain who will not enjoy this fabulous junior James Bond adventure?' Daily Mail"

    1 in stock

    £17.71

  • Cornerstone The Sentence is Death: A mind-bending murder

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisRandom House presents the audiobook edition of Another Word For Murder by Anthony Horowitz, read by Rory Kinnear.Passion, deception, an unexplained death and a detective with quite a lot to hide lie at the heart of Anthony Horowitz's brilliant new murder mystery, the second in the bestselling series starring Private Investigator Daniel Hawthorne.William Pryce is an elegant, smooth-tongued lawyer who has made a fortune out of celebrity divorces - and a lot of enemies in the process. Unmarried himself, he lives in a handsome bachelor pad on the edge of Hampstead Heath. Or rather he used to ...When he is found murdered, the police confront the most baffling of mysteries: who was the visitor who came to Pryce's house moments before he died, arriving while he was still talking on the phone? “You shouldn’t be here. It’s too late…” were Pryce’s last recorded words but what exactly do they mean? Why does his killer paint a three-digit number on the wall before leaving the crime scene? And why exactly was he bludgeoned to death with a bottle of wine - a 1982 Chateau Lafite worth £3,000 - when he didn't drink alcohol?The police are forced to hand the case to Private Investigator Daniel Hawthorne, who takes it on with characteristic relish. But Hawthorne himself has secrets to hide and as our reluctant narrator becomes ever more embroiled in the case he realises that these are secrets that need to be exposed - even if it puts his own life in danger ...Trade ReviewAnthony Horowitz gets away with murder in all sorts of ways and emerges triumphant...but never mind the details; count the laughs * Marcel Berlins *This is crime fiction as dazzling entertainment, sustained by writing as skilfully light-footed as Fred Astaire * Sunday Times Crime Club, Star Pick *A crime story that keeps you up into the small hours… a page-turning mystery * Metro *With its teasing mix of real and fictional characters, Horowitz’s fast-paced novel remains tantalising to the final page * Daily Mail *Clever * Good Housekeeping *

    2 in stock

    £19.72

  • The House of Silk

    Little, Brown & Company The House of Silk

    2 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    2 in stock

    £16.14

  • A Line to Kill CD

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc A Line to Kill CD

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe New York Times bestselling author of the brilliantly inventive The Word Is Murder and The Sentence Is Death returns with his third literary whodunit featuring intrepid detectives Hawthorne and Horowitz.When Ex-Detective Inspector Daniel Hawthorne and his sidekick, author Anthony Horowitz, are invited to an exclusive literary festival on Alderney, an idyllic island off the south coast of England, they don’t expect to find themselves in the middle of murder investigation—or to be trapped with a cold-blooded killer in a remote place with a murky, haunted past.Arriving on Alderney, Hawthorne and Horowitz soon meet the festival’s other guests—an eccentric gathering that includes a bestselling children’s author, a French poet, a TV chef turned cookbook author, a blind psychic, and a war historian—along with a group of ornery locals embroiled in an escalating feud over a disruptive power li

    10 in stock

    £29.99

  • The Devil and His Boy

    Walker Books Ltd The Devil and His Boy

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisChase through the streets of Elizabethan London in this thrilling adventure by number one bestselling author, Anthony Horowitz.London is dirty, distant and dangerous ... but that's where orphan Tom Falconer is heading. And he's got a whole assortment of vicious criminals hot on his heels. Tom is helpless and alone until he meets Moll Cutpurse, a thirteen-year-old pickpocket. Together they find themselves chased across the city by the murderous Ratsey. But it's only on the first night of a new play The Devil and his Boy that Tom realizes that the fate of the Queen and indeed the entire country rests in his hand

    15 in stock

    £8.54

  • Nightshade

    Walker Books Ltd Nightshade

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisGet ready for action, adrenaline and adventure in this explosive, brand new Alex Rider mission by bestselling author, Anthony Horowitz.In this adrenaline-fuelled adventure in the number one bestselling series, Alex Rider is sent by MI6 Special Operations to infiltrate a new and sinister organization known only as Nightshade. Alex is on his own, with the fate of thousands of people resting in his hands.Trade ReviewAs ever, the plotting is meticulous and the pace relentless, but what is new is Alex’s dawning compassion for other children. * New Statesman *Pacy and ingenious, as usual, this novel demonstrates a high level of philosophical complexity as it considers the nature of cults, religious extremism and our responsibility for each other, as well as involving karate, explosions and jumping out of planes. -- Nicolette Jones * The Sunday Times & The Sunday Times Ireland *Anthony Horowitz is second to none at writing pageturners that children are desperate to read. Now he’s back with Nightshade, his 12th gripping adventure about teenage superspy Alex Rider. -- Emma Lee Potter * Sunday Express (S Magazine) *Fizzling with suspense, Nightshade is fast paced and thrilling – a delight for newcomers and old fans alike. It’s difficult to keep up the momentum in a series that began two decades ago, but once again Horowitz proves he is a master of his craft. Hopefully, this is not the last we shall see of teen hero Alex Rider. -- Megan Baynes * Belfast Telegraph *It's a chunky book and all the better for it. Filled with the usual pulse-quickening adventures from the teen super-spy, expect your young readers to disappear inside it's pages entirely. Great. * Angels & Urchins *

    10 in stock

    £12.34

  • Magpie Murders

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Magpie Murders

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisMagpie Murders is a double puzzle for puzzle fans, who don’t often get the classicism they want from contemporary thrillers. --Janet Maslin, The New York TimesNew York Times bestseller  Winner of the Macavity Award for Best Novel  NPR best book of the Year  Washington Post best book of the Year  Esquire best book of the YearFrom the New York Times bestselling author of Moriarty, this fiendishly brilliant, riveting thriller weaves a classic whodunit worthy of Agatha Christie into a chilling, ingeniously original modern-day mystery.When editor Susan Ryeland is given the manuscript of Alan Conway’s latest novel, she has no reason to think it will be much different from any of his others. After working with the bestselling crime writer for years, she’s intimately familiar with his detective, Atticus Pünd, who so

    2 in stock

    £25.49

  • Forever and a Day

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Forever and a Day

    4 in stock

    Book SynopsisA spy is dead. A legend is born. This is how it all began. The explosive prequel to Casino Royale, from bestselling author Anthony Horowitz, Forever and a Day is the story of the birth of a legend in the brutal underworld of the French Riviera that takes the reader to the very beginning of James Bond’s illustrious career and the formation of his identity.M laid down his pipe and stared at it tetchily. “We have no choice. We’re just going to bring forward this other chap you’ve been preparing. But you didn’t tell me his name.”“It’s Bond, sir,” the Chief of Staff replied. “James Bond.”The sea keeps its secrets. But not this time. One body. Three bullets. 007 floats in the waters of Marseille, killed by an unknown hand. It’s time for a new agent to step up. Time for a new weapon in the war

    4 in stock

    £15.29

  • HarperCollins Close to Death

    4 in stock

    4 in stock

    £16.99

  • HarperCollins Publishers Inc Marble Hall Murders

    10 in stock

    a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.

    10 in stock

    £15.38

  • HarperCollins Publishers Inc Marble Hall Murders

    4 in stock

    4 in stock

    £20.96

  • Ark Angel

    Penguin Putnam Inc Ark Angel

    3 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    3 in stock

    £9.49

  • Alex Rider Secret Weapon Seven Untold Adventures

    Penguin Putnam Inc Alex Rider Secret Weapon Seven Untold Adventures

    3 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    3 in stock

    £9.49

  • Nightshade Revenge

    Penguin Putnam Inc Nightshade Revenge

    5 in stock

    5 in stock

    £9.50

  • Snakehead An Alex Rider Graphic Novel

    Candlewick Press (MA) Snakehead An Alex Rider Graphic Novel

    3 in stock

    3 in stock

    £15.19

  • Bloomsbury Publishing (UK) Mindgame

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisAnthony Horowitz is best known for such television programmes as Poirot, Murder Most Horrid, and Midsomer Murders - for wich he has written many episodes. He is also a well-known children's author with a dozen books including two collections of horror stories to his name. However, theatre has always been his first love and although Mindgame is his first play he has followed it with a study of the last years of Shackleton, and a musical, The 5,000 Fingers of Dr T.

    15 in stock

    £16.59

  • Stormbreaker

    Penguin Putnam Inc Stormbreaker

    2 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    2 in stock

    £9.00

  • Point Blank

    Penguin Putnam Inc Point Blank

    2 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    2 in stock

    £9.45

  • Skeleton Key An Alex Rider Adventure Alex Rider

    Penguin Random House Australia Skeleton Key An Alex Rider Adventure Alex Rider

    7 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    7 in stock

    £9.02

  • The Dragons tale and other beastly stories BUG CLUB

    £12.09

  • Never Say Die

    Penguin Putnam Inc Never Say Die

    7 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    7 in stock

    £9.45

  • Klett Sprachen GmbH Mindgame

    15 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    15 in stock

    £12.69

  • Insel Verlag GmbH Das Geheimnis des weien Bandes Ein

    2 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    2 in stock

    £9.99

  • Insel Verlag GmbH Der Fall Moriarty Eine Geschichte von Sherlock

    3 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    3 in stock

    £9.99

  • Insel Verlag GmbH Die Morde von Pye Hall

    3 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    3 in stock

    £13.30

  • Insel Verlag GmbH Ein perfider Plan

    1 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    1 in stock

    £11.00

  • Insel Verlag GmbH Der Tote aus Zimmer 12

    2 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    2 in stock

    £21.60

  • Insel Verlag GmbH Wenn Worte töten

    2 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    2 in stock

    £20.40

  • Insel Verlag GmbH Mord stand nicht im Drehbuch

    3 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    3 in stock

    £22.50

  • Insel Verlag GmbH Tod zur Teestunde

    15 in stock

    15 in stock

    £22.50

  • Insel Verlag GmbH Mord in Highgate

    1 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    1 in stock

    £11.00

  • Insel Verlag GmbH Der Tote aus Zimmer 12

    1 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    1 in stock

    £12.35

  • Insel Verlag GmbH Wenn Worte töten

    3 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    3 in stock

    £12.35

  • Ravensburger Verlag Alex Rider 02 GeminiProject

    7 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    7 in stock

    £9.99

  • Ravensburger Verlag Alex Rider 04 Eagle Strike

    3 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    3 in stock

    £9.99

  • Loewe Verlag GmbH Alex Rider Band 1 Stormbreaker

    1 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    1 in stock

    £16.20

  • Loewe Verlag GmbH Alex Rider Band 2 GeminiProjekt

    3 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    3 in stock

    £16.20

  • Cross Cult James Bond Mit der Absicht zu töten

    1 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    1 in stock

    £16.20

  • Splitter Verlag David Eliot

    3 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    3 in stock

    £15.26

  • Splitter Verlag David Eliot

    7 in stock

    7 in stock

    £15.26

  • Un asesinato brillante  Magpie Murders

    PRH Grupo Editorial Un asesinato brillante Magpie Murders

    1 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    1 in stock

    £14.19

  • Un asesinato brillante / Magpie Murders

    Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial Un asesinato brillante / Magpie Murders

    5 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    5 in stock

    £31.13

  • Magpie Murders

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Magpie Murders

    10 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    10 in stock

    £28.80

  • The Word Is Murder

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Word Is Murder

    10 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    10 in stock

    £25.50

  • Magpie Murders

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Magpie Murders

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisDon’t miss the TV series premiering on PBS MASTERPIECE Mystery October 16th!A double puzzle for puzzle fans, who don’t often get the classicism they want from contemporary thrillers. —Janet Maslin, New York TimesNew York Times Bestseller  Winner of the Macavity Award for Best Novel  NPR Best Book of the Year  Washington Post Best Book of the Year  Esquire Best Book of the YearFrom the New York Times bestselling author of Moriarty and Trigger Mortis, this fiendishly brilliant, riveting thriller weaves a classic whodunit worthy of Agatha Christie into a chilling, ingeniously original modern-day mystery.When editor Susan Ryeland is given the manuscript of Alan Conway’s latest novel, she has no reason to think it will be much different from any of

    10 in stock

    £16.99

© 2026 Book Curl

    • American Express
    • Apple Pay
    • Diners Club
    • Discover
    • Google Pay
    • Maestro
    • Mastercard
    • PayPal
    • Shop Pay
    • Union Pay
    • Visa

    Login

    Forgot your password?

    Don't have an account yet?
    Create account