Anthony Horowitz

Anthony Horowitz

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May 13th, 2025: Marble Hall Murders (Susan Ryeland, #3)

The Irregulars (a short story) (Becoming Sherlock, #2) was the most recently released book by Anthony Horowitz, on January 14th, 2025.

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Anthony Horowitz Stats: The highest rated book by Anthony Horowitz on Book Notification is Scorpia Rising, the 10th novel in the Alex Rider series. The second-highest rated book is Never Say Die (Alex Rider #12).

The most read book by Anthony Horowitz on Book Notification is The Magpie Murders, the first novel in the Susan Ryeland series. The second most read book is The Sentence Is Death (Detective Daniel Hawthorne #2).

Below is a complete list of Anthony Horowitz books in publication and chronological order, broken down by series. The most popular series by Anthony Horowitz is the Detective Daniel Hawthorne Series.

List of Alex Rider Books in Publication Order

A teenage boy finds himself working for a secret agency, helping to stop villains and save the world.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
8.4
Stormbreaker
2000
Go
2
9
Point Blank
2001
Go
3
8.7
Skeleton Key
2002
Go
4
9
Eagle Strike
2003
Go
5
8
Scorpia
2004
Go
6
8.7
Ark Angel
2005
Go
7
8.7
Snakehead
2007
Go
8
8.5
Crocodile Tears
2009
Go
9
8
Quite a Ride
2010
Go
10
10
Scorpia Rising
2011
Go
11
6
Russian Roulette
2013
Go
12
9.3
Never Say Die
2017
Go
13
Secret Weapon
2019
Go
14
8
Nightshade
2020
Go
15
Nightshade Revenge
2024
Go

List of Alex Rider Collections in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
6
Alex Rider: Secret Weapon
2019
Go
2
Alex Rider Undercover
2020
Go

List of Alex Rider: The Graphic Novel Books in Publication Order (with Antony Johnston)

Retells the story of teen spy Alex Rider with vivid artwork, capturing his thrilling missions and adventures.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
6.7
Stormbreaker
2006
Go
2
7
Point Blank
2007
Go
3
8
Skeleton Key
2009
Go
4
Eagle Strike
2012
Go
5
10
Scorpia
2016
Go
6
Ark Angel
2020
Go

List of Alex Rider Non-Fiction Books in Publication Order

Offers real-world insights and fun facts related to the fictional teen spy's adventures.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
The Gadget
2005
Go
2
Alex Rider, Mission Files
2008
Go

List of Becoming Sherlock Books in Publication Order (with Sarah J. Naughton)

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
7
The Red Circle / Kızıl Çember
2025
Go
2
The Irregulars
2025
Go

List of Detective Daniel Hawthorne Books in Publication Order

A smart British detective solves mysteries with the help of a writer who chronicles their cases.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
8.2
The Word Is Murder
2018
Go
2
8.1
The Sentence Is Death
2019
Go
3
7.7
A Line to Kill
2021
Go
4
8.6
The Twist of a Knife
2022
Go
5
8.6
Close to Death
2024
Go

List of Diamond Brothers Books in Publication Order

Follows young Nick and his bumbling detective brother, Tim, as they solve comical and intriguing mysteries.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
7
The Falcon's Malteser
1986
Go
2
10
Public Enemy Number Two
1987
Go
3
10
South by Southeast
1991
Go
4
8
The Blurred Man
2003
Go
5
8
The French Confection
2003
Go
6
8
I Know What You Did Last Wednesday
2003
Go
7
8
The Greek Who Stole Christmas
2007
Go
8
Two of Diamonds
2009
Go
9
The Double Eagle Has Landed
2011
Go
10
Where Seagulls Dare
2022
Go

List of Diamond Brother Mysteries Books in Publication Order

Continues with Nick and his brother Tim, a clumsy detective, solving more fun, quirky mysteries together.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Three of Diamonds
2004
Go
2
Four of Diamonds
2012
Go

List of Groosham Grange Books in Publication Order

Features a school full of magic and mystery, where students discover secrets and go on adventures.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Groosham Grange
1988
Go
2
The Unholy Grail / Return to Groosham Grange
1990
Go

List of Horrowitz Horror Shorts Books in Publication Order

A collection of spooky, thrilling stories designed to entertain and scare younger readers with unexpected twists.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Horowitz Horror
1999
Go
2
More Horowitz Horror
2000
Go

List of Legends Books in Publication Order

Engaging stories inspired by classic myths, retelling them in a fun, simple way for young readers.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Battles and Quests
2010
Go
2
Beasts and Monsters
2010
Go
3
Death and the Underworld
2011
Go
4
Heroes and Villains
2011
Go
5
Tricks and Transformations
2012
Go
6
The Wrath of the Gods
2012
Go

List of Pentagram Chronicles Books in Publication Order

Follows teens who discover magical powers and face dark forces threatening the world.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
The Devil's Door Bell
1983
Go
2
The Night of the Scorpion
1985
Go
3
The Silver Citadel
1986
Go
4
Day of the Dragon
1989
Go

List of Pocket Horowitz Books in Publication Order

Offers thrilling, bite-sized horror stories that provide young readers with quick and spooky adventures.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Burnt
2002
Go
2
Killer Camera
2002
Go
3
The Night Bus
2002
Go
4
The Phone Goes Dead
2002
Go
5
Scared
2002
Go
6
Twist Cottage
2002
Go

List of Power Of Five/The Gatekeepers Books in Publication Order

Five teens with special powers team up to stop evil forces bent on destroying the world.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
6
Raven's Gate
2005
Go
2
5
Evil Star
2006
Go
3
4
Nightrise
2007
Go
4
6
Necropolis
2008
Go
5
Oblivion
2012
Go

List of Power Of Five/The Gatekeepers Graphic Novel Books in Publication Order (with Tony Lee)

Graphic novel retelling of five teens with powers stopping evil from taking over the world.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Raven's Gate
2010
Go
2
Evil Star
2014
Go
3
Nightrise
2014
Go

List of Sherlock Holmes Books in Publication Order

Brings new Holmes mysteries to life, capturing the spirit and adventure of the original detective stories.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
7.6
The House of Silk
2011
Go
2
7
Moriarty
2014
Go
3
8
The Three Monarchs
2014
Go
4
9
The Adventure of the Seven Christmas Cards
2020
Go

List of Susan Ryeland Books in Publication Order

Follows a book editor who turns detective to solve mysteries linked to the works of a late crime writer.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
7.9
The Magpie Murders
2016
Go
2
7.7
Moonflower Murders
2020
Go
3
Marble Hall Murders
2025
Go

List of Standalone Novels in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Enter Frederick K. Bower
1978
Go
2
The Sinister Secret Of Frederick K. Bower
1979
Go
3
Misha, the magician and the mysterious amulet
1981
Go
4
Robin of Sherwood: The Hooded Man
1986
Go
5
Adventurer
1987
Go
6
The New Adventures of William Tell
1987
Go
7
Starting Out
1990
Go
8
6
Granny
1994
Go
9
The Switch
1995
Go
10
The Devil and His Boy
1997
Go
11
Mindgame
2001
Go
12
The Killing Joke
2002
Go
13
6
Vermeer to Eternity
2015
Go

List of Short Stories/Novellas in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Guys Read: The Double Eagle Has Landed
2011
Go

List of Short Story Collections in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Myths and Legends
1985
Go
2
Death Walks Tonight
1995
Go
3
Bloody Horowitz
2010
Go
4
Scared to Death
2018
Go

List of Graphic Novels in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
The Hitchhiker
2010
Go

List of Standalone Plays in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
A Handbag
2015
Go

List of Bug Club Books in Publication Order

Fun kids' stories full of excitement, mystery, and adventures with young heroes solving problems.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Green Soppy Hop (By: Jeanne Willis)
2001
Go
2
Bug Boy - Spider Camp! (By: Jeanne Willis)
2001
Go
3
Bug Boy - Slug Picnic (By: Jeanne Willis)
2002
Go
4
Pompom Pets (By: Jeanne Willis)
2002
Go
5
The Moon Monsters Get Lost (By: Jeanne Willis)
2002
Go
6
Sid Did it (By: Jeanne Willis)
2002
Go
7
Rat and Cat - The Dance (By: Jeanne Willis)
2004
Go
8
Slug Picnic (By: Jeanne Willis)
2004
Go
9
Get a Parrot (By: Jeanne Willis)
2007
Go
10
A Little Green Monster (By: Jeanne Willis)
2007
Go
11
Keeping a Pet (By: Jeanne Willis)
2007
Go
12
Giant George & the Robin (By: Jeanne Willis)
2008
Go
13
Boring, Boring (By: Jeanne Willis)
2008
Go
14
Babysitting Barney (By: Jeanne Willis)
2008
Go
15
The Trout Fishing Song (By: Jeanne Willis)
2008
Go
16
Rat and Cat - The Hat! (By: Jeanne Willis)
2008
Go
17
Dig Sid Dig (By: Jeanne Willis)
2009
Go
18
Bug Boy - Beetle Cookies (By: Jeanne Willis)
2009
Go
19
Julia Donaldson Plays (By: Jeanne Willis)
2009
Go
20
Turquoise (By: Jeanne Willis)
2009
Go
21
Orange (By: Jeanne Willis)
2010
Go
22
Spider Camp (By: Jeanne Willis)
2010
Go
23
The Not-So-Merry-Go-Round (By: Maureen Haselhurst)
2010
Go
24
The Bop (By: Jeanne Willis)
2010
Go
25
BC Yellow A/1C Bug Boy: Beetle Cookies (By: Jeanne Willis)
2010
Go
26
A Rat and Cat in the H (By: Jeanne Willis)
2010
Go
27
The Quiz Went Fizz! (By: Jeanne Willis)
2010
Go
28
Let's Rock (By: Jeanne Willis)
2011
Go
29
Sid and the Boxer Pup (By: Jeanne Willis)
2011
Go
30
Butterfly Pie (By: Jeanne Willis)
2011
Go
31
Sea Fishing (By: Jeanne Willis)
2011
Go
32
The Runaway T (By: Jeanne Willis)
2011
Go
33
Step Inside a Story (By: Julia Donaldson)
2012
Go
34
Plays to Act Tyrannosaurus Drip (By: Julia Donaldson)
2012
Go
35
Plays to Act Tiddler (By: Julia Donaldson)
2012
Go
36
Flash the Dog Dives In! (By: Jim Eldridge)
2012
Go
37
Bug Club Independent Fiction Year 3 Brown A Changing Places (By: Nette Hilton)
2012
Go
38
The Dragon's Tale and Other Beastly Stories (With: Simone Massoni)
2012
Go
39
Machines on the Move (By: Clive Gifford)
2012
Go
40
Rat and Cat - Let's Jump (By: Jeanne Willis)
2012
Go
41
Missing Milly (By: Julia Donaldson)
2013
Go
42
Goha and the Shoes (By: Julia Donaldson)
2013
Go
43
The Best Bet (By: Julia Donaldson, Charlie Alder)
2013
Go
44
Frog Fight (By: Julia Donaldson)
2013
Go
45
The Noises Next Door (By: Julia Donaldson)
2013
Go
46
Don't Call Me Mum! (By: Julia Donaldson)
2013
Go
47
One-way Ticket to Mars (By: Jeanne Willis)
2013
Go
48
Turquoise Rap-unzel (By: Jeanne Willis)
2013
Go
49
Orange Little Red Riding Hood (By: Jeanne Willis)
2013
Go
50
Flash the Dog Bounces In! (By: Jim Eldridge)
2013
Go
51
Big Giant, Little Bear (By: Rosalind Kerven)
2013
Go
52
Bug Club Guided Fiction Year 2 Orange A Goldilocks and The B (By: Smriti Prasadam-Halls)
2013
Go
53
The Road to Freedom (By: Lesa Cline-Ransome)
2017
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List of James Bond Books in Publication Order

Further thrilling, action-packed stories featuring the famous secret agent, capturing his essence.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
7.3
Colonel Sun ( By: Kingsley Amis)
1968
Go
2
10
The Authorized Biography of 007 (By: John George Pearson)
1973
Go
3
7.3
License Renewed ( By: John Gardner)
1981
Go
4
7
For Special Services ( By: John Gardner)
1982
Go
5
7
Icebreaker ( By: John Gardner)
1983
Go
6
6
Role of Honor ( By: John Gardner)
1984
Go
7
7
Nobody Lives Forever ( By: John Gardner)
1986
Go
8
6
No Deals, Mr. Bond ( By: John Gardner)
1987
Go
9
6
Scorpius ( By: John Gardner)
1988
Go
10
Licence to Kill ( By: John Gardner)
1989
Go
11
8
Win, Lose or Die ( By: John Gardner)
1989
Go
12
6
Brokenclaw ( By: John Gardner)
1990
Go
13
The Man from Barbarossa ( By: John Gardner)
1991
Go
14
6
Death Is Forever ( By: John Gardner)
1992
Go
15
Never Send Flowers ( By: John Gardner)
1993
Go
16
SeaFire ( By: John Gardner)
1994
Go
17
GoldenEye ( By: John Gardner)
1995
Go
18
Cold Fall ( By: John Gardner)
1996
Go
19
6
Zero Minus Ten ( By: Raymond Benson)
1997
Go
20
6
Tomorrow Never Dies ( By: Raymond Benson)
1997
Go
21
The Facts of Death ( By: Raymond Benson)
1998
Go
22
The World is Not Enough ( By: Raymond Benson)
1999
Go
23
10
High Time to Kill ( By: Raymond Benson)
1999
Go
24
Doubleshot ( By: Raymond Benson)
2000
Go
25
Never Dream of Dying ( By: Raymond Benson)
2001
Go
26
The Man With the Red Tattoo ( By: Raymond Benson)
2002
Go
27
Die Another Day ( By: Raymond Benson)
2002
Go
28
6.5
Devil May Care (By: Sebastian Faulks)
2008
Go
29
7.8
Carte Blanche (By: Jeffery Deaver)
2011
Go
30
6.5
Solo (By: William Boyd)
2013
Go
31
7.5
Trigger Mortis
2015
Go
32
8.4
Forever and a Day
2018
Go
33
8
With a Mind to Kill
2022
Go
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List of Anthony Horowitz Anthologies in Publication Order

#ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
The Puffin Book of Horror Stories
1994
Go
2
Fantasy: Red Hot Reads
2004
Go
3
Midnight Feast
2007
Go
4
Guys Read: Thriller
2011
Go
5
OxCrimes: 27 Killer Stories from the Cream of Crimewriters
2014
Go
6
California Schemin'
2020
Go
7
The Mysterious Bookshop Presents the Best Mystery Stories of the Year: 2024
2024
Go
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Anthony Horowitz

Anthony Horowitz (Anthony John Horowitz) was born on April 5th, 1955 and is currently 70 years old. Anthony Horowitz was born in Stanmore, England. Horowitz attended University of York where he received a B.A. in English literature and Art History.

Anthony Horowitz is the author of the Alex Rider series which currently consists of 15 novels. The Alex Rider series started in 2000 with the novel Stormbreaker. The most recently released novel in the Alex Rider series was Nightshade Revenge which was released in 2024. There are no upcoming novels for the Alex Rider series.

Anthony is a member of The Nielsen Bestseller Awards' 21st Century Platinum Hall of Fame.

He has also written scripts for television, including ITV's Agatha Christie's Poirot and Midsomer Murders. He was the creator and writer of the ITV series Foyle's War, Collision and Injustice and the BBC series New Blood.

The Word is Murder was named one of the Best Mystery/Crime Thrillers of 2018 by The Real Book Spy website. Forever and a Day was also ranked as one of the Best Spy Thrillers that same year. In 2022 The Twist of Knife was named one of the Best Thrillers of 2022 listed among the top 15 Best Mysteries, Crime, & Thrillers of Psychological Suspense novels.

Anthony Horowitz: Awards & Accolades

Anthony Horowitz won the Nielsen Awards, Honorary Platinum Bestseller Award, in 2017. Anthony Horowitz was also nominated for the Crime Writer's Association Award, Dagger in the Library Award, in 2006.

Horowitz's books have also won multiple awards, Ark Angel won the British Book Awards, Children's Book of the Year, in 2006. The Magpie Murders won the Macavity Award, Best Mystery Novel, in 2018.

The following novels by Anthony Horowitz were also nominated for these awards:

  • Scorpia Rising: Goodreads Awards, Best Middle Grade and Children’s (2011).
  • The House of Silk: British Book Awards, UK Author of the Year (2011). CrimeFest, Sounds of Crime Award (2012). Crime Thriller Awards, The Bestseller Dagger (2012). Nero Award, Best Mystery Novel (2012). Macavity Award, Best Mystery Novel (2012). British Book Awards, Crime and Thriller Book of the Year (2012).
  • Moriarty: British Book Awards, Crime and Thriller Book of the Year (2014). CrimeFest, Sounds of Crime Award (2015).
  • The Magpie Murders: CrimeFest, Sounds of Crime Award (2017). Barry Award, Best Novel (2018). Anthony Award, Best Mystery Novel (2018). RUSA Awards, Mystery Award (2018).
  • The Word Is Murder: CrimeFest, Sounds of Crime Award (2018).
  • California Schemin': Anthony Award, Best Anthology / Collection (2021).
  • Nightshade: CrimeFest, Best Crime Novel for Children Award (2021). CrimeFest, Best Crime Novel for Children Award (2022).
  • Moonflower Murders: CrimeFest, Sounds of Crime Award (2021). Barry Award, Best Novel (2021).
  • Where Seagulls Dare: CrimeFest, Best Crime Novel for Children Award (2023).

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Anthony Horowitz: F.A.Q

When was Anthony Horowitz Born? How old is Anthony Horowitz?

Anthony Horowitz was born on April 5th, 1955. Anthony Horowitz is currently 70 years old.

Where was Anthony Horowitz Born?

Anthony Horowitz was born in Stanmore, England and is English.

What awards has Anthony Horowitz won?

Anthony Horowitz has won the following awards: Honorary Platinum Bestseller Award at the Nielsen Awards (2017).

What book awards has Anthony Horowitz won?

Ark Angel: British Book Awards Children's Book of the Year (2006).
The Magpie Murders: Macavity Award Best Mystery Novel (2018).

What was the first book Anthony Horowitz wrote?

The first book written by Anthony Horowitz was Enter Frederick K. Bower, published in 1978.

What was the most recent book Anthony Horowitz wrote?

His most recently released work was The Irregulars (a short story) on January 14th, 2025.

Will there be any more books by Anthony Horowitz?

Anthony Horowitz has a new book coming out on May 13th, 2025 called Marble Hall Murders.

How many books has Anthony Horowitz written?

Anthony Horowitz has written 103 books across 27 series, excluding contributions to anthologies.
  • 15 books in the Alex Rider Series
  • 2 Alex Rider Collections
  • 6 books in the Alex Rider: The Graphic Novel Series
  • 2 books in the Alex Rider Non-Fiction Series
  • 2 books in the Becoming Sherlock Series
  • 5 books in the Detective Daniel Hawthorne Series
  • 10 books in the Diamond Brothers Series
  • 2 books in the Diamond Brother Mysteries Series
  • 2 books in the Groosham Grange Series
  • 2 books in the Horrowitz Horror Shorts Series
  • 6 books in the Legends Series
  • 4 books in the Pentagram Chronicles Series
  • 6 books in the Pocket Horowitz Series
  • 5 books in the Power Of Five/The Gatekeepers Series
  • 3 books in the Power Of Five/The Gatekeepers Graphic Novel Series
  • 4 books in the Sherlock Holmes Series
  • 3 books in the Susan Ryeland Series
  • 13 Standalone Novels
  • 1 Short Stories/Novellas
  • 4 Short Story Collections
  • 1 Graphic Novels
  • 1 Play
  • 1 book in the Bug Club Series
  • 3 books in the James Bond Series

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