Anthony Horowitz

Anthony Horowitz

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April 28th, 2026: A Deadly Episode (Detective Daniel Hawthorne, #6)

Marble Hall Murders (Susan Ryeland, #3) was the most recently released book by Anthony Horowitz, on May 13th, 2025.

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Anthony Horowitz Stats: The highest rated book by Anthony Horowitz on Book Notification is The Twist of a Knife, the 4th novel in the Detective Daniel Hawthorne series. The second-highest rated book is Close to Death (Detective Daniel Hawthorne #5).

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 Word Is Murder (Detective Daniel Hawthorne #1).

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.

List of Alex Rider Collections in Publication Order

Collects the action-packed missions of teen spy Alex Rider as he battles criminals and global threats with quick thinking and courage.

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.

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.

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

A detective with no memory and a doctor solve crimes in a decaying London while searching for his true identity.

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.

List of Diamond Brothers Books in Publication Order

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

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.

List of Groosham Grange Books in Publication Order

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

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.

List of Legends Books in Publication Order

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

List of Pentagram Chronicles Books in Publication Order

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

List of Pocket Horowitz Books in Publication Order

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

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.

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.

List of Sherlock Holmes Books in Publication Order

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

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.

List of Standalone Novels in Publication Order

List of Short Stories/Novellas in Publication Order

List of Short Story Collections in Publication Order

List of Graphic Novels in Publication Order

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List of Standalone Plays in Publication Order

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List of Bug Club Books in Publication Order

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

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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.

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List of Anthony Horowitz Anthologies in Publication Order

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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 The 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).

Anthony Horowitz: Lists & Other Mentions

  • The House of Silk was a Richard & Judy Book Club 2012 Autumn Pick.
  • The Sentence Is Death was a Richard & Judy Book Club 2019 Autumn Pick.
  • Moonflower Murders was a Richard & Judy Book Club 2021 April Pick.
  • With a Mind to Kill was a Richard & Judy Book Club 2023 April Pick.
  • Close to Death was a Richard & Judy Book Club 2024 Autumn Pick.
  • Marble Hall Murders was a Richard & Judy Book Club 2025 Autumn Pick.
  • Moriarty was a BBC Radio 2 Book Club November 2014 Pick.
  • Stormbreaker was an Amazon UK: 100 Books to Read in a Lifetime Selection in 2014 and a BBC: The Big Read Selection in 2003.
  • The Magpie Murders was a The Sunday Times: The 100 Best Crime Novels and Thrillers since 1945 Selection in 2019 and a Wall Street Journal: The 25 Best Mystery Novels of the Past 25 Years Selection in 2025.
  • Point Blank was a BBC: The Big Read Selection in 2003.
  • Skeleton Key was a BBC: The Big Read Selection in 2003.

Related Authors

Fans of Anthony Horowitz also enjoy these authors:

  1. James Patterson, author of the Alex Cross Series.
  2. Jane Harper, author of the Aaron Falk Series.
  3. Adrian McKinty, author of the Detective Sean Duffy Series.
  4. Jane Casey, author of the Maeve Kerrigan Series.
  5. Peter Lovesey, author of the Peter Diamond Series.
  6. Ruth Rendell, author of the Inspector Wexford Series.
  7. John Verdon, author of the Dave Gurney Series.
  8. Andrew Klavan, author of the Cameron Winter Mystery Series.
  9. Michael Connelly, author of the Harry Bosch Series.
  10. David Baldacci, author of the Amos Decker Series.

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 Marble Hall Murders on May 13th, 2025.

What is the most popular book by Anthony Horowitz?

Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular Anthony Horowitz book is The Magpie Murders. Here are his most popular books:
  1. The Magpie Murders (7.78)
  2. The Word Is Murder (8.26)
  3. The Sentence Is Death (8.13)
  4. Moonflower Murders (7.67)
  5. A Line to Kill (7.77)

Are there upcoming new books by Anthony Horowitz?

Anthony Horowitz has a new book coming out on April 28th, 2026 called A Deadly Episode.

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How many books has Anthony Horowitz written?

Anthony Horowitz has written 104 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
  • 6 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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