The Detective Daniel Hawthorne is a Horror / Crime Fiction series by Anthony Horowitz, made up of 5 books published between 2018 and 2024. It begins with The Word Is Murder (2018), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is Close to Death (2024), spanning 6 years of storytelling.
| # | Title | Year | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | |||
| 1 | The Word Is Murder | 2018 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 2 | The Sentence Is Death ★ NYT 1w · peaked #15 | 2019 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 2020s | |||
| 3 | A Line to Kill | 2021 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 4 | The Twist of a Knife | 2022 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 5 | Close to DeathLatest ★ NYT 1w · peaked #12 | 2024 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
Detective Daniel Hawthorne series: frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Detective Daniel Hawthorne series?
Start with The Word Is Murder (2018), the first book in the Detective Daniel Hawthorne series by Anthony Horowitz. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.
How many books are in the Detective Daniel Hawthorne series?
There are 5 books in the Detective Daniel Hawthorne series by Anthony Horowitz, published between 2018 and 2024.
What is the first book in the Detective Daniel Hawthorne series?
The first book in the Detective Daniel Hawthorne series is The Word Is Murder, published in 2018 by Anthony Horowitz.
What is the latest book in the Detective Daniel Hawthorne series?
The most recent book in the Detective Daniel Hawthorne series is Close to Death (2024) by Anthony Horowitz.