A review by ajnel
Close to Death by Anthony Horowitz

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

Set eight years earlier in an unusual location of a seemingly idyllic gated community. The peace is however shattered when a new resident, widely disliked by all his neighbours for his brash personality and  utter lack of neighbourliness , he is soon found murdered. With a closed pool of suspects, i.e., the residents, Hawthorne is called in to investigate a case where everyone seems to have a motive. The story explores the secrets and dark sides that lurk beneath the surface.  Eight years later Horthorne hands the story to Annoy to write.  Anothony however ends up with a story without and ending and Howthone missing.  This leads to Anthony investigating both the murder and Howthorne's past; possibly with disasterous consequences.  A slightly darker novel with the usually complex denouement.  But there is also a dark suprise, with trump's the summon gathering.