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A review by bookish_emily
Moonflower Murders by Anthony Horowitz
4.0
Moonflower Murders is the second novel featuring Susan Ryeland, a former book editor who has ridden off into the sunset with her partner Andreas. However, things have gotten a little rocky in paradise, so when Susan is approached by a couple whose daughter has gone missing in connection with a novel from one of Susan's former authors she agrees to head back to England to look into the matter. As she gets pulled back into the sordid universe of Alan Conway and the damage he caused, she begins to wonder whether taking this case may have been a huge mistake.
This book is a well-written and well-plotted mystery that will appeal to readers who appreciate a complex story. The novel within a novel adds a unique element and demonstrates the author's skill. I think I would have enjoyed it more if I had read it in closer proximity to the first book in the series, because I didn't remember enough about it to fully appreciate and understand all the references to the events from it in this book. It was still interesting to read, and kept me guessing until the end!
This book is a well-written and well-plotted mystery that will appeal to readers who appreciate a complex story. The novel within a novel adds a unique element and demonstrates the author's skill. I think I would have enjoyed it more if I had read it in closer proximity to the first book in the series, because I didn't remember enough about it to fully appreciate and understand all the references to the events from it in this book. It was still interesting to read, and kept me guessing until the end!