Hawthorne and Horowitz books in order A series by Anthony Horowitz
The Hawthorne and Horowitz series by Anthony Horowitz has 6 books (5 novels and 1 shorter work), from The Word Is Murder (Aug 2017) to A Deadly Episode (2026). Read it in order, starting with The Word Is Murder.
Reading order: 1 The Word Is Murder (2017) · 2 The Sentence Is Death (2018) · 3 A Line to Kill (2021) · 4 Twist of a Knife (2022) · 5 Close to Death (2024) · 6 A Deadly Episode (2026)
Updated September 2026
All 6 Hawthorne and Horowitz books in order
- 1.
The Word Is Murder (Aug 2017)
- 2.
The Sentence Is Death (2018)
- 3.
A Line to Kill (2021)
- 4.
Twist of a Knife (2022)
- 5.
Close to Death (2024)
- 6.
A Deadly Episode (2026)
Hawthorne and Horowitz FAQ
- How many Hawthorne and Horowitz books are there?
- There are 6 Hawthorne and Horowitz books, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read the Hawthorne and Horowitz books in?
- In publication order, starting with The Word Is Murder (Aug 2017): 1 The Word Is Murder (2017) · 2 The Sentence Is Death (2018) · 3 A Line to Kill (2021) · 4 Twist of a Knife (2022) · 5 Close to Death (2024) · 6 A Deadly Episode (2026).
- What is the first Hawthorne and Horowitz book?
- The Word Is Murder (Aug 2017).
- What is the latest Hawthorne and Horowitz book?
- A Deadly Episode (2026).
- Is the Hawthorne and Horowitz series finished?
- No, Anthony Horowitz is still adding to it.
- Did Anthony Horowitz write other series?
- Yes: Pentagram, The Diamond Brothers, Horowitz Horror, Alex Rider and The Power of Five.
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Sources: series order and dates from Wikidata and Open Library. Last updated September 2026.