Books by Anthony Horowitz no one should ever miss

Suspense and mystery novels are some of the most sought after and prominent genres in the world of literature. Known for their intriguing and engaging narratives, they make for a delightful read that keeps the readers hooked and involved at all times.

One of the best-selling celebrity authors and screenwriter, Anthony Horowitz is not only known for his versatility in writing for both adults and young-adults, but he is also applauded for his resilience and consistency in the field of literature. Even in these times of crisis, the author has successfully surprised his fans with the online release of his latest and most anticipated book “Nightshade” from the Alex Rider series.

To celebrate his literary contributions, here are some of Anthony Horowitz’s books that everyone should read.

The Alex Rider Series is one of Anthony Horowitz’s best collection of young adult novels. Based on a teenage spy named Alex Rider, the series comprises of twelve exceptional novels, of which "Stormbreaker" is the first. The most recent read in the book series is the “Nightshade” that was released online, considering the recent lock-down in the world.

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Gatekeeper is a series of five fantasy novels published between 2005 and 2012. Delving into the themes of occultism, human sacrifice and blood rituals, the book revolves around five children: Matthew Freeman, Pedro, Scott Tyler, Jamie Tyler, and Scarlett Adams, a group of fifteen-year-old children, who are in a quest to defeat the Old Ones with the power they possess. The first book in the series is the “Raven’s Gate”, whereas the last one is called the “Oblivion”.

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The Sherlock Holmes Series by Anthony Horowitz is a collection of two novels. The book is a new reformed version of Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic detective novel “Sherlock Holmes”. Having received the sanctions from the Arthur Conan Doyle’s estate to tell the new Sherlock Holmes story, the author published his first novel “The House of Silk” followed by its sequel “Moriarty”.

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Another detective novel by the New York Times best-selling author Anthony Horowitz, Detective Daniel Hawthorne series is a compilation of two books titled “The Word is Murder” and “The Sentence is Death”. The book revolves around the themes of death, deception and crime that makes the series even more interesting.

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The Diamond Brother series is a detective novel aimed at young teens and children. Published in 1986, the book explores the adventures of the world’s worst detective, Tim Diamond, and his younger brother, Nick Diamond. The first book in the series is “The Falcon’s Malteser” which is followed by six other books.

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Groosham Grange is a book series by Anthony Horowitz that revolves around a secret agent of the Bishop of Bletchley, who is constantly on the run to destroy a school of magic called “Groosham Grange”. The first edition was published in 1988 and was titled “Groosham Grange” followed by its sequel “The Unholy Grail”, which was published in 1990.

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Horowitz Horror are two collections of short horror stories written by Anthony Horowitz, published in 1999 and 2000 respectively. The novels are written with a first and third-person narratives. A total of nine stories, the third set of stories is awaiting its release.

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With the collection of four novels, The Pentagram Series deals with evil and unbelievable happenings that tend to threaten the lives of the characters in the books. Published in 1983, the first edition of the book is called the “The Devil’s Door-Bell” followed by “The Night of the Scorpion” (1985), “The Silver Citadel” (1986) and “Day of the Dragon” (1989).

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