Best Anthony Horowitz Books

The best books by Anthony Horowitz — 5 titles spanning Mystery, Literature & Fiction, averaging 4.28 BLT stars.

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Anthony Horowitz is one of the few writers who can make you feel like you're reading a love letter to classic mystery while also keeping you up past midnight. The Susan Ryeland novels — Magpie Murders and Moonflower Murders — are his masterwork: dual-narrative puzzles where a mystery-within-a-mystery unfolds with the elegance of a Christie homage that earns its comparisons rather than borrowing them. His plotting is intricate without being showy, his twists architectural rather than cheap. Younger readers know him through Alex Rider, the fast-paced spy series that delivers Ian Fleming-style thrills with genuine craft. Horowitz writes clean, intelligent prose that never condescends — he trusts readers to keep up. If you love the satisfaction of a well-engineered plot and an author who understands that mystery is ultimately about structure, Horowitz rewards close attention.

Anthony Horowitz's highest-rated book in our collection is Moonflower Murders (4.36 BLT stars). Browse the full list below.

Where to Start with Anthony Horowitz

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    Moonflower Murders

    Susan Ryeland • Book 2

    by Anthony Horowitz

    ★ 4.36 BLT Score (66.9K ratings)
    ★ 4.06 Goodreads (66.9K)
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    Scorpia Rising - The Final Mission

    Alex Rider • Book 9

    by Anthony Horowitz, Simon Prebble

    ★ 4.29 BLT Score (35.7K ratings)
    ★ 4.29 Goodreads (35.7K)
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    Never Say Die

    Alex Rider • Book 11

    by Anthony Horowitz

    ★ 4.27 BLT Score (8.5K ratings)
    ★ 4.31 Goodreads (8.5K)
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    Nightshade

    Alex Rider • Book 12

    by Anthony Horowitz

    ★ 4.26 BLT Score (5.6K ratings)
    ★ 4.42 Goodreads (5.6K)
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    Magpie Murders

    Susan Ryeland • Book 1

    by Anthony Horowitz

    ★ 4.21 BLT Score (170.2K ratings)
    ★ 3.94 Goodreads (170.2K)
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