‘A Deadly Episode’: A Grumpy Meta Mystery

Fans will likely enjoy the sixth installment of Anthony Horowitz’s Daniel Hawthorne series—for newcomers, it could go either way.
‘A Deadly Episode’: A Grumpy Meta Mystery
"A Deadly Episode: A Novel (A Hawthorne and Horowitz Mystery, Book 6)" by Anthony Horowitz. Harper Publishing/Anthony Horowitz
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If you have already read any of the previous five books in Anthony Horowitz’s series that feature the brooding and terse detective Daniel Hawthorne, you know the deal.

For the rest of you, there’s something you need to understand before deciding if this series is for you.

Author as Character

Let’s talk self-insertion, or authorial intrusion—when an author chooses to write themselves, or a version of themselves, into their own book.
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Adam H. Douglas is a journalist and writer specializing in personal finance and literature. His recent work explores money management, book reviews, veterinary medicine, and long-term financial planning. He currently resides in Prince Edward Island, Canada, with his wife of 30 years and his dogs and kitties.