Magpie Murders by Anthony HorowitzMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
This was splendid from start to finish. It is a mystery within another mystery and you will appreciate the sheer genius of Horowitz in pulling this off so artfully and flawlessly.
It draws on the works of Agatha Christie; it has structure and it has glorious pace, as well as discipline and cunning throughout. The detective, Mr. Atticus Pund, is a charming copy of Hercule Poirot.
Magpie Murders is a proper whodunnit replete with the reliable cast of characters: a vicar and his wife, the castoff sibling, the unfaithful wife, longheld secrets, and an obnoxious Mr. Moneybags! And everyone looks a bit guilty.
If you seek a solidly great read straight out of the golden age of crime writing, this is your ticket!
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