Cover of The word is murder

The word is murder

A Novel

by Anthony Horowitz

Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

When a wealthy woman arranges her own funeral but is found strangled the same day, a sharp and unconventional detective teams up with a reluctant writer to uncover the truth. Together, they navigate twists and secrets in a gripping mystery that keeps readers guessing until the very end. This clever tale blends clever detective work with unexpected surprises in a modern crime adventure.

Representation & Themes

MysteryInvestigationFriendshipCrimePrivate Investigators

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Murder Investigation Emotional: Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
9780062676788
Pages
390
Publisher
Harper
Published
2018
Type
Fiction
Word Count
96,292

Genres

Fiction

Subjects

Private investigatorsMurderInvestigationFictionMystery & DetectiveAmateur SleuththrillerscrimeMystery fictionFiction, mystery & detective, generalFiction, thrillers, suspensePrivate investigators, fictionGreat britain, fictionWomenCrimes againstAuthorsSecrecyFiction, thrillersCrime, fictionEngland, fictionFiction, suspenseFiction, crimeDetective and mystery storiesCelebritiesEnglish literatureFiction, mystery & detective, amateur sleuthSerie:Hawthorne-&-Horowitz

People

Daniel HawthorneAnthony HorowitzSherlock Holmes