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Οι Φόνοι της Κίσσας

Author: Anthony Horowitz

Who killed Sir Magnus Pike? On that August evening, when editor Susan Ryland began reading the manuscript of a detective novel featuring detective Atticus Pund, she could not have suspected that she...

Who killed Sir Magnus Pike? On that August evening, when editor Susan Ryland began reading the manuscript of a detective novel featuring detective Atticus Pund, she could not have suspected that she would have to write the ending herself...

The author Alan Conway was the biggest name at the publishing house, and everyone was relying on the success of his new...

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  • Release 3/2018
  • Pages Pages 600
  • Cover Cover Soft
  • Translation Translation Christiana E. Sakellaropoulou
  • Publisher Publisher Dioptra
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Genre: Book Adapted to a TV Series / Movie Crime
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Who killed Sir Magnus Pike? On that August evening, when editor Susan Ryland began reading the manuscript of a detective novel featuring detective Atticus Pund, she could not have suspected that she would have to write the ending herself...

The author Alan Conway was the biggest name at the publishing house, and everyone was relying on the success of his new book. The ninth case of the famous detective concerned the suspicious death of a housekeeper and the murder of her wealthy employer in a British county in 1955.

As she approached the final chapter, Susan discovered that the last pages were missing. What was the point of reading a detective novel that didn't reveal the solution to the mystery? she wondered, tossing the manuscript aside. The answer came from the voice on the radio. The author of the book had been found dead. The handwritten suicide note was already on her editor Charles Clover's desk.

From that moment on, Susan knew she would transition from reader to detective...

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Author
Anthony Horowitz
Publisher
Dioptra
Type
Crime
Cover
Soft
Number of Pages
600
Release Date
3/2018
Publication Date
2018
Dimensions
14x20.5 cm
ISBN-13
9789606054150

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Reviews (13)

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  • Maria_Blance
    3
    1 out of 1 members found this review helpful
    Maria_Blance

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    Quite interesting, with originality in the dual storyline and a good twist at the end! However, the way it presented the information didn't work well. It's worth reading, but I don't think it reaches the level of Christie, whom I consider an inspiration for this particular one!

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  • erotic_erotica
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    3 out of 3 members found this review helpful
    erotic_erotica

    What's all the hype about, honestly I don't understand! The book is okay to read comfortably, but that's about it! I even read that it's better than A. Christie. Maybe it's a mediocre copy! Personally, I found that it "dragged" while the editor was carrying out detective duties, and I lost interest until the end, which felt like falling asleep during a movie and waking up at the end in an episode of Poirot. :(

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  • Cristina_Lg
    5
    0 out of 1 members found this review helpful
    Cristina_Lg

    Excellent book, by far the best I have read in the crime genre. If you like this type, get it with your eyes closed!

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  • dimkokkos
    5
    2 out of 3 members found this review helpful
    dimkokkos

    By far the best mystery book I have ever read. Horowitz proves his intelligence by setting the bar very high in books of this genre. The only downside to such books is that once you read them, all the next ones will seem tasteless and colorless to you!

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  • 4
    1 out of 1 members found this review helpful
    Petros_FOX

    Good. It is easy to read. Obviously, I have read better.

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  • 5
    0 out of 1 members found this review helpful
    Manthos_Zoulfos

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    Very good! It keeps you throughout the duration

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  • 5
    konc

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    This review is about book: Collector's Edition, cover: Hardcover

  • 5
    delena_stc

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    dimih

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    vicky2003

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    Antonio_Skyr

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    • Paper quality
    • Was it easy to read?
    • I liked the writing style
    • I would read a book by the same author
    • I would recommend it for reading
    • Was it relatively interesting?
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    Nik Vozanas

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    starangelmusic

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  • Maria_Blance
    3
    Maria_Blance

    Quite interesting, with originality in the dual storyline and a good twist at the end! However, the way it presented the information didn't work well. It's worth reading, but I don't think it reaches the level of Christie, whom I consider an inspiration for this particular one!

    Translated from Greek ·
    1
  • erotic_erotica
    1
    erotic_erotica

    What's all the hype about, honestly I don't understand! The book is okay to read comfortably, but that's about it! I even read that it's better than A. Christie. Maybe it's a mediocre copy! Personally, I found that it "dragged" while the editor was carrying out detective duties, and I lost interest until the end, which felt like falling asleep during a movie and waking up at the end in an episode of Poirot. :(

    Translated from Greek ·
    3
  • Cristina_Lg
    5
    Cristina_Lg

    Excellent book, by far the best I have read in the crime genre. If you like this type, get it with your eyes closed!

    Translated from Greek ·
    0
  • dimkokkos
    5
    dimkokkos

    By far the best mystery book I have ever read. Horowitz proves his intelligence by setting the bar very high in books of this genre. The only downside to such books is that once you read them, all the next ones will seem tasteless and colorless to you!

    Translated from Greek ·
    2
  • 4
    Petros_FOX

    Good. It is easy to read. Obviously, I have read better.

    Translated from Greek ·
    1
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Description & Specifications

Who killed Sir Magnus Pike? On that August evening, when editor Susan Ryland began reading the manuscript of a detective novel featuring detective Atticus Pund, she could not have suspected that she would have to write the ending herself...

The author Alan Conway was the biggest name at the publishing house, and everyone was relying on the success of his new book. The ninth case of the famous detective concerned the suspicious death of a housekeeper and the murder of her wealthy employer in a British county in 1955.

As she approached the final chapter, Susan discovered that the last pages were missing. What was the point of reading a detective novel that didn't reveal the solution to the mystery? she wondered, tossing the manuscript aside. The answer came from the voice on the radio. The author of the book had been found dead. The handwritten suicide note was already on her editor Charles Clover's desk.

From that moment on, Susan knew she would transition from reader to detective...

Manufacturer

Manufacturer Details

Warnings & Safety Information
Author
Anthony Horowitz
Publisher
Dioptra
Type
Crime
Cover
Soft
Number of Pages
600
Release Date
3/2018
Publication Date
2018
Dimensions
14x20.5 cm
ISBN-13
9789606054150

Important information

Specifications are collected from official manufacturer websites. Please verify the specifications before proceeding with your final purchase. If you notice any problem you can report it here.

Reviews (13)

4.5
13
4.5
Review this product
  1. 10
  2. 1
  3. 1
  4. 2 stars
    0
  5. 1
Review this product
  • Paper quality
  • Was it easy to read?
  • I liked the writing style
  • I would read a book by the same author
  • I would recommend it for reading
  • It was not interesting
  • Maria_Blance
    3
    1 out of 1 members found this review helpful
    Maria_Blance

    Verified purchase

    Quite interesting, with originality in the dual storyline and a good twist at the end! However, the way it presented the information didn't work well. It's worth reading, but I don't think it reaches the level of Christie, whom I consider an inspiration for this particular one!

    Translated from Greek ·
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • erotic_erotica
    1
    3 out of 3 members found this review helpful
    erotic_erotica

    What's all the hype about, honestly I don't understand! The book is okay to read comfortably, but that's about it! I even read that it's better than A. Christie. Maybe it's a mediocre copy! Personally, I found that it "dragged" while the editor was carrying out detective duties, and I lost interest until the end, which felt like falling asleep during a movie and waking up at the end in an episode of Poirot. :(

    Translated from Greek ·
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • Cristina_Lg
    5
    0 out of 1 members found this review helpful
    Cristina_Lg

    Excellent book, by far the best I have read in the crime genre. If you like this type, get it with your eyes closed!

    Translated from Greek ·
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • dimkokkos
    5
    2 out of 3 members found this review helpful
    dimkokkos

    By far the best mystery book I have ever read. Horowitz proves his intelligence by setting the bar very high in books of this genre. The only downside to such books is that once you read them, all the next ones will seem tasteless and colorless to you!

    Translated from Greek ·
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • 4
    1 out of 1 members found this review helpful
    Petros_FOX

    Good. It is easy to read. Obviously, I have read better.

    Translated from Greek ·
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • 5
    0 out of 1 members found this review helpful
    Manthos_Zoulfos

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    Very good! It keeps you throughout the duration

    Translated from Greek ·
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • 5
    konc

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    This review is about book: Collector's Edition, cover: Hardcover

  • 5
    delena_stc

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    This review is about book: Collector's Edition, cover: Hardcover

  • 5
    dimih

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    This review is about book: Collector's Edition, cover: Hardcover

  • 5
    vicky2003

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    This review is about book: Collector's Edition, cover: Hardcover

  • 5
    Antonio_Skyr

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    • Paper quality
    • Was it easy to read?
    • I liked the writing style
    • I would read a book by the same author
    • I would recommend it for reading
    • Was it relatively interesting?
  • 5
    Nik Vozanas

    Verified purchase

  • 5
    starangelmusic

    Verified purchase

  • Maria_Blance
    3
    Maria_Blance

    Quite interesting, with originality in the dual storyline and a good twist at the end! However, the way it presented the information didn't work well. It's worth reading, but I don't think it reaches the level of Christie, whom I consider an inspiration for this particular one!

    Translated from Greek ·
    1
  • erotic_erotica
    1
    erotic_erotica

    What's all the hype about, honestly I don't understand! The book is okay to read comfortably, but that's about it! I even read that it's better than A. Christie. Maybe it's a mediocre copy! Personally, I found that it "dragged" while the editor was carrying out detective duties, and I lost interest until the end, which felt like falling asleep during a movie and waking up at the end in an episode of Poirot. :(

    Translated from Greek ·
    3
  • Cristina_Lg
    5
    Cristina_Lg

    Excellent book, by far the best I have read in the crime genre. If you like this type, get it with your eyes closed!

    Translated from Greek ·
    0
  • dimkokkos
    5
    dimkokkos

    By far the best mystery book I have ever read. Horowitz proves his intelligence by setting the bar very high in books of this genre. The only downside to such books is that once you read them, all the next ones will seem tasteless and colorless to you!

    Translated from Greek ·
    2
  • 4
    Petros_FOX

    Good. It is easy to read. Obviously, I have read better.

    Translated from Greek ·
    1
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