Anthony Horowitz is one of the most prolific writers working in the UK, and is unique for working in so many areas – juggling books, TV series, films, plays and journalism. Anthony has written over 50 books, including the bestselling Alex Rider teen spy series – now running to 14 books – which is estimated to have sold 21 million copies worldwide and has been filmed for TV, and the thrilling fantasy-adventure series, The Power of Five.Anthony is also an acclaimed writer for adults, and was commissioned to write new novels for the Sherlock Holmes and James Bond franchises. His adult crime fiction includes Magpie Murders and Moonflower Murders and the Hawthorne series, and his TV work includes the award-winning Foyle’s War, Midsomer Murders, Collision and Injustice. Anthony is proud to be a patron of the charity Home-Start in Suffolk. In 2022 he was awarded a CBE for services to literature.

Nobody does it better than Horowitz, as this deliciously frightening, supernatural thriller proves. Best read with all the lights on! - Publishing News Gripping, full of suspense, and as twisty as an Alpine pass. Matt Freeman's adventures eclipse even those of the formidable Alex Rider. - David Robinson, The Scotsman The first in a quintet of supernatural adventuresand if the other four are as good as this one, Horowitz fans are in for a treat - So taut and scary that it had me looking over my shoulder. - The Children's Buyer's Guide A supernatural adventure of the most chilling kind. - The Times After success with teenage superspy Alex Rider, Anthony Horowitz has a new plan ... to be the 'Stephen King for kids'. - The Scotsman Horowitz introduces a sinister, supernatural element, which has Matt wrestling with demons, devil worshippers, human sacrifice and other gruesome stuff. - The Guardian An amazing book in which ancient witchcraft meets nuclear power. - Bristol Evening Post