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The Falcon's Malteser (Diamond Brother Mysteries)

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I have to admit that I don't usually like mystery books. That all changed when I started reading Anthony Horowitz's mystery books. He writes with tons of detail and his stories always flow great. The Falcon's Malteser is amongst my favorite books and it's a mystery book. I've read many books by Anthony Horowitz and his mystery books, in my opinion, are some of the best books he's ever written. Anthony Horowitz has a lot of talent, period.

Now back to the story. We find the normal, every day society of England in The Falcon's Malteser. Amongst all the teenage boys, there's Nick Diamond. Nick Diamond is a thirteen-year old boy who chose not to go with his parents to Australia, but to stay in England with his brother, Tim Diamond, who is also England's worst private detective. Nick is "lovingly" cared for by his brother Tim; so lovingly that they live in a run-down apartment with no food, no money, and no transportation. Nick sometimes wishes he had gone with his parents, and so would I.

We experience this hurtful adventure through Nick, while Tim is in jail, supposedly for murder. Nick and Tim, one day, randomly get a visit. From a dwarf. The dwarf acts hurried and acts as if he's being followed. The dwarf, named Johnny Naples, pays Tim and Nick five-hundred dollars to watch a box of chocolate maltesers. Nick and Tim ask themselves the same question, "Why?" Well, they will soon find out why with the helpful hints from three murders, and Lauren Bicardi. Nick and Tim learn that the box of chocolate maltesers somehow unlock a safe with five-million dollars in diamonds inside the safe. But where's the safe and how do you open it?

The Falcon's Malteser is a great mystery book to read. This book kept me interested the whole way and didn't reveal itself until the end. Also, because the book's setting is based on England, the society that shapes the character's problems, conflicts, and decisions make it much easier to understand. Anthony Horowitz describes everything perfect, he goes into full depth of all the characters, and describes the conflicts very well. He writes vivid details, which makes it feels like you're right in the book, living what's happening. Anthony Horowitz wrote this novel so good, if he took it any further he would've ruined the book, even though the ending frustrated me a little. You have to read The Falcon's Malteser by Anthony Horowitz. It is a book you will never forget.

Dear Reader,

The Falcon's Maltesers is a really good book. If you like books on mystery you must read this book. The two main characters are Tim, and Nick. They are both brothers. The funny thing about it is that they are both little boys. Nick is the youngest, and the brains of the operation. Tim is the oldest, and the dumb one. This mystery keep wanting to know whats so important of a candy called Maltesers That makes every criminal in Italy after them.The more you read the more you want to know whats so important about the Maltesers.You'll be asking for more Your head will be exploding from all the action. So if you want a book to read, you should read, The falcon's Maltesers.This book is "action packed while mysterious". " This book is also funny".

From, Taco

IN THIS FIRST BOOK OF A SERIES NICK DIAMOND IS AN ENGLISH SCHOOLBOY WHO HATES FRENCH. BUT HIS BROTHER TIM IS A FIRED COP, BAD PRIVATE DETECTIVE WHO OWNS HIS OWN BUSINESS CALLED TIM DIAMOND INC.

LUCKY FOR TIM HIS BROTHER IS THE SMART PRIVATE DETECTIVE WHO FIGURES THE CASES OUT. SO WHEN JOHNNY NAPLES THROWS DOWN A FIVE-MILLION DOLLAR PACKAGE TO BE WATCHED THATS WHEN THE TROUBLE STARTS.

FIRST JOHNNY GETS KILLED AND TIM LANDS IN JAIL. RELEASED FROM JAIL TIM TRYS TO FIGURE THINGS OUT. WHILE TIM THINKS, NICK HAS IT FIGURED OUT, WELL ALMOST. WHEN TIM GOES BACK TO JAIL STUFF REALLY COULDNT GET WORSE.

THE DAY COMES TO FIND THE TREASURE BUT IS IT STILL THERE. FIND OUT BY READING THE BOOK BY ANTHONY HOROWITZ ENTITLED THE FALCONS MALTESER.

THIS BOOK IS A FIVE STAR, TWO THUMBS UP BOOK. IF YOU LIKE MYSTERY/COMEDY YOU WILL REALLY LOVE THIS BOOK. THE SECOND BOOK IN THIS SERIES IS PUBLIC ENEMY NUMBER TWO.

Herbert Simple (aka Tim Diamond) is an ex-cop who decided to start his own private detective business. One setback for Herbert is - He is probably the dumbest dectective you could get. Luckily, his thirteen year old brother, Nick, is the real detective of the two.

Jonney Naples, a dwarf who is always looking over his sholder like someone is watching him, entrusts Tim with a package and tells him not to open it or give it to anyone else. They open the package, and there is something inside that a lot of major crimanals are after. Why do they want it? While Tim fumbles along, it's up to Nick to solve this case!

I thought this book was pretty good. I really liked how the mystery was so... mysterious. There was just the right amount amount of humor and seriousness to balance them out. I think anyone who likes a good mystery would like this.

I have just finished reading the falcons malteser. It was so good. I normally don't like reading...actually I hate it but this was an aception. You just have to read it!

THE FALCON'S MALTERSER Philomel Books,
Anthony Horowitz

The plane excelled off the runway, leaving Nick Diamond behind with his dimwitted, detective brother, Tim. Nick should have been on that plane heading to Australia but instead he snuck away, to help his brother with his first case. The life changing adventure begins when a short stranger comes in and drops off a box of chocolates. A few days later, he's dead. Nick and Tim soon lose control of they're lives as they jump in and out of danger trying to figure out the mystery of the box of chocolates.

Anthony Horowitz does a great job keeping you on the edge of your seat wondering what's around the next corner. He also does a great job capturing the thrilling climax of the book. This book is filled with action, humor and dangers as well as the world of crime in London. You get to solve the case with Nick and live his life in full color. Right when I finished it I wanted more, which is just what Anthony Horowitz does with the next three books in the series. I recommend this fast-paced book to anyone who wants a good read, not just mystery lovers.

By: Trevor P.

I have to admit that I don't usually like mystery books. That all changed when I started reading Anthony Horowitz's mystery books. He writes with tons of detail and his stories always flow great. The Falcon's Malteser is amongst my favorite books and it's a mystery book. I've read many books by Anthony Horowitz and his mystery books, in my opinion, are some of the best books he's ever written. Anthony Horowitz has a lot of talent, period.

Now back to the story. We find the normal, every day society of England in The Falcon's Malteser. Amongst all the teenage boys, there's Nick Diamond. Nick Diamond is a thirteen-year old boy who chose not to go with his parents to Australia, but to stay in England with his brother, Tim Diamond, who is also England's worst private detective. Nick is "lovingly" cared for by his brother Tim; so lovingly that they live in a run-down apartment with no food, no money, and no transportation. Nick sometimes wishes he had gone with his parents, and so would I.

We experience this hurtful adventure through Nick, while Tim is in jail, supposedly for murder. Nick and Tim, one day, randomly get a visit. From a dwarf. The dwarf acts hurried and acts as if he's being followed. The dwarf, named Johnny Naples, pays Tim and Nick five-hundred dollars to watch a box of chocolate maltesers. Nick and Tim ask themselves the same question, "Why?" Well, they will soon find out why with the helpful hints from three murders, and Lauren Bicardi. Nick and Tim learn that the box of chocolate maltesers somehow unlock a safe with five-million dollars in diamonds inside the safe. But where's the safe and how do you open it?

The Falcon's Malteser is a great mystery book to read. This book kept me interested the whole way and didn't reveal itself until the end. Also, because the book's setting is based on England, the society that shapes the character's problems, conflicts, and decisions make it much easier to understand. Anthony Horowitz describes everything perfect, he goes into full depth of all the characters, and describes the conflicts very well. He writes vivid details, which makes it feels like you're right in the book, living what's happening. Anthony Horowitz wrote this novel so good, if he took it any further he would've ruined the book, even though the ending frustrated me a little. You have to read The Falcon's Malteser by Anthony Horowitz. It is a book you will never forget.

This is a fantastic read for kids (and adults) from about 9 up. The plot is full of fast, far-fetched action, jokes and surprises. The style is based on the thirties/forties style American gangster, detective movies, so a complete appreciation of the themes and puns will be understood by those who are familiar with this. It is one of those books that you can't put down, good for sheer fun, escape and relaxation. A pity it is out of print.

Having immensely enjoyed Horowitz's teenage superspy series, `Alex Rider' (and even going so far as ordering the two latest installments from England so I wouldn't have to wait as long as the rest of America) I was greatly looking forward to starting Anthony's new mystery series for kids. Horowitz has struck gold once again and this is sure to be another popular series for teens who enjoy buckets loads of laughs, thrills, chills, and mystery. Nick Diamond is a strong central character, whose quick wit, laugh-out-loud attitude and sarcasm will capture any kid's heart. Horowitz just as in his `Alex Rider' series makes the villains and scary situations in this story realistic which is probably why he is such a popular author. This book is a quick read, and is a great form of entertainment even for the most reluctant of readers. Highly recommended for all of those mystery buffs out there.

This book disappointed me a lot because Anthony Horowitz is such a good author and he just wasn't writing to his full capability. I know this because I have read his Alex Rider series which is just superb. If any other author had wrote this book I would have thought it was wonderful and fantastico, which is a Spanish word I learnt from the book Bloomability. I think that Anthony Horowitz didn't put enough description and personality to his side characters.

Usually in his books he gives a lot of background information but in this one he just said that "that guy is a crook but has gone crazy now and worked for the falcon who is an evil mastermind." Well, maybe not in those particular words but pretty close. That really made me feel bad as I had expected a lot of this book but got a second rate book instead.