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In this week’s download Graham chats to author Anthony Horowitz about his latest novel Oblivion and answers questions from fans. Click the play button below to listen to the podcast. The segment with Anthony starts at about 18 minutes.

From the BBC website:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/series/grahamnorton

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• Artist: Anthony Horowitz
• Date: Tuesday, December 11th 2012
• Time: 7:00pm
• City: Anthony Horowitz in London
• Venue: Victoria and Albert Museum
• Address: Cromwell Road London SW7 2RL
• Venue phone: 020 7942 2277
• Country: UK
• Admission: £15
• Age restrictions: No Minors
• Box office: 020 7942 2277
• Notes: What: Membership Events When: Tue 11 December 2012 19:00 Where: The Lydia & Manfred Gorvy Lecture Theatre Once described as a “one stop crime shop”, Anthony Horowitz is responsible for creating and writing some of the UK’s most beloved and successful television series – including award-winning drama Foyle’s War, Midsomer Murders, Poirot, and contemporary thrillers Collision and Injustice. He has written more than 35 books, including the critically acclaimed Sherlock Holmes novel The House of Silk and the best-selling Alex Rider series, and is currently working with Steven Spielberg and Peter Jackson writing the sequel to the Tintin film. Join Anthony as he discusses his career as a writer of television, film, novels and theatre. V&A Evening Talk: 19.00 – 20.00 (talk); 20.00 – 20.45 (refreshments) £15 (including wine reception) To book please call Membership Events on 020 7942 2277 PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT IS ALSO OPEN TO NON-MEMBERS
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I read somewhere that you feel Oblivion to be the best book you have written. What is it about Oblivion that makes it so special for you?

Partly, it’s the characters. I think Pedro, the Peruvian street urchin, and Scott, the American twin who sells out and goes bad are two of the most interesting and well-drawn characters I’ve ever created. Partly it’s the amount of action I’ve managed to pack into the book which takes place all over the world with volcano eruptions, drug lords, slave markets, battles on the ice etc, etc. But above all, I think the book is my most personal. It has something – vaguely – to say. That may not matter to you but it matters to me.

Read the full interview here

There’s also a full spoiler-free review of Oblivion here:

Read the full Oblivion review on Bookzone 4 Boys

Open Oblivion Sample Chapter

Order Oblivion now from:
Amazon
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