The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Nighttime

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Mystery novels as we know them today have been around for over a hundred years, thrilling readers with their perplexing and suspenseful stories. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime, a novel by Mark Haddon, is no different. Published in 2005, it tells the story of a teenage boy who is determined to discover the killer of a neighbor’s dog. The book quickly became an international bestseller and in 2011 it was adapted into a play by Simon Stephens. A year later it debuted at London’s West End Theater before opening on Broadway in 2014. The book has won four writing awards since its publishing and earlier this year it won best play at the 2015 Tony Awards. Its captivating story effortlessly entertains and delights audiences both on