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Minute Cryptic
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Minute Cryptic

ByAngas Tiernan

Welcome to your brand-new wordplay obsession. From the creators of the hugely popular online puzzle platform, Minute Cryptic, comes this step-by-step guide to solving cryptic crosswords. With over 160 different clues for you to solve, each chapter takes you through a different wordplay concept essential for unlocking cryptic crossword clues. As you complete the book, you'll build your skills and combine what you've learned so far, so that, by the end, you'll be able to take on the full cryptic crossword puzzle with total confidence. For cryptic-curious beginners as well as those looking to increase their confidence, this is a must-have games book for anyone who loves wordplay, brain training or simply some puzzling fun. Give yourself a new challenge and step into the world of cryptic crosswords......

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Murdoku
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Murdoku

ByM. Garand

Place the suspects, reveal the killer! An innovative puzzle book that incorporates murder mysteries with sudoku-like logic. An addictive mix of cosy crime and colourful grid logic puzzles. These visually appealing, addictive puzzles drop solvers into immersive mini murder mysteries, combining the elegant simplicity of games like sudoku with the storytelling of classic logic problems. But Murdoku introduces its own unique element—full-colour visual representations of the characters' environments, with each element playing into the investigation—rooms, furniture, plants, animals, and sometimes additional rules that add an extra twist. You'll explore 80 crime scenes including a bakery, a casino, a chess tournament, a farm, an opera... the variety is endless. The puzzles start out easy and gradually increase in difficulty to expert level. Do you have what it takes to...

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21 Days of Fear: A Letters Thriller
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21 Days of Fear: A Letters Thriller

ByHervé Commère

A heart-wrenching YA thriller told in an advent calendar format, paced for amping up the chilling suspense! What would you do to bring your sister back from the dead? After Lucas’s sister mysteriously disappeared ten years ago, his family was torn apart. His mother has been lost in a deep depression ever since, his father has been unable to speak of what happened and Lucas has been trapped in his guilt... until he receives a note that changes everything. Lucas has twenty-one days to find out the truth about what happened to his sister, and save her life... if she really is still alive. Every action is watched, every choice counted. Can he save his sister without losing himself? Keep the anticipation building by reading one of the...

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The Killer Isn't Alice
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The Killer Isn't Alice

ByIris Starling

46,600 SUSPECTS. 18 CLUES. 1 KILLER. CAN YOU SOLVE THE CRIME? Test your detective skills in the addictive murder mystery puzzle book sensation - newly revised and expanded. Now with updated graphics, a brand-new culprit, and a never-before-seen, thrilling bonus puzzle. Alice Starling is missing. In her apartment, the police find three things: A DEAD BODY A CRYPTIC NOTE A FOLDER OF NAMES Alice insists she is innocent – but she needs your help. In a hastily written letter, Alice has left you with 18 specific clues and a list of 46,600 potential suspects. Somewhere in this sea of names hides a murderer. YOUR MISSION IS SIMPLE BUT CHALLENGING Analyse the Clues: Use the 18 pieces of evidence Alice entrusted to you. Eliminate the Innocent: Methodically narrow down...

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Murdoku Volume 2: Back In Time
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Murdoku Volume 2: Back In Time

ByM. Garand

Sudoku meets murder mystery in a time-travelling puzzle adventure, with 80 full-colour immersive cases spanning some of history's most thrilling eras. Unravel crimes across time in Murdoku Volume 2: Back in Time, where sudoku-style logic meets gripping murder mysteries. Each full-colour puzzle drops you into a vivid crime scene, challenging you to use the visual and verbal clues provided to place every suspect and expose the killer. A mysterious time machine sends you hurtling through five thrilling eras - from the Middle Ages to Ancient Egypt - each introducing new rules, environments and twists. With 80 puzzles that build from beginner to expert difficulty, this addictive sequel will test even the sharpest sleuths.

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Murdle: More Killer Puzzles: THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES
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Murdle: More Killer Puzzles: THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES

ByG. T. Karber

Murdle: More Killer Puzzles: THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES by G. T. Karber offers a collection of mind-bending puzzles and challenges, all with a darkly humorous twist. Dive into a series of interconnected riddles that test your wit and entertain with clever writing and intriguing scenarios. Ideal for puzzle enthusiasts and fans of quirky humour.

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More Minute Cryptic
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More Minute Cryptic

ByAngas Tiernan and Liam Runnalls

The creators of the hugely popular online puzzle platform, Minute Cryptic, have returned. Get ready to dive into your new wordplay obsession. Immerse yourself back in the world of cryptics with this accessible and entertaining guide that guarantees you a whole new skill by the end of the book. With beginner-friendly explanations and step-by-step hints, jump in with these 170 brand-new clues with mini crosswords that will flex your problem-solving training and give you the satisfaction only a puzzle can. Including, for the first time, an expert guide to creating your own clues - it's time to level-up your puzzle prowess with this playful brainteasing companion. Whether your familiar with cryptics or coming to them for the first time, this is the perfect book for anyone who wants to...

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Murdoku 3
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ByM. Garand

See the sights, solve the crimes! In this third volume of the worldwide puzzle phenomenon Murdoku, make sure your passport is up to date: murderers lurk on every continent, and your investigative expertise is needed! Combining the elegance of sudoku with the storytelling of classic logic problems, Murdoku is easy to learn and offers endless variety. In each puzzle, you solve a murder by placing the suspects into a detailed, full-colour crime scene according to the written clues, with one simple rule: one character per row, one character per column. At the end, whoever is alone with the victim is revealed to be the murderer! No prior experience is needed to enjoy this book. The 80 handcrafted brainteasers start out easy and gradually increase in difficulty, introducing exciting...

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Murdle Heist
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Murdle Heist

ByG.T. Karber

The sixth instalment in the #1 Sunday Times bestselling Murdle series 'Utterly addictive!' - Janice Hallett, bestselling author of The Twyford Code and The Appeal 'An absolute phenomenon' - Richard Osman, bestselling author of The Thursday Murder Club series You've solved the murders, you've uncovered the mysteries, you've caught the culprits... but can you pull off the perfect crime? In this brand-new adventure, join criminal mastermind Miss Ruby as she gathers a madcap crew and puts together a series of elaborate heists on her quest to become the world's greatest thief. Use your trusty deduction grids to figure out how to commit over fifty crimes and test your puzzling skills like never before! Will Miss Ruby outsmart the Red Mask and get away with the greatest heist the...

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Claudia Has Left the Chat
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Claudia Has Left the Chat

ByCoco Finch

A Murder Mystery Book of Deadly Family Secrets. 1 Body. 14 Clues. 7,000 Files. Can You Find the Killer? Bring your skills of logic and deduction to a brand new and utterly addictive murder mystery puzzle. The Hastings have gathered in Tuscany for the family reunion of the year. Three generations. One glorious week in the sun. And a family WhatsApp group that never stops pinging. What could possibly go wrong? When Claudia Hastings is found dead, it’s up to you to catch the killer. Hidden among 7,000 case files are the secrets that will lead you to the truth. Armed with just 14 clues, you’ll need to delve into: The family’s group chat messages Private email correspondence The local community of Montefalcone Itineraries from retreats near to...

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