{"title":"Edward Powys Mathers","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of Edward Powys Mathers, a notable figure renowned for his wit, creativity, and expertise in crafting literary puzzles. Known widely under the pseudonym Torquemada, Mathers was a pioneering cryptic crossword compiler for \u003cem\u003eThe Observer\u003c\/em\u003e newspaper and is celebrated for his contributions to the realm of literary enigmas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his works, \u003cem\u003eCain's Jawbone\u003c\/em\u003e stands as a testament to his ingenious storytelling. First published in 1934, this uniquely challenging murder mystery puzzle includes 100 pages that are intentionally jumbled, requiring readers to unravel the correct sequence and solve the mystery. With only a handful of known solvers since its publication, \u003cem\u003eCain's Jawbone\u003c\/em\u003e offers a delightful challenge for lovers of wordplay, intrigue, and humour alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDive into Edward Powys Mathers' collection if you're ready to engage with the quirky and cerebral delights of his literary legacy. His works promise an enthralling blend of humour and intellectual challenge, perfect for those who relish a good puzzle.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"cains-jawbone-by-edward-powys-mathers-9781460765395","title":"Cain's Jawbone","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSix murders. One hundred pages. Millions of possible combinations... but only one is correct. Can you solve Torquemada's murder mystery?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'If James Joyce and Agatha Christie had a literary love child, this would be it.' \u003cem\u003eThe Daily Telegraph\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1934, the \u003cem\u003eObserver's\u003c\/em\u003e cryptic crossword compiler, Edward Powys Mathers (aka Torquemada), released a novel that was simultaneously a murder mystery and the most fiendishly difficult literary puzzle ever written.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe pages have been printed in an entirely haphazard order, but it is possible - through logic and intelligent reading - to sort the pages into the only correct order, revealing six murder victims and their respective murderers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOnly three puzzlers have ever solved the mystery of \u003cem\u003eCain's Jawbone\u003c\/em\u003e: do you have what it takes to join their ranks?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note: this puzzle is extremely difficult and not for the faint-hearted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'A unique hybrid of word puzzle and whodunnit.' \u003cem\u003eLiterary Review\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46529850147052,"sku":"9781460765395","price":16.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781460765395.jpg?v=1749234685"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/edward-powys-mathers.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}