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Montague Island Mysteries and Other Logic Puzzles

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Montague Island Mysteries and Other Logic Puzzles by R. Schmittberger, Wayne is a playful exploration into the world of logic puzzles wrapped in a humorous narrative. Set on the fictional Montague Island, the book invites readers to solve a variety of engaging puzzles and riddles while following a light-hearted storyline. Perfect for lovers of both brainteasers and wit, it offers an entertaining blend of mystery and chuckles.
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Format: Spiral bound
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You might enjoy this delightful collection if you love solving brain-teasers with a humourous twist. Filled with intriguing logic puzzles set against a backdrop of mysterious Montague Island, it's perfect for those who appreciate a challenge paired with a bit of wit.

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Solvers will explore the mansion of a wealthy couple and its grounds over the course of the book, and completion of the logic puzzles will uncover a mystery about the mansion itself.

Unique puzzle book offering the immersive pleasure of a novel. Narrative follows a group of friends who meet to play murder-mystery games. As the puzzles are completed, you learn more about the guests, the house - and uncover a secret.

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Solve logic puzzles and play sleuth at the same time! This thoroughly unique book, written by the former editor of Games magazine, offers the immersive pleasure of a novel as it follows a group of friends who meet regularly to play murder-mystery games at the island home of a wealthy couple.

As you go about completing the puzzles, you'll learn more about the guests, the house, and the island... and uncover a secret about the mansion itself. Maps of the island throughout enhance the atmosphere and draw solvers deeper into the story.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781454918110

Publisher: Union Square & Co.

Format: Spiral bound

Date Published: 01 November 2016

Country: United States

Imprint: Puzzlewright Press

Illustration: black and white illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 226.0mm

Height: 278.0mm

Weight: 337g

Pages: 96

About the Author

R. Wayne Schmittberger was the editor of Games magazine for many years and is the author of several books, including New Rules for Classic Games and The Original Trivia Treasury (both Wiley). He lives in Holland, PA.

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