Put your crime-solving wits to the test with codes, ciphers, and mind-bending puzzles from the creators of the popular murder mystery subscription box. In Hunt A Killer: The Detective’s Puzzle Book, you’ll meet up with private eye Michelle Gray who needs you to hit the books and fine-tune your investigative skills before the next big murder case. Under her expert guidance, you’ll start with “Investigative Best Practices” before diving into a world of curious ciphers, devious riddles, and other intriguing logic puzzles all designed to take you from amateur sleuth to a top-notch lead detective. With non-narrative puzzles, you can pick up this training manual anytime you need to sharpen your skills, between episodes, or whenever you need a fun challenge. Whether you’re a Hunt A Killer member, armchair detective, or logic puzzle junkie, these deceptively difficult but always fun puzzles will have you breaking codes and cracking Hunt A Killer cases in no time. So pick up a pen, grab your magnifying glass, and get sleuthing.

Gather clues, decipher evidence, and crack the case in this second collection of true crime–inspired logic puzzles from the groundbreaking creators of Hunt A Killer®. Want to solve a murder? Stop a kidnapping? Or perhaps catch an art thief? In this second installment of Hunt A Killer’s mind-bending puzzle books, you will once again put your crime-solving skills to the test. Hunt A Killer: The Detective’s Puzzle Book 2 begins with private eye Michelle Gray’s “Investigative Best Practices,” where you’ll learn all about the devious riddles, tricky logic grids, intriguing ciphers, curious word ladders, mysterious mazes, and more crime-themed puzzles you'll find in this book. Once you’re fully prepared to investigate the cases ahead, slowly build your rank from amateur sleuth to a top-notch lead detective by solving puzzles like: The Disappearing Donations, where you solve the mysterious cipher to discover who’s been stealing from the local Catholic Church The Honorable Detectives, where you use the facts given to you to determine key information about detectives on your team Death by the Letter, where you navigate your way through a maze to successfully find the bodies from a murder you’re investigating And so many more! Whether you’re a Hunt A Killer member, amateur sleuth, or simply love a good logic puzzle, these deceptively difficult but always fun puzzles will have you breaking codes and cracking Hunt A Killer cases in no time.

"The Mystery of Hunter's Lodge" by Agatha Christie unfolds as a classic Hercule Poirot mystery, where the discerning Belgian detective finds himself entangled in the web of a perplexing case. Set against the backdrop of the English countryside, the narrative centers on the suspicious death of wealthy sportsman and businessman Roger Havering at Hunter's Lodge. As Poirot delves into the investigation, he encounters a cast of intriguing characters, each harboring their own secrets and motivations. The story weaves a tapestry of deception, hidden agendas, and unexpected alliances, keeping readers guessing until the final revelation. Agatha Christie's narrative prowess is on full display in this short yet compelling tale. "The Mystery of Hunter's Lodge" showcases her ability to craft intricate mysteries that captivate and engage readers, with Poirot's deductive brilliance taking center stage. This addition to the Poirot series is a testament to Christie's enduring legacy as the Queen of Crime, offering enthusiasts another opportunity to savor the masterful storytelling that defines her body of work.

It’s time to HUNT A KILLER in this YA mystery series based on the bestselling subscription game! Aspiring PI Jolene Kelley is skipping class at her fancy new private school, North Shore Prep, when she witnesses her beloved guidance counselor fall in front of an oncoming L train. The police call Mr. Medina’s death a tragic accident, but Jo knows what she saw: This was murder. With help from her friends Sabrina and Frankie -- and the inside scoop from her public-defender parents and her mentor at the state attorney’s office -- Jo opens up her own investigation into Mr. Medina’s death. Jo’s investigation uncovers a scandal brewing at North Shore Prep. Mr. Medina had found out about it, and now he’s dead. Jo has a slew of suspects, including administrators, students, parents, and even local politicians. Can she figure out which one is the killer before she becomes their next victim? This original Hunt A Killer novel features all new characters, designed in-world clues, and a mystery not seen in the games!

Murder Most Puzzling is a gorgeous and witty book that invites readers to play detective and solve a series of absorbing, murder-mystery-themed puzzles. Readers are cast as the faithful sidekick to amateur sleuth Medea Thorne in order to solve 20 puzzling cases. Meet a cast of colorful characters—from ghost hunter extraordinaire Augustin Artaud, to Leonard Fanshawe, a competitor in the Annual Perfect Pickled Foods Festival. • A witty riff on the classic whodunit that brings out everyone's inner detective • Each mystery is sumptuously illustrated. • The mysteries require different deductive tactics, making them a good brain exercise A body in the topiary garden, a death at a clairvoyants' convention, and the mysterious accident of the boating lake—prepare for a whirlwind adventure, laced with humor and a dash of the macabre. This book will delight fans of Agatha Christie, Arthur Conan Doyle, and Edward Gorey. • This is a collection of darkly humorous puzzles. • Features illustrations in a gorgeous gothic style by Stephanie von Reiswitz • Perfect for Edward Gorey fans, mystery buffs, puzzle addicts, and fans of true crime podcasts and TV shows • You'll love this book if you love books like The Gashlycrumb by Edward Gorey, File Under: 13 Suspicious Incidents by Lemony Snicket, and The Composer Is Dead by Lemony Snicket.

My mind rebels at stagnation. Give me problems, give me work, give me the most abstruse cryptogram or the most intricate analysis, and I am in my own proper atmosphere. -Sherlock Holmes, The Sign of the Four. Pit your wits against the greatest detective of them all with this collection of over 130 fiendish and hugely entertaining puzzles and enigmas.Some involve riddles, some plays on words, and some rely on mathematical principles. Use your powers of logical deduction, and see if you can match the towering intellect of Sherlock Holmes. Not only does this collection include brilliant puzzles to ponder over, but it presents these quandaries within exchanges between Holmes and Watson. In this way, this puzzle book retains the same cosy Victorian charm that Holmes' tales are so loved for. Featuring the original pen and ink illustrations by Sidney Paget and George Hutchinson, this gorgeously designed puzzle book will immerse you in Holmes's mysteries and keep you entertained for hours!

A practical guide to create your very own escape room! Contains over 300 puzzle ideas! *Purchase includes link and password to download one full step-by-step escape room kit.* Now present in all fifty states, escape rooms offer a fun activity for corporate events, team training, youth groups, and all types of parties. But what if you could develop your very own escape room in the comfort of your own home? In this fun, full-color book, Paige Ellsworth Lyman, founder of TheGameGal.com, offers a practical guide to creating your own do-it-yourself escape room. Divided into two parts, the first half covers what an escape room is, how to develop theme and plot, how to set up a room, how to structure clues, and how to run the event. The second half provides multiple chapters of clues and challenges to use in your escape room, including codes, ciphers, mathematics, puzzles, physical objects, and more. This book is the perfect gift for puzzle enthusiasts looking for new challenges and families that are bored at home!