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5 Minute Murder
100 addictive crime mystery puzzles for logical sleuths
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Immerse yourself in the dark, challenging world of unsolved murder mysteries with 5 Minute Murder by Christopher J. Yates and Bruce Pitchers. Masterfully intertwined with logic puzzles and cryptic codes, this book offers a daring challenge to your mental faculties and deductive reasoning skills. 5 Minute...
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An entertaining book of 100 logic and code-based murder-mystery puzzles written by a crime writer and puzzle expert duo.
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Immerse yourself in the dark, challenging world of unsolved murder mysteries with 5 Minute Murder by Christopher J. Yates and Bruce Pitchers. Masterfully intertwined with logic puzzles and cryptic codes, this book offers a daring challenge to your mental faculties and deductive reasoning skills.
5 Minute Murder beckons you to step into the shoes of a detective. Each murder has been committed in cold blood, and you are the only one who can decipher the clues left behind. The book presents 100 meticulously crafted murder-mystery puzzles that will test the limits of your logical prowess. These puzzles are not just mind games; they form integral parts of ten uniquely detailed scenarios, each set in a different, richly described location. From the ivy-clad halls of Oxford University to the opulent yet secretive gentlemen's clubs of the City of London, and the gritty, bustling streets of New York, every setting is a backdrop for a new and thrilling challenge.
The puzzles blend traditional logic problems and code-breaking tasks with Christopher J. Yates's expertise in crafting psychological thrillers, ensuring that each puzzle is engaging and intellectually stimulating. Whether you have five minutes to solve a quick mystery or wish to spend an afternoon unraveling a complex case, 5 Minute Murder provides an accessible yet deeply satisfying sleuthing experience.
Praised for his gripping narrative style, Christopher J. Yates, often compared to "a new Stephen King, albeit with a British accent" by the New York Post, collaborates with puzzle expert Bruce Pitchers to deliver a standout volume in the genre. Together, they create a compilation that will appeal to both avid puzzle enthusiasts and fans of gripping crime stories.
Perfectly suited for those who fancy themselves as armchair detectives, 5 Minute Murder invites you to test your wits and solve each homicide within a matter of minutes. Can you decipher the clues, piece together the evidence, and bring the culprits to justice? Or will you be left in the dark, unable to crack the case? Dive in and find out.
Remember, the culprits are cunning, and the truths are buried deep. Don't let your answers be a mere stab in the dark.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781529440898
Publisher: Quercus Publishing
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 10 October 2024
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Greenfinch
Illustration: puzzle grids
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 22.0mm
Width: 134.0mm
Height: 214.0mm
Weight: 270g
Pages: 272
About the Author
CHRISTOPHER J. YATES was born and raised in Kent and studied law at Oxford University before working as a puzzle editor in London. He now lives in New York City. He is the author of mystery/psychological thrillers Black Chalk and Grist Mill Road. He represented the United Kingdom at the World Puzzle Championships in Utrecht, 1996, and has compiled and edited puzzles for many publications, including Take a Break and Closer magazines, and the Daily Express and New York Post newspapers.
BRUCE PITCHER is a British journalist based in New Zealand who has over 30 years' experience a puzzle compiler/editor. He currently freelances for Puzzler Media, editing the Australasian edition of Logic Problems, as well as compiling weekly logic problems for Are Media, in Sydney. He has also edited the puzzles for the past two editions of USA Today's logic problem book, through Puzzler Media.Also by Christopher J. Yates
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