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Simon Shuker's Code-Cracker, Volume Twenty-Three

By Simon Shuker
Series: Simon Shuker's Code-Cracker
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Simon Shuker's individually handcrafted Code-Cracker puzzles first appeared in New Zealand papers over thirty years ago, and it is now well-established as one of the most popular features in many publications. Its presence in all of the major daily New Zealand newspapers (including the New Zealand... Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
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Simon Shuker's Code-Cracker, Volume Twenty-Three. Code-Cracker puzzles have long been a fan favourite, appearing daily in newspapers across New Zealand. The latest in the book series is now available: Volume Twenty-Three has another 125 puzzles to keep readers engrossed for hours.

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Simon Shuker's individually handcrafted Code-Cracker puzzles first appeared in New Zealand papers over thirty years ago, and it is now well-established as one of the most popular features in many publications. Its presence in all of the major daily New Zealand newspapers (including the New Zealand Herald, Dominion Post, The Press and the Otago Daily Times) makes it the most widely published word-puzzle in the country.

While the book series is now past its second decade, because there are always new readers, Simon Shuker's Code-Cracker, Volume Twenty-Three contains full instructions on how to solve the puzzles, as well as a hint page containing an extra start letter for each puzzle for those times when solvers find it difficult to get started.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781067117863

Publisher: Joxal Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 31 October 2026

Country: New Zealand

Imprint: Simon Shuker

Illustration: 125 black and white Code-Cracker grids

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 180.0mm

Weight: 210g

Pages: 160

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