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Murder Most Puzzling

20 Illustrated Cases to Solve

Step into a world of wit, whimsy, and a dash of the macabre. Murder Most Puzzling is a sumptuously illustrated mystery book that invites you to trade your armchair for a magnifying glass.

You are cast as the faithful sidekick to the brilliant amateur sleuth Medea Thorne. Together, you’ll navigate 20 absorbing cases that blend the charm of a classic whodunit with the mental challenge of a brain-training puzzle.

Solve 20 Mysterious Cases Including:

  • The Topiary Garden Terror: A body hidden among the hedges.
  • The Clairvoyants' Convention: A death no one saw coming.
  • The Boating Lake Incident: A "mysterious accident" that smells of foul play.

Features:

  • Witty & Engaging Mysteries: A clever riff on classic mystery tropes, perfect for fans of Agatha Christie and Sherlock Holmes.
  • Vibrant Characters: Meet an eccentric cast, from ghost hunter Augustin Artaud to pickled-food enthusiast Leonard Fanshawe.
  • Beautifully Illustrated Puzzles: Each mystery is brought to life with rich, detailed artwork that holds the keys to the crime.

96 pages, 9 x 11.4 inches

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