The Museum Heist
A Mystery Agency Puzzle Book
Published on 9. November 2023
Book
Hardback
144 pages
978-1-4087-2849-9 (ISBN)
Description
'I loved this book! Highly recommended' -- Matt Lucas, Actor and comedian
WATERSTONES' BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR 2023: PUZZLES AND HUMOUR
The crime is simple: a valuable gemstone known as The Tiger's Eye was stolen from the Kensington Museum in the year 1926. The case was investigated by one Detective Inspector Jane Waterstone. Can you step into Jane's shoes and solve the case? A beautiful, intricate puzzle book with an intriguing mystery that places you at the heart of the story - Agatha Christie meets Murdle.
The Museum Heist is an interactive book where murder mystery meets escape room-style puzzle solving, in an epic adventure for all the family. Put yourself to the test, and follow the story, working your way through a whole host of challenges - from deciphering clues at crime scenes and searching for hidden pieces of evidence in the pages - to satisfy your inner detective. Look out also for interactive elements within the book that will take each mystery to a whole new level.
'I'm just mad about the Mystery Agency, and even madder about Henry Lewis. Like, it makes me actually mad how wonderfully talented he is at puzzle creation and storytelling. This book is an utter delight, one that should be in the collection of any sharp thinker. I hated how much I loved it. Can't recommend it enough.'
-- Neil Patrick Harris, puzzle-master and award-winning actor
WATERSTONES' BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR 2023: PUZZLES AND HUMOUR
The crime is simple: a valuable gemstone known as The Tiger's Eye was stolen from the Kensington Museum in the year 1926. The case was investigated by one Detective Inspector Jane Waterstone. Can you step into Jane's shoes and solve the case? A beautiful, intricate puzzle book with an intriguing mystery that places you at the heart of the story - Agatha Christie meets Murdle.
The Museum Heist is an interactive book where murder mystery meets escape room-style puzzle solving, in an epic adventure for all the family. Put yourself to the test, and follow the story, working your way through a whole host of challenges - from deciphering clues at crime scenes and searching for hidden pieces of evidence in the pages - to satisfy your inner detective. Look out also for interactive elements within the book that will take each mystery to a whole new level.
'I'm just mad about the Mystery Agency, and even madder about Henry Lewis. Like, it makes me actually mad how wonderfully talented he is at puzzle creation and storytelling. This book is an utter delight, one that should be in the collection of any sharp thinker. I hated how much I loved it. Can't recommend it enough.'
-- Neil Patrick Harris, puzzle-master and award-winning actor
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Little, Brown Book Group
Product notice
Trade binding
Illustrations
two-colour with pages designed
Dimensions
Height: 250 mm
Width: 195 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
646 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4087-2849-9 (9781408728499)
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Person
Henry Lewis is a power house creative: writer, actor, director and puzzle genius. He is the Artistic Director of Mischief and writes, produces and performs for the company. His work with Mischief includes: The Play that Goes Wrong (Broadway, West End, UK & International Tours), Peter Pan Goes Wrong (BBC1, West End & UK Tours), The Comedy About A Bank Robbery (West End & UK Tour), The Goes Wrong Show (BBC1 & Amazon), Magic Goes Wrong (created with magicians Penn & Teller, West End), Groan Ups (West End), Mischief Movie Night (West End & UK Tour).
Henry's work has earned him five Olivier Nominations including a win for Best New Comedy for The Play that Goes Wrong, and his writing has been performed in over thirty countries worldwide.
Henry's work has earned him five Olivier Nominations including a win for Best New Comedy for The Play that Goes Wrong, and his writing has been performed in over thirty countries worldwide.