
The Baffle Book Strikes Again
Fifteen Devilishly Difficult Detective Puzzles
David R. Godine Publisher Inc
Published on 15. October 2008
Book
Paperback/Softback
160 pages
978-1-56792-368-1 (ISBN)
Description
For all those sharp-witted sleuths who love to wrestle with fiendishly clever puzzles and murderous mysteries, comes this collection of brain-teasing detective investigations that are guaranteed to get your grey cells exercised."The Baffle Book Strikes Again" invites readers to dust off their deerstalkers and join in on a series of old-fashioned mysteries. Each case is presented as a brief dossier studded with clues - not to mention the occasional red herring - followed by a handful of questions designed to lead armchair investigators to the solution.A simple diagram, a charred scrap of paper, the tyre tracks of a team of bank robbers - so little to go on, but just enough for an observant, dedicated gumshoe. Follow the clues, build your case, and expose the culprit!
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Language
English
Place of publication
Lincoln
United States
Illustrations
black & white illustrations throughout
Dimensions
Height: 203 mm
Width: 143 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-56792-368-1 (9781567923681)
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Persons
Lassiter Wren & Randle McKay were the originators of the 'Detective Puzzles' which were immensely popular during the late 1920s early 1930s.