Puzzle Hunt

A stitched map. A double trail. And a race against someone who’s always one step ahead. When a cryptic letter and an inheritance notice bring pilot Jack Holt back to Maplewood Hollow after his great-aunt Edna’s death, he expects a keepsake—maybe a quilt, maybe a box of memories. What he finds is a coded trail, a warning not to go it alone, and a treasure someone else is already chasing. Joining forces with Magda Lane, antique expert and puzzle-savant, Jack follows Edna’s final mystery, one clue at a time: orchard roots, tampered compasses, invisible ink, and faces scratched from ...

Destination: China. An endangered Giant Panda has been kidnapped from the Wolong Nature Reserve in China. Can Secret Agent Jack Stalwart find the panda and rescue it before the evil Scorpion Gang sells it on the black market? Time is running out…Listen more about Jack’s thrilling adventures as he travels the globe….

A rising gymnast disappears mid-flip in the Swiss Alps, and the only clue is a gold medal left dangling in the snow. While Mia and Eli investigate the frosty mystery, the Grannies tackle their own frozen fiasco-a suspicious injury at the town skating rink. With Toby sniffing out suspects on two continents, this mother-son-dog trio must race the clock before medals turn to murder.

The second half of the 20th century witnessed a scientific gold rush as physicists raced to chart the inner workings of the atom. The stakes were high, the questions were big, and there were Nobel Prizes and everlasting glory to be won. Many mysteries of the atom came unraveled, but one remained intractable-what Frank Close calls the "Infinity Puzzle."

Dr. Annabelle, a renowned toxicologist, receives an invitation to the elusive club of Marcus Marino. As the first course is served, a sudden power outage plunges the room into darkness. When the lights flicker back on, one of the guests lies dead. Dr. Annabelle rushes to the body and quickly identifies a rare, fast-acting poison—this was no accident. Detective Hunter, among the guests, takes charge. A fierce storm traps them inside, while panic mounts. Cryptic, finger-written messages start appearing on the windows, revealing secrets among the group. Fear and paranoia set in as another ...

A brand new Golden Age cosy crime mystery from the multi-million-copy bestseller Faith Martin. 'A masterfully constructed pageturner of a murder mystery. Clever, compelling, and intriguing. An excellent read' T.A. Williams 'Suspicious notes, a lethal hat pin and a body in the library … As far...

Girls’ Trip Gone Wrong A week at the fanciest B&B in the county? Yes, please. But for Mia Andrews and the Grannies, paradise comes with locked doors, strange noises, and a Yorkie who won’t stop sniffing trouble. With chamomile tea, hand sanitizer, and sass in equal measure, this group of glamorous, gossip-loving women isn’t about to let anything ruin their getaway. Mia, a reporter with a habit of stumbling into secrets, is pulled back into mystery mode—despite promising herself (and her pepper spray) that her sleuthing days were over. Granny Whisper Watch delivers cozy mystery fun ...

When the tiara goes missing, so does the peace in Green Acres. Journalist Mia Andrews returns to her quirky hometown to write a feel-good piece about the annual beauty pageant—complete with glitter, gossip, and her grandmother Carmen’s big debut as a celebrity judge. But when a scream rocks the salon and the tiara vanishes, things go from fabulous to fatal in a hurry. Especially when Mia, with her pint-sized Yorkie Toby in tow, stumbles across a dead body behind Tangles and a cryptic note clenched in his hand. Now tangled in more than just curling irons and contour palettes, Mia and the...

You are shrunk to the height of a nickel and thrown in a blender. The blades start moving in 60 seconds. What do you do? If you want to work at Google, or any of America's best companies, you need to have an answer to this and other puzzling questions. Are You Smart Enough to Work at Google...

A grand cruise and the promise of adventure beckon when Tess hits the bingo jackpot. But mischief meets murder, brewing intrigue beneath the glittering surface. My title of investigative journalist and Toby’s crime-finding prowess face a true test as obscured motives and forgotten legends weave through luxurious decks. Eccentric Grannies bring their wit and wisdom, while Eli lends tech genius. With danger thick as sea fog, each chapter unveils hidden truths aboard this vessel veering towards peril. As pieces of a treacherous puzzle fit together, will we expose the villain lurking behind ...

In the charming town of Green Acres, the excitement of the Olympic torch relay qualifiers is marred by suspicion and intrigue when the swiftest runners mysteriously disappear. As the community braces for a celebration, journalist Mia Andrews uncovers unsettling secrets threatening to overshadow the pride of her town. Armed with her investigative instincts and the loyal companionship of her tech-savvy son, Eli, and their spirited yorkie, Toby, Mia dives into a web of sabotage and deception. With the Grannies adding humor and heart, and running a bustling food truck to offer sweet treats and ...

"Full Court Conspiracy" The scout knew something—and now he’s dead. At Green Acres High, a basketball dynasty is built on secrets, and when the team scout is found murdered, star player Eli finds himself trapped between his code and his conscience. A gifted hacker, Eli discovers files that could unravel the truth—but someone’s already planted evidence to frame him. Mia, his mother and a dogged journalist, isn’t about to watch her son fall. Together with her nosy (literally) Yorkie Toby, Mia races to expose the real killer. Baseline Betrayal plays with the “corrupt sports system,...

Nathaniel Rawlings never loses. Maddie Hart always comes in second. When their paths cross, it happens… Maddie’s luck holds true. She ruins his plans. What’s the big deal? Plans fail. Only this time it is a big deal. Rawlings has put up a priceless family heirloom as a scavenger hunt prize. He risked it because he knew, absolutely positively, that he would win. That was before he met Maddie. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Simply brilliant. Another fantastic read. Complex characters that we've been introduced to before. Loved Maddie and her loyalty. She was such a sweet person but no pushover. ...

A sacred symbol. A cryptic puzzle. A secret buried by the Church. When a mysterious set of rosary beads turns up in a Spanish monastery, Chyna Stone is called in to authenticate the artifact. But the beads are unlike anything ever documented—each one etched with strange symbols and connected to whispers of a heretical sect erased from history. As Chyna deciphers the markings, she uncovers clues leading to an ancient riddle hidden deep within the Catholic Church’s archives. But she isn’t the only one searching. A secretive order will stop at nothing to protect the truth behind the ...

Ordinary Elementary is anything but ordinary. Below the classrooms are winding, abandoned, underground passages filled with lost treasures. Fifth-grader Graysen Foxx, aka The Gray Fox—finder of secrets, solver of mysteries, and explorer of the unknown—is hot on the trail of the legendary treasure of long-since-retired Principal Redbeard, which includes a decades’ worth of confiscated gadgets, rare comic books, first-edition Pokémon trading cards, an original Rubik’s Cube, and a retro football handheld video game.

When Gracie Carr stumbles upon an antique puzzle box in her late grandfather's attic, she has no idea it will lead her on the adventure of a lifetime. With the help of history professor Shaw England, they embark on a dangerous quest to uncover the mystery. Gracie and Shaw must dodge authorities and break laws while navigating their undeniable chemistry. Their thrilling journey through risk and danger will test their wits and courage but also force them to confront the growing connection between them. Will they be able to put the pieces together and discover something great...or will the ...

A mentally unbalanced former student exacts revenge, killing thirty and wounding sixty others. He takes perverse delight in taunting the police about his next victims. He leads Jab and his friends in a manhunt throughout Northern California. Will Jab stop this maniac? Or will the nightmare continue?

Former FBI Agent Garrett Keating's treason conviction is overturned by the California Supreme Court. He swears vengeance, not only to the FBI, but to Jab Boone. Keating aligns himself with a terrorist group that Jab brought to justice years back. Jab and his colleagues must somehow delay the group's next move: wreaking carnage upon thousands of innocent people! Their showdown leads to Mt. Jab. Both sides agree that there will be no arrests -- and no mercy! Jab and his friends must not only defeat their enemies with a creative solution, but stay alive themselves!

Embark on a captivating adventure through the enchanting English countryside in "Oliver and the Mysterious Hunt." Join young Oliver, a curious and adventurous boy, as he delves into a world of hidden treasures, ancient secrets, and thrilling puzzles. When Oliver mysteriously disappears one summer day, the town of Willowbrook is filled with fear and uncertainty. Enter Detective Amelia Collins, a brilliant investigator with a reputation for unraveling perplexing mysteries. With the help of the enigmatic puzzle master, Professor Reed, they set off on a quest to find Oliver and solve the puzzle...

When a storm traps guests at a secluded inn, murder makes an unwelcome reservation. Former librarian Cora Chambers has traded dusty books for cozy antiques. But her fresh start is derailed when a fierce storm forces her to shelter at Red Oak Inn. Chaos erupts when innkeeper Bradley Thornton collapses, poisoned, gasping her name with his dying breath. Branding Cora his murderer. Determined to clear her name, Cora teams up with Biscuit, an inquisitive terrier, whose talent for sniffing out clues rivals his knack for stealing biscuits. Cora’s comedic mishaps and Biscuit’s trusty nose prove...