Killer on the Canal: 100 Logic Puzzles to Solve the Murder Mystery

Harvey Rivers, a retired detective, embarks on a murder-mystery puzzle adventure across Britain's canal network, solving 100 original puzzles to uncover a killer's identity and prevent a catastrophic crime.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 18 July 2024
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

The perfect gift for cozy crime puzzle fans this Christmas is "Murder on the Canals: A Detective Adventure." Follow detective aficionado and retiree Harvey Rivers as he traverses Britain's idyllic canal network, uncovering murder and intrigue along the way. You will need to draw on all your powers of logic and deduction to help him solve these 100 original murder-mystery puzzles. Challenges abound as Harvey encounters mysterious characters on his journey. You are tasked with solving logic puzzles related to Harvey's story. Life is about to take a dramatic turn for Harvey when his peaceful days on the canal are brutally disrupted when the crime novels he adores become startlingly real. When his friend and fellow crime enthusiast, Fred, dies in mysterious circumstances, Harvey sets out on the trail of the killer. The chase takes him past placid villages and through sprawling cities, following the devastation the murderer leaves in his wake. He struggles to contain a fire at the locks, fights off an attempted boarding, rescues kidnapped animals, and saves many others from meeting Fred's fate. Events come to a head at a detective convention by the mouth of the river. The killer murders one of the guests and assumes their identity, intending to wipe out every detective in a single stroke. Only Harvey, arriving late in his battered narrowboat, can stop this hideous crime from taking place.

Harvey Rivers, a retired detective aficionado, embarks on a thrilling adventure through Britain's picturesque canal network in "Murder on the Canals: A Detective Adventure." As he unravels murder and intrigue, you'll need to use your logical and deductive skills to solve 100 original murder-mystery puzzles. Along the way, Harvey encounters a variety of mysterious characters, each with their own story to tell.

One day, Harvey's friend and fellow crime enthusiast, Fred, dies in mysterious circumstances. Determined to solve the case, Harvey sets out on a quest to uncover the truth. The chase takes him through various towns and cities, as he follows the trail of the killer. Along the way, he encounters a variety of challenges, including a fire at the locks, an attempted boarding, and the rescue of kidnapped animals.

As the story progresses, the stakes become higher. The killer murders one of the guests at a detective convention and assumes their identity, intending to wipe out every detective in a single stroke. Only Harvey, arriving late in his battered narrowboat, can stop this hideous crime from taking place.

"Murder on the Canals: A Detective Adventure" is the perfect gift for cozy crime puzzle fans this Christmas. With its engaging storyline, challenging puzzles, and intriguing characters, it will keep you entertained for hours. So why wait? Pick up your copy today and start solving the mysteries!

Weight: 322g
Dimension: 152 x 233 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780008710057