{"product_id":"puzzle-sleuth-isbn-9780593837955","title":"Puzzle Sleuth","description":"\u003cb\u003eChoose your path, solve the puzzles, and catch the killer in\u003ci\u003e Puzzle Sleuth, \u003c\/i\u003ea collection of three ingenious fictional murder mysteries that challenge young readers with logic problems, visual games, and dangerous decisions at every turn.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeet Arlo Banks. When Arlo solves a difficult puzzle in \u003ci\u003eThe Times\u003c\/i\u003e, devised by an elderly Oxford professor, he wins a vast fortune. There's just one catch: he has to travel the world and write to the professor about his adventures. But enemies and killers lurk at every turn. From the Orient Express to the Nile River to British spy headquarters, join Arlo as he fights to find answers—and fights for his life!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs Arlo Banks, you choose what path to take and what puzzles to answer as you follow along with each mystery. On the trail of a ruthless mafia godfather determined to evade capture...on a pleasure cruise where a passenger's death has a killing effect on the others on board...behind the scenes at British intelligence, where a dangerous traitor is stealing government secrets.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom breaking codes to defusing bombs, navigating mazes to sifting through evidence, \u003ci\u003ePuzzle Sleuth\u003c\/i\u003e is an addictive brain-teasing mix of story, game, and adventure. Just remember to choose wisely. With \u003ci\u003ePuzzle Sleuth, \u003c\/i\u003eyour next move could catch the killer—or be your last!\u003cb\u003ePaul Westmoreland\u003c\/b\u003e has been a professional writer for over twenty-five years, creating award-winning advertising for TV, film, radio, and digital campaigns. He is now a full-time author, and as well as coming up with brain-teasing puzzle and mystery books, he is the writer behind the werewolf middle-grade series Rudy, which published in 2023. He lives in the UK.\u003cb\u003e1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Dining Car\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith a loud blast of the whistle, the train sets off. Deep, puffing breaths rise from the funnel, blowing out billowing clouds of steam, and the train’s steel wheels roll out of the station. As the train rattles down the tracks, you settle into the luxurious comfort of your cabin and watch the towering buildings glide past outside until the train announcer calls you to the dining car for breakfast. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith your detective’s satchel hanging over your shoulder, you make your way along the train’s narrow passageways. From the lace curtains framing every window, to the brass lamps that light the carriages, every inch of it feels as grand as a palace. You might be traveling the world, but this feels like a journey back through time. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe dining car is just as elegant. Every table has a starched white cloth, gleaming silver cutlery, and an ornate reading lamp. It’s bustling with passengers. One lady looks like she’s been on board for some time because she arrives carrying a teapot, while another man appears still wearing his raincoat.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou’re greeted by a smiling waiter, who checks you off the passenger list. “This way, please,” he says, and shows you to an empty seat at one of the tables. Another boy is sitting opposite. He looks about two years younger than you. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Hello, I’m Arlo Banks,” you say, sitting down. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe boy smiles. “I’m Jamie Madden. I’m nine.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Keep it down,” barks a stern voice from across the carriage. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou look around and see the owner is a barrelchested, red-faced man. You can’t help but wonder, \u003ci\u003eHow can anyone be this angry so early in the morning, and in a wonderful place like this . . . ?\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs you start reading the menu, Jamie leans over and whispers, “Ignore my uncle. He’s really stressed.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYour eyes study Jamie and you can see a family resemblance. “Why’s he stressed? We’re only ordering breakfast.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJamie laughs. “It’s not that. He’s the chief of police. He’s about to close a really big case.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Oh, really?” you ask, immediately intrigued. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“He’s got Luigi Cabrini locked in one of the cabins. He’s quite old, but he’s a big-time mafia godfather. We’re transporting him for trial in Milan.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou can’t help shaking your head in disbelief. “The\u003ci\u003e mafia\u003c\/i\u003e? They’re seriously organized criminals,” you say. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Yeah, it’s true,” Jamie says. “The whole train is full of Italian police in case he, or a member of his gang, tries anything.” As you look around the dining car, you realize that most of the people here are either in uniform or look like plainclothes detectives. Jamie points to the man sitting behind you and says, “That’s Inspector Funaro. My uncle brought him along for his protection because he thinks someone is trying to kill him!” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Really?” you ask as a sudden wave of nervousness courses through you. “Why would anyone want to do that?” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJamie whispers under his hand, “So they can help Luigi Cabrini escape trial and spending the rest of his days in jail.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis sounds like an extremely tall story, but Jamie is so convinced you can only believe it. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChief Madden interrupts your thoughts with a snap of his fingers to get the smiling waiter’s attention. “Get me a Full English,” he demands. “I can’t start the day without one.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe waiter nods and makes a note of it, then turns to take your order. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you order:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Tea and toast, turn to chapter 3. \u003cbr\u003e• Alpine porridge, turn to chapter 5. \u003cbr\u003e• A full English breakfast, turn to chapter 2.Three Stories. 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