Arcturus Classic Puzzles – serie

Crack codes, decipher ciphers and unravel mysteries with this brain-boosting collection of cryptic puzzles, inspired by the brilliant mind of famous World War II codebreaker, Alan Turing. Alan Turing was a genius codebreaker who played a pivotal role in cracking coded messages from Nazi forces. This puzzle book will put your own codebreaking skills to the test, featuring a breathing array of challenges, including substitution ciphers, transposition ciphers, and more complex cryptographic techniques. The puzzles become progressively harder, so you can start with the (relatively) easy ones and build up to the truly expert level tests. With clues and hints to help you on your way, you'll need to use your logical thinking, pattern recognition, and deduction skills to break the codes and reveal the hidden messages.Foreworded by Dermot Turing, the nephew of Alan Turing, this puzzle book is a great way to flex your mental muscles and see if you have what it takes to become a codebreaker yourself!This book proudly supports the work of The Turing Trust, the charity set up by Alan Turing's closest family in his memory. The Trust commemorates his remarkable achievements by making computers available to less privileged communities in Africa. ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Classic Puzzles bring together mind-bending puzzles inspired by classic themes and figures from history and literature, from ancient antiquity to modern greats. These are presented in handsome decorative formats that make the perfect gift.

Do you consider yourself the next Miss Marple or Sherlock Holmes? If so, enter the world of Whodunits and see if you have what it takes to crack the case. In this illustrated puzzle book, you can pit your wits against all manner of cunning criminals as you attempt to solve the 50 fiendish mysteries within. In each puzzle, you will accompany one of three sleuths as they examine the scene and evidence. Everything you need to identify the culprit is there for you on the page - an inconsistency, an impossibility or some tell-tale detail will reveal the guilty party. You have to find the flaw in the story and uncover the criminal. It's up to you to separate fact from fiction and work out whodunit! If you're a puzzle fan looking for a thrilling treat, or a mystery lover who fancies themselves a detective extraordinaire, this is just the book for you.ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Classic Puzzles bring together mind-bending puzzles inspired by classic themes and figures from history and literature, from ancient antiquity to modern greats. These are presented in handsome decorative formats that make the perfect gift.

My mind rebels at stagnation. Give me problems, give me work, give me the most abstruse cryptogram or the most intricate analysis, and I am in my own proper atmosphere -Sherlock Holmes, The Sign of the Four. Solve incredible conundrums with greatest detective of them all with this handsome collection of over 130 fiendish and hugely entertaining puzzles. Inside you will find a series of narrative puzzles involving riddles, plays on words, mathematical principles and logical reasoning. These are each presented as exchanges between Holmes and Watson as they endeavor to crack the case. Use your powers of deduction and see if you can match the towering intellect of Sherlock Holmes. Featuring the original pen and ink illustrations by Sidney Paget and George Hutchinson, this gorgeously designed puzzle book with gold foil accents will immerse you in the cosy Victorian charm of Holmes's mysteries and keep you entertained for hours!ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Classic Puzzles bring together mind-bending puzzles inspired by classic themes and figures from history and literature, from ancient antiquity to modern greats. These are presented in handsome decorative formats that make the perfect gift.

Put your logical thinking to the test with this brain-boosting puzzle book, inspired by Sun Tzu's classic treatise of military strategy, The Art of War.Written by bestselling puzzle author Roland Hall, this collection includes over 100 narrative puzzles which bring the tactics and strategic thinking of The Art of War to life. Prove you can outsmart the enemy on the battlefield or in the boardroom as you pit your wits against all manner of riddles, dilemmas and conundrums. You'll need to sharpen your strategic skills and use every bit of cunning to solve them all. Each of the puzzles within takes a quote from The Art of War, as its starting point. You need to take heed of the lessons they offer if you're to come out on top!Presented in an attractive gift format with gold-foil accents and beautiful illustrations, this book makes a wonderful gift for any puzzle lover.ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Classic Puzzles bring together mind-bending puzzles inspired by classic themes and figures from history and literature, from ancient antiquity to modern greats. These are presented in handsome decorative formats that make the perfect gift.

Crack over 50 unsolved cases with the inimitable detective Sherlock Holmes in this incredible narrative puzzle book inspired by Arthur Conan Doyle's classic tales. When a case cannot be solved by the police, and they'd rather not face any difficult questions, the case is simply made to no longer exist, stamped with a large black 'A' these files are disappeared to the Anathema Archive. Join the inimitable Sherlock Holmes and his trusty sidekick Doctor Watson as they discover the archive and resolve to solve the cold cases hidden inside. Read each dilemma, examine the evidence, and see if you can solve whodunit too! Featuring the original Sherlock Holmes illustrations by Sidney Paget, and with hidden hints along the way, this brain-teasing puzzle book provides the perfect challenge for any puzzle lover. ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Classic Puzzles bring together mind-bending puzzles inspired by classic themes and figures from history and literature, from ancient antiquity to modern greats. These are presented in handsome decorative formats that make the perfect gift.

Step into your own police investigation with this thrilling collection of crime scene puzzles - a fresh take on the classic whodunit for fans of crime dramas and modern mysteries.There's never a quiet day in Seth's Well, Vermont. The local deputy has been joined by a ragtag group of investigators as they attempt to get to the bottom of a series of strange goings-on in town. Is there some malevolent criminal conspiracy at play? Has a crime syndicate got the town in its grip? Or, as most people suspect, is the raft of recent crime all just one big coincidence?Follow the story and solve the puzzles in this narrative puzzle book, filled with over 100 cases to crack with accompanying illustrations. These crime scene puzzles will test your logical thinking as you examine the evidence, weigh up the suspects, spot the red herrings and catch the culprit. As you crack the cases, see if you can unravel the larger mystery that menaces the town.A must for fans of crime, mystery, and puzzles alike.ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Classic Puzzles bring together mind-bending puzzles inspired by classic themes and figures from history and literature, from ancient antiquity to modern greats. These are presented in handsome decorative formats that make the perfect gift.

Enter the world of Titans and Olympians, Hercules and Zeus, gorgons and hydras with this excellent collection of mythological wordsearch puzzles based on classical Greek and Roman mythology.Join the gods and heroes of old on a quest to discover all of the words that have been cleverly hidden in the grids within. With a variety of fun and intriguing themes such as Jason and the Argonauts and mythological monsters, as well as puzzles based on excerpts from classic stories and text, you'll be entertained for hours.Themes include: • Circe• Pandora's Box• The Furies• Weapons of the Gods• The Stealing of HelenABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Classic Puzzles bring together mind-bending puzzles inspired by classic themes and figures from history and literature, from ancient antiquity to modern greats. These are presented in handsome decorative formats that make the perfect gift.

"Horror is like a serpent; always shedding its skin, always changing. And it will always come back." - Dario ArgentoEnter into the shadowy depths of horror with our chilling collection of over 100 spine-tingling wordsearch puzzles. Each puzzle beckons you into a realm of bloodcurdling themes, meticulously crafted for aficionados of horror movies, twisted tales, and macabre imaginings. From searching for your favorite horror villains to navigating the eerie landscapes of Stephen King's novels, there's something to set your heart racing in every puzzle.Includes:• Horror movie weapons• The Blair Witch Project• Slasher movies• Edgar Allan Poe• Lovecraftian monsters• Horror composers• The OmenWhatever your preferred horror predilection may be, this puzzle book is a wonderful way to get your goosebump inducing fix inside... should you dare to enter!

Channel your inner detective with this wonderful collection of whodunit puzzles. If you consider yourself the next Hercule Poirot or Miss Marple, then you'll love the mysteries waiting to be solved inside. Gather the evidence, and sort the facts from the red herrings, while accompanied by one of three super sleuths that are also on the case. Can you solve all of the mysteries within?ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Classic Puzzles bring together mind-bending puzzles inspired by classic themes and figures from history and literature, from ancient antiquity to modern greats. These are presented in handsome decorative formats that make the perfect gift.

Enter Cthulhu's twisted realm with this incredible puzzle book, including over 180 puzzles inspired by the ingenious cosmic horror of H. P. Lovecraft. Using logic and lateral thinking, you may (or may not) manage to overcome the eldritch evils that lurk within. Escape the intricate, circular maze created by the Faceless God Nyarlathotep, decode the riddle within your cryptic nightmare, find the numbers that have been lost in a multidimensional abyss, and solve more cosmic conundrums. Illustrated throughout with all manner of Lovecraftian imaginings, this entertaining puzzle book is perfect for horror-fans and puzzle-lovers alike.ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Classic Puzzles bring together mind-bending puzzles inspired by classic themes and figures from history and literature, from ancient antiquity to modern greats. These are presented in handsome decorative formats that make the perfect gift.

Follow Alice down the rabbit hole into the fantastic world of Wonderland in this delightful puzzle book, with over 125 tantalizing enigmas inspired by Alice's adventures.Lewis Carroll, the author of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, was a huge fan of puzzles and was said to have invented the word ladder. In this book, each puzzle is set within a short adventure of Alice's, containing riddles and enigmas to solve. Deduce the card hand of Tweedledee; decide which bottle contains the growing potion; calculate the White Queen's position on a chess board; and more curious conundrums. Featuring the original pen-and-ink illustrations by Sir John Tenniel, this puzzle book conjures up the brilliant charm of the original stories while putting your logical thinking to the test.ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Classic Puzzles bring together mind-bending puzzles inspired by classic themes and figures from history and literature, from ancient antiquity to modern greats. These are presented in handsome decorative formats that make the perfect gift.

"...Some day you will be old enough to start reading fairy tales again." C.S. LewisTake a trip through the wardrobe to Narnia and beyond with this wonderful collection of wordsearches all inspired by C.S. Lewis' Chronicles of Narnia, life, and works. Join Edmund, Lucy, Peter and Susan and seek out all of the hidden words within the grids. With puzzles themed around different characters and events, the life and other works of C.S. Lewis, as well as grids based on excerpts from the books themselves there is something for every fan to love.Themes include:• Places and Locations of Narnia• Narnian Creatures• Symbols, Motifs and Themes in Narnia• Narnian Villains and Antagonists • C. S. Lewis' Life Return to Narnia and find the magic within!

From magnetic riddles to circuits of logic, Tesla Puzzles includes over 100 mind-bending narrative puzzles befitting the creativity and innovation of Tesla himself. Each conundrum is themed on the locations and characters in Tesla's life and times so along the way you'll encounter Tesla during childhood in Austria, his groundbreaking experiments in New York, his famous rivalries with Thomas Edison, and more. For those who are interested in the real Tesla, there are also some amazing Tesla facts to shock you as the pages turn.Whether you're a seasoned puzzle solver or a curious mind seeking inspiration, this book will challenge, entertain, and illuminate. ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Classic Puzzles bring together mind-bending puzzles inspired by classic themes and figures from history and literature, from ancient antiquity to modern greats. These are presented in handsome decorative formats that make the perfect gift.

If you fancy yourself the next Hercule Poirot or think you could give the Thursday Murder Club a run for their money then this is the puzzle collection for you. Bring out your inner-sleuth and put your skills to the test with the fun and intriguing mysteries within. Sort the fact from the fiction and answer the ultimate question - whodunit?ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Classic Puzzles bring together mind-bending puzzles inspired by classic themes and figures from history and literature, from ancient antiquity to modern greats. These are presented in handsome decorative formats that make the perfect gift.

"They who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night." - Edgar Allan PoeEnter the mysterious world of master of the macabre Edgar Allan Poe with this eerie collection of wordsearch puzzles. Inside you'll find more than 100 wordsearch puzzles on a variety of supernatural and intriguing topics from Edgar Allan Poe's life and works, gothic and horror fiction, and more. Additionally enjoy excerpts from the gothic works of Poe with grids based on his short stories and poetry. Study the grids, seek the words, and become enthralled by the spectral spell created by Poe and his works.ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Classic Puzzles bring together mind-bending puzzles inspired by classic themes and figures from history and literature, from ancient antiquity to modern greats. These are presented in handsome decorative formats that make the perfect gift.

Immerse yourself in the myriad magical worlds and characters from classic literature with this wonderful large print wordsearch collection. Packed with puzzles based on some of the greatest novels, short stories, and poems ever penned.This excellent collection of literary puzzles is packed full of themed puzzles based on some of the world's most celebrated writers and their illustrious literary output. With puzzles made from excerpts of novels and poetry to lists based on genres, characters, and authors and all are presented in an easy-to-read large print type.Themes include:• Science Fiction• Russian Literature• Creatures of Middle-Earth• The novels of Margaret Atwood• Characters from Shakespeare's playsWhether you want to dive into in familiar favourites or learn about other iconic works, this puzzle book is perfect for any lover of the written word.

Can you follow the thread like Theseus? Can you outwit the enemy like Odysseus? Find out in this thrilling puzzle book inspired by classical mythology. Read the stories based on Greco-Roman myths and solve the quandaries within.Unveil the secrets of the labyrinth or help Greek armies win the Trojan War in Mythology Puzzles. Filled with fascinating Greco-Roman tales, each puzzle will transport you to mythical lands where heroes such as Odysseus and Jason require your wit to overcome demanding obstacles. This collection will strengthen your logic and intelligence through challenging puzzles to engage your deductive and critical reasoning abilities! Once finished, even defeating the minotaur will seem like a breeze for a puzzle superstar like you! Beautifully illustrated with mythological characters, this collection is the perfect gift for lovers of puzzle books or mythology.ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Classic Puzzles bring together mind-bending puzzles inspired by classic themes and figures from history and literature, from ancient antiquity to modern greats. These are presented in handsome decorative formats that make the perfect gift.

Written by renowned puzzle maker, Barry R. Clarke, this brilliant collection of 125 mathematical, physics, and logic puzzles is inspired by the life and genius of Sir Isaac Newton. This collection of intriguing narrative puzzles presents several scenarios that require Isaac Newton's talent for problem-solving, themed upon the locations and characters in his life. Puzzlers can put their logical thinking to the test and see if they can help the renowned polymath as he plans a milk round, completes his studies at the University of Cambridge, and makes momentous discoveries about motion, gravity, and light. This puzzle book is beautifully presented with gold foil accents and delightful pen and ink illustrations, making a wonderful gift for any puzzle lover. ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Classic Puzzles bring together mind-bending puzzles inspired by classic themes and figures from history and literature, from ancient antiquity to modern greats. These are presented in handsome decorative formats that make the perfect gift.

Is true crime your guilty pleasure? Are grisly detective dramas your idea of cozy watching? Then you'll love ultimate collection of over 100 criminally good puzzles. Whether you're a true-crime connoisseur or consider yourself the next Sherlock Holmes, you'll find something for you inside. With puzzles on themes such as Criminal Minds, Crime Families, and Outlaws and Gunslingers, as well as puzzles which take their inspiration from crime fiction, there's an array of fun to be had inside.Themes include:• Famous trials• Jailbreakers• The Witch Trials• Breaking Bad• Famous prisons• Crime novelsWith all manner of criminal activity to seek out, it is time to get on the case and see if you can solve them all!