Solve over 144 puzzles, navigate around maps of London and the English
countryside, search for hidden clues, and--most importantly--exercise
your sharp intellect and keen perception skills, just as Sherlock Holmes
would.
First appearing in 1887, Sherlock Holmes and his loyal friend and
biographer, Dr. John Watson, continue to be two of the most popular
detective characters of all time. Who, then, could be better companions
to accompany you on this three-challenge puzzle adventure, inspired by
these six classic Sherlock Holmes short stories?
- The Adventure of the Mazarin Stone
- The Adventure of Wisteria Lodge
- The Adventure of the Second Stain
- The Adventure of the Reigate Puzzle
- The Adventure of the Greek Interpreter
- The Adventure of the Bruce-Partington Plan
This illustrated edition includes:
- The Puzzle Challenge: Each of the six chapters, inspired by a
Sherlock Holmes short story, contains 24 puzzles for you to solve,
including cryptograms, crosswords, ciphers, and more.
- The Map Challenge: Each chapter has an accompanying map, so after
you solve a puzzle, you consult the map clue box at the bottom of the
page for your next stop on the map and puzzle to solve.
- The Sherlock Challenge: This challenge has you looking out for
Sherlock's magnifying glass with a number in it, prompting you to add
words to grids and ultimately revealing a Sherlock Holmes quotation.
Hours of fun and entertainment await you inside!
The Puzzlecraft series from Wellfleet Press tackles some of the
greatest conundrums of our time. Learn how to navigate the world's
trickiest mazes, solve the most complex crosswords, and finally get the
answer to "Why is a raven like a writing desk?" Follow literature's most
famous detective, Sherlock Holmes, as he guides you through hundreds of
challenging cross-fitness brain exercises inspired by his most popular
cases and adventures. You can also train your memory to perform better
and learn the meanings behind your own personality traits or the traits
of others. These handy and portable paperbacks are sized perfectly to
travel, whether on vacation or just for your daily commute. The
intricately designed covers and bold colors will capture your attention
as much as the engaging content inside.
Other titles in the series include: The Curious History of Mazes; The
Curious History of the Crossword; The Curious History of the Riddle;
Escape from Sherlock Holmes; Sherlock Holmes Puzzles: Code Breakers;
Sherlock Holmes Puzzles: Math & Logic Games; Sherlock Holmes Puzzles:
Visual Puzzles; Sherlock Holmes Puzzles: Lateral Brain Teasers;
Solving Sherlock Homes; Maximize Your Memory; and The Book of
Personality Tests.
