The Twyford Code

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER. A puzzle book in a unique format – it consists of transcribed audio recordings in which the hero tries to decode a secret code hidden in a children's book. Can you decipher this code? Once, Edith... Twyford was a world-renowned children's author. But today, the only thing associated with her are rumors of a mysterious code. It is said that in each of her books is hidden part of encrypted clues, but no one knows where they lead… Forty years ago, Stephen Smith found one of Edith Twyford's books with strange notes and comments. He took it to his teacher, Miss Strall, who believed that the notes were the key to solving the puzzle. Suddenly, Miss Strall mysteriously disappeared, and Stephen still doesn't know if she is alive or if she was killed… Now, out of prison, he is determined to find out what happened that day and whether it is related to the code. But Stephen is not the only one on the trail. The Twyford Code holds secrets for which many are willing to go to any lengths. A true race is underway to solve this century-old mystery. Will you be able to uncover it first? ____________________________________________________________ «The Twyford Code is an exciting detective story created specifically for puzzle lovers and crazy geniuses. Smart and fresh, it proves once again that Janice Hallett knows how to present the traditional genre in a new way». — Nita Prose, bestselling author of «The Maid» «A mind-boggling mystery that leaves warmth in its wake. Don’t miss it!» — Observer «Brilliantly conceived and astonishingly original! The Twyford Code is a matryoshka of puzzles and riddles, each enticing no less than the previous one. Such a climax and grand finale could not have been predicted even by Agatha Christie herself». — Megan Collins, New York Times bestselling author «Every page is pure delight and a smile. Amazing plot twists and the ending crown Hallett as the queen of the genre». — Sunday Times «A kind of Rubik's Cube. Reading The Code T