Solve the puzzles to escape these books!
YOUR ESCAPE STARTS HERE
Inspired by escape rooms, Puzzling Escapes locks the reader in a rich and fascinating scenario full of riddles and clues. Grab a pencil and a group of friends—or jump in alone—and try to escape. Solve the wide variety of puzzles in any order, all in one go or in several sittings. If you get stuck, you can ask your friend in the story for a hint or even have them solve the puzzle for you. Everything is contained in this book, so there’s no need for a special app or internet connection.
Playing a Puzzling Escapes adventure and need to check if your answer it correct?
TABBED DIVIDERS
Quickly flip between puzzles, hints, solutions, and references. Perforated objects and a storage pocket keep your findings organized.
CONCEALED SPIRAL
Durable spiral won't snag in your bag-perfect for travel.
PERFECT SIZE
Compact and portable for entertainment anywhere.
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The Haunted House Mystery
Your friend’s sister bought an abandoned house. When you offer to help him check it out, the two of you quickly end up with more than you bargained for. Mysteriously, the doors lock you in and your only chance of survival is to become the detective of your own story, using your wits to outsmart eerie phenomena and uncover the truth.
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Trapped in the Bookstore
In the historic part of town sits a quaint little bookstore, Athena Booksellers. When you get caught in a sudden downpour, you and your friend David duck inside. Only a few minutes later, everyone has disappeared and the doors are locked. With no way of contacting anyone outside, you must solve the puzzles scattered around the bookstore in order to escape.
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The Secret of Shipwreck Island
Is there anything more relaxing than a cruise to the Caribbean? Wanting to add some excitement to your tropical vacation, you book a shore excursion that promises adventure. However, when you decide to return to the cruise ship, you learn that your boat has run out of gas. You must search for a way to escape, learning the secrets of the deserted island along the way.
Meet Beth on Tour
Beth is planning a fall signing tour for Puzzling Escapes: The Secret of Shipwreck Island. Check the events page for upcoming bookstore appearances, signings, and puzzle-book fun.
Customer Review
“Loved this product! The puzzles were fun and engaging and the story was great! If you love puzzles and escape rooms, I highly recommend! I will definitely look for others in the series.”
Customer Review
“Got this for my sister!! She loves it and is having the best time trying to figure it out. Tips for when you get stuck are VERY helpful.”
About the Author
Beth Martin is an author best known for her Puzzling Escapes escape-room-in-a-book series. In addition to her sci-fi thriller novels and contemporary short stories, she created and edits the shared-universe anthology series Starship Blunder.
She has a degree in mathematics, enjoys all things numbers, and is always up for a board game. When not writing, her hobbies include playing the piano, dabbling in crafts, and relaxing with cozy video games. She lives in Maryland with her husband, two kids, and two fluffy cats.