Puzzles and mysteries have delighted humanity for thousands of years, from the ancient Riddle of the Sphinx, through to Latin squares found in Roman ruins, and right up to the present day. This intriguing collection of puzzles, codes, and conundrums—from the simplest to the most fiendishly difficult—is guaranteed to bemuse, amuse, and confuse. With more than 300 puzzles to solve, including some that can truly be described as enigmas—plus solutions too, if you need them—it’s the perfect way to hone your brain and pit your wits against the very best brand new puzzles. From all kinds of code and number puzzles, logic, and lateral thinking puzzles, sudoku, and much more, this treasure trove of puzzles and puzzling knowledge will enlighten and entertain.
Dr Gareth Moore is the author of a wide range of brain-training and puzzle books for both children and adults, including best-selling Ordnance Survey Puzzle Book, Brain Games for Clever Kids and The Mammoth Book of New Sudoku.