Madeline
Madeline asked Kevin Sands:

Hello! I'm trying to solve the code on the cover of the Assassin's Curse, and I'm confused as to which way the code goes. Does it go horizontally, like 'ficnhfmz, etc.' or vertically, like 'fhmiwbijtw, etc.'? I appreciate any help!

Kevin Sands You'll need to figure out the key first. Once you've got it, give both a try and see what happens...

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