OPEN & SHUT Case File Mysteries: 8 Whodunits to Crack from Beginner to Master Detective
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Can you crack the case, Detective?Open & Shut: Case File Mysteries brings you 8 fictional mysteries, each presented just like a real investigator's case file — no word searches, no cryptograms, just genuine detective work. Every case gives you exactly what an investigator would have: a telegram announcing the crime, witness statements, forensic evidence, and a full roster of suspects. Your job is to read the file, follow the clues, and name the killer.Set across small-town America in a timeless mid-century world of party lines, handwritten letters, and train depots, each case is a self-contained mystery with one fair, logical solution — no tricks, no guessing, just careful deduction.Inside this volume:8 complete case files, from a garden club luncheon to a masquerade gala gone wrongDifficulty builds gradually across the book — start with straightforward cases and work your way up to genuinely challenging ones, including a coded cipher and multi-step timelinesEvery case includes a full evidence witness statements, forensic notes, physical evidence, and a Detective's Worksheet to track your deductionsSolutions for all 8 cases included at the back of the bookWhether you're new to detective puzzles or a seasoned solver looking for a real challenge, Open & Shut is built to be fair, satisfying, and genuinely tricky to crack. Perfect for puzzle lovers, mystery fans, and anyone who's ever wanted to play detective for an afternoon.Pour a cup of coffee, pull up a chair, and get to work, Detective. Deputy R. Combs is counting on you. Read more
