Titles in This Set:
Can You Solve the Murder?
The Forest of Death
Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9789123864102
Overview:
This two-book collection from Antony Johnston brings together two gripping, interactive mysteries that invite you to step into the detectives chair. Can You Solve the Murder? drops you into Elysium, a luxurious English wellness retreat where a local businessman dies from a balcony fall, the body found with a rose placed in his mouth and a missing key to a locked balcony. Every guest becomes a suspect, and your choices determine which clues you pursue and which interviews you conduct. The Forest of Death follows a remote forest village where a young womanan emerging rock star filming a videois found dead inside an ancient stone circle. Alibis feel airtight, motives feel murky, and locals whisper of a folkloric figure called the Stone Warden who haunts the woods. Both stories are narrative-driven, puzzle-rich whodunits where you control the pace, the suspects, and the endings. The paperback format keeps these two adventures compact and highly portable for home, commute, or travel solving sessions.
What Makes This Collection Special:
Two standalone mysteries share a single authors sharp, puzzle-focused voice, delivering a complete reading experience in a convenient, collectible paperback set. Fans of interactive fiction will appreciate how each choice narrows possibilities and reveals new angles on the crime, while fans of atmosphere-rich crime fiction will relish the distinctive settingsan English manor estate and a misty forest village. This is more than two novels; its a linked reading journey that offers variety without sacrificing cohesion. As a compact, two-book collection, its ideal for readers building a focused mystery shelf, gift-giving, or BookTok-style binge sessions where you want depth and replayability in one purchase.
Books Included in This Collection:
Can You Solve the Murder?
Step into a manor estate crime where a businessmans death on a balcony becomes a locked-room puzzle with a missing key. You interview guests, weigh alibis, and choose which path to pursue, knowing every decision carries consequences. Johnstons interactive approach invites you to test theories against clues, pressing for sharper observations and a more satisfying resolution. The tension builds as you navigate the social web of Elysium and uncover motives that lie just beneath polished surfaces. A brisk, mind-bending puzzle thriller suitable for fans of classic whodunits with a modern twist.
The Forest of Death
In a remote woodland village, the murder of a young rock singer is staged amid folklore and secrecy. With airtight alibis and whispers of the legendary Stone Warden, you must separate truth from legend while interviewing bandmates, locals, and visitors. The atmosphere is dense, the clues are cryptic, and the tension tightens as the forest reveals its oldest myths and new lies. This second investigation expands Johnstons puzzle-first approach into a moody, folkloric mystery that rewards careful reading and strategic choices.
Who This Set Is Perfect For:
Readers who crave intelligent, interactive mysteries and love exploring how choices shape outcomes will find a perfect fit here. Its also ideal for fans of crime fiction seeking fresh settings and puzzles, book collectors building a compact Antony Johnston collection, and gift buyers looking for two engaging, binge-ready reads in one affordable paperback set. Suitable for adult readers who enjoy clever plotting, atmospheric locales, and stories that reward multiple reads to discover alternate endings.
Key Benefits:
- Two standalone, interactive crime novels in a single, portable paperback set.
- Engaging, choice-driven investigations that reward careful observation and exploration of clues.
- Distinct moods and settingsmanor intrigue and forest folklorefor variety without sacrificing cohesion.
- Compact format, ideal for travel, commutes, or cozy weekend reading.
- Great value compared with purchasing titles separately and perfect for gifting.
- Authorial voice from Antony Johnston, known for puzzle-rich storytelling and page-turning tension.
- Re-readable design encourages exploring alternative outcomes and theories.
About the Author:
Antony Johnston is an award-winning, New York Times bestselling author celebrated for crime fiction, graphic novels, and interactive storytelling. He has built a diverse portfolio across novels, comics, and game-writing, with Can You Solve the Murder? positioned as a standout example of his puzzle-driven, reader-participation approach. Johnstons work consistently blends sharp plotting with immersive settings, delivering stories that invite readers to think like investigators. This collection showcases his talent for crafting dual mysteries that share a voice while offering distinctly different investigative journeys.
Why Youll Love This Set:
If you enjoy getting hands-on with a mystery, this two-book collection delivers satisfying deduction, atmosphere, and replayability in a tidy, giftable package. You get two complete, self-contained narratives that let you explore alternate paths and endings, making it feel like a mini-library in one purchase. The consistent quality and engaging puzzles make it a reliable choice for fans of the genre, collectors seeking a curated Antony Johnston pairing, and readers looking for a stylish, compact addition to their shelves.
Please Note: The individual books included in this listing will be dispatched as per the original UK ISBN and UK edition cover image shown in the image.
