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CrimeBits 2
100 Opening Gambits for Great Thrillers & Linked Mystery Puzzles
Part of Black Spring Crime
Edited by Val McDermid and Luca Veste
Published by Black Spring Press
Distributed by Simon & Schuster
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About The Book
CrimeBits 2 is a unique, interactive puzzle book including 100 first pages of thrillers, the best selected by the world-famous crime author Val McDermid. Each page is linked to a puzzle, ranging from crosswords, to wordsearches, to mystery logic puzzles. Read an exclusive introduction by bestselling author Val McDermid on crime writing and the importance of a novel's opening. This grab-bag of a book also includes writing challenges, crime trivia, and editor's notes.
Product Details
- Publisher: Black Spring Press (December 16, 2025)
- Length: 400 pages
- ISBN13: 9781915406859
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