Murder Most Puzzling Death of a Collector 500-Piece Puzzle

by von Reiswitz, Stephanie

• ISBN13: 9781797235783
• ISBN10: 1797235788
• Copyright: 2026-02-03
• Publisher: Chronicle Books

Summary

From the creator of the bestselling Murder Most Puzzling series, this spin on the classic jigsaw puzzle invites you to solve both a jigsaw and a whodunit, offering hours of brainteasing fun.

Reginald Audley, renowned collector of antiques and oddities, has been murdered! Only the great detective Medea Thorne can find the killer. But every sleuth needs a sidekick—that’s where you come in. This mystery puzzle offers a satisfying mental challenge as well as a memorable story and vibrant artwork.

• Begin by reading the story of the incident.
• Then, guided by the narrative rather than a visual reference, complete the jigsaw puzzle.
• Review the finished puzzle image to find all the clues you need to crack the case.

Play solo or in a group. Either way, prepare yourself for a caper full of wit, elegance, and a touch of the macabre!

DISTINCTIVE TWIST ON THE JIGSAW: In this mystery puzzle, the full image is a secret until you complete the jigsaw because it contains the crucial clues you need to unravel the mystery. Double the puzzles to solve equals double the fun! 

FOR MYSTERY AND PUZZLE FANS: This is the ultimate gift for anyone who loves jigsaws and classic mystery stories. Part of Stephanie von Reiswitz's Murder Most Puzzling series of books and jigsaw puzzles, the narrative and illustrations pay homage to beloved creators like Agatha Christie and Edward Gorey and the elegant book-shaped box makes an enviable coffee table centerpiece.

GORGEOUS ILLUSTRATION: The finished puzzle image is a sumptuous illustration full of rich color, hidden details, and light gothic humor.

GAME NIGHT FUN: This playful puzzle is a delightful analog activity to bring friends and families together; pull it out at parties or cozy game nights for a fun, collaborative challenge!

Perfect for:

• Puzzle and logic game enthusiasts 
• Fans of mystery novels, games, and TV shows
• Readers of Agatha Christie and Arthur Conan Doyle
• Adults nostalgic for the mystery puzzles of their childhood
• Gift-givers seeking mystery-themed presents

Author Biography

Stephanie von Reiswitz is an artist and illustrator with a penchant for the mysterious and the darkly funny. Apart from drawing, painting, and printmaking, her work includes murals, animation, installations, and the Murder Most Puzzling series of books and jigsaw puzzles. She has exhibited widely in the United Kingdom, the United States, Japan, and China. Her favorite things include Negroni cocktails, bookshops, old cinemas, dingy harbor bars, forests, beaches, and cemeteries. She lives and works in London.