Description:
Most puzzle books end when you decode the last cipher. This one ends when you name the killer.
Welcome to Thornwood & Vine — a secondhand bookshop in the quiet fictional town of Hartsett, where the rare books are not what they claim to be, the appraiser just turned up dead in the back room, and a retired wartime cryptographer left the answer hidden in the margins.
Your job is to find it.
The Cipher Shelf: The Marginalia Murders is a cozy cryptogram mystery puzzle book that plays completely fair. Every clue is printed. Every suspect is named. Every one of the 55 ciphers has been verified by solution — and together, they tell you exactly who did it, if you read carefully enough.
What's inside:
- 55 verified cryptograms across 10 chapters — substitution ciphers with starter hints and a full solutions key
- A complete fair-play mystery with four suspects, a motive built on rare book forgery, and a sealed-room problem
- Case File pages after every chapter to log what each cipher revealed — and whether it's a true clue or a red herring
- Hints, solutions, and a final accusation page before the reveal — because catching the killer yourself is the whole point
- A "Name the Killer" moment that lets you commit to your accusation before the answer is confirmed
This is not a puzzle book with a thin coat of mystery paint. The ciphers are the evidence. The story is the case. And Iris Thornwood — cryptographer, bookseller, woman with a very suspicious mind — left everything you need in the margins.
The bell above the door is waiting. Mind it when you enter.
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The Cipher Shelf: A Cozy Cryptogram Mystery Puzzle Book for Adults: Decode 55 Verified Ciphers, Solve the Murder & Name the Killer in this Fair-Play Whodunit Set in a Secondhand Bookshop
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Visit the Independently published Store
The Cipher Shelf: A Cozy Cryptogram Mystery Puzzle Book for Adults: Decode 55 Verified Ciphers, Solve the Murder & Name the Killer in this Fair-Play Whodunit Set in a Secondhand Bookshop
AED8572
Quantity:
Order today to get by 7-14 business days
Delivery fee of AED 20. Free for orders above AED 200.
Imported From: United States
At BOLO, we work hard to ensure the products you receive are new, genuine, and sourced from reputable suppliers.
Every product in the BOLO catalogue is sourced through our Verified Global Supply Network of verified sellers, authorized distributors or directly from the manufacturer.
Each product undergoes thorough inspection and verification at our consolidation and fulfilment centers to ensure it meets our strict authenticity and quality standards before being shipped and delivered to you.
If you ever have concerns regarding the authenticity of a product purchased from us, please contact Bolo Support. We will review your inquiry promptly and, if necessary, provide documentation verifying authenticity or offer a suitable resolution.
Your trust is our top priority, and we are committed to maintaining transparency and integrity in every transaction.
While we strive to display accurate information, variations in packaging, labeling, instructions, or formulation may occasionally occur due to regional differences or supplier updates. For detailed or manufacturer-specific information, please contact the brand directly or reach out to BOLO Support for assistance.
Unless otherwise stated, all prices displayed on the product page include applicable taxes and import duties.
BOLO operates in accordance with the laws and regulations of United Arab Emirates. Any items found to be restricted or prohibited for sale within the United Arab Emirates will be cancelled prior to shipment. We take proactive measures to ensure that only products permitted for sale in United Arab Emirates are listed on our website.
All items are shipped by air, and any products classified as “Dangerous Goods (DG)” under IATA regulations will be removed from the order and cancelled.
All orders are processed manually, and we make every effort to process them promptly once confirmed. Products cancelled due to the above reasons will be permanently removed from listings across the website.
Description:
Most puzzle books end when you decode the last cipher. This one ends when you name the killer.
Welcome to Thornwood & Vine — a secondhand bookshop in the quiet fictional town of Hartsett, where the rare books are not what they claim to be, the appraiser just turned up dead in the back room, and a retired wartime cryptographer left the answer hidden in the margins.
Your job is to find it.
The Cipher Shelf: The Marginalia Murders is a cozy cryptogram mystery puzzle book that plays completely fair. Every clue is printed. Every suspect is named. Every one of the 55 ciphers has been verified by solution — and together, they tell you exactly who did it, if you read carefully enough.
What's inside:
- 55 verified cryptograms across 10 chapters — substitution ciphers with starter hints and a full solutions key
- A complete fair-play mystery with four suspects, a motive built on rare book forgery, and a sealed-room problem
- Case File pages after every chapter to log what each cipher revealed — and whether it's a true clue or a red herring
- Hints, solutions, and a final accusation page before the reveal — because catching the killer yourself is the whole point
- A "Name the Killer" moment that lets you commit to your accusation before the answer is confirmed
This is not a puzzle book with a thin coat of mystery paint. The ciphers are the evidence. The story is the case. And Iris Thornwood — cryptographer, bookseller, woman with a very suspicious mind — left everything you need in the margins.
The bell above the door is waiting. Mind it when you enter.
Details:
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