Step into a detective's shoes to solve a murder committed on a quiet street of bookshops in a brand new escape-room style puzzle solving mystery from Henry Lewis, author of The Museum Heist. 8 suspects. 1 Crime. Lots of puzzles.
26th January 2026
Hardcover
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Step into a detective's shoes to solve a murder committed on a quiet street of bookshops in a brand new escape-room style puzzle solving mystery from Henry Lewis, author of The Museum Heist. 8 suspects. 1 Crime. Lots of puzzles.
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The Mystery Agency returns with a brand new escape-room style puzzle solving mystery for all ages! Perfect for fans of Murdle and detective stories. 8 suspects. 1 Crime. Lots of puzzles.
London, 1932. D.I. Waterstone arrives at Bookseller Row - a narrow alleyway in the West End famed for its bookshops - to examine the dead body found there.
The D.I. soon discovers the victim was a property developer who planned to level Bookseller Row to build luxury apartments. It appears every shop keeper on the street had motive to murder him, but who committed the crime?
Put yourself to the test and follow the story, working your way through a whole host of challenges - deciphering clues at crime scenes and searching for hidden pieces of evidence in the beautifully illustrated pages - to satisfy your inner detective. Can you step into the Detective Inspector's shoes and crack the case?
Praise for The Mystery Agency
'I loved this book! Highly recommended' - Matt Lucas, Actor and comedian
'I'm just mad about the Mystery Agency, and even madder about Henry Lewis. Like, it makes me actually mad how wonderfully talented he is at puzzle creation and storytelling. This book is an utter delight, one that should be in the collection of any sharp thinker. I hated how much I loved it. Can't recommend it enough.' - Neil Patrick Harris, puzzle-master and award-winning actor
Waterstones - Best Books of the Year 2023 - Puzzle & Humour
Daunt Books - Best Gift & Puzzles Books of 2023
UK National Archive - Beautiful Books of 2023
About the Author
Henry Lewis is a power house creative: writer, actor, director and puzzle genius. He is the Artistic Director of Mischief and writes, produces and performs for the company. His work with Mischief includes: The Play that Goes Wrong (Broadway, West End, UK & International Tours), Peter Pan Goes Wrong (BBC1, West End & UK Tours), The Comedy About A Bank Robbery (West End & UK Tour), The Goes Wrong Show (BBC1 & Amazon), Magic Goes Wrong (created with magicians Penn & Teller, West End), Groan Ups (West End), Mischief Movie Night (West End & UK Tour).
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