Your friend’s sister bought an abandoned house. When you offer to help him check it out, the two of you quickly end up with more than you bargained for. Mysteriously, the doors lock you in and your only chance of survival is to become the detective of your own story, using your wits to outsmart eerie phenomena and uncover the truth. Inspired by the popularity of escape rooms , Puzzling Escapes: The Haunted House Mystery has you trapped inside an abandoned house. As you read, you’ll collect clues, solve puzzles and piece together mysteries to advance through the story and escape with your life. You’re accompanied by your good friend Bang, who can help whenever you get stuck on a puzzle. Everything you need to get out is included in the book. The Puzzling Escape series is perfect for mystery lovers, puzzle fans and aspiring detectives. Weather curled up at home, travelling or looking for the perfect gift, these interactive puzzle logic books deliver suspenseful storytelling and brain-teasing fun. Look for more escape-worthy adventures in the series! IMMERSIVE ESCAPE ROOM EXPERIENCE: These interactive adult activity books combines captivating storytelling with challenging logic games , inviting readers to engage their minds and solve mysteries to "escape" from each book’s unique setting. Perfect for fans of escape rooms, mystery or detective puzzles. - UNIQUE FORMAT & DESIGN: Spiral-bound with tabbed dividers for easy navigation between puzzles, hints, and solutions. Includes a pocket for storing perforated clues and objects you collect along the way. Smaller trim size is easily transportable for on-the-go entertainment. - BRAIN TEASERS & LOGIC PUZZLES: Enjoy a wide variety of puzzles including codes, riddles, pattern recognition, and deduction challenges. Perfect for sharpening critical thinking skills while having fun. - SOLO OR GROUP PLAY: Designed for teens and adults, play on your own for a cozy night in or gather friends and family for a collaborative escape room game. - GREAT GIFT FOR PUZZLE LOVERS: Ideal for fans of escape rooms, haunted house mysteries, or mystery puzzle books for adults. A unique gift for birthdays, holidays, or anyone who enjoys interactive mystery games. Beth Martin writes science fiction novels and escape room style-puzzle books. She has her degree in mathematics, enjoys all things numbers, and is always up for a board game. Other hobbies include playing the piano and making quilts. Although she's terrible at video games, she loves watching her husband play. When not writing, she can be found petting her two fluffy cats and chasing her two kids. Simona is a half-Ukrainian, half-Russian illustrator living in Utah. She graduated from the Brigham Young University Illustration program with 2 Society of Illustrators Student Awards and 4 Talent Awards from BYU. The Parragon name means quality, entertainment, and value and has been at the forefront of publishing for nearly 40 years. Going forward as an imprint of Cottage Door Press, the Parragon brand includes books that are interesting, entertaining, and affordable. The Parragon tradition continues....