Level 3 · Mastermind Theft
The Stolen Final Chapter
A crime writer's last manuscript disappears during his own book launch. Two guests lie – but only one is a thief.
During the launch party at Greywood Manor, the only copy of crime writer Edmund Grey's final novel was stolen from his study. Several guests are lying – but not all of them about the theft. Find all 6 clues, compare the statements and the evidence, and work out who did it.
Print the six postersA4 or A3, with a QR code on every poster. Hide them in six places.
Play on screenAll six clues in your browser – great for a quick game.
Name the thiefReady? Submit your answer and see the solution.
The suspects
- Miriam GreyEdmund's wife
- Hugo PrattLiterary agent
- Nell DaviesHousekeeper
- Max TurnerMiriam's son
- Martin ColeRival crime writer
- Julia FenwickEdmund's editor
Hosting tips
- Number the hiding places, or write a little hint to the next spot in the box at the bottom of each poster.
- Works for 2–30 players. Let teams compete, or play as one big detective squad.
- Allow 30–60 minutes for level 1 and up to 90 minutes for level 3.