There is something strangely alluring about coffee. To regular drinkers, the perks are obvious, but for non-drinkers like myself, the culture of coffee holds mystifying appeal. What is it about coffee shop regulars that makes them seem so much deeper than the rest of us? Is it their books? Their fearless taste buds? The way they stare endlessly beyond the brim?
Whatever the reason, Grounds for Murder capitalizes on the mystery surrounding coffee culture…and lets you in on a particularly thrilling case. A woman is murdered at Spill the Beans--a coffee shop overflowing with suspicious customers--and it is up to you to catch her killer. Read John Lutz’s stirring homicidal tale, assemble the puzzle riddled with clues, and piece together the crime one jigsaw tile at a time. With 1000 pieces and no picture to go by, Grounds for Murder is a challenge perfect for serious puzzlers and mystery lovers alike…and it just might take a few caffeine-fueled cups to solve.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
On What Grounds?
There is something strangely alluring about coffee. To regular drinkers, the perks are obvious, but for non-drinkers like myself, the culture of coffee holds mystifying appeal. What is it about coffee shop regulars that makes them seem so much deeper than the rest of us? Is it their books? Their fearless taste buds? The way they stare endlessly beyond the brim?
Whatever the reason, Grounds for Murder capitalizes on the mystery surrounding coffee culture…and lets you in on a particularly thrilling case. A woman is murdered at Spill the Beans--a coffee shop overflowing with suspicious customers--and it is up to you to catch her killer. Read John Lutz’s stirring homicidal tale, assemble the puzzle riddled with clues, and piece together the crime one jigsaw tile at a time. With 1000 pieces and no picture to go by, Grounds for Murder is a challenge perfect for serious puzzlers and mystery lovers alike…and it just might take a few caffeine-fueled cups to solve.