The Puzzle Box

Praise

“You’ll hit the ground running in this rip-roaring adventure thriller that sends you across the breadth of Japan in search of ancient answers. Trussoni’s novel is an escapist puzzle box of delights: a neurodivergent hero, an unsolvable mystery, and death hanging over every move—you’ll whip through the pages. . . . A book, itself, as intricate and surprising as a puzzle box.”—Catherine Steadman, author of Something in the Water

“The Puzzle Box is a rare treasure: a gorgeous and immersive exploration of power, sisterhood, and culture wrapped in an addictive page-turning adventure filled with royal secrets and mystery. Set in Japan, this novel took me on an adventure like I’d never experienced before. I was up all night turning the pages following these unforgettable characters. . . . A must-read!”—Jean Kwok, New York Times bestselling author of Searching for Sylvie Lee and The Leftover Woman
 
“Who should read Danielle Trussoni’s latest? Readers of breathless adventure in the Dan Brown vein; readers of literate, sophisticated book-club fiction; readers of boldly plotted brainteasers (think classic Agatha Christie, but more provocative); readers who love storytelling so fresh and original that it resists labels. So, who should read The Puzzle Box? In a word: everyone.”—A. J. Finn, author of the New York Times bestselling The Woman in the Window and End of Story

“Trussoni’s ingenious Mike Brink returns for the challenge of a lifetime in this superb sequel to The Puzzle Master. . . . Even better than its predecessor.”—Library Journal, starred review

“A smart, captivating novel about unraveling secrets.”—Kirkus Reviews

“In this sequel to the magnificent The Puzzle Master, Trussoni drastically increases the stakes for her protagonist, the world-famous puzzle constructor, Mike Brink. Mike’s decision to try to solve one of the toughest puzzles in the world is the jumping-off point for a breathlessly paced and nail-bitingly suspenseful race between Mike and some very clever and highly dangerous adversaries. . . . The book can be read as a standalone, which means new readers can jump right in, although it’s highly likely they’ll then want to circle back and read the earlier book. A first-rate thriller. More, please!”—Booklist