The Puzzle Box

“A fun, DaVinci Code-style blend of puzzles, mysticism and high-octane action.”—People
 
“Technically, they’re novels. But what bestselling author Danielle Trussoni writes are riddles, wrapped in mysteries, hidden inside enigmas. . . . A puzzle-filled mystery that feels like an inheritor to The Da Vinci Code, where the arcane and the logical meet (and lead to twists).”—Today

“Trussoni has been a horror fiction star since 2010’s Angelology. This follow-up to 2023’s The Puzzle Master makes clear she’s bigger than any genre. Can’t wait for the movie.”—Bethanne Patrick, CultureWag
 
“You’ll find adventure, exciting chase scenes, and international conspiracy inside author Danielle Trussoni’s novel.”—Prince County Review Bookworm Sez

“The stakes are higher, the puzzles more intricate, and the danger more immediate.”—The Bookish Elf

“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.”—Catherine Steadman, author of Something in the Water

“The Puzzle Box by Danielle Trussoni is a mind-bending, enthralling adventure filled with mysteries and intricate puzzles. I found myself turning the virtual pages of my Kindle, unable to put it down.”—Rekha Rao, The Book Decoder

“In this sequel, Trussoni touches on themes of balance and contentment . . . She also raises questions around human vs. artificial intelligence, a relevant subject for today as we grapple with the possibility that companies like OpenAI and tools like ChatGPT have opened to us.”—Pei Chen, BookBrowse

“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.”—Jean Kwok, New York Times bestselling author of Searching for Sylvie Lee and The Leftover Woman
 
“Who should read Danielle Trussoni’s latest? Readers who love storytelling so fresh and original that it resists labels.”—A. J. Finn, author of the New York Times bestselling The Woman in the Window and End of Story

“The Puzzle Box [is] an ingenious fast-paced adventure that goes from New York City to Japan.”—Lesa’s Book Critiques

“The race to the finish and the hopeful final solution to the Dragon Box challenge keeps the pages moving as quickly as the frenetic pace.”—BookReporter

“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

“A first-rate thriller. More, please!”—Booklist