Solv-A-Crime

by A.C. Gordon

47 short short mysteries to baffle and delight readers of all ages. You are the detective. You must spot the clues. You must match wits with burglars, murderers, con men. And if a mystery proves too baffling for your armchair sleuthing? Well, no sweat, there's an instant answer provided with each story.

96 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 1972

Reviews

[Sally · Rating 4 out of 5]

Unusual Amercian book, passed to me by a friend. Great for filling odd moments. I guessed some of the challenges but didn't manage that many - but I did rather rush myself, I suppose. Scope for a modern version because a couple of the stories had dated but an excellent idea and does probably help a person's critical thinking. If you watch a lot of cop shows you will probably do well at beating the tests!

[James · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love these whodunits! Some were easy, while I was left scratching my head at others. Just as good as the second book was!

[Penguin · Rating 2 out of 5]

Adult Encylopedia Brown. But not as good.

[J. · Rating 3 out of 5]

Many of these are just too, too trivial. (As in, you won't even have to re-read anything.) An ok collection.

[Alfred Farrington · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good starting mystery book for preteens, in the tradition of Encyclopedia Brown.