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A Box Full of Murders

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Book cover of #1 - A Box Full of Murders by Janice Hallett

#1 - A Box Full of Murders

The first children's murder mystery from number-one-bestselling author of The Appeal, Janice Hallett, perfect for fans of Robin Stevens and Rhian Tracey.

When Ava and Luke discover a mysterious box of papers in their attic they are instantly curious about secrets it might hold. As they read through letters, diary entries, newspaper cuttings and listen to secret recordings, they realize that a decades-old, still unsolved, murder mystery is unfolding right in front of them . . .

Ava and Luke decide to try and crack the case themselves. But as they work through the clues, it soon becomes clear that the mystery isn't something left in the past: the killer is still out there - and might be closer than they think...

YOU know the facts. YOU have all the clues. Can YOU solve the mystery before they do?

Look out for DEATH AT THE MUSEUM, the next book in the A Box Full of Murders series, coming June 2026!
Book cover of #2 - Death at the Museum by Janice Hallett

#2 - Death at the Museum

The second children’s murder mystery from number-one-bestselling author of The Appeal, Janice Hallett, perfect for fans of Robin Stevens and Rhian Tracey.

Imagine an old museum with more secrets than anyone could ever guess. A school trip that ends in murder. A crime unsolved for decades. . . But who did it?

Now, Ava and Luke are on the case, following the clues left in a new box of murders. Using School workbooks, museum records, secret recordings and letters the siblings start to unravel the mystery of a body in the basement. But can they discover what really happened . . . before the killer strikes again?

YOU know the facts. YOU have all the clues. Can YOU solve the mystery before they do?
Book cover of A Box Full of Murders: The Puzzle Book by Janice Hallett

A Box Full of Murders: The Puzzle Book

The first puzzle book from bestselling author Janice Hallett, featuring a new A Box Full of Murders mystery. Perfect for fans of Murdle Jnr and Cluedle.

The world’s most famous puzzle setter has been MURDERED!
Their successor has been KIDNAPPED.
A CRIMINAL PLOT is underway.

Super sleuth siblings Ava and Luke are on the case, but this time they need YOUR help. From mazes and crosswords to code cracking, sudokus and ciphers, work through the puzzles and put your detective skills to the ultimate test!

YOU know the facts. YOU have all the clues. Can YOU solve the puzzles and stop the criminals in their tracks, before it’s too late?

Based on the bestselling children's mystery series from Janice Hallett and featuring 100+ puzzles, this is the perfect activity book for budding detectives aged 8-12.