Twyford's Law

Edith Twyford was a world-famous children's author, but now her only legacy is the alleged existence of the Twyford Cipher: a series of clues hidden in her books that lead to... what? No one knows—but that hasn't stopped the speculation. Steve Smith can trace almost all the bad things in his life back to Edith Twyford. As a child, he found one of her books covered in strange symbols. He showed it to his teacher, Miss Isles, who was convinced it held the key to the cipher. Within weeks, Miss Isles had vanished, and Steve has no idea whether she's dead or alive—or whether she's right. Now he's determined to find out. But the Twyford Cipher hides secrets that some would do anything to get, and Steve isn't the only one tracking it down. The race is on to solve the mystery of the century. Can you get there first? This summer's top ten cosy crime bestseller from the author of The Appeal, perfect for fans of Richard Osman and S.J. Bennett.