The Puzzle Master is a race against time. It has its fair share of dramatic moments, atmosphere, action, and even creepy dolls.
Synopsis
After suffering a traumatic brain injury, Mike Brink’s life drastically changed. The injury resulted in a rare medical condition known as acquired savant syndrome. Now, Mike is known for solving and creating complex puzzles that leave others stumped.
His life changes again when he meets Jess Price, a woman convicted of murder who hasn’t spoken for five years since her arrest. When Price draws a perplexing puzzle with Brink’s name below, her psychiatrist invites him to visit Price to determine if it will shed some light on her case. But Price reveals to Brink that the puzzle is dangerous, and she fears who might be watching. Soon, Brink goes on a risky pursuit to solve this puzzle that carries religious intonations.
Review of The Puzzle Master
This story has multiple POVs and alternating timelines. It incorporates letters, journal entries, and transcriptions.
I really enjoyed the parts that showcased Brink’s mind at work as he tried to figure out this puzzle while trying to get out of sticky situations. Things became slightly muddled for me amidst all the lengthy religious and scientific discussions.
This was the first book I read by the author, and I think I’ll go back and read some of their backlist.
My Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Expected Publication: 13 June 2023
Thank you to Random House for providing an arc via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
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