The Fellowship of Puzzlemakers by Samuel Burr

Proof copy front cover

Review:

Clayton Stumper is an enigma. He might be twenty-five years old, but he dresses like your grandad and drinks sherry like your aunt. Abandoned at birth on the steps of the Fellowship of Puzzlemakers, he was raised by the sharpest minds in the British Isles and finds himself amongst the last survivors of a fading institution.

When the esteemed crossword compiler, Pippa Allsbrook, passes away, she bestows her final puzzle to him: a promise to reveal the mystery of his parentage and prepare him for his future. Yet as Clay begins to unpick the clues, he uncovers something even the Fellowship have never been able to solve – and it’s a secret that will change anything…

What an amazing gripping, beautifully written and uplifting debut this is! Filled with wonderful characters and a unique storyline, this is such a joyous story with messages of love and hope that I didn’t want the story to end. The mystery woven throughout each chapter makes this a fast-paced page turner and I was left guessing throughout. You don’t have to like solving puzzles to love this book, it will appeal to all mystery/crime readers. A story of friendship that I was drawn into from the very start right through to the very end and I cannot wait to read what Samuel writes next!

I want to say a huge thank you to publishers, Orion, for sending me a proof copy of, The Fellowship of Puzzlemakers, to read and review on my blog as well as the Waterstones website as a bookseller.

You can buy this fabulous book from all booksellers, online and of course using any independent local bookshop.

About the Author:

Samuel Burr is a TV producer who has worked on popular factual shows including the BAFTA-nominate Secret Life of 4-Year-Olds. Samuel’s writing was selected for Penguin’s WriteNow scheme and in 2021 he graduated from the Faber Academy. He previously studied at Westminster Film School.

You can find Samuel Burr at:

Twitter: @samuelburr

Instagram: @samuelburr

Publishing Information:

Publisher: Orion

Hardback Publication Date: 9th May 2024

Hardback RRP: £16.99

Suitability: Adult

ISBN: 978-1398712300