Kid’s Corner: Puzzle Sleuth Undercover by Paul Westmoreland

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I love this kind of book for kids. This title will engage and entertain them, all without needing any kind of device other than this book, brainpower and a pencil.

Here are three cases to solve in a kind of choose your own adventure format. In addition, there are puzzles to solve. All will challenge kids as they move through them but this will be a good kind of challenge.

This book would make a perfect addition to a home or school library.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed Press for this title. All thoughts are my own.

Pub date: 27 January 2026

Description:

from the publisher

Choose your path, solve the puzzles, and catch the killer in this second collection of three ingenious fictional murder mysteries that challenge young readers with logic problems, visual games, and dangerous decisions at every turn.

Arlo Banks rose to fame as an amazing puzzle solver. His adventures across the world led him to crack cases that out-foxed the smartest experts and boldest criminal masterminds. Now enrolled in British Secret Intelligence Service’s training program, Arlo faces his deadliest challenges yet in thrilling new adventures that have him unraveling the mystery behind a Hollywood star’s sudden death, investigating the disappearance of an ambassador, and exposing the secrets of a lethal international organization.

As Arlo Banks, you choose what path to take and what puzzles to answer to solve each mystery. From breaking codes to escaping traps, navigating mazes to sifting through evidence, Puzzle Sleuth Undercover is an addictive brain-teasing mix of story, game, and adventure. Just remember to choose wisely. Your next move could catch the killer—or be your last!