A Crossworder's Gift
by Nero Blanc
Berkley Pub Group
Mystery: Cozy
October 5, 2004
ISBN-13: 0425198235
Available in: Trade Size (reprint)
"If crosswords are your puzzle of choice, you'll be delighted to meet [Nero Blanc]," says Mystery Reader. And indeed, these unique crossword mysteries (with puzzles included) have already earned a large and enthusiastic following. Now crossword editor Belle Graham and P.I. Rosco Polycrates are backin five holiday stories from the bestselling author.
The Crossword Mystery series is a collaboration created by the husband and wife writing team of Steve Zettler and Cordelia Frances Biddle. Cordelia's previous work has been primarily historical fiction (Beneath the Wind and Murder at San Simeon), while Steve's has been more international thrillers (The Second Man, Double Identity and Ronin). However, the concept of writing in partnership has always fascinated them.
Crossword editor Belle Graham and P.I. Rosco Polycrates are sharpening their pencils and their minds to solve the puzzles that end in murder. Crossword puzzles throughout the novels can be filled in to help solve the crimes.