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Forsaken Souls - A Victorian Mystery Puzzle Book

Within the pages of this book, you will find a large variety of unique puzzles to test your wits. From the enigmatic mind-benders of the asylum's patients, to the mysterious conundrums of the staff who once tended to them, these challenges will take you on a journey of discovery and intrigue.

So if you believe you have what it takes to unlock the secrets of the Hawksley Infirmary, grab a pencil and prepare to enter the twisted world of the institution's mysterious genius. The answers may not always be obvious, but the satisfaction of solving these puzzles is sure to provide hours of entertainment and mental exercise!

Puzzles

The book is filled with a set of unique puzzles in the areas of Logic, Language, Spatial Perception, Mathematics and Numeracy.

Puzzle book pages 72-73 Puzzle book pages 46-47 Puzzle book pages 80-81

Story

Detective Nathan Reed and his fiancé Jasmine Bloom

In the secluded halls of the Hawksley Infirmary, a place of refuge for the troubled minds, a curious collection of puzzles has finally emerged from the shadows. It's the year 1920, and Dr. Adam Zeigler presides over the institution with a calm exterior that belies the enigma within its walls.

Embark on a journey into the heart of Hawksley with Nathan Reed, a private detective who finds his beloved fiancée, Jasmine Bloom, entangled in the intricate web of the institution's mysteries. Driven by a perplexing mixture of love, trust, and suspicion, Nathan works day and night to solve the most challenging mystery of his career.

Will you decipher the cryptic notes, solve the intricate puzzles, and unveil the secrets that lie beneath the surface? Join Nathan on his quest for truth, where every page turned and puzzle solved brings you closer to the heart of Hawksley's mysteries.

102

puzzles

120+

mechanics

148

pages

20

story pages
Cryptex

FAQ

What do I need in order to play?

The only two things you need in order to play are a copy of the book and a pencil.

Is this a physical or a digital book?

Forsaken Souls is available both as a physical book and as an e-book. All puzzles in the book can be played perfectly fine on a screen, as they don't require any kind of physical manipulation.

Is Internet access required?

Internet access is not required. But it can help speed things up.

You don’t need an internet connection in order to validate your answers or move from one puzzle to the other.

There are some puzzles that require some knowledge in uncommon fields, so a source like the internet can definitely come in handy.

How do I know if I have solved a puzzle correctly?

If you don’t have internet access, you can use the book’s Validation System, which only requires some basic mathematic calculations. You can do them either with a paper and a pencil, or use a calculator for convenience.

If you do have internet access, the easiest and fastest way to verify your answers is to visit www.forsakensoulsbook.com/check.

Do I need to solve each puzzle before moving on to the next?

Almost all puzzles are self-contained. You can play about 98% of the puzzles in this book without checking if your answers to previous puzzles are correct.

There are however a few puzzles, mostly placed towards the end of the book, that require you to have found the correct answers to previous puzzles.

How is this book different from other puzzle books?

Most of the puzzles are designed using a combination of different mechanics. Each puzzle typically combines three different mechanics in a series of steps.

Also, the story is right at the core of the book. Not only there is an extensive background to the setting and characters, but also the story elements are critical to finding the solutions of many puzzles.

What type of mental challenges should I expect?

The puzzles in this book cover the following five areas: Language, Mathematics and Numeracy, Logic, and Spatial Perception.

What if I'm stuck?

The book comes with an internal Hint System. Each puzzle comes with a series of gradual hints, ensuring that you receive assistance without inadvertently encountering spoilers. Our system is crafted in a way that gives you help only for the puzzle you want, without revealing hints for others.

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