The Fellowship of Puzzlemakers

The gloriously uplifting, nostalgic and wonderfully puzzling novel from Samuel Burr, perfect for fans of The Thursday Murder Club and Lessons in Chemistry . Don't miss the hotly-anticipated debut that everyone is talking about!

Utterly beautiful, such a wonderful story told with kindness, elegance and understanding

Truly heartwarming [...] the idea of puzzling as a way to make sense of the world and forge connections with others is celebrated with tenderness

A real breath of fresh air, one of those rare books that seems to arrive just when it's needed the most

A life-affirming gem

Just gorgeous: wholesome, heartwarming, funny, bittersweet and endearing

Clever & layered, a secret that keeps you turning the pages, & most of all real, flawed characters

Bursting with love and hope . . . the kind of book the world needs right now

A gorgeously quirky read

Infused with warmth and a sense of community. A joy

Fiendishly clever, intricately plotted and beautifully written. A classic in the making

A dazzling and unique debut

A delightful conundrum that he unpicks with wit and empathy. A puzzle that's a treat to complete

A gem of a book

Bursting with humour, humanity and wit. A delightful treat

Full of the most enchanting characters

Very special. It's original, quirky and adorable

A lovely read - warm, amusing and engaging. There is abundant pleasure on offer here

An intriguing story of love and family . . . Funny, wise and revealing

Brilliant, funny, clever, quirky

Rich with emotion and intrigue. If you enjoy mysteries and puzzles, this will keep you guessing and eagerly turning the pages until the very end

Utterly beautiful, such a wonderful story told with kindness, elegance and understanding.

A real breath of fresh air, Samuel Burr's debut novel is one of those rare books that seems to arrive just when it's needed the most.

Clever & layered, a secret that keeps you turning the pages, & most of all real, flawed characters.

Bursting with love and hope . . . This is the kind of book the world needs right now.

From crossword clues and codes to the biggest puzzle of all: who we really are. [This novel] is infused with warmth and a sense of community. A joy.

Fiendishly clever, intricately plotted and beautifully written, The Fellowship of Puzzlemakers is a classic in the making.

A dazzling and unique debut.

Samuel Burr has created a delightful conundrum that he unpicks with wit and empathy. A puzzle that's a treat to complete!

Such a perfect blend of found family . . . A gem of a book.

A warm, clever, hopeful novel.

Full of the most enchanting characters

With this book, Burr establishes himself as one of the most important writers of his generation.

Very special. It's original, quirky and adorable.

A lovely read - warm, amusing and engaging. There is abundant pleasure on offer here

An intriguing story of love and family . . . Funny, wise and revealing

Brilliant, funny, clever, quirky

Samuel Burr is a TV producer who has worked on popular factual shows including the BAFTA-nominated 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.