A Crossworder's Gift

FIVE CROSSWORDS INCLUDED--ANSWERS IN THE BACK!

"At last," raves puzzle editor Charles Preston of USA Today, "puzzle fans have their revenge...super sleuthing and solving for puzzle lovers." Now, the irrepressible crossword editor Belle Graham and her P.I. partner, Rosco Polycrates, are back -- in five short stories from the bestselling author...

THE MYSTERY OF WORDSWORTH HOUSE...Left out of their grandfather's will, two granddaughters are incensed. But some clever ghosts have messages for the women -- if Belle can solve their puzzle...

A CROSSWORDER'S GIFT...Upon a gambler's death, a sum is intended for an animal shelter. But with the loot missing -- and a list of crossword clues -- they'll need Belle's bloodhound skills...

CROSS STITCH...A Nor'easter leaves a sewing circle homebound to finish the work of a late heiress. Rumors about her abound -- until a hidden crossword reveals the chilling truth...

HOLLY, JOLLY ROGER...On a Caribbean holiday, Belle and Roscoe hear of a nearby treasure. But can they find it, with only a crossword and a foul-mouthed parrot to guide them?

THE ERASER'S EDGE...New Year's Eve, The Grand Canyon. After Belle names him Top Puzzler, a crossword convention attendee falls to his death, leaving one clue -- in his winning puzzle...