2023 British Book Award Crime and Thriller Book of the Year
2023 Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year (shortlist)
** WINNER OF THE CRIME & THRILLER BRITISH BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023 **
* THE PHENOMENAL SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER FROM THE QUEEN OF COSY CRIME *
* LONGLISTED FOR THE THEAKSTON OLD PECULIAR CRIME NOVEL AWARD *
A SUNDAY TIMES BEST BOOK OF 2022
A TELEGRAPH BEST BOOK OF 2022
A GUARDIAN BEST BOOK OF 2022
A FINANCIAL TIMES BEST BOOK OF 2022
'Every page is a joy. The queen of unreliable narrators' SUNDAY TIMES
'Brilliant - a mind-bending, heartwarming mystery not to be missed' OBSERVER
'She's an absolute master of what she does' RICHARD COLES
Can you crack the Twyford Code?
Edith Twyford was once a world-famous children's author, but now her only legacy is the rumoured existence of the Twyford Code: a series of clues hidden in her books leading to... what? No one knows - but that hasn't stopped the speculation.
Steve Smith can trace nearly all the bad things in his life back to Edith Twyford. As a child he found one of her books, covered in strange symbols. He showed it to his teacher, Miss Iles, who was convinced it held the key to the code. Within weeks Miss Iles had disappeared, and Steve has no idea if she is dead or alive - or if she was right. Now he's determined to find out.
But the Twyford Code hides secrets some would do anything to possess, and Steve isn't the only one on its trail. The race is on to solve the mystery of the century. Could you get there first?
The top ten bestselling cosy crime sensation of the summer from the author of The Appeal, perfect for fans of Richard Osman and S. J. Bennett.
Genre: Mystery
* THE PHENOMENAL SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER FROM THE QUEEN OF COSY CRIME *
* LONGLISTED FOR THE THEAKSTON OLD PECULIAR CRIME NOVEL AWARD *
A SUNDAY TIMES BEST BOOK OF 2022
A TELEGRAPH BEST BOOK OF 2022
A GUARDIAN BEST BOOK OF 2022
A FINANCIAL TIMES BEST BOOK OF 2022
'Every page is a joy. The queen of unreliable narrators' SUNDAY TIMES
'Brilliant - a mind-bending, heartwarming mystery not to be missed' OBSERVER
'She's an absolute master of what she does' RICHARD COLES
Can you crack the Twyford Code?
Edith Twyford was once a world-famous children's author, but now her only legacy is the rumoured existence of the Twyford Code: a series of clues hidden in her books leading to... what? No one knows - but that hasn't stopped the speculation.
Steve Smith can trace nearly all the bad things in his life back to Edith Twyford. As a child he found one of her books, covered in strange symbols. He showed it to his teacher, Miss Iles, who was convinced it held the key to the code. Within weeks Miss Iles had disappeared, and Steve has no idea if she is dead or alive - or if she was right. Now he's determined to find out.
But the Twyford Code hides secrets some would do anything to possess, and Steve isn't the only one on its trail. The race is on to solve the mystery of the century. Could you get there first?
The top ten bestselling cosy crime sensation of the summer from the author of The Appeal, perfect for fans of Richard Osman and S. J. Bennett.
Genre: Mystery
Praise for this book
"Packed with perplexing puzzles and linguistic legerdemain, but behind that is a poignant tale of redemption." - D V Bishop
"A superb mystery with true heart at its centre. No one does twists quite like Janice Hallett." - Sophie Flynn
"A multi-layered, multi-voiced mystery unlike anything I've read before. It's packed with tricky clues, red herrings and cunning acrostics, but ultimately it packs an emotional punch you don't see coming." - Kate Griffin
"The Twyford Code turned my brain inside out. It totally foxed me. So clever and totally brilliant." - Lisa Hall
"I absolutely love it. The Secret Seven for grownups." - Faith Hogan
"A highly original, immersive story that draws you in from the very beginning and keeps you thinking. Smithy was a fascinating character with whom it was a pleasure to spend time." - S V Leonard
"A stunning book. A fiendishly clever yarn that hooked me from the first line to the final revelation." - Chris McDonald
"Fiendishly clever... Golden Age Christie-esque puzzle meets The Usual Suspects. Outstanding. Unlike anything you'll ever read." - Imran Mahmood
"I thoroughly enjoyed it. It really pulls you in, and makes for addictive reading." - Faith Martin
"Just finished the brilliant The Twyford Code by Janice Hallett. It's twisty, clever and deceptive, with clues dropped along the way - although I missed most of them! Loved it!" - Guy Morpuss
"An ingenious novel that allows the reader to investigate the case themselves. Full of twists and credible characters, I loved every single word." - Louise Mullins
"Janice Hallett is a genius at conjuring a whole world through dialogue, and yet there's so much more to it than that. Pure genius." - Leonora Nattrass
"I read the last fifty pages of The Twyford Code with my mouth hanging open and my brain very close to exploding. There is clever and then there's this." - Laura Pearson
"Enid Blyton meets Agatha Christie with a cracking twist. Witty and wonderful." - Marion Todd
"An elegant puzzle of a book, which entombs an exquisite little heart." - Matt Wesolowski
"A superb mystery with true heart at its centre. No one does twists quite like Janice Hallett." - Sophie Flynn
"A multi-layered, multi-voiced mystery unlike anything I've read before. It's packed with tricky clues, red herrings and cunning acrostics, but ultimately it packs an emotional punch you don't see coming." - Kate Griffin
"The Twyford Code turned my brain inside out. It totally foxed me. So clever and totally brilliant." - Lisa Hall
"I absolutely love it. The Secret Seven for grownups." - Faith Hogan
"A highly original, immersive story that draws you in from the very beginning and keeps you thinking. Smithy was a fascinating character with whom it was a pleasure to spend time." - S V Leonard
"A stunning book. A fiendishly clever yarn that hooked me from the first line to the final revelation." - Chris McDonald
"Fiendishly clever... Golden Age Christie-esque puzzle meets The Usual Suspects. Outstanding. Unlike anything you'll ever read." - Imran Mahmood
"I thoroughly enjoyed it. It really pulls you in, and makes for addictive reading." - Faith Martin
"Just finished the brilliant The Twyford Code by Janice Hallett. It's twisty, clever and deceptive, with clues dropped along the way - although I missed most of them! Loved it!" - Guy Morpuss
"An ingenious novel that allows the reader to investigate the case themselves. Full of twists and credible characters, I loved every single word." - Louise Mullins
"Janice Hallett is a genius at conjuring a whole world through dialogue, and yet there's so much more to it than that. Pure genius." - Leonora Nattrass
"I read the last fifty pages of The Twyford Code with my mouth hanging open and my brain very close to exploding. There is clever and then there's this." - Laura Pearson
"Enid Blyton meets Agatha Christie with a cracking twist. Witty and wonderful." - Marion Todd
"An elegant puzzle of a book, which entombs an exquisite little heart." - Matt Wesolowski
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