The Twyford Code Collection Award Winning Crime Thriller Paperback Edition For Fans Of Mystery

Discover The Twyford Code: Winner of the Crime and Thriller British Book of the Year — a gripping, modern puzzle-thriller perfect for readers who love literary mysteries, coded clues, and twisty suspense. Ideal for fans of bestselling authors and book clubs, this paperback edition blends nostalgia for a vanished children’s series with a contemporary race to uncover a dangerous secret.

Can you crack the Twyford Code? Edith Twyford was once a world-famous children's author, but now her legacy is wrapped in rumours: the Twyford Code — a puzzle allegedly hidden across her books that promises to reveal something extraordinary. When Steve Smith discovers a copy of one of Twyford’s books as a child, covered in strange symbols, his life begins to unravel. His teacher, Miss Iles, believes the markings are the key. Then she disappears. Years later Steve is determined to find out whether the code is real — and what it might cost to uncover the truth.

Product details

• Title: The Twyford Code: Winner of the Crime and Thriller British Book of the Year
• Condition: BRAND NEW
• Format: Paperback
• ISBN: 9781788165334

About the story

Janice Hallett weaves a clever mystery that feels both nostalgic and urgent. The Twyford Code explores the power of stories and how a children's series can hide clues that ripple through lives for decades. The book reads like a puzzle box: the more you turn it, the more secrets fall into place. Tension builds as Steve follows a trail of symbols, vanished teachers, and fans who may know more than they admit.

About the author

Janice Hallett is a bestselling author known for inventive, reader-focused mysteries. Her debut, The Appeal, won the CWA Debut Dagger (2021) and earned Sunday Times bestseller status. The Twyford Code itself was named Crime & Thriller Book of the Year in the British Book Awards 2023 and appeared on several best-of lists, underlining Hallett’s reputation for twisty, well-crafted fiction trusted by readers and book clubs alike.

Why readers love this paperback edition

• Engaging puzzle-driven plot that keeps book lovers and mystery fans guessing
• Perfect paperback edition for on-the-go reading and gift-giving
• Great for book clubs, classroom discussions, and shared reading
• From an award-winning, bestselling author — trusted quality storytelling
• Combines elements of a children’s series mystery with adult suspense for broad appeal

Whether you’re buying for a mystery-loving friend, stocking classroom shelves, or looking for a compelling bedtime page-turner, The Twyford Code makes an unforgettable choice. This paperback edition is a smart, thoughtful gift and a timeless keepsake for anyone who enjoys cracking codes, unraveling secrets, and getting lost in a brilliantly plotted story.