The Fellowship of Puzzlemakers

A Novel

De: Samuel Burr

Narrado por: Penelope Keith, Russell Tovey

An extraordinary, gloriously uplifting novel about the power of friendship and the puzzling ties that bind us

Clayton Stumper might be in his twenties, but he dresses like your grandpa and fusses like your aunt. Abandoned at birth on the steps of the Fellowship of Puzzlemakers, he was raised by a group of eccentric enigmatologists and now finds himself among the last survivors of a fading institution.

When the esteemed crossword compiler and main maternal presence in Clayton’s life, Pippa Allsbrook, passes away, she bestows her final puzzle on him: a promise to reveal the mystery of his parentage and prepare him for life beyond the walls of the commune. So begins Clay’s quest to uncover the secrets surrounding his birth, secrets that will change Clay—and the Fellowship—forever.

The Fellowship of Puzzlemakers is pure joy, a story about love and family and what it means to find your people—no matter what age you are.

This audiobook includes an exclusive, audio-only introduction by the author.

©2024 Samuel Burr (P)2024 Random House Audio

Reseñas de la Crítica

“The Fellowship of Puzzlemakers is such an intriguing story of love and family, told beautifully through the medium of play and puzzle-solving. Samuel Burr has done the seemingly impossible and found a whole new way to be funny, wise and revealing about relationships and what a mystery they are.”—Keith Stuart, author of A Boy Made of Blocks

“I LOVE THIS BOOK! I knew I loved it in the first few pages, and stayed head over heels until the very end. Romance, puzzles, and cats? Yes, please!”—Helen Ellis, author of Kiss Me in the Coral Lounge

“The Fellowship of Puzzlemakers is a big-hearted story of family, community and the joy of human connection. Following Clayton as he solves the clues–sometimes reaching dead ends, sometimes making valuable discoveries–we experience the delights to be found in a cleverly-constructed puzzle. The lessons Clayton learns along the way are ones we all could do with being reminded of from time to time. A story that pulled me along with its gusto while touching my heart. Lovely!”—Sarah Haywood, bestselling author of The Cactus

Magnificent

This story us a puzzle, within a riddle, wrapped in an enigma. Very enjoyable from beginning to end.

Enchanting Storytellers

I was spellbound by the story and the storytellers made the characters come alive. Plus I have a new understanding of fellowship.

The sweetness of the characters

I enjoyed getting to know each of the talented and quirky characters populating this book. The story took me out of my mundane routine and kept me puzzling through to the end.

For the puzzler and the reader…perfection

This is a puzzle, a story about family -the ones you choose to fill in your own life’s puzzle-and an adventure. The characters are marvelous and each have their own puzzle to solve. Mostly it’s about love.

An Ode to the Puzzling Life

The Fellowship of Puzzle Makers serves up not only engaging puzzles, but the broader awareness that there are puzzles everywhere we turn. As with many goal-oriented activities in life - and life itself - Burr teaches us that the doing feeds the soul more than the having done. I look forward to more!

Unique story

The story was something I’d never read before. I enjoyed the originality of it. The narration is fabulous. The story left me with a smile on my face.

Heartwarming!!!

Wonderful narration by both narrators. This is one of those stories where you fall in love with all the characters. Definitely worth the credit!

Great message with the story.

The story was full of puzzles and surprises in the plot line, but still focused on the importance of relationships. Fun, positive book.

An unusual tale

I liked the way the story unfolded in a puzzle. we all had to wait for the puzzle at the end.

Outstanding story & performances

A wonderful story brimming with lovely characters and an intriguing plot line. The narrators were very good and pitch perfect. Highly recommend