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EXIT: The Book – The Ryan Creed Case

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A mysterious letter. A treasure hunt. Can you solve 10 puzzles and outrace your enemies to a lost fortune. Ryan Creed is a cryptology professor with a passion for solving even the toughest of riddles. A letter from an unknown… Read More
EXIT: The Book – Danger at the North Pole

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Solve a new puzzle each day—24 total—on a madcap romp through Santa’s headquarters! Billy the Elf works at Santa’s Workshop in the Arctic. A calm, comfortable life. But all that changes in the blink of an eye when someone slips… Read More
EXIT: The Book – The Dragon’s Cave

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A maze of underground tunnels. Ten puzzles that lead to treasure. Can you solve them all? Legend tells of a priceless treasure hidden in an ancient network of caves. Lucia and her best friend Anup are determined to find it.… Read More
EXIT: The Book – The Mysterious Bank Robbery

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A strange tunnel. Ten riddles. Can you solve the case and return a fortune? It’s a beautiful summer day, and Leo, Mara, and Mara’s dog Snowflake are headed back to acrobatics camp near old Volkenstein Manor. But on their way,… Read More
EXIT: The Book – The Pirate’s Secret

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Solve 10 puzzles to unlock the secret of a dreaded pirate! One evening at summer camp, mysterious clues lead Jacob, Nellie, and Marco to a pirate museum and into the clutches of a gang of thieves! Will the three kids… Read More
EXIT: The Book – The Clue in the Attic

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A family legacy is in crisis. Can you solve 10 puzzles to find the treasure that will save the day? Lily lives in the most beautiful place in the world: Summerview—a small hotel in the mountains that’s been in her… Read More
EXIT: The Book – The Lion of San Marco

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A daring rescue mission. Can you solve 10 puzzles to save the day? Puzzle master Ryan Creed is known around the world for his ability to crack even the most baffling of riddles. But can he resolve a life-and-death mystery… Read More
EXIT: The Book – The Woman in the Fog

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A creepy mansion. Ten puzzles. Can you get out in time? For generations, rumors have circulated about the lakeside ruin of the old Tennison mansion. It’s said that on foggy, moonlit nights, the spirit of the late Catherine Tennison glides… Read More
EXIT: The Book – The Hidden City

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Lost in an ancient Mayan city. Pursued by criminals. Can you solve 10 riddles and escape? Nina and Luke are excited to visit their friend Ben in southern Mexico at an archaeological dig. But when they arrive, Ben’s nowhere to… Read More
EXIT: The Book – The Portal to Nowhere

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A spooky RV park. Ten riddles. Can you escape? Anna, Michelle, Leon, and Nick are going on a road trip. When Leon’s old beat-up car breaks down on the way, the four friends seek refuge at a run-down trailer park… Read More
EXIT: The Book – The Clinic of Shadows

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A sinister private hospital. Ten challenging puzzles. Can you uncover the truth? Bruised, dazed, and confused, Simon wakes up in a hospital bed. What happened to him? Why can’t he remember anything? As Simon starts to piece together past events,… Read More
EXIT: The Book – The Fairground of Fear

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A deserted fairground, a legendary killer, and 10 puzzles. Can you escape?To Mina, a party in an abandoned fairground with a mysterious past sounds like fun—so she’s totally on board. Rumors of unsolved murders at the fair just add to… Read More

Jens Baumeister

About the Author

Thames & Kosmos, creators of the popular “EXIT: The Book” series, have been bringing educational fun to families since 2001. A collaboration between a historic German publisher and a Rhode Island science museum, their mission is to deliver imaginative and interactive experiences that inspire curiosity. Known for their bestselling escape room games “EXIT: The Game” which has sold over 20 million units worldwide in 28 countries and 20 languages, they’ve now translated the excitement of their games into book form, with more than 275,000 copies sold globally.

Perfect for families and puzzle lovers alike, “EXIT: The Book” series combines thrilling narratives with interactive challenges that require cutting, folding, and decoding clues to solve. Each story, like the adventure in The Clue in the Attic: A Puzzle Adventure or The Woman in the Fog: A Puzzle Graphic Novel challenges readers with riddles, number puzzles, and cryptic symbols, creating a fully immersive escape room experience. Ideal for kids and beginners, these books provide hours of engaging brainteasers and story-driven fun that bring families together. With easy-to-follow clues and varying puzzle difficulties, each book is a new adventure.

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EXIT: The Book – The Pirate’s Secret

by Jens Baumeister, by Inka Brand, by Markus Brand, Illustrated by Burkhard Schulz, Illustrated by Beroy + San Julian

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EXIT: The Book – The Clue in the Attic

by Jens Baumeister, by Inka Brand, by Markus Brand, Illustrated by Burkhard Schulz, Illustrated by Beroy + San Julian

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EXIT: The Book – The Woman in the Fog

by Jens Baumeister, by Inka Brand, by Markus Brand, Illustrated by Hanna Wenzel

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EXIT: The Book – The Lion of San Marco

by Jens Baumeister, by Inka Brand, by Markus Brand, Illustrated by Thomas Moor