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Dive into a world where every code hides a secret and every puzzle has consequences in The Puzzle Master (Майстер загадок) by Daniel Trussoni. Published by Vivat in 2025, this 464‑page hardcover novel (≈ 197×127 mm) follows Mike Brink, a former savant who, after suffering a traumatic brain injury, gains extraordinary abilities — photographic memory, instant calculation, perception of patterns that others miss.
His life changes when he is enlisted by Dr. Tessalia Moses, a prison psychologist, to decode disturbing drawings made by Jess Price, a mute writer convicted of murder. What starts as cataloguing bizarre symbols and prayer‑circles evolves into a dangerous obsession, where psychology, religion, and technology collide. With each chapter, the stakes rise: is the puzzle itself intelligent? Are worse puzzles hidden behind what we see?
This book is ideal for fans of complex thrillers, mystery lovers, and readers who enjoy intellectual suspense and moral ambiguity. It’s not just about solving puzzles — it’s about what happens when the puzzle solver becomes part of the puzzle.