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The Oxford Murders

by Guillermo Martínez, Sonia Soto
RM40.55 MYR
The Oxford Murders - Thryft
The Oxford Murders - Thryft

Thrilling math-based murder mystery for puzzle enthusiasts.

Reasons to read "The Oxford Murders": - This book combines the intriguing worlds of mathematics, code-breaking, and murder mystery to create a unique and intellectually stimulating story. - The author seamlessly weaves complex mathematical concepts into the narrative, making it a fascinating read for those who enjoy puzzles and problem-solving. - The storyline keeps you guessing until the end, with each murder connected through mysterious coded messages that the protagonist must decipher. - With its blend of suspense, intellect, and unexpected twists, "The Oxford Murders" will satisfy readers looking for an engaging and thought-provoking mystery.

  • Premio Planeta Argentina (2003)
  • Premio Mandarache (2006)
  • Premio Valle-Inclán Nominee for Sonia Soto (2006)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Oxford Murders

by Guillermo Martínez, Sonia Soto
RM40.55 MYR
ISBN: 9780349117218
Authors: Guillermo Martínez, Sonia Soto
Publisher: Abacus
Date of Publication: 2005-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Mystery/Crime/Thriller
Related Topics: Crime, Mystery, Thriller, Suspense
Goodreads rating: 3.35
(rated by 8408 readers)

Description

Gödel's Theorem of Incompleteness is familiar territory to the young South American mathematician who arrives in Oxford. Murder, however, is not. Yet barely has he greeted his elderly landlady - and her rather luscious granddaughter - when he is bidding her a posthumous farewell. Mrs Eagleton is murdered in her wheelchair. The only clue to the crime is a cryptic symbol and the words 'the first in the series'. It's not much to go on, but it's enough to appeal to Arthur Seldom, one of the leading minds in logic. His most famous work of philosophy contains a chapter on serial killers. This killer, clearly, has read it. And the second murder, of an elderly hospital patient, confirms that his methods of killing are deliberately designed to appeal to mathematicians. And that he's an intellectual megalomaniac.But what is he trying to signal? Why the symbols? What mathematical equation must be solved? Our hero, thrilled to be working with the complex Seldom, is also intrigued by the aesthetic of simplicity. He's searching for that mental balm - order within chaos - as he follows the steps of a theorem. One that may well be connected to a fatal car crash nearly three decades previously...
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Thrilling math-based murder mystery for puzzle enthusiasts.

Reasons to read "The Oxford Murders": - This book combines the intriguing worlds of mathematics, code-breaking, and murder mystery to create a unique and intellectually stimulating story. - The author seamlessly weaves complex mathematical concepts into the narrative, making it a fascinating read for those who enjoy puzzles and problem-solving. - The storyline keeps you guessing until the end, with each murder connected through mysterious coded messages that the protagonist must decipher. - With its blend of suspense, intellect, and unexpected twists, "The Oxford Murders" will satisfy readers looking for an engaging and thought-provoking mystery.

  • Premio Planeta Argentina (2003)
  • Premio Mandarache (2006)
  • Premio Valle-Inclán Nominee for Sonia Soto (2006)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.