Ellen Raskin was een schrijfster, illustratrice en ontwerpster die voornamelijk voor kinderen schreef. Haar werken kenmerken zich door speelsheid en intelligentie, waarbij ze zich vaak verdiepte in mysteries en ingewikkelde plots die de nieuwsgierigheid van de lezer prikkelen. Raskin was een meesterverteller, bedreven in het creëren van gedenkwaardige personages en spannende verhalen. Haar unieke stijl en innovatieve benadering van kinderliteratuur lieten een blijvende indruk achter.
A bizarre chain of events begins when sixteen unlikely people gather for the reading of Samuel W. Westing's will. And though no one knows why the eccentric, game-loving millionaire has chosen a virtual stranger—and a possible murderer—to inherit his vast fortune, one thing's for sure: Sam Westing may be dead ... but that won't stop him from playing one last game!
The mysterious death of an eccentric millionaire brings together an unlikely assortment of heirs who must uncover the circumstances of his death before they can claim their inheritance.
Clever riddles and intricate wordplay fill this engaging mystery, crafted by a Newbery Award-winning author. Readers will embark on a journey filled with clues and puzzles, inviting them to solve the enigmatic challenges presented. With a focus on wit and intellect, the story promises to captivate both young readers and adults alike, making it a delightful addition to the genre of mystery literature.