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Ellen Raskin’s Pulitzer‑winning mystery, The Westing Game, follows sixteen heirs who receive Samuel W. Westing’s cryptic will. Each pairing is given a set of unique clues and a $10,000 bonus, challenging them to solve the mystery of Westing’s death and unlock a potential $10 million inheritance. The game draws the characters into a tense, puzzle‑filled contest amid blizzards, burglaries, and even bomb explosions, blending humor, intricate wordplay, and upside‑down perceptions. As the story unfolds, Raskin weaves an intricate plot that culminates in a surprising and satisfying resolution.
First publish date: 1978
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Cozy Mystery
Authors: Ellen Raskin
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