This competition is run jointly across the following participating titles:

Mini Arrowwords Collection, Mini Codebreakers Collection, Mini Crosswords Collection, Mini Puzzle Mix Collection, Mini Sudoku Collection, Mini Wordsearch Collection

Issue 04 2026: L Harris, Reading.

Issue 03 2026: S Kinnair, Flint, Clwyd.

Issue 02 2026: B Lakhani, Crawley, West Sussex.

Issue 01 2026: S Garderner, Millom, Cumbria.

£50 Cash (10 Winners)

Issue 04 2026:

Page 4: D French, WIMBORNE, Dorset.

Page 9: E Birch, MAIDSTONE, Kent.

Page 17: J Skelton, SHEFFIELD.

Page 23: S Shoebridge, EAST GRINSTEAD, West Sussex.

Page 34: S Smith, SUNDERLAND.

Page 48: V McGuire, WHITEHAVEN, Cumbria.

Page 53: G Wright, SWANSEA.

Page 67: L Clarke, MOTHERWELL, Lanarkshire.

Page 75**:** R Panton, COLCHESTER.

Issue 03 2026:

Page 4: E Stafford, Radstock.

Page 9: H Sault, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire.

Page 17: N Haines, Melksham, Wiltshire.

Page 23: P Gilbert, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire.

Page 34: S Cowdery, Brixham, Devon.

Page 39: S Wain, Peacehaven, East Sussex.

Page 48: L Pyper, Bathgate, West Lothian.

Page 53: C Reed, Hartlepool, Cleveland.

Page 67: J Holyland, Loughborough, Leicestershire.

Page 75: C Sherburn, Cleethorpes, North Lincolnshire.

Issue 02 2026:

Page 4: J Dowsell, Nuneaton, Warwickshire.

Page 9: A Gerbaldi, Bexhill-On-Sea, East Sussex.

Page 17: K Cavalier, Southampton.

Page 23: M Evans, Aberystwyth, Dyfed.

Page 34: C Mangan, Ammanford, Dyfed.

Page 39: J Driver, Manchester.

Page 48: J Cripps, Oldbury, West Midlands.

Page 53: D Loins, Basingstoke, Hampshire.

Page 67: S Burt, Bournemouth.

Page 75: D Slack, Glasgow.

Issue 01 2026:

Page 4: A Starr-Kay, Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire.

Page 9: S Davey, Romford.

Page 17: S Chadwick, Bradford, West Yorkshire.

Page 23: S Allen, Stockport, Cheshire.

Page 34: K Polkinghorne, Callington, Cornwall.

Page 39: H Hendry, Southampton.

Page 48: V Mcguire, Whitehaven, Cumbria.

Page 53: H Sault, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire.

Page 67: S Eden, Hull.

Page 75: S Smith, Sunderland.

Closing date for issue 5 is midnight 28th of May 2026. Only one entry per person.

Do you have what it takes to crack the codes like Detective McMurdo?

Are you ready to test your logic, observation skills and powers of deduction? If you love solving cosy crimes, cracking codes, and piecing together clues, the Casebook Of Detective McMurdo is your next must-have challenge.

This collection of over 60 perplexing puzzles, immersive mysteries, and brain-teasing quizzes puts you at the centre of unsolved case files - and only sharp-minded sleuths need apply.

Can you solve these unsolved case files?

Detective McMurdo needs a highly motivated sleuth to tackle his backlog of puzzling cases. To succeed, you’ll need:

✅ Logical deduction skills to crack codes and unravel mysteries 
✅ A keen eye for detail to uncover hidden clues and solve whodunnits 
✅ Strong reasoning ability for word, number, and memory challenges 
✅ Persistence worthy of a true detective

Each case presents a fresh mystery, requiring careful reading and clever thinking. Every detail matters.

What’s inside the Detective McMurdo Puzzle Book?

✅60+ detective-themed puzzles

✅ Code-breaking challenges

✅ Whodunnit mysteries

✅ Word and number puzzles

✅ Memory-testing brain teasers

✅ Cosy crime scenarios to solve

The variety keeps every page engaging - perfect for puzzle lovers who enjoy mixing logic with storytelling. Whether you're relaxing at home, travelling, commuting, or on holiday, this detective puzzle book is designed for flexible solving.

Puzzle solving isn’t just entertaining - it improves focus, strengthens logical thinking, and sharpens problem-solving skills. Plus, the immersive storytelling element in this book makes solving each case feel like real detective work.

Do you have what it takes to step into the shoes of Detective McMurdo? Put your sleuthing skills to the test and start solving today.

Get your copy now for just £9.99 on Amazon.

👉 Click here to get yours now and begin investigating!

Additionally, if you like the Detective McMurdo puzzle book, you’ll love our other Amazon puzzle books too!

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Closing date for issue 6 is midnight 2nd July 2026. Only one entry per person.

Closing date for issue 6 is midnight 2nd of July 2026. Only one entry per person.

Closing date for issue 5 is midnight 4th June 2026. Only one entry per person.

Closing date for issue 5 is midnight 4th June 2026. Only one entry per person.

Closing date for issue 5 is midnight 4th of June 2026. Only one entry per person.

Closing date for issue 5 is midnight 4th of June 2026. Only one entry per person.

Closing date for issue 5 is midnight 4th June 2026. Only one entry per person.

Closing date for issue 5 is midnight 4th of June 2026. Only one entry per person.

£1000 Cash

Issue 03 2026: H Hurley, Birmingham.

Issue 02 2026: W Chapman, Northampton.

Issue 01 2026: L Smith, Witham, Essex.

£500 Cash

Issue 03 2026: B Ewing, Mauchline, Ayrshire. E Fowler, Nottingham.

Issue 02 2026: D Kelly, Rochdale, Lancashire. C Smith, King's Lynn, Norfolk.

Issue 01 2026 P Blake, Southampton. J Reeves, Newtown, Powys.

£250 Cash

Issue 03 2026: B Ewing, Mauchline, Ayrshire. E Fowler, Nottingham.

Issue 02 2026: J Edwards, Newton Abbot, Devon. A Kellaway, Reading. K Minshull, Clitheroe, Lancashire. J Rawson, Nottingham.

Issue 01 2026 D Collins, Enniskillen, County Fermanagh. E Gibbon, Thornton Heath, Surrey.                   L Light, St. Leonards-On-Sea, East Sussex. E Magill, Belfast.

£100 Cash

Issue 03 2026: J Bown, Chesterfield, Derbyshire. N Brooks, Swindon. L Harvey, Shipston-On-Stour, Warwickshire. S King, Dover, Kent. K Leslie, Hayle, Cornwall.

Issue 02 2026: S Draycott, St. Albans, Hertfordshire. E Fowler, Nottingham. M Galland, Coventry.            J Shorthouse, Burton-On-Trent, Staffordshire. M St John, Romford.

Issue 01 2026: L Anderson, Liverpool. M Dickinson, Leeds. M Francis, Swansea. A Johnson, Grimsby, North Lincolnshire. B Pottsbyrne, Stoke-On-Trent.

The following competitions are run in Take a Puzzle only.

£2000 Cash

Issue 03 2026: S Clegg, Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire.

Issue 02 2026: P Fisher, King's Lynn, Norfolk.

Issue 01 2026: V Watson, Kettering, Northamptonshire.

£250 Cash & £25 for 10 runners-up

Issue 03 2026: Winner: G Harrison, Derby.
Runners-up: C Bampfield, Tregaron, Dyfed. R Cook, Bristol. L Davies, Southport, Merseyside. E Fitch, Newcastle Upon Tyne. K Hall, Maryport, Cumbria. J Hodler, Carlisle. P Newman, Yeovil, Somerset.  P Pearson, Rowley Regis, West Midlands. M Robinson, Bedford. S Taylor, Jersey.

Issue 02 2026: Winner: L Griffith, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk.
Runners-up: H Bull, Basingstoke, Hampshire. W Bushby, Lewes, East Sussex. J Coles, Bridgwater, Somerset. E Davidson, Craigavon, County Armagh. C Gilmore, Barnsley, South Yorkshire. K Hamilton, Camberley, Surrey. L Jemson, Leyland. V Puodziukaitis, Cannock, Staffordshire. F Sloman, Buxton, Derbyshire. S Thompson, Darlington, County Durham.

Issue 01 2026: Winner: G Barker, Morden, Surrey.
Runners-up: C Adams, Bristol. P Attaway, Worthing, West Sussex. D Batch, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire. G Brundell, Halstead, Essex. S Evans, Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire. L Gorman, Liss, Hampshire. J Hood, Reigate, Surrey. K McGovern, Edenbridge, Kent. S Nicholls, Cwmbran, Gwent. I O’Neill, Workington, Cumbria.

£100 Cash (4 Winners)

Issue 03 2026: B Bamber, St. Helens, Merseyside. E Gibson, Leeds. R Heaton, London. L Toogood, Erith, Kent.

Issue 02 2026: E Boden, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire. C Mcloughlin, Glasgow. S Mosson, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. B Payne, Littlehampton, West Sussex.

Issue 01 2026: B Downes, Tenterden, Kent. M Evans, Pwllheli, Gwynedd. C Mason, Mitcheldean, Gloucestershire. C Monks, Manchester.

This competition is run jointly across the following participating titles:

Take a Break Arrowwords Collection, Take a Break Codebreakers, Take a Break Criss Cross Collection, Take a Break Crosswords Collection, Take a Break Hide’n’Seek Wordsearch, Take a Break Picture Arrowwords, Take a Break Puzzle Selection, Take a Break Sudoku, Take a Break Wordsearch, Take a Break Wordsearches Collection, Eclipse Mega Monthly Wordsearch.

Issue 03 2026: L Graddage, Aberdare, Mid Glamorgan.

Issue 02 2026: E Price, Braintree, Essex.

Issue 01 2026: J Lucy, Stevenage, Hertfordshire.

Looking for the perfect entertainment puzzle book packed with quizzes, crosswords and pop culture challenges?

The Essential Entertainment Puzzle Book is a must-have for fans of music, film, television and classic quiz shows. From jazz musicians and 1980s hits to renowned directors and the best in box office whodunnits, finish off the journey with soap opera drama and puzzles inspired by quiz show staples.

Designed to celebrate the broad scope of popular culture and its global influence, this exciting collection of puzzles will test your knowledge, spark nostalgia and introduce you to fascinating entertainment trivia from across the decades.

A Pop Culture Puzzle Book Like No Other

Inside The Essential Entertainment Puzzle Book, you’ll discover a carefully curated selection of:

✅ Quizzes covering music, movies and television

✅ Crosswords inspired by iconic entertainment moments

✅ Wordsearches packed with famous names and titles

✅ Unique themed puzzles celebrating global pop culture

Whether your passion lies in legendary jazz musicians, unforgettable 1980s hits, acclaimed film directors or gripping box office whodunnits, this book takes you on an engaging journey through the very best of entertainment history.

Explore Music, Film and Television Through Puzzles

Love testing your knowledge of pop culture? This entertainment-themed puzzle collection allows you to:

✅ Revisit the golden eras of music

✅ Challenge yourself with film and director trivia

✅ Dive into classic and modern television moments

✅ Solve puzzles inspired by beloved soap operas

✅ Tackle brain-teasers based on quiz show favourites

✅ From nostalgic throwbacks to modern entertainment milestones, every page offers a fresh challenge.

Perfect for Puzzle Lovers and Pop Culture Fans

Whether you’re an avid entertainment enthusiast keen to prove your expertise or simply searching for a relaxing way to unwind, The Essential Entertainment Puzzle Book delivers hours of engaging fun.

It’s ideal for:

✅ Fans of music trivia

✅ Movie buffs

✅ TV and soap opera followers

✅ Crossword and wordsearch enthusiasts

✅ Anyone seeking a mindful escape from everyday stress

Why Choose The Essential Entertainment Puzzle Book?

In today’s fast-paced world, taking time to switch off is more important than ever. This pop culture puzzle book provides the perfect balance of entertainment and mental stimulation, helping you relax while keeping your brain active.

Explore your passions. Discover new favourites. Challenge your knowledge.

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Closing date for issue 4 is midnight 1st of June 2026. Only one entry per person.

Closing date for issue 5 is midnight 4th of June 2026. Only one entry per person.

Closing date for issue 5 is midnight 4th of June 2026. Only one entry per person.

Closing date for issue 5 is midnight the 28th of May 2026. Only one entry per person.

Closing date for issue 5 is midnight 4th June 2026. Only one entry per person.

Closing date for issue 5 is midnight 28th May 2026. Only one entry per person.

Closing date for issue 5 is midnight 28th of May 2026. Only one entry per person.

Closing date for issue 5 is midnight 28th May 2026. Only one entry per person.

Closing date for issue 5 is midnight 28th May 2026. Only one entry per person.

Closing date for issue 5 is midnight 28th May 2026. Only one entry per person.

Closing date for issue 5 is midnight 28th May 2026. Only one entry per person.