Codes, Puzzles, and Conspiracy: A New Mathematical Thriller from Doctor Ecco [Paperback]

Dennis Elliott Shasha (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1992 | ISBN-10: 071672314X | ISBN-13: 978-0716723141 | Edition: First Edition

In this sequel to "The Puzzling Adventure of Dr Ecco", the world-renowned puzzle master and omniheurist has been captured by a brilliant criminal by the name of Baskerhound, who forces our hero to solve puzzles for Baskerhound's gain. Ecco escapes, but the battle of wits has only just begun! Along with Dr Ecco and his colleagues, the reader is invited to solve the challenging and original mathematical puzzles that form part of the narrative in the ensuing adventures. As in Dennis Shasha's previous volume, "The Puzzling Adventures of Dr. Ecco", no extensive mathematical background is required - only clever thinking and a passion for puzzles.

Product Details

• Paperback: 242 pages
• Publisher: W.H. Freeman & Company; First Edition edition (December 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 071672314X
• ISBN-13: 978-0716723141
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #795,648 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Meet Dr Ecco, meet the challenge, November 18, 1999

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This review is from: Codes, Puzzles, and Conspiracy: A New Mathematical Thriller from Doctor Ecco (Paperback)

Incredibly successful, master piece! A must for an omniheurist. I really liked the way puzzles were presented, too. The writer is not only a real omniheurist but an artist as well. If you enjoy puzzles which requires deep thinking then buy this book without hesitating. Do not forget to add "The Puzzling Adventures of Dr. Ecco" to your library, too.