Puzzles, Mafia, and Pet Reviews: Inside "Clue Novel"

You aren’t just reading the mystery; you are the detective. 🔍 Paris Perakis’s interactive "Clue Novel" is the noir puzzle-fest your inner sleuth has been waiting for. #InteractiveFiction #Mystery #IndieReads

In Clue Novel: An Interactive Crime Mystery with Puzzles, the streets of 2004 Athens and the back alleys of Crete become a playground where your wits are the only thing standing between a bank clerk and the Russian mafia.

This is the kind of experimental indie project that makes me so excited for the future of digital reading! This isn't just a story; it’s a fully immersive role-playing experience. You step into the shoes of Aris, a stressed-out bank clerk whose life is upended by a whirlwind of kidnappings and enigmas. What really sets this apart are the 30 brain-teasing puzzles woven directly into the plot. It’s not just "window dressing"—your answers actually matter, leading to alternative endings that reflect your own detective skills.

As an indie blogger, I have to give a huge shout-out to the author's sense of humor. The "companion app" with "troll-hints" is a hilarious touch for when you're stuck, and the "blurbs" from The Guardian and The Times (who are actually the author’s dog and cat) is exactly the kind of playful, authentic personality I love to see. Set against a nostalgic, noir-inspired backdrop of Crete and Cyprus, this graphic novel challenges your brain as much as it tugs at your sense of adventure. Just a heads-up for readers: this is a fixed-layout beauty, so grab your tablet or PC for the best experience. If you’ve ever wanted to be the lead in a noir thriller, this is your chance to solve the case and discover your own "brave self."

👉 Grab your copy today!

Rating: 3.5/5 Lofts 🪵 Why: The interactive puzzles are perfectly integrated, and the blend of Greek noir with a companion app makes for a truly unique reading experience. It’s clever, immersive, and doesn't take itself too seriously.

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