Bird mysteries for clever minds

The Garden Files

The Dark Shadow

There is always something going on in my garden. Ten residents cause their daily mischief here. Some are rather shy, some loud and cheeky, and others have a tendency toward a touch of drama. They fight over the best bird feeder, hide when danger lurks, and each has their own quirks and rituals.

For anyone who likes to take a closer look. Coming in spring 2027.

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85 cases

In four levels, from easy to very difficult

A whole year

You accompany the garden inhabitants through all seasons

10 characters

Everyone with their own quirks and secrets

Hand-painted

All illustrations painted by me

The Garden Dwellers

Robin

Robin

Curious, observant, a little cheeky
Tilly

Tilly

Fast, clever, a bit hectic
Pip

Pip

Cheeky and sociable, always hungry and right in the thick of it
Mabel

Mabel

Calm, pragmatic, loves good food
Coco

Coco

Down-to-earth, cautious, very
attentive
Sunny

Sunny

Charming, vain, loves beautiful
things
Hugo

Hugo

Extravagant, confident,
a bit dramatic
Jack

Jack

Intelligent, likes collecting things, great singer
Olive

Olive

Relaxed, friendly, reliable
Luna

Luna

Quiet, mysterious, nocturnal

Bird mysteries for clever minds

The Garden Files

No screen, no notifications, no time pressure

Just you, a pen, and a garden full of suspects. In 85 cases, you investigate in my garden. Your task? Shed light on the darkness. Who was where and when? And who is behind the petty thefts? Guessing won't cut it. Only those who carefully piece together the clues will get on the trail of the truth.

Time and again, a dark shadow appears, striking fear into the neighborhood. With each passing month, the clues to its identity become clearer. And by the end of the year, you will have solved this mystery as well.

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Who is the book for?

For anyone who loves nature and enjoys a good puzzle. No prior knowledge about birds is needed.

When will it be released?

In spring 2027, simultaneously in German, English and Spanish.

Where can I buy it?

At booksellers, on Amazon, and here in the shop. Here, you can get a signed copy upon request.

What if I get stuck?

The solutions are at the back of the book. On my website, in addition to each puzzle, there are three hints and the complete step-by-step solution.

Can I take a look beforehand?

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