A perfect combination of trivia and crime! This book is packed with trivia about real crimes and fun puzzles to keep your mind busy for hours. This book has a variety of puzzles from my favorite sudoku to new-to-me puzzles like cryptograms. We are fascinated about true crime, investigative techniques and more. This was an interesting twist on the usual puzzles I enjoy. I loved the fingerprint match and crime scene spot the difference. This is perfect for any true crime fan in your world. Enjoy.

I love True Crime so this was a great one to read and complete .This would be fantastic as the physical book as a present for a True Crime connoisseur.

Thank you Net Galley for an advanced copy of 'True Crime Trivia & Activity Book' by Lana Barnes. The cover art drew me in on this one, but the contents fell very flat for me. We run a True Crime group at our small library and love trivia. I thought this would be the perfect addition to next meeting, but it did not hold many group activities. The games and puzzles seemed childish and unrelated to any specific case. All to generalized and flat.

Unleash your inner detective with this book of 130+ crime-themed puzzles and trivia quizzes—a unique gift for any true crime fan.

Thank you Zeitgeist & Netgalley for sending me a digital ARC of this book! I like true crime and puzzles so I liked the puzzles in this book. I wish I could have actually done the puzzles in this book because it’s hard to do on a e-reader but I went ahead and preordered a physical copy of this book from Amazon so I can actually do the puzzles. I would recommend this book if you like true crime and puzzles.

How fun! This is for all true crime fans! Love a good puzzle? This book has crossword puzzles, word searches, sudoku puzzles, trivia, word scrambles, spot the differences, decodes, mazes and more! Lots of fun for all! Loved it!

I loved this book. Idk why it took me so long to read it it. But it was so fun! I need the physical copy.. I love true crime anything

Book Review: True Crime Trivia & Activity Book: Untangle the Secrets Behind History's Most Gripping Crimes by Lana Barnes

Rating: 4 Stars

As someone who has a deep fascination with all things true crime, I was thrilled to get my hands on True Crime Trivia & Activity Book by Lana Barnes. This engaging piece is not just a simple trivia book; it’s a treasure trove of over 130 puzzles and quizzes designed to unleash your inner detective. With a perfect blend of fun and educational content, it truly caters to anyone captivated by the darker side of human nature.

The book takes you on a gripping journey through the world of true crime, covering a vast array of topics, from notorious art heists and chilling abductions to infamous cults and high-profile criminal trials. Each section is peppered with intriguing trivia questions that challenge your knowledge of historical crimes and the evolution of criminal investigations. Who knew that America’s first detective agency had such an interesting backstory? Or that advancements in DNA technology have helped name cold case victims? These captivating facts are just the tip of the iceberg.

What I found particularly appealing was the variety of puzzles included. From crosswords and sudoku to word searches and cryptograms, there’s something here for everyone, regardless of your skill level or familiarity with true crime. The activities vary in difficulty, making this book an excellent choice for both newcomers to the genre and seasoned true crime aficionados. Honestly, I was pleasantly surprised at how much fun it was to crack these puzzles while learning new facts about crimes I thought I already knew everything about.

One of the standout aspects of this book is its respectful approach to sensitive topics. Unlike many sensationalized true crime narratives, Barnes provides a straightforward look at criminal events without glorifying the violence involved. This thoughtful treatment makes it a more informative read, allowing us to reflect on the real human stories behind the headlines.

As I dove into the pages, I couldn’t help but chuckle at the thought of how perfect this book would be as a "toilet" read! With a plethora of engaging puzzles and trivia, it’s easy to pick up for a few minutes or an entire afternoon. It’s definitely something I can see myself reaching for whenever I need a break or some brain exercise.

In conclusion, True Crime Trivia & Activity Book by Lana Barnes is a delightful blend of entertainment and education for any true crime enthusiast. With its high-quality paper, well-constructed puzzles, and engaging trivia, this book deserves a solid four stars. Whether you’re looking for a gift for a fellow true crime lover or just want to indulge your own curiosity, this activity book is sure to satisfy your cravings for both challenge and knowledge. Happy sleuthing!

⚠️This review was written based on personal opinions and experiences with the book. Individual preferences may vary⚠️

I love all things true crime and this was so fun and engaging. I can't wait to get the complete book when it is published to fill out more. These puzzles are based on true crime and gives you your true crime fix and challenges your mind

This was so fun I can’t wait to buy a finished copy so I can fill it out for real. There’s tons of brain teasers all relating to different true crime things such as cases, or just words that are involved with true crime. This is definitely some5ijg to check out.

Are you a True Crime Aficionado?
If you constantly find yourself tuning into true crime documentaries and have always had a keen interest in true crime and serial killers ,then you may have met your match with this book.
Filled with trivia,crossword puzzles,fill in the blanks,sudoku and much more- you literally have hours of fun ahead of you.
Test your knowledge,hone your skills and sharpen your wit with this jam packed book full of games. I personally loved it, and was pleasantly surprised at the variety of the book. I highly recommend picking up a copy
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"True Crime Trivia & Activity Book" is a fun and engaging collection of puzzles for true crime enthusiasts. If you love true crime and enjoy puzzles, this book is a perfect blend of both. I really enjoyed the variety and themes of the puzzles, all based on real true crime cases and stories. It's a unique and entertaining way to dive deeper into true crime while keeping your mind active. This book would make a great gift for any true crime fan, and it's definitely best enjoyed as a physical copy rather than an ebook.

A great collection of puzzles based on true crimes. I appreciate the variety and challenge. I recommend it to any fan of puzzles.

Thank you to #NetGalley and #Zeitgeist for a free copy of #TrueCrimeTrivia&ActivityBook by Lana Barnes. All opinions are my own.

Something about learning about true crimes feels different than making games based on people who unalive peoples family members

A fun activity book for true crime lovers -- filled with trivia as well as 10 other types of puzzles! So wonderful variety. I will definitely be buying a paper copy of this book when it is published. I like that there are explanations up front on how to play the puzzles because some of the types were new to me. I look forward to expanding my repertoire of puzzles and like that the topics are true crime.

Thank you to Netgalley and Zeitgeist for an ARC and I voluntarily left this review.

Arc Review:
Overall Rating: 4 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This book has super fun and engaging activities like sudokus, crosswords, questions, and so many other types of puzzles all for true crime lovers. I think this is such an interesting twist on an activity book and I love it.

Thank you NetGalley for this arc.

If you enjoy true crime novels and enjoy puzzles as well this is a fun book! I enjoyed the variety of puzzles offered, as well as the themes of the puzzles. I am a huge true crime fan so it was fun to see puzzles based on actual true crime cases and stories.
This would be a fun gift for the true crime fan in your life!

Thank you NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you so much to NetGalley for sending me an Advanced Digital copy of this book. I thought this was a very creative book for those of us who love True Crime and puzzles. I really enjoyed this and think many more people will enjoy it as well!

True Crime Trivia & Activity Book is a well curated collection of trivia and factoid based puzzles on true crime cases curated and written by Lana Barnes. Due out 10th Sept 2024 from Penguin Random House on their Zeitgeist imprint, it's 176 pages and will be available in paperback format.

This is a nice collection of varied puzzles, around 150 in all, and of varying difficulty, from mild to fiendishly obscure. The puzzles have some tie-ins to historical crimes, and are also enhanced by black and white illustrations and photos. The puzzles themselves include cryptograms, acrostics, logic (grid) puzzles, futoshiki, kakuro, magic squares, crosswords, and straight trivia quizzes (with some fascinating tidbits) as well as several other types.

Answer keys are provided in the back of the book.

Five stars. Charming and interesting. A good choice for puzzle mavens as well as true crime fans.

Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.

I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This book was so much fun. Definitely need a paper copy though, it just doesnt work on an ereader. The puzzles were real thinkers but not impossible. Will definitely be buying it when its released.

Lana Barnes has curated a brilliant collection for any fan of True Crime and solving mysteries. The topics includes covers everything from heists, catfishing, fraud, cults, and abductions.

The puzzles in this book are brilliant at flexing the brain to improve memory, logic, and reasoning. The book includes instructions on how to solve all of the types of puzzles, which includes Crosswords, Sudoku, Cryptograms (my personal favorite!), Acrostics, Logic Grids, Futoshiki, Kakuro, and Magic Square puzzles. If you don't like one kind of puzzle, there are still plenty of other options for you. There is also a solution bank in the back of the book so you can check your answers (not for cheating or clues at all, right?). Between the puzzles, Barnes also includes trivia about well known true crime stories, which is fun for any fan of trivia.

It would be an excellent book to get someone who has a lot of time on their hands. Whether it is an older person who wants to have brain puzzles everyday, or someone who is stuck inside due to illness or travel, this would be excellent. It would also be brilliant for someone who is really busy. Each puzzle is fairly quick to solve, so it provides a break in a busy day to sit down and focus on something that's not chaos.