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Reasons to read "The Oxford Murders": - This book combines the intriguing worlds of mathematics, code-breaking, and murder mystery to create a unique and intellectually stimulating story. - The author seamlessly weaves complex mathematical concepts into the narrative, making it a fascinating read for those who enjoy puzzles and problem-solving. - The storyline keeps you guessing until the end, with each murder connected through mysterious coded messages that the protagonist must decipher. - With its blend of suspense, intellect, and unexpected twists, "The Oxford Murders" will satisfy readers looking for an engaging and thought-provoking mystery.

Two mathematicians must join forces to stop a serial killer in this spellbinding international bestseller It begins on a summer day in Oxford, when a young Argentine graduate student finds his landlady - an elderly woman who helped crack the Enigma Code during World War II - murdered in cold blood. Meanwhile, a renowned Oxford logician receives an anonymous note bearing a circle and the words "the first of a series." As the murders begin to pile up and more symbols are revealed, it is up to this unlikely pair to decipher the pattern before the killer strikes again.

On a balmy summer's day in Oxford an old lady who once helped decipher the Enigma Code is killed. After receiving a cryptic anonymous note containing only the address and the symbol of a circle, Arthur Seldom, a leading mathematician, arrives to find the body.Then follow more murders - an elderly man on a life-support machine is found dead with needle marks in this throat; the percussionist of an orchestra at a concert at Blenheim Palace dies before the audience's very eyes - seemingly unconnected except for notes appearing in the maths department, for the attention of Seldom. Why is he being targeted as the recipient of these coded messages? All he can conjecture is that it might relate to his latest book, an unexpected bestseller about serial killers and the parallels between investigations into their crimes and certain mathematical theorems.It is left to Seldom and a postgraduate mathematics student to work out the key to the series of symbols before the killer strikes again.

"The Oxford Brotherhood" could be a fascinating choice if you're drawn to intellectual puzzles rooted in historical literature. Guillermo Martinez weaves a thrilling tale that connects complex characters, cryptic enigmas, and the enigmatic lore surrounding Lewis Carroll and Alice Liddell. It's a read that's sure to challenge your mind and hold you in suspense, especially appealing if you delight in the interplay between classic literary figures and contemporary thrillers.

Oxford, 1994. La Hermandad Lewis Carroll decide publicar los diarios privados del autor de Alicia en el país de las maravillas. Kristen Hill, una joven becaria, viaja para reunir los cuadernos originales y descubre la clave de una página que fue misteriosamente arrancada. Pero Kristen no logra llegar con su descubrimiento a la reunión de la Hermandad. Una serie de crímenes se desencadena con el propósito aparente de impedir, una y otra vez, que el secreto de esa página salga a la luz. ¿Quién quiere matar al mensajero? ¿Cuál es el verdadero patrón que se esconde tras esta sucesión de crímenes? ¿Quién y por qué está utilizando el libro de Alicia para matar? Para desentrañar lo que ocurre, el célebre profesor de Lógica Arthur Seldom, también miembro de la Hermandad Lewis Carroll, y un joven estudiante de Matemáticas unen fuerzas para llegar al fondo de la intriga, y serán peligrosamente arrastrados por unos crímenes impredecibles, en una investigación que combina la intriga con lo libresco. Con una prosa tersa y precisa, Guillermo Martínez, autor de Los crímenes de Oxford, ha escrito una novela fascinante que en la tradición de Borges y Umberto Eco lleva el relato policial al terreno literario.

If you're someone who appreciates a blend of true-life political adventure with the storytelling mastery of Gabriel García Márquez, "Clandestine in Chile" will not disappoint. It's a gripping narrative that feels as thrilling as fiction, while deeply rooted in the chilling realities of a military dictatorship. The book offers a unique perspective on resilience and cunning in the face of oppression, sure to captivate with its mix of suspense and cultural insight.