The Mystery
The Ghost Isn't Gary
A puzzle book unlike any other — 45,000 suspects, 20 clues, one phantom.
The Story
Something haunts Stillwater Hall
Many years ago, a guest at Stillwater Hall died under circumstances that were never fully explained. The official record was sealed. The family moved away. The manor fell silent.
But the ghost remained.
Over time, countless ghost hunters and enthusiasts have traveled here to witness the haunting presence. Several joined the ghost after being trapped in the house. Those that escaped spread a word of caution. Josiah Blackwood was the one that discovered the secret to freeing the ghost and it's prisoners. His letter and the clues he left behind are the key to discovering the phantom's name and freeing Stillwater Hall.
The clues point to one person. But who?
The Puzzle
45,000 names. One ghost.
The Ghost Isn't Gary is an interactive mystery puzzle book. Inside, you'll find 20 carefully researched clues — each one eliminating a number of possibilities. Work through them in any order. Cross-reference. Deduce. When you're certain, visit this site and name the ghost.
The Evidence
What the clues reveal
The Household Ledger
Staff records from October 1891 list a guest by surname only. Cross-referenced with the county register, the surname narrows the field considerably.
Josiah Blackwood's Letter
Josiah Blackwood was the first to find the key to freeing The Ghost At Sillwater Hall. He explained that finding the correct name will finally bring peace to the Manor.
Notes and Newspaper Clippings
There are notes and newspaper articles highlighting important names relevant to the clues left behind.
Clues From Josiah
Josiah left 20 helpful clues to decipher the ledger. Utilize them all to uncover the phantom's true name!
The Author
Mae Fernwood
Mae Fernwood is a writer and puzzle designer based in the Pacific Northwest. She has a passion for using her imagination to create worlds that people can explore. She truly enjoyed writing The Ghost Isn't Gary. It is her first book.
I wanted to write a mystery where the reader is the detective and not just a witness. Every clue is important. The answer is in the book. You just have to find it.
— Mae Fernwood
Ready to name the ghost?
If you have the book and you've studied the clues, the answer is waiting.
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