Part 4: The Final Revelation

The room seemed to hold its breath as Elliot straightened up, the two torn notes in his hand. He knew the answer was close, but he needed a moment to think, to piece together the strange sequence of events that had turned his book event into a real-life mystery.

Who do you think is behind the missing book and the notes? Piece together the clues and click an option below to make your guess before the culprit is revealed.

Was it Maeve, the book club leader, who had read one too many mysteries and wanted to create her own? Did she stage the event to add an element of real suspense? Or could it be Jasper, Elliot’s old friend, who never left Willowbrook and took over his family’s business instead of pursuing his own writing dreams? Was he resentful of Elliot’s success and looking to sabotage his big night?
Maybe it was Lucas, the ambitious reporter, eager for a headline that would capture everyone’s attention. Would he go so far as to steal the book and plant clues to make this the story of his career? Could it have been Ruby, the nervous new employee, desperate to make an impression at her first big event? Was she hoping that creating a mystery might turn the night into something unforgettable?