Receiving a traumatic brain injury in a high school football game, Mike Brink wakes up to find his world transformed. His brain has now evolved into a high IQ superpower with total recall, synesthesia, and the ability to see patterns while creating and solving puzzles that no one else can. But with human connections now difficult to read Mike is very much alone until he is asked to visit Jess Price in prison. She hasn’t spoken since her incarceration but wants to talk with Mike about a puzzle. Sucked into an elaborate quest, Mike becomes enthralled solving the Puzzle of God, and connecting with innocent Jess Price.
A roller coaster ride, this book is a wild from start to finish. An unusual and exciting plot with lots of history and science thrown in, the character of Mike and his new abilities is fascinating. Reminded me of the DaVinci Code at times. A little technical, and very much over my head in a few spots, but still very much recommended.

This book is phenomenal. It had me sucked in from the very start. I cant imagine the amount of research that went into it. It’s right up there with Preston and Child, in my opinion. I am thoroughly impressed with this author, to say the least. She is definitely high on my list of author’s to read from now on! Just wow!


Huge thanks to Random House Publishing and Netgalley for sending me this ARC for review! All of my reviews are given honestly!

One word: Fantastic.

Perhaps the greatest puzzle in Danielle Trussoni's new book, The Puzzle Master, is the puzzle she expertly weaves into the book itself.

The Puzzle Master touched on just about every genre I enjoy. It had aspects of mystery, thriller, horror, science fiction, and science all wrapped in a mix of reality and the supernatural that kept me turning pages. Everything is thoroughly researched and deftly written. I finished the book feeling like I needed to know more on several topics because she piqued my interest in areas that I don't have a background in.

The book is built around Mike Brink "a celebrated and ingenious puzzle constructor" who "understands its patterns like no one else." Mike's abilities will be tested in ways he can't imagine--as will the readers. It's a ride that spans centuries, belief systems, and dimensions.

The Puzzle Master is, again, fantastic. Highly recommended. It's set for release in June of 2023--preorder it now, you won't regret it.