Jonathan Pinnock's latest addition to the Mathematical Mysteries, The Code of the Vavasors, is an absolute delight! From alpacas to castles, from math-sports to the eccentric Vavasor twins' (Archie and Pye) legacy, and not forgetting Tom Winscombe's quirky antics, I found myself utterly engrossed in the story, unable to put it down until the very end.

This witty thriller, immersed in a world of murder, mystery, complex equations, and endearing alpacas, is a captivating addition to the series. Its quirky, dark humor and entertaining plot make it a must-read thriller of the year.

You need not be a math aficionado to enjoy this series, although enthusiasts will relish the challenges posed by equations ranging from Euclid's to Euler's. Tom's idiosyncrasies, particularly his disdain for the inverted 'y' and exclamation mark in Poisson's distribution formula, add an amusing layer to the narrative.

From start to finish, the book kept me entertained, alternating between the edge of my seat and fits of laughter at Tom's cheeky antics. The angora rabbit and alpacas further elevate the charm of the story with their delightful furry presence.

My only query is: why hasn't this series been adapted into a TV show yet? Or perhaps it has, and I simply missed the memo?

Thank you NetGalley for giving me the chance to read this book ahead of time in exchange for a review. You should read it!

I was hooked from the cover, it had everything that I was looking for in a thriller novel. The characters had a great feel to it and worked with what I wanted. I enjoyed how it blended the mystery and murder with the thriller and still use equations to tell that story. Jonathan Pinnock has a great writing style for this type of book and I enjoyed how everything worked with the story. I enjoyed getting to know the characters and that they worked with the concept. I'm glad I got to read this and can't wait for more.

Fortunately, you don’t have to be a maths whizz to enjoy this book. Tom Winscombe and on off girlfriend Dorothy Chan are in pursuit of a llama. Well, not an actual llama. It’s all to do with a code and, well, it’s kind of complicated…More than anything else though, it’s a thrill to read and completely bonkers. In this particular outing, Tom and Dorothy find themselves competing for something that could take them one step closer to the ultimate bounty. To understand what that is, you’d be best reading this series from the beginning but if you’re after some belly laughs and a narrative that doesn’t let you take a breath, dive right in. Oh, and don’t forget your compass and your set square.