Mensan Erwin Brecher, PhD, was educated in Vienna, Czechoslovakia and London, where he studied physics, economics and engineering. He entered business after World War Two and became a Name at Lloyds of London in 1974. He has since written many books. He received the Order of Merit in gold from the city of Vienna in recognition of his literary achievements.

This fun book really tests your ability to think for yourself, but all of the posers have reasonable, well-constructed solutions. Have a great time puzzling over:; A True Incident; Devoted Couple; The Heirlooms; The Murderer; Communication Problem; Deadly Scotch; Crafty Cabby; The Telephone Conversation; A Job in a Million; The Wolf and the Sheep; Murder in the Family; Embassy Meeting;...and many more.