The Oxford Murders
The Oxford Murders
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2006
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
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Mystery & Crime Fiction•
British LiteratureOxford, England • 1990s
2006
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In The Oxford Murders by Guillermo Martínez, a mathematics student in England teams up with a professor to solve a series of murders. The killers leave cryptic mathematical symbols as clues, prompting the duo to race against time and unravel the pattern. The novel intricately weaves together themes of logic, mathematics, and mystery.
Mysterious
Suspenseful
Dark
Contemplative
Challenging
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
The Oxford Murders by Guillermo Martínez blends mathematics and mystery in an intellectually engaging novel. Praised for its clever plot and intriguing puzzles, the book grips readers with its cerebral appeal. However, some critics find the characters underdeveloped and the narrative pace uneven. Despite this, it remains a compelling read for fans of analytical mysteries.
Who Should Read The Oxford Murders?
Fans of intricate mysteries that blend mathematics and logic will relish The Oxford Murders by Guillermo Martínez. Similar to Umberto Eco's The Name of the Rose, it appeals to readers intrigued by intellectual puzzles woven into a suspenseful narrative within an academic setting.
9,544 ratings
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Novel • Fiction
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Mystery & Crime Fiction•
British LiteratureOxford, England • 1990s
2006
Adult
18+ years
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