Welcome to the cutthroat, fast-paced, and surprisingly addictive world of elite competitive puzzling. The Wicked Games Trilogy follows the emotional, chaotic, and triumphant journey of Carlie as she navigates the sharp edges of professional ambition, intense media scrutiny, and the complicated relationships that form when the missing piece you're looking for isn't on the table.
The Board is Set. The Clock is Ticking.
Carlie doesn’t just build puzzles; she dominates them. Ready to prove herself on the elite speed-assembling circuit, she expects intense competition, rigid patterns, and absolute focus. What she doesn't expect is a workplace dynamic loaded with fierce rivalries and a challenging opponent who threatens to disrupt her career. As the pressure of the tournament floor mounts, Carlie must figure out how to keep her eyes on the prize when someone else is rewriting the rules of the game. Can she piece together a victory, or will the clock run out on her dreams?
The Bigger the Platform, the Harder the Fall.
The competition has moved from the quiet local tables to the blinding lights of digital stardom. In a world driven by algorithms, aesthetics, and endless public scrutiny, Carlie is thrust into the high-stakes arena of puzzle influencers. When personal boundaries blur with professional survival, she faces a complex web of loyalty and betrayal. Under the watchful eye of thousands of followers, Carlie has to decide what she’s willing to sacrifice to stay on top—and whether a public image is worth a private heartbreak.
The Ultimate Assembly.
In the gripping finale of the trilogy, the dust of the digital arena settles, and the true masters of the craft face their biggest challenge yet. For Carlie, this is no longer just about the trophy or the follower count; it’s about legacy, self-discovery, and reclaiming her passion for the hobby that started it all. To complete the ultimate puzzle of her career and her personal life, she must bring together every lesson, every scar, and every ally she’s made along the way.
"A brilliant, fresh exploration of ambition, competition, and complex modern relationships. You may never look at a missing puzzle piece the same way again."
PUZZL PRESS JIGSAW PUZZLE COMPANION BOOKS
This is the home of the PUZZL Engine, where we transform the quiet hobby of puzzling into an interactive, gamified experience. At the top of this page, you’ll find our complete collection of Puzzl Bingo titles and our upcoming Contemporary Fiction trilogy. These links take you directly to our official listings on Amazon.
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