The Enigma Challenge by S.C. Godfrey - ISBN: 9798217059676
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Race across Europe solving puzzles or lose everything.
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The Enigma Challenge

A Novel

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  • Hardcover

    336 pages

  • Release Date

    11 August 2026

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Summary

You have solved the kickoff puzzle. There will be five additional puzzles to solve. Players have five minutes to confirm PIN after locating the final solution. The Enigma Challenge begins now.

Oceans Eleven meets The Amazing Race meets puzzles in this action-packed novel following an unlikely duo in a dangerously high-stakes competition across Europe.

An action-packed novel following an unlikely duo as they race across Europe in a dangerously high-stakes competition w…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9798217059676
Author:S.C. Godfrey
Publisher:Penguin Adult
Imprint:Pamela Dorman Books
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:336
Release Date:11 August 2026
Weight:515g
Dimensions:152mm x 228mm
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The Enigma Challenge by S.C. Godfrey - ISBN: 9798217059676
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Critics Review

Praise for The Enigma Challenge:

“If you loved The Da Vinci Code, then you’ll adore The Enigma Challenge by S.C. Godfrey… There are some wild twists and turns throughout the novel, and you’ll find yourself staying up all night to finish it.”
—Parade

“High-octane.”
—Forbes


“With pulse-pounding action, a fascinating cast of characters, evocative settings all across Europe, this puzzle-box of a thriller is the perfect poolside read.”
—Andrea Bartz, New York Times bestselling author of We Were Never Here

“Absorbing from start to finish! Filled with secret codes, puzzles, and twists, Godfrey’s brainy new thriller takes you on a globetrotting adventure.”
—Laura Griffin, New York Times bestselling author of Innocence Road

“A puzzle-hungry academic and an ass-kicking cryptologist vie for $12 million—and each other’s hearts… This is what you’d get if a Dan Brown novel was rewritten by Emily Henry.”
—Kirkus Reviews

“The story’s balance of fast-paced action sequences, romantic development, a colorful cast of criminal side characters and an unspooling mystery gives The Enigma Challenge a cinematic scale and pace akin to Robert Zemeckis’ ’80s classic Romancing the Stone. . For those looking for a diverting experience, this first installment satisfies all criteria for a summer action movie or beach read.”
—KQED

“Completely captivating and absolutely irresistible! This clever contemporary thriller is Romancing the Stone meets The DaVinci Code, and it will have you turning the pages as fast as you can. What a joy to read a novel that is so wonderfully cinematic, full of authentic emotion and supremely high stakes. You’ll find mile-a-minute pacing, Tracy-and-Hepburn chemistry with a dash of spice, and a twist around every corner. The talented S.C. Godfrey has given us exactly what we want: a smart action-packed adventure with fascinating settings, irresistible characters, and nonstop entertainment. Do not miss this!”
—Hank Phillippi Ryan, USA Today bestselling author of All This Could Be Yours


“Perfect for fans of Murdle and other literary puzzles, The Enigma Challenge invites readers to solve ciphers alongside its leads as they race across Europe toward a grand prize. Fun, fast-paced, and entertaining, Godfrey’s action-packed story will keep readers hooked until the jaw-dropping end.”
—Ashley Winstead, national bestselling author of This Book Will Bury Me

“This thrilling, twisty, utterly unpredictable book is impossible to put down. I loved every page. Whether or not you love puzzles, this is a story to devour.”
—Ava Glass, author of the Alias Emma series and The Hiding Season

“An absolute thrill ride from start to finish! Godfrey has crafted the perfect blend of action, thrills, and a deliciously irresistible will-they-or-won’t-they tension. You will devour this book in one all-consuming inhale!”
—Holly James, author of The Big Fix

About The Author

S.C. Godfrey

S.C. Godfrey spends her days dreaming up fast-paced, exciting thrillers, reading as much as possible, and feeding a murder of crows. She lives in the Bay Area with her family. The Enigma Challenge is her first thriller.

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