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Solving a small mystery unravels a world of secrets.
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This is a standalone novel. There are no additional volumes in the series.
Christopher Boone, a mathematically gifted 15-year-old, sets out to investigate the mysterious death of his neighbour's dog. His rigid honesty and unfiltered observations lead him far beyond a simple whodunit, forcing him to confront buried family truths and take a life-changing journey to London.

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The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time is a literary mystery that blends crime and coming-of-age themes through the distinctive voice of Christopher Boone, a 15-year-old who approaches life with logic and precision. When Christopher discovers a neighbor's dog dead in the middle of the night, he embarks on an unauthorized investigation, recording every fact in a murder-mystery novel of his own making. Mark Haddon's bestselling novel combines action, adventure, and detective work with profound empathy, making it a modern classic for readers of all ages.

This standalone contemporary novel transcends genres, offering a suspenseful yet heartwarming journey into family secrets, resilience, and the power of seeing the world differently. Praised by Ian McEwan as 'a wise and bleakly funny writer with rare gifts of empathy' and celebrated as one of The Guardian's 100 Best Books of the 21st Century, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time is essential reading for fans of literary fiction, mystery, and crime.

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