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The '''Mathematical Mystery Series''' is a sequence of humorous novels written by [[Jonathan Pinnock]] and published by [https://farragobooks.com Farrago Books]. There are currently four books in the series, plus a short story prequel. The books are intended to be read in sequence, although each one contains sufficient information about previous events to enable a reader to join part way through. And if that isn't sufficient, there is always [[Archiepyedia]] on hand to help as well.
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The '''Mathematical Mystery Series''' is a sequence of humorous novels written by [[Jonathan Pinnock]] and published by [https://farragobooks.com Farrago Books]. There are currently six books in the series, plus a short story prequel. The books are intended to be read in sequence, although each one contains sufficient information about previous events to enable a reader to join part way through. And if that isn't sufficient, there is always [[Archiepyedia]] on hand to help as well.
  
 
As the title suggests, each of the books centres around some kind of mystery, which may or may not have something to do with mathematics. The connection with mathematics can be a little tenuous at times, which can be confusing for any readers who happen to pick up the books expecting that they may have to solve little problems along the way. However, this does at least mean that it is entirely possible for the casual reader with no domain knowledge whatsoever to enjoy them. The topics covered include  [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eulers_identity Euler's identity], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fibonacci_number Fibonacci sequences], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fractal fractals] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chaos_theory chaos theory].
 
As the title suggests, each of the books centres around some kind of mystery, which may or may not have something to do with mathematics. The connection with mathematics can be a little tenuous at times, which can be confusing for any readers who happen to pick up the books expecting that they may have to solve little problems along the way. However, this does at least mean that it is entirely possible for the casual reader with no domain knowledge whatsoever to enjoy them. The topics covered include  [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eulers_identity Euler's identity], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fibonacci_number Fibonacci sequences], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fractal fractals] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chaos_theory chaos theory].
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* [[Bad Day in Minsk]] (April 2021)
 
* [[Bad Day in Minsk]] (April 2021)
 
* [[Last Chance in Vegas]] (October 2022)
 
* [[Last Chance in Vegas]] (October 2022)
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* [[The Code of the Vavasors]] (April 2023)
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* [[The Code of the Vavasors]] (April 2024)
  
 
==Characters in the series==
 
==Characters in the series==
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*[[The Dolmetsches]]
 
*[[The Dolmetsches]]
 
*[[Father Donal Dooley]]
 
*[[Father Donal Dooley]]
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*[[Wild Cat Willy Dunoon]]
 
*[[Margot Evercreech]]
 
*[[Margot Evercreech]]
 
*[[Rufus Fairbanks]]
 
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*[[Grandma and Grandpa Morozov]]
 
*[[Grandma and Grandpa Morozov]]
 
*[[Katya Morozova]]
 
*[[Katya Morozova]]
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*[[Novak]]
 
*[[Novikov]]
 
*[[Novikov]]
 
*[[Benny Olafson]]
 
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*[[Annabelle Woolley-Cummings]]
 
*[[Annabelle Woolley-Cummings]]
 
*[[Dirk Varkensstal]]
 
*[[Dirk Varkensstal]]
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*[[Wendell Xiang]]
 
*[[Katya Zulenska]]
 
*[[Katya Zulenska]]
  
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*[[Slobber]]
 
*[[Slobber]]
 
*[[Steven]]
 
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*[[Thelma]]
 
*[[Wally]]
 
*[[Wally]]
 
*[[µ]]
 
*[[µ]]

Latest revision as of 16:03, 7 November 2024

The first six books in the series

The Mathematical Mystery Series is a sequence of humorous novels written by Jonathan Pinnock and published by Farrago Books. There are currently six books in the series, plus a short story prequel. The books are intended to be read in sequence, although each one contains sufficient information about previous events to enable a reader to join part way through. And if that isn't sufficient, there is always Archiepyedia on hand to help as well.

As the title suggests, each of the books centres around some kind of mystery, which may or may not have something to do with mathematics. The connection with mathematics can be a little tenuous at times, which can be confusing for any readers who happen to pick up the books expecting that they may have to solve little problems along the way. However, this does at least mean that it is entirely possible for the casual reader with no domain knowledge whatsoever to enjoy them. The topics covered include Euler's identity, Fibonacci sequences, fractals and chaos theory.

Despite the mystery and mathematical elements, the books are mainly played for laughs.

Books in the series

Characters in the series

Animals in the series

Locations in the series

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