FAQ
The book series is written for adults and older teens (16+), especially fans of thrillers, conspiracies, cryptic puzzles and fast-paced fiction.
Yes - head over to Amazon online and buy a paperback copy.
A gripping set of thrillers packed with deception, high-stakes conspiracies and shocking twists the books read themselves without the need to follow the puzzle.
To follow the puzzle isn't a small dedication - you will need to put in the work to help Ethan find who murdered his brother.
Feel free to enjoy reading the books without the puzzle but if you feel up to it the puzzle is there to be solved.
Good question! Max Darkmore claims he was born in London in 1980, but beyond that… things get murky.
He says he’s a writer. Others say he’s a conspiracy theorist with a flair for drama. What we do know: he drinks too much coffee, trusts almost no one and has a habit of writing thrillers that feel a little too real.
He’s the author behind The Nameless Accord series. Or is he?
Follow him on Instagram at @maxdarkmore — just don’t believe everything he says.
Yes. There’s a real puzzle with a real prize.
We’ve designed it to be challenging but solvable.
Just logic, language and observation.
Once you believe you’ve solved the puzzle, as part of the process you'll be directed on what to do and where to enter the information.
Only the first correct submission will win. More details will be released as the story unfolds.
Yes. The clues are spread across all the books in the series. While some readers might start piecing it together early, you’ll need them all to fully solve the mystery.
Extra hints will also be released on Instagram and perhaps emails.
Hidden throughout the series are subtle clues — codes, phrases, locations and symbols — that form part of a real-life mystery.
Readers who piece the clues together will unlock a path that leads to a final riddle.
The first person to solve it will win a cash prize. The prize pot starts at $1,000 USD and will grow with every copy sold. The clues may appear in the books, online posts, emails and even in interactions between the author and third parties.
Pay close attention. Somethings are random but there's a lot that isn't.
Yes, readers worldwide can join the hunt.