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Tile Puzzle

Some stories reveal themselves slowly — piece by piece. With patience and perseverance, the image below will gradually emerge as each tile falls into place.

I created this puzzle as a reminder of one of my recent books — a hauntingly beautiful and morally complex novel set in rural South Australia. Like the puzzle itself, the story unfolds gradually, with each chapter revealing more of the truth.

Solving the puzzle within 50 moves is good. Within 30 moves is excellent.

You can let me know how you go by entering the Monthly Puzzle Challenge (see details below)

Monthly Puzzle Challenge

Complete the puzzle and take a screenshot showing:

  • the completed image

  • your final move count

Complete the Monthly Tile Puzzle Challenge Form below, upload your screenshot, and submit your entry.

One entrant each month, commencing in June 2026, will receive a signed paperback copy of Zachary’s Cry.

If the winner lives in a location where postage is difficult or prohibitively expensive, an electronic copy of the book may be substituted.

If you choose to subscribe to my blog, you will also receive notifications of future blogs, book news and updates.

Enter the Monthly Tile Puzzle Challenge

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