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Ebury Publishing

Designing a companion to the hit BBC series

Illustrated book cover titled *Death in Paradise: The Puzzle Book*, featuring a tropical beach scene with palm trees, sea and sand, a pair of legs beneath a palm tree, footprints, and a small lizard, with a stamp-style graphic reading “150 murderously challenging brain-teasers to test your wits” and the BBC Books logo, set against a yellow background.

Ebury Publishing commissioned us to design Death in Paradise: The Puzzle Book, the official tie-in to the long-running BBC crime drama. Featuring 150 puzzles, the book offers fans a new way to step into the sun-drenched yet sinister world of Saint Marie.

Our role

We designed the cover and internal layouts, ensuring the puzzles were clear, engaging, and visually tied to the show. Playful nods to the island setting and its mysteries were woven into the design, giving the book a strong sense of identity while maintaining usability for a wide audience.

Creative approach

The cover design balances the warmth of the Caribbean setting with subtle references to the murder mysteries at the heart of the show. Inside, clean layouts and crisp typography keep every puzzle sharp and easy to navigate, while visual cues link the content back to the series.

Impact

The book extends the appeal of Death in Paradise, offering fans a fresh way to engage with the show’s universe beyond the screen.