Summary

The game all started when Turtle Wexler ran into the Westing house as a bet. For staying in the house for twenty-five minutes she received 25 dollars. She saw Mr. Westing laying on an Oriental rug and claims that he was dead.

The game starts when the heirs get paired up and receive clues. When the Westing heirs get down to work, they realize how hard it is to manage without sharing clues. Doug Hoo is a track star and doesn't want to get kicked by Turtle Wexler. The heirs are free to share clues but they don't want someone take their clues and win.

Four bombs are set off. Who set off the bombs? The Westing paper products were invented by Sam Westing himself. The Westing Paper Products (WPP) always rise in the stock market.

When the heirs are at the Westing house to find out who has solved the mystery, Sandy McSouthers suddenly dies. Now that Sandy is dead, the heirs have nothing to do but depend on the others.

The book ends up with everyone finding out who Mr. Westing and Mrs. Westing are. Who set off the bombs and more importantly who killed Mr. Westing? This book has excellent surprises at every turn. Read the book to find out what happens.

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