When a magician's assistant is found dead, a crime reporter and a homicide detective team up to solve the murder. As they delve into the world of magic and illusion, they uncover a web of secrets and betrayal. With clues including bullet, dressing room, and sleight-of-hand, they must navigate through the deceptive and dangerous world of magicians to catch the murderer.

A crossword puzzle editor and a detective team up to investigate a murder that takes place in an elevator. The murder investigation becomes more complicated when they discover that a supercomputer and artificial intelligence are involved. As they dig deeper into the case, they unravel a web of clues that lead them to a biker bar and a crossword clue that holds the key to the murderer's identity. Along the way, they navigate their own personal relationships, including a complex father-son dynamic and an aunt-niece relationship.

When a murder occurs on the set of a TV show, a crossword puzzle writer takes it upon themselves to investigate. As they dig deeper, they uncover dark secrets and find themselves in danger.

When a crossword puzzle creator discovers a dead body in her aunt's art gallery, she teams up with a homicide detective to solve the murder. As they investigate the crime, they uncover clues related to a stolen painting and a series of crossword puzzles that lead them closer to the truth. Along the way, they encounter various suspects and navigate the art world of New York City.

When a crossword puzzle writer's brother is accused of murder, she teams up with a detective to find the real killer. As they investigate, they uncover a web of clues that lead them closer to the truth, while also navigating personal challenges and unexpected twists. Together, they must unravel the mystery before it's too late.