Agaton Sax is Sweden's greatest detective and has solved more than his fair share of difficult cases. But when two men arrive at his office asking for help, Agaton knows that he'll really have his work cut out - particularly because they appear to be identical doubles for two of the world's greatest criminal masterminds. When it turns out the real masterminds are also in the area, things get interesting. Will Agaton Sax be able to tell the criminals from their doubles? And will he get to the bottom of this curious mystery? He hasn't failed to crack a case yet, but there's always a first time... The Agaton Sax series of books were first published in Sweden, later being translated into English and printed with illustrations by much-loved artist Quentin Blake (perhaps best known for his work on the books of Roald Dahl). The English translations became immensely popular, achieving the status of the most re-issued mystery & detective series in the history of Nordic children's literature. Now, after many years out of print, Oak Tree Books is proud to publish the entire Agaton Sax series, newly translated and illustrated for the next generation. This new collection includes the eleventh book which has never before been released in English.

When a world-renowned artist approaches Agaton Sax and asks to have his daily illustrations featured in the Byköping Post (the world's smallest newspaper, but also the best) the detective's interest is piqued. Could the detailed patterns and swirls within the pictures hide a secret code? Maybe they will lead to a nefarious plot for Agaton to foil... But is a 113-year-old man really behind it all? And will Sweden's greatest crimefighter get an opportunity to put an old acquaintance back behind bars where he belongs? It's yet another fascinating case for the one and only Agaton Sax! The Agaton Sax series of books were first published in Sweden, later being translated into English and printed with illustrations by much-loved artist Quentin Blake (perhaps best known for his work on the books of Roald Dahl). The English translations became immensely popular, achieving the status of the most re-issued mystery & detective series in the history of Nordic children's literature. Now, after many years out of print, Oak Tree Books is proud to publish the entire Agaton Sax series, newly translated and illustrated for the next generation. This new collection includes the eleventh book which has never before been released in English.

There are not many cases, even in the files of Agaton Sax, that involve ancient art, devious dentistry, false Frenchmen and a temporary tooth. The story of the Colossus of Rhodes, however, is one of them. Left giddy by a hefty dose of anaesthetic after a visit to the dentist, Agaton’s good friend Lispington is powerless to fight back against the criminals capturing him. With many miles separating the two, Sweden’s finest detective can do nothing but stand by and listen in helplessly. But when Agaton Sax pursues the case and seeks out the nefarious criminals that have spirited his friend away, he finds that there is more to the case than a simple grudge against Scotland Yard… The Agaton Sax series of books were first published in Sweden, later being translated into English and printed with illustrations by much-loved artist Quentin Blake (perhaps best known for his work on the books of Roald Dahl). The English translations became immensely popular, achieving the status of the most re-issued mystery & detective series in the history of Nordic children's literature. Now, after many years out of print, Oak Tree Books is proud to publish the entire Agaton Sax series, newly translated and illustrated for the next generation. This new collection includes the eleventh book which has never before been released in English.

Agaton Sax returns to fight his biggest criminal plot yet! Upon receiving a mysterious telegram during breakfast, Agaton soon finds himself searching to uncover the enigma around it. But it's not just one criminal mastermind behind this confounding communique - it's a whole cabal of them! And when Agaton discovers that they have captured his friend and confidant Inspector Lispington, Sax must come to the rescue as well as put a stop to the dastardly devils and their pernicious master plan - one that may spell the end for Sweden's most famous detective! The Agaton Sax series of books were first published in Sweden, later being translated into English and printed with illustrations by much-loved artist Quentin Blake (perhaps best known for his work on the books of Roald Dahl). The English translations became immensely popular, achieving the status of the most re-issued mystery & detective series in the history of Nordic children's literature. Now, after many years out of print, Oak Tree Books is proud to publish the entire Agaton Sax series, newly translated and illustrated for the next generation. This new collection includes the eleventh book which has never before been released in English.

Agaton Sax, private detective and editor of the world's smallest newspaper (but also the best) loves a good trick. Mind you, a brain like his is pretty hard to fool. So when conjurors extraordinaire the Marvellous Max Brothers come to Byköping just days after there has been a daring raid on the Bank of England, the stage is set for a magical mystery tour that will see our heroes and villains travel across Europe - by train, car, plane, helicopter and... barrel?! The Agaton Sax series of books were first published in Sweden, later being translated into English and printed with illustrations by much-loved artist Quentin Blake (perhaps best known for his work on the books of Roald Dahl). The English translations became immensely popular, achieving the status of the most re-issued mystery & detective series in the history of Nordic children's literature. Now, after many years out of print, Oak Tree Books is proud to publish the entire Agaton Sax series, newly translated and illustrated for the next generation. This new collection includes the eleventh book which has never before been released in English.

Agaton Sax returns to fight his biggest criminal plot yet! Upon receiving a mysterious telegram during breakfast, Agaton soon finds himself searching to uncover the enigma around it. But it's not just one criminal mastermind behind this confounding communique - it's a whole cabal of them! And when Agaton discovers that they have captured his friend and confidant Inspector Lispington, Sax must come to the rescue as well as put a stop to the dastardly devils and their pernicious master plan - one that may spell the end for Sweden's most famous detective! The Agaton Sax series of books were first published in Sweden, later being translated into English and printed with illustrations by much-loved artist Quentin Blake (perhaps best known for his work on the books of Roald Dahl). The English translations became immensely popular, achieving the status of the most re-issued mystery & detective series in the history of Nordic children's literature. Now, after many years out of print, Oak Tree Books is proud to publish the entire Agaton Sax series, newly translated and illustrated for the next generation. This new collection includes the eleventh book which has never before been released in English.

Frankly, Agaton Sax should know better than to go on vacation. At least, this time, he's managed to enjoy some rest and relaxation without stumbling into a criminal conspiracy. On the way home however, it's a different story... from a slow train through Brosnia to a castle in Edinburgh and onwards to a motorboat speeding across the North Sea, Agaton Sax is up against a criminal mastermind who is almost - but not quite - as clever as he is. And there's garlic. Far too much garlic. The Agaton Sax series of books were first published in Sweden, later being translated into English and printed with illustrations by much-loved artist Quentin Blake (perhaps best known for his work on the books of Roald Dahl). The English translations became immensely popular, achieving the status of the most re-issued mystery & detective series in the history of Nordic children's literature. Now, after many years out of print, Oak Tree Books is proud to publish the entire Agaton Sax series, newly translated and illustrated for the next generation. This new collection includes the eleventh book which has never before been released in English.