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When video-gamer Ted's great uncle bequeaths him cryptic clues to a treasure hidden in the man's over-cluttered apartment, Ted's up for the challenge; after all, he excels at "escape-the-room" games. With two friends, Ted solves puzzles leading to the prized objects from WWII. Despite some logical discrepancies, Ted's quest merges gaming with problem-solving and mystery to great effect--for both the characters and readers.