A brilliant crossword puzzle editor finds her life turned upside-down when she is pulled into a police investigation after several of the clues in her recent puzzles are linked to unsolved crimes. The lure of an unsolved puzzle leads to an unlikely partnership working with a tough, but charming police detective as the two set out to solve the murder before the killer strikes again.
E1
As crosswords editor Tess Harper is poised for a puzzle-solving challenge against the groundbreaking, new supercomputer known as BB, the AI is involved in the death of its creator - the brilliant CEO of XCal Technologies. Tess finds herself swept into the investigation and once again, is at odds with Detective Logan O'Connor. Meanwhile, Chauncey contemplates his retirement and spends some time with Aunt Candace, who helps him think about his options.
E2
Tess gets invited to be part of a popular game show, but when the host is unexpectedly murdered, she and Detective Logan O'Connor try to discover who was behind it all.
