Cracking Codes and Cryptograms For Dummies

The fast and easy way to crack codes and cryptograms Did you love Dan Brown's The Lost Symbol? Are you fascinated by secret codes and deciphering lost history? Cracking Codes and Cryptograms For Dummies shows you how to think like a symbologist to uncover mysteries and history by solving cryptograms and cracking codes that relate to Freemasonry, the Knights Templar, the Illuminati, and other secret societies and conspiracy theories. You'll get easy-to-follow instructions for solving everything from the simplest puzzles to fiendishly difficult ciphers using secret codes and lost symbols. Over 350 handcrafted cryptograms and ciphers of varying types Tips and tricks for cracking even the toughest code Sutherland is a syndicated puzzle author; Koltko-Rivera is an expert on the major symbols and ceremonies of Freemasonry With the helpful information in this friendly guide, you'll be unveiling mysteries and shedding light on history in no time!

The fast and easy way to crack codes and cryptogramsDid you love Dan Brown's The Lost Symbol? Are youfascinated by secret codes and deciphering lost history?Cracking Codes and Cryptograms For Dummies shows you how tothink like a symbologist to uncover mysteries and history bysolving cryptograms and cracking codes that relate to Freemasonrythe Knights Templar, the Illuminati, and other secret societies andconspiracy theories.You'll get easy-to-follow instructions for solving everythingfrom the simplest puzzles to fiendishly difficult ciphers usingsecret codes and lost symbols.* Over 350 handcrafted cryptograms and ciphers of varyingtypes* Tips and tricks for cracking even the toughest code* Sutherland is a syndicated puzzle author; Koltko-Rivera is anexpert on the major symbols and ceremonies of FreemasonryWith the helpful information in this friendly guide, you'll beunveiling mysteries and shedding light on history in no time!

Foreword ixIntroduction 1Part I: Code and Cryptogram Strategies 7Chapter 1: Clueing You In about Codes and Cryptograms 9Chapter 2: Cracking the Codes 21Part II: Secret Stories, Codes, and Cryptogram Puzzles47Chapter 3: Solving Three Conspiracies 49Chapter 4: Letter Substitution Cryptograms 95Chapter 5: Number Substitution Cryptograms 123Chapter 6: Symbol Substitution Cryptograms 155Chapter 7: Caesar / Shift Ciphers 177Chapter 8: Masonic Ciphers 197Chapter 9: Rail Fence Ciphers 219Chapter 10: Keyboard Codes 235Chapter 11: Assorted Ciphers 251Chapter 12: Anagrams and Cryptic Clues 261Chapter 13: Double Level Puzzles 269Part III: Hints and Answers to the Cryptos and Codes277Chapter 14: Hints to Help Crack the Cryptograms and Puzzles279Chapter 15: Answers to All Cryptograms and Puzzles 295Appendix: Historical Background to the Conspiracy Stories323