Murdle: #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER: Solve 100 Devilishly Devious Murder Mystery Logic Puzzles (Murdle Puzzle Series) Paperback – June 22, 2023

I love this book so much I also bought Vol 2 and Vol 3. I completed Vol 1 and it was a real joy, and I'm half way through Vol 2! I love that there is a storyline go to along with the puzzles.The one-magnifying glass level (Elementary) are the easiest and should not be a problem for most peopleThe next are the Medium difficulty. Here you are given only two clues and statements from each suspect, which could be either a truth or a lie.Hard difficulty brings not only an additional suspect, weapon and location, but you must also determine the motive. Personally, I found these easier than the Medium difficulty - but that's just me.Lastly we have the Impossible difficulty. Here we have the same number of suspects, weapons, locations and motives as the Hard difficulty, BUT with an added truth or lie statement from each of the suspects.PROS:For those not familiar with logic puzzles, there are 8 pages of excellent instructions and techniques on how to go about solving the puzzles.The grids are very adequately sized (they're large) and there's lots of room to write notes. There's a section toward the end immediately before the answer section where you can get an additional hint for every puzzle. It's nice that this is well hidden so you don't see it accidentally.The puzzles are very well designed such that you sometimes must read the detail description of the suspects, weapons, locations and motives in order to get the correct clue.The answers are actually a continuing storyline. It's fun to follow along with the mystery!CONS:Sadly there are a few. Because the paperback is not in color, the shaded areas where the locations and weapons are listed and described can be difficult to read at times. For example, Locations can be either outdoors or indoors, and that is sometimes part of a clue. The background and the print color of the words 'outdoors' and 'indoors' are too similar making it very difficult to read. This is also an issue with the Weapons. Suggestion: make it the same as the Suspects; black on white not white on gray.Once you get to the Hard and Impossible puzzles, you have the suspects, locations, weapons (and motives), clues and solving grid on FOUR pages. You're flipping back and forth from the clues, to the suspects, to the clues, to the locations, to the grid, to the weapons, to the clues.... etc. You get the idea.Overall, I'm so happy with this puzzle book. I love logic puzzles but struggle with those that include a lot of math. These are so much fun because there's actually a story to read. The descriptions are very humorous as well and quite a few 'tongue in cheek' expressions.Finally: If you want some casual fun while stressing your brain, then you'll love this group of puzzles. However, if you are looking for a hard-core, math heavy, little-to-no-clues puzzle book, this isn't for you.

This book is a delightful challenge for readers of all ages. It begins with simple puzzles but gradually ramps up to more complex ones that require deeper thought and focus. What makes it especially engaging is the option for clues when needed, ensuring you're never completely stuck.It’s the perfect gift for someone who spends their days working their brains and don't know how to shut it off at night. The puzzles provide an enjoyable mental workout to focus your brain away from daily stresses. Much better than mindlessly scrolling through social media, it’s a great way to wind down.I've even brought a couple of puzzles into staff meetings as a fun icebreaker for a group of accountants. The number-loving crowd seemed to enjoy them more than expected. It’s a clever mix of fun and brainpower!

One of the best, most fun puzzle books I have ever done. Not too hard, but they do get quite challenging toward the end. The stories are funny and the mysteries are fun to solve! I brought this book on a seven day camping trip and ended up loving it so much I couldn’t put it down and ended up completing all 100 puzzles in three days.

Fun interactive book for kids (prob over 10), teens and adults alike! Keeps the brain working in the summer time too!

This puzzle book is an absolute gem for anyone who loves **logic puzzles with a twist**! The progression from **easy to difficult** keeps things engaging, allowing both beginners and seasoned solvers to challenge themselves at their own pace. The **spiral binding** is a fantastic feature—it lays flat perfectly, making solving comfortable and hassle-free. Every puzzle is crafted with clever clues and intriguing mysteries, making each solve feel satisfying and rewarding. **Easily my favorite puzzle book**—it’s thoughtful, immersive, and an absolute joy to work through! Highly recommended for anyone who loves a mix of logic, deduction, and fun!

Fun! This kept showing up in my “you might be interested in…” section. When my sister had a copy I could take a real look at it. Looked fun, threw it in my cart. I’m now half done with volume 1. I have also already ordered the second volume for me, as well as put another 1st volume in my cart as a gift for a friend.Some are easy, some are harder. I’ve not gotten them all correct, but I have really enjoyed each puzzle.Additionally, the colorful suspects, creative weapons and interesting places of each murder are…. Um… (Is “fun” an appropriate term?)

I bought this book to have to play on the airplane and on our cruise during down times. I absolutely love it! It is just the right amount of challenging and entertaining. Once I get close to being done with this one, I will definitely be ordering more. It would be great for ages 12 and up!

OK if you are new to logic puzzles. The story and humor are cute.Here are the buts. The use of icons on the puzzle grid is very annoying. I have to keep looking back to see what the icon stands for, which is especially annoying because this involves turning back pages. If it was all on one page it wouldn't be as annoying. The logic puzzles aren't that hard.And more page flipping when you read a clue and then have to flip back to read the description of suspects etc. This could be better if printed in traditional logic puzzle large pages.I abandoned doing these because the combination of deciphering the icons and page flipping really took away the fun of solving a logic puzzle.