Murdle: Volume 1: 100 Elementary to Impossible Mysteries to Solve Using Logic, Skill, and the Power of Deduction

by G T Karber

Deductive Logico is on the scene with a new genre of puzzles to unite mystery fans and insatiable puzzlers everywhere. From the creator of the popular online game by the same name, this is the first in a series of Murdle books featuring 100 mini-murder mystery puzzles that can be solved in one sitting. In each puzzle, the intrepid Logico must crack a murder case with a list of suspects, weapons, locations, and clues. It's your job to use deductive reasoning to fill out a logic grid and determine the killer by process of elimination. The puzzles increase in difficulty as the book goes on, and hints are included (if you need them) in the distinctive voice of Logico's arch-rival, Inspector Irratino. With many different settings and adventures spanning a wide scope of mystery concepts, this collection will make a super-sleuth out of any mystery reader, armchair detective, or expert puzzler.

• ISBN10: 1250892317
• ISBN13: 9781250892317
• Publish Date: 17 July 2023 (first published 22 June 2023)
• Publish Status: Transferred
• Publish Country: US
• Imprint: Saint Martin's Griffin,U.S.
• Format: Paperback (US Trade)
• Pages: 384
• Language: English
• URL: http://melia.co.uk/page/detail/?k=9781250892317

Reviews

[annieb123]

Originally posted on my blog Nonstop Reader.

Murdle is the first volume in a series of thematic mystery puzzle books by G.T. Karber. Released 13th June 2023 by Macmillan on their St. Martin's Griffin imprint, it's 384 pages and is available in paperback format. 

The author does a good job of introducing a sample puzzle and how to use a solving grid with the given clues to solve the puzzles. The writing is humorous (but not overly so), and understandable. The puzzles themselves are arranged in chapters by difficulty. All solutions are included in the back of the book.

They're creatively arranged and engaging. Graphically, the layout is easy to understand and appealing, with small margin art scattered throughout (magnifying glass, profiles for the characters, locations, etc). 

Four stars. For home use and gifting. Due to the one-use nature and marking of the book, it's probably not a good choice for public or school library use.

Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.