Murdle: #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER: Solve 100 Devilishly Devious Murder Mystery Logic Puzzles (Book 1) (Murdle Puzzle Series)

After watching my twelve‑year‑old breeze through Murdle Junior—cackling over every clue and swanning around the house in a makeshift deerstalker—I realised I had a severe case of puzzle envy. Enter Murdle: Book 1, the grown‑up edition, with 100 deliciously devious cases that make the junior mysteries look like “spot the difference.”Right from the first puzzle, the difficulty spike is obvious. The suspects lie with straight faces, alibis tangle like headphone cords, and the logic grids demand proper pencil mileage. Each case builds on classic whodunnit tropes—locked rooms, poisoned drinks, vanishing footprints—but twists them just far enough to keep even seasoned armchair sleuths guessing. The artwork retains that playful, slightly macabre charm I loved in the kids’ volume, yet the scenarios feel sharper and slyly tongue‑in‑cheek.What really sells it is the pacing: puzzles vary from quick coffee‑break brain‑ticklers to “I’ve missed my bedtime again” marathons. Hints and solutions sit safely at the back, so there’s no accidental eye‑drift spoiler, and the grid pages lay flat—essential when you’re juggling three coloured pens and a mug of tea at 1 a.m.If Murdle Junior is an introduction to sleuthing, Murdle: Book 1 is the full detective academy—magnifying glass not included but strongly recommended. Perfect for anyone who’s ever shouted answers at detective shows or secretly re‑arranged Cluedo pieces to make a tougher case.

Great activity book to challenge your thinking. Definatly needed as get older and mind forgetting things easy, hopefully a couple of puzzles a day and mind will be as sharp as in younger years

A modern take on the original 'Logic Problem' puzzles. There are 100 puzzles plus a final puzzle that can only be solved after all the others have been completed. There is a story running through linking the puzzles to keep it interesting, but the names, locations, items become very repetitive after a while.

As someone who enjoys brain teasers like sudoku and crosswords, I was intrigued by the novelty of Murdle. I wasn’t sure how challenging it would be, but it turns out these puzzles are delightfully tricky yet rewarding to solve. The book includes 100 puzzles with varying difficulty levels and provides a thorough explanation of how to tackle each one. The characters and backstories are hilarious, reminiscent of Cluedo, with suspects, clues, and settings adding to the fun.Pros:• 100 puzzles ranging from challenging to fiendishly difficult.• Clear instructions make it approachable for newcomers.• Entertaining characters and storylines add to the experience.• Includes hints and solutions for when you get stuck.• Makes a fantastic gift for puzzle enthusiasts.Cons:• Not for those looking for quick or simple puzzles—these require focus and time.• Some puzzles might feel intimidating for beginners, despite the explanations.

What a fun book! I spent the whole afternoon enjoying it and didn’t want to stop. It’s creative, interactive, and totally engaging from start to finish. I was so impressed that I now want to collect them all. Highly recommended for anyone who loves playful, hands-on reading experiences!

This logic book is clever and fun, and I really enjoyed the storytelling. The puzzles get progressively harder and the clues fit right in with Detective theme. However there are two reasons for my rating; the size and thickness of the book makes it difficult to complete the puzzles - it doesn't lie flat and for the harder puzzles you have to keep flipping pages back and forth to look at the clues. It gets annoying quick. The other reason is that my pencil bleeds through the next page. These things have affected my enjoyment of it.

This book has been an absolute success in my house! I bought it for my husband, as he likes a logic puzle, but it has been enjoyed by everyone.The book itself is excellent quality, with a sturdy front cover. The content is really interesting and the puzzles are suitable for any age, but with a good element of challenge. As there is an overarching character in it, as well as the puzzles themselves, it's easy to get addicted! I highly recommend this!

This looks like such a fun book. I bought it for my dad for Christmas as he likes puzzles highly recommended. It is a great concept.