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Murder Most Puzzling: Twenty Mysterious Cases to Solve

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At a glance

Condition
New
Dimensions
9 x 0.55 x 11.4 in
Weight
1.22 lb
Publisher
Chronicle Books
Publication date
August 25, 2020
Language
English
Print length
96 pages

Description

The perfect interactive book for murder mystery fans! Turn the sumptuously illustrated pages to play detective and solve a series of absorbing, challenging puzzles.A body in the topiary garden, a death at a clairvoyants' convention, and the mysterious accident at the boating lake—prepare for a whirlwind adventure, laced with humor and a dash of the macabre! Murder Most Puzzling is a gorgeous and witty book that invites readers to solve 20 puzzling murder mysteries. Cast as the faithful sidekick to amateur sleuth Medea Thorne, you will meet a cast of colorful characters, from ghost hunter extraordinaire Augustin Artaud to Leonard Fanshawe, a competitor in the Annual Perfect Pickled Foods Festival. Using deductive tactics and eye-spy searching skills, you will sleuth your way to unveiling whodunit in this witty riff on the classic murder mystery book. A delight for fans of Agatha Christie, Arthur Conan Doyle, and Edward Gorey.A MURDER MYSTERY YOU SOLVE: This inventive twist on the traditional mystery novel invites readers to piece together visual evidence and story-based clues, bringing out the detective in every armchair sleuth.A CLEVER BRAIN-TEASING CHALLENGE: Combining logic, observation, and close reading, these darkly entertaining puzzles offer a satisfying alternative to sudoku, crosswords, and other classic brain games.DELIGHTFULLY GOTHIC DESIGN: A striking die-cut cover and atmospheric illustrations by Stephanie von Reiswitz give the book a distinctive gothic style perfectly suited to its macabre humor.PERFECT FOR MYSTERY & PUZZLE FANS: An irresistible choice for devotees of Sherlock Holmes, Miss Marple, The Thursday Murder Club, true crime podcasts, whodunit television, and challenging puzzle books.A DISTINCTIVE GIFT FOR ARMCHAIR DETECTIVES: A natural addition to shelves alongside Cain’s Jawbone, Montague Island Mysteries and Other Logic Puzzles, The Gashlycrumb Tinies, and Murder on a Midnight Clear. Read more

Specs 9

Publisher Chronicle Books
Publication date August 25, 2020
Language English
Print length 96 pages
ISBN-10 1452171602
ISBN-13 09
Item Weight 1.22 pounds
Dimensions 9 x 0.55 x 11.4 inches

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Top Amazon Reviews


A beautifully illustrated and comforting bit of fun
Format: Hardcover
If you’re seeking a real whodunnit that demands tedious attention to detail and complicated logistical skills, this isn’t for you. However, a sweet and gorgeously illustrated book of thoughtful premises and novice-friendly mysteries is what this book offers. Perfect for a cozy afternoon or reading with a 13+ child. Yes, the illustrations might make the solutions a bit harder to come to an independent conclusion, but the clues in the appendix help guide the reader to understand the author’s artistic method. The solutions that may seem obvious to some do not negate the fun others might enjoy searching for answers. I have thoroughly enjoyed this and will seek other works from this author. Lighthearted books like this are in short supply, and a wonderful distraction. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2024 by LisaMeterMaid

Fun!
Format: Hardcover
I enjoyed the book. Not what I expected but it was fun.
Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2026 by Laura

Some good, some bad
Format: Hardcover
I like about half of the cases in here. I end up having to use the hints in some because there is no guiding clues in the narrative, and in others the clues are glaringly obvious. The other half of the cases, with hints in the narrative and clues you have to think about, are what makes the book worth it. I think teenagers and up would be able to solve this book based on difficulty level. I wish the case hints were printed in the same section as their respective cases, so you don’t accidentally read a hint for another one while checking the back of the book for the one you’re working on. I cover the case hints and solutions with sticky notes and only reveal the one I need at that time to avoid spoilers. Overall, this book provided about a week of evening wind down activity for me during a stressful season. The purchase was worth it for that alone. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2023 by Brittany

Great product for mystery lovers
Format: Hardcover
Got this for my husband, and he loves it. It was the perfect gift for a mystery lover. The illustrations are beautiful, and the puzzles are just challenging enough to keep him entertained without being frustrating. Highly recommend!
Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2025 by Madison Aamodt

Art style not the best for some of the puzzles
Format: Hardcover
A nice concept and I like the art style, but the smudgy, indistinct art interferes with finding hidden items or clues. There's also some difficulty with clues being right in the fold of the page. i.e. - The Hesperides had at least 2 red herrings that I can't tell apart from the real item, Topiary - at least 5 shrubs are somewhat hidden in the crease. It would be handy to have a friend to check your answers so you can try again if you're wrong! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2026 by CC

Giiiiitttt itttt
Format: Hardcover
I love this. The format, the writing, the illustrations, the price. It made me feel like a kid again. Do you know what I mean? That feeling when you get home from the public library with a stack of books you checked out for the summer and each one feels like a different world? Buy this. It’s worth more than the price. I haven’t even read a single case yet. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2026 by Stacks

My wife loved this
Format: Hardcover
I got this recently for my wife's birthday. She loves puzzles and murder/mystery stuff. I do too, but not like she does, you know exactly what kind of person I'm talking about so don't even pretend. Anyhow, The illustrations in these are just exquisite and the puzzles are a good balance of difficulty where you're never fully certain if you're right but there are enough hints from which to assemble a reasonable guess. Put another way, I've never felt overly stupid or smart If I get the answer right or wrong, which often isn't the case with puzzles in this genre. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2023 by Sarandi

Silky Smooth
Format: Hardcover
It was really great, the texture is so refined that I would want to but it again!!
Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2026 by Maki V
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