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

First impressions: A crisp paperback with 384 pages of charming black-and-white illustrations, maps, codes, and quirky suspects—every page beckons you to dive in and solve. It presents the vibe of a detective’s case file rather than a traditional puzzle book. Puzzle design & format: Each of the 100 puzzles invites you to channel your inner Poirot, figuring out who-done-it — the culprit, the weapon, the location — using deduction grids and clever logic hints. The difficulty levels span from easy to “impossible,” ensuring that both beginners and seasoned sleuths stay hooked. What makes it stand out: What I really love about Murdle is how it blends puzzle-solving with storytelling. It’s not just a bunch of logic grids—it actually has a light narrative running through it, with recurring characters like Deductive Logico and Inspector Irratino that give it a fun, almost theatrical feel. The variety in difficulty is great too—some puzzles are quick wins, others really make you slow down and think. It’s so satisfying when everything clicks into place. There’s also a real charm to the presentation. The illustrations, the maps, the grids—they all make it feel like you’re solving a case rather than just doing a brainteaser. It’s smart, but never pretentious, and I found myself totally hooked. What I loved: Addictive variety - The four difficulty tiers keep things fresh. Story continuity - There's a loose overarching narrative featuring Deductive Logico and Inspector Irratino, tying puzzles together Accessible logic - Fair-play puzzles that reward careful deduction—not brute force. Minor niggles: Some puzzles require assumption-testing—with occasional backtracking instead of pure deduction. If you're a pure-logician, this might feel slightly off—but it's a minor quibble in an otherwise polished puzzle experience. Overall verdict: Murdle isn’t just a book—it’s an experience. A delightful hybrid of Cluedo, Sudoku, and narrative mystery, this stands out as the ideal gift for puzzle lovers, fans of crime fiction, and anyone craving a brain-teasing, page-turning challenge. It’s smart, quirky, and thoroughly engaging. Would I recommend it? Absolutely. Add it to your cart, pencil at the ready.

Love this book, the puzzles are great fun. They take some getting your head around, but great for flexing the brain muscles, especially in a quiet moment with a cuppa.

I’m giving this puzzle book 4 stars because it’s a great holiday companion! It features four difficulty levels, and while the first level is way too easy once you understand how the puzzles work, the second level starts off challenging. However, after cracking the method, it becomes straightforward. The same applies to the third and fourth levels—they take longer to solve due to additional complexities but rely on the same kind of thinking. While this makes for great brain exercise, it does get repetitive after a while. I would have loved to see more variety in the puzzles to keep the experience fresh and engaging. That said, it’s still a lot of fun and perfect for lounging at the beach with a cocktail in hand. I haven’t finished it yet, but I’ll definitely bring it along on my next holiday for some light and enjoyable distraction!

Got it for a long flight as non screen entertainment and it was great. The puzzles get a bit more difficult as you progress and the story is fun to follow.

Only done a few, but nice concept & will keep me busy for a while!

Got this as a gift for my mum, who has told me she can not put it down and that she loves it

I enjoyed this book as something a little different from crossword. I've gotta admit after the first chapter or so I wasnt so good at it anymore and lost a bit of interest, but im sure this was just my attention span (I was on holiday and sunbathing beckond).

Got this foe Christmas day last year for me and my daughter to do as a small fun activity. The book is full and is great fun.

Im not a Book - person and it’s hard to me to stay focused and interested. Usually I start something and then keep getting distracted by my phone or tv. But this book kept me occupied for hours! Love it

Good puzzles with a twist of murder.

Really a nice book to work on.. time flies just like that if you start solving..!!

These are logic grid puzzles with a twist that makes them even more enjoyable as mind-benders. Also got the others in the entire series. Great as casual evening games or simply to keep the mind sharp. Love them!

I love puzzles and mysteries, so this book seemed like the perfect combination. I really like that the puzzles are not isolated, but they tell a story.