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

Really enjoyable and challenging! A good way to pass time and put your brain to the test

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

Okay- so maybe someone will read this and save their time and money-- If you are a logic puzzle fan and enjoy a challenge only the last 50 puzzles are worth any time. This book has 25 puzzles that aren't a puzzle- literally read the clues and there's the answer, no thinking required. Next 25 add an element which I liked- 3 of the 4 clues are true, 1 is false - problem though for these 25 puzzles were still quite simple if you've ever done logic puzzles. The next 25 finally get the thinking part of the brain going. The final 25 brings back the 3 are true, 1 is a lie - plus some serious thinking to solve at times. So basically you get 50 puzzles and 50 waste of time don't bother as there is no challenge things [not really a puzzle]. Added to this, if you like logic puzzles- the clipart used will drive you NUTS!!!! You would think for a book that is a best seller and multiple in the series they'd spend money and get better clipart that matches what they are describing. No, instead they use only a few cliparts, repeating them over and over but for different meanings and a number of times not making sense at all. Now a thing I despise, but this could just be me, is this constant referencing to a page for clues etc- such as a map or astrological symbols, etc. While that's unique- it's really annoying when you have to flip back 50 pages to find this single bit of info. I mean it's a logic puzzle, not an actual storybook murder mystery. Which leads me to another thing... I get the author is trying to make a fun story, but PLEASE expand your characters and if they commit a murder, they shouldn't be in any more murder puzzles if the main character is a detective because then you are saying he couldn't get them arrested and convicted and they just turned out to be serial killers. Overall is the book bad- no. But it isn't meant for the logic puzzle diehards like myself. And if you are like me, just move on [or if you can find it used for much less, then last 25 puzzles are worth spending some money on]. I'll be passing on all the rest of the series.

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

Good puzzles with a twist of murder.

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!

Very entertaining

Fun to solve.

Read the story, solve the mysteries! I love this book.