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 togetherAccessible 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.

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.

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 these books, have gotten the next one now, and got this as a gift. Fun puzzles, and I like the silly pre-puzzle stories and the funny descriptions - while not necessary they are a nice addition.

So much fun and challenging too!!!!!!!!!

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!

Great gift idea for puzzle lovers, would recommend