Murdle: Volume 1

Murdle: Volume 1 is such a clever and addictive collection of puzzles. It feels like solving a mystery, a logic grid, and a game of Clue all at the same time, and I love that I get to play detective instead of just reading about one. The puzzles start out approachable and then gradually get trickier, which makes it easy to warm up and then really sink your teeth into the harder cases. The tone is light and playful, with quirky characters and fun little details that keep each mystery from feeling the same as the last. I especially appreciate that I can pick it up for a quick puzzle or spend longer working through a tougher one, so it fits into whatever kind of day I’m having. If you enjoy logic puzzles, brain teasers, or classic whodunits, this is a fantastic and satisfying way to keep your brain busy. I’m already planning to grab the next volume.

I’ve spent hours on this book already and have really been enjoying it. I like that I’m able to follow an actual story while also using my brain to solve the mysteries, so it feels more engaging than just doing random puzzles. I wouldn’t say the mysteries are very difficult, at least not so far, but that actually makes it more fun and relaxing for me. I’m still on the first part and it’s been a good way to ease back into reading and focus without feeling overwhelmed. Overall, it’s entertaining, clever, and easy to get into.

This book is so much fun! If you love logic puzzles you will definitely love this. It has tons of puzzles to solve so it will keep you busy. I will order the other volumes.

Fun mystery puzzle book. We put it in our puzzle lover's Christmas stocking and he loved it. Sometimes it is difficult to get him to put it down and come join us but I guess that just means it is fun and engaging.

This is a great, new puzzle that I am loving. I replace my doom scrolling at night with this. Each one takes 5-10 minutes and it makes me feel accomplished when I finish a puzzle.

I love this book so much I also bought Vol 2 and Vol 3. I completed Vol 1 and it was a real joy, and I'm half way through Vol 2! I love that there is a storyline go to along with the puzzles. The one-magnifying glass level (Elementary) are the easiest and should not be a problem for most people The next are the Medium difficulty. Here you are given only two clues and statements from each suspect, which could be either a truth or a lie. Hard difficulty brings not only an additional suspect, weapon and location, but you must also determine the motive. Personally, I found these easier than the Medium difficulty - but that's just me. Lastly we have the Impossible difficulty. Here we have the same number of suspects, weapons, locations and motives as the Hard difficulty, BUT with an added truth or lie statement from each of the suspects. PROS: For those not familiar with logic puzzles, there are 8 pages of excellent instructions and techniques on how to go about solving the puzzles. The grids are very adequately sized (they're large) and there's lots of room to write notes. There's a section toward the end immediately before the answer section where you can get an additional hint for every puzzle. It's nice that this is well hidden so you don't see it accidentally. The puzzles are very well designed such that you sometimes must read the detail description of the suspects, weapons, locations and motives in order to get the correct clue. The answers are actually a continuing storyline. It's fun to follow along with the mystery! CONS: Sadly there are a few. Because the paperback is not in color, the shaded areas where the locations and weapons are listed and described can be difficult to read at times. For example, Locations can be either outdoors or indoors, and that is sometimes part of a clue. The background and the print color of the words 'outdoors' and 'indoors' are too similar making it very difficult to read. This is also an issue with the Weapons. Suggestion: make it the same as the Suspects; black on white not white on gray. Once you get to the Hard and Impossible puzzles, you have the suspects, locations, weapons (and motives), clues and solving grid on FOUR pages. You're flipping back and forth from the clues, to the suspects, to the clues, to the locations, to the grid, to the weapons, to the clues.... etc. You get the idea. Overall, I'm so happy with this puzzle book. I love logic puzzles but struggle with those that include a lot of math. These are so much fun because there's actually a story to read. The descriptions are very humorous as well and quite a few 'tongue in cheek' expressions. Finally: If you want some casual fun while stressing your brain, then you'll love this group of puzzles. However, if you are looking for a hard-core, math heavy, little-to-no-clues puzzle book, this isn't for you.

I bought this for my best friend for Christmas. She loves true crime shows and podcasts. This was right up her alley; though she did say some of the puzzles were too easy. This is better for a fun time and less of a challenge. Still, I'd buy it again.

TLDR: Yes, but they're gay. My review: This is a very fun and well-designed logic puzzle book. The mysteries are clever, the clues are satisfying, and the format makes it easy to jump in and out. From a pure puzzle standpoint, it’s excellent and genuinely enjoyable. However, parents should be aware that the book includes explicit character relationship cues (two men) that are NOT relevant to the puzzles. This was unexpected in a logic-only puzzle book and not something I would have chosen without advance notice. This content does not impact the puzzles themselves, but it does appear repeatedly. Families looking for a neutral puzzle book for kids or teens should know this before purchasing. Great puzzles. Just not the surprise I was expecting, sadly.

I’m a puzzle addict. I can’t go a day without solving something, and Murdle Volume 1 hits that sweet spot like nothing else. It’s not just a puzzle book—it’s a full-blown mystery experience. Each challenge is multidimensional, asking you to figure out who, what, and where—like playing Clue, but on steroids. The logic puzzles are brilliantly constructed, and the format is so thoughtfully designed that it feels like you're stepping into a detective’s notebook. What I especially love is how it doesn’t throw you into the deep end right away. It builds your detective muscles gradually—starting with puzzles that are approachable, then ramping up to hard, super hard, and finally, nearly impossible. It’s a workout for your brain, and the progression makes the victories feel earned. Murdle is essentially a set of murder mysteries, each one a compact case waiting to be cracked. The storytelling is sharp, the clues are layered, and the satisfaction of solving each one is unmatched. You’ll need quiet time to focus, because these puzzles demand your full attention. And once you start? Forget stopping at just one. It’s pure brain candy—addictive, satisfying, and endlessly clever. If you love deduction, storytelling, and the thrill of cracking a case, Murdle isn’t just a book—it’s your new obsession.

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

Love the book. It's really nice quality and every case is really interesting. Will definitely buy 2nd one when I finish this one

Superleuk puzzelboek, love it!

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