Happy Pub Day to Murdle Vol. 1! It took me awhile to get through, but only because I was pacing myself because I didn't want to get through it too fast. For those not familiar, there's a daily murder mystery (a logic game) on the murdle website, in the style of wordle. We work with Detective Logico and follow along with his cases individually- I recommend a paper copy unless you have one of those kindles where you can write on pages, so you can fill out the grids- and there's an ongoing storyline throughout the whole book. Overall, lots of fun- I look forward to passing a lot of time with the following volumes!

I’ll sum this up in one word- ADDICTIVE!! I picked it up saying I would do a few before I got stuff done around the house - 25 puzzles solved later 🤣 I had to force myself to put the book down otherwise I would have spent the entire day doing them.

My biggest complaint is this book is NOT kindle friendly. I had to constantly bookmark back and forth to view exhibits, look at clues, check if I was right, etc. I did complete the book entirely on my kindle, but it was way more challenging and took me a lot longer to get through.

For the few I did get wrong, I wish it broke the problems down step by step, so I could figure out where I went wrong! In the beginning, they teach you a chart format to help solve the problems, but because I don’t listen to rules- I made up my own way of marking things down. I used a pen for facts and pencil to mark guesses, so I could erase them if it was wrong. However, if you have a whiteboard- that would be super helpful!

The lying statements I found the hardest. Overall my biggest tip for you is to read ALL the details and don’t assume a problem is like a previous one.

Problems 46 & 50- the symbols in exhibit B wernt showing up, so I read the hint and googled the symbols. Not sure if it is because it is an ARC or a kindle glitch, so wanted to note it!

Murdle: Volume 1 by G.T. Karber is touted as 100 Elementary to Impossible Mysteries to Solve Using Logic, Skill, and the Power of Deduction.

First, let me thank NetGalley, the publisher St. Martin’s Press and of course the author, for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.


My Synopsis and Opinions:
Basically, the book is a collection of logic puzzles, all dealing with mysteries/crimes.

With each case, you "join" Deductive Logico to investigate the crime and find out the the crime, perpetrator, location, etc...

Well, first....I will be buying a hard-copy of this book, because I LOVE logic problems.

That leads me to my first problem with this book.  You cannot work on these puzzles with an e-reader.   I did a few of them, but used my computer to read the puzzles, and had a pad of paper and a pen beside me to solve them.

Note that there are 4 sections to the book, with different degrees of difficulty ranging from "Elementary" to "Impossible".  Then there is a Hint section for each puzzle, and then finally a section with the Solutions.  These last two sections, of course, don't work too easily on an e-reader.

However, there are a lot of illustrations, charts, and maps, and interesting puzzles....so I will recommend this book (hard-copy only),  and I will check out the puzzles one-line!

As a lover of Clue and an active armchair detective, I was SO excited when I heard about Murdle!

Murdle includes 100 logic puzzles ranging in difficulty level. I really enjoyed how at the beginning of the book they walk through one with you to help break it down. Also, at the beginning of each difficulty level they introduce new keys and elements which is nice.

Everything is set up with graphics and cards and it makes it very easy to follow along and keep track of everything. I solved a few and now I’m trying to wait for my print copy to do more!

A quick note: I will say the electronic version was not the easiest to work with but I know those are all frustrations that will go away once I get my physical copy.

Thank you to St Martin’s Press and Netgalley for my early review copy in exchange for an honest review!

I think book will be lots of fun in paperback form!

Thank to St. Martins and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book.

From the length of the subtitle on Murdle: Volume 1, “100 elementary to impossible mysteries to solve using logic, skill, and the power of deduction”, I was expecting 100 short stories like in Two-Minute Mysteries. Instead contains 100 increasingly difficult logic puzzles.

When solving logic puzzles, a grid and pencil are required to eliminate possibilities and discover the one and only solution. Because I received Murdle: Volume 1 in kindle format, it was impossible to solve any of the puzzles—making this a very disappointing read. Luckily, the published version is only available in paperback.

If you are thinking of buying this book, visit murdle.com and play the daily logic puzzle beforehand. The puzzles are the same format (but with a handy online grid). If you like it, but want more than one puzzle per day, Murdle: Volume 1 is the answer. 4 stars!

Thanks to St. Martin’s Griffin and NetGalley for a digital review copy of the book.

Fun quick book to get you thinking and wake up the brain. Hard to follow as a download but I have ordered my physical copy and I can’t wait to complete more Murdles.

This book is a lot of fun! I think that's the purpose so it definitely succeeds.

I think the one downfall for me was that the electronic version both doesn't have images and is quite hard to navigate when solving puzzles (I keep losing the bookmark for the clues and the solutions a the back!). I didn't dock any stars thought because I think as a paper book, it would be absolutely fantastic.

This book would be fun for pre-teens and teenagers and adults, which is fantastic. It would take some time to go through it (similar to a crossword or sudoku book) so I think it would be really fun as a beach read or for relaxing. I am very interested in getting a paper copy, especially for future volumes.

Whodunit?????

Do you like solving puzzles? Do you enjoy solving mysteries? Then this book is for you!

I love doing my own super sleuthing while reading so this book of crimes that need to be solved was right up my alley! Readers are given clues, a list of suspects, and must solve the crimes using logic and deductions to eliminate suspects to determine whodunit.

The puzzles go from easy to the how-am-I-ever-going-to-solve this level. So much fun!

If you are an armchair detective, enjoy playing the game clue, or figuring things out then this book will be right up your alley!

So clever!

Love the idea of Murdle (this is #1) in book format! Not only is this an ongoing emerging mystery story but also deduction puzzles (elementary, medium and hard boiled) to solve with clues such as people descriptions (right-handed, hazel eyes), locations (ancient ruins) and objects (decoder ring, piano wire). The author recommends using a grid and pencil for jotting down observations, following along with Detective Logico.

I am besotted with this new-found interest which prompted me to visit the Murdle website. The premise of the book is fantastic and it oozes wit and Clue/Agatha Christie vibes.

Though I worked through the first few puzzles on paper (with the help of hints in the back), it was challenging as the clue pictures/illustrations did not appear on Kindle format. I am dying (!) to complete the remainder in the physical version.

My sincere thank you to St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for providing me with an early digital copy of this engrossing puzzle book!

This one is really hard to do on the Kindle. I really need the physical book for this one. Puzzle books just don't work electronically for me.

Twenty-five whodunnits that kids — and their grownups — can attempt to solve. You’ll need scratch paper and a pencil. These aren’t Encyclopedia Brown-level mysteries; they’re pretty hard. Even so they’re really fun, and I’m super excited that the title says “Volume 1,” meaning there will be more! Great for exercising your brain!

In the interest of full disclosure, I received this book from NetGalley, St. Martin’s Press and St. Martin’s Griffin in exchange for an honest review.

I stumbled upon Murdle not too long ago, though I don't remember how, but I thought it was a rather unique take on the daily puzzle genre. Murdle is rather simple yet complicated, as it is a strategy game based on deduction. You are, like Clue, given a set of suspects, locations, weapons, and motivations, and then given clues that will help you start to piece together the puzzle.

This kind of puzzle comes with both pros and cons. On the positive side, it does keep you busy as you try to figure everything out. On the negative side, the puzzles are made to seem more complicated than they actually are. You aren't given much in terms of evidence, so it feels impossible to solve it, but you don't actually need to deduce much to figure it out. I personally am not a fan of that, but I am sure other people would be able to grasp it a lot easier.

As for the book itself, I do think this was a smart move on the part of the creators. That is mainly due to the reason that it allows you to physically write in the books, thus making it easier to actually deduce. When doing the puzzles online, you can scroll back and forth and write everything down on paper which is rather tedious.

I also liked the format of the book with it being organized by difficulty level and the hints and solutions being at the end. Overall, this is a fun book for people who like puzzles that aren't too complex, but I think this should be done in microdoses, as I don't think I could play multiple ones in one sitting.

This is a fun book for people who enjoy deductive reasoning puzzles, but it’s much more suited to a paper book, preferably with the typical chart for keeping track of everything. It’s also the type of book that’s going to take weeks to months to finish as people go through just a puzzle or two at a time.

This was so much fun! It was a little confusing on my kindle but, I think getting the physical copy will be worth it! This one is hugely recommended by me.

I freaking love Murdle and this encapsulates all of the daily puzzle fun in book form. They also add some elements of story to the mix with Detective Logico's past. Plus the time trial for the Elementary section? BANANAS! I definitely want a physical copy so I can try out a speed-run and the "all in the mind" challenge. They also add fun elements like the Astrological Primer, decoder ring, and even an over-arching mystery. Plus hints and quick solutions in the back, where you have to actually seek them out. Looooooove.

*Thank you to St Martin's Griffin and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for my honest review*

Move over Wordle, here come Murdle, the murder mystery solving game! Given suspects, motives, weapons, and settings, use the clues to solve the murder. Logic puzzles for the stressed or bored, Murdle is a fun way to unwind and with this collection, there's no need to wait for the next one to post. Great for the travel season!

Fun book I think might be more enjoyable in physical form. I was confused and hard to follow on kindle.

Thank you, NetGalley!

Murdle is a fun puzzle book with a bunch of different puzzles. It was a little hard to follow along on Kindle, but the printed copy will be a fun gift for your murderio in your life. It would be fun highlighting and taking notes as you read along. I will be picking up a print copy in the future.

Thank you St. Martin's Griffin and NetGalley for the eARC of Murdle! All opinions in this review are my own.

I have always loved logic puzzles and Murdle is no exception! These puzzles become more challenging as the book goes on ranging from Elementary to Impossible. It was a little difficult to read it as an ebook, I would definitely recommend the hard copy. Murdle would make a great gift for any puzzle lover!