- How long does each puzzle take?
- The book is built around roughly five-minute cases, though harder ones can take longer. It is designed for short sessions rather than long solving marathons.
- Are the answers included?
- Yes, solutions are provided so you can check your deductions. Work the case first, then compare your reasoning with the printed answer.
- Is it suitable for beginners?
- Yes. The puzzles rely on logic and clue-spotting rather than specialist knowledge, and the short format keeps the entry barrier low.
- Is it fiction or a puzzle book?
- It is a puzzle book with crime scenarios, not a novel. Each case is a self-contained puzzle rather than a continuing story.
- How many puzzles are there?
- There are 100 puzzles across 272 pages. That gives a long run of short sessions before you finish the book.
- Is there an ebook version?
- A digital edition exists alongside the paperback. The paperback suits note-taking and marking clues more naturally.
- Where is the 5 Minute Murder: 100 addictive crime mystery puzzles for logical sleuths cheapest?
- At Barnes & Noble, for $2.99, 84% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the 5 Minute Murder: 100 addictive crime mystery puzzles for logical sleuths?
- 11 stores we checked sell it, including Barnes & Noble, VitalSource, Hamilton Book, BooksWagon, Blackwell's.