- Is Cain's Jawbone a normal novel?
- No. It is 100 pages printed out of order. You must rearrange them to reconstruct the story and identify six murder victims and their killer.
- How hard is it to solve?
- Very hard. Only a small number of readers have solved it since the original 1934 contest, and most need the official solution.
- Can I write on or detach the pages?
- The Unbound edition is designed with detachable pages so you can shuffle and reorder them. Many solvers also keep separate notes.
- Who wrote it?
- It was written by Edward Powys Mathers, a translator and puzzle setter known as Torquemada, and first published in 1934.
- Is it good as a gift?
- Yes, for someone who enjoys puzzles and mysteries. It is less suited to readers who want a straightforward story.
- Where is the Cain's Jawbone cheapest?
- At Target, for $11.39, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Cain's Jawbone?
- 3 stores we checked sell it, including Walmart, Target, Booksamillion.