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Edward Powys Mathers
Cain's Jawbone
Edward Powys Mathers

Cain's Jawbone

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  • Lowest price today: $11.39 at Target (checked Nov 10, 2026).
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  • Our take on the Cain's Jawbone

    Cain's Jawbone is a 1934 literary puzzle by Edward Powys Mathers, republished by Unbound. It is a murder mystery printed as 100 loose-leaf pages that must be reordered to reveal six victims and their killer. Only a handful of readers have solved it since the original contest. It suits puzzle fans who want a hard, hands-on challenge rather than a straight read. The Unbound edition is a compact paperback with detachable pages, so it can be shuffled and rearranged.

    Best forPuzzle and riddle enthusiastsMurder mystery fans who want a challengeGift buyers for someone who likes brainteasersReaders who enjoy working alone or in a group
    Pros
    • A genuinely difficult puzzle with a verifiable solution
    • Detachable pages let you physically reorder the text
    • Six murders and one killer to identify
    • Compact paperback that is easy to handle and reshuffle
    • A classic of the genre, first published in 1934
    Cons
    • Not a conventional novel you can read front to back
    • Very few solvers; the difficulty can frustrate
    • Solution requires careful close reading and note-taking
    • Some readers find the 1930s prose style dated

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    Cain's Jawbone price history

    Lowest price we've seen: $11.39 on Nov 10 at Walmart. Tracked across 3 stores since Nov 10.

    What reviewers say

    Reviewers treat Cain's Jawbone as one of the hardest literary puzzles ever printed. Most praise the clever construction and the tactile fun of reordering pages, while many admit they gave up or needed the solution.

    What people mention
    • DifficultyMixedReaders call it brutally hard, rewarding for some and too much for others.
    • Puzzle designPraisedOwners admire how the pages hide clues and the murders in plain sight.
    • Page formatPraisedDetachable pages are seen as practical for shuffling and rearranging.
    • Prose styleCriticisedSome find the 1930s writing and references dated and slow going.
    • SolvabilityMixedMany readers report giving up or needing the published solution.

    Specifications

    Number of Pages
    100Source
    Publisher
    UnboundSource
    Language
    EnglishSource
    Binding
    PaperbackSource

    Questions and answers

    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.

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    Height
    178 mmSource
    Length
    111 mmSource
    Dimensions
    178 x 119 x 18 mmSource
    Weight
    170gSource
    Languages
    EnglishSource