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About the Book
First published in the UK by Victor Gollancz LTD, 1934.Book Synopsis
Six murders. One hundred pages. Millions of possible combinations... but only one is correct. Can you solve Torquemada's murder mystery? In 1934, the Observer's cryptic crossword compiler, Edward Powys Mathers (aka Torquemada), released a novel that was simultaneously a murder mystery and the most fiendishly difficult literary puzzle ever written. The pages have been printed in an entirely haphazard order, but it is possible - through logic and intelligent reading - to sort the pages into the only correct order, revealing six murder victims and their respective murderers. Only three puzzlers have ever solved the mystery of Cain's Jawbone: do you have what it takes to join their ranks? Please note: this puzzle is extremely difficult and not for the faint-hearted.
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 224
Genre: Games
Sub-Genre: Puzzles
Publisher: Unbound
Format: Paperback
Author: Edward Powys Mathers
Language: English
Street Date: February 7, 2023
TCIN: 83041476
UPC: 9781800180796
Item Number (DPCI): 059-04-1698
Origin: Made in the USA
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.8 inches length x 4.4 inches width x 7 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.4 pounds
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Kate - 7 months ago, Verified purchaser
It's a classic brain twister. It is not a quick solve. Expect to give it a lot of time. But it is fun to give it a go. I'm still working on it.
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Ellqm2 - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
I bought this for a friend who really loves puzzles. We knew the history of it, but after reading the first several pages, we decided to give up. It could be really fun to do if you’re willing to put in the time and effort. However, it seems like it will only work if you cut out the pages and rearrange them in the correct story order before you can even begin to solve the murder. The pages aren’t perforated so you’d have to either rip or cut them out which would be ruining the book entirely. Impossible.