5 Minute Murder

100 addictive crime mystery puzzles for logical sleuths
An entertaining book of 100 logic and code-based murder-mystery puzzles written by a crime writer and puzzle expert duo.

A SLEUTHING EXPERIENCE THAT'S PERFECT FOR ALL PUZZLE AND WHODUNNIT LOVERS.

The murderers have committed the crimes, now it's up to you to solve them. Using your powers of deduction, can you play detective and help put the killers behind bars?

5 Minute Murder features 100 logic and code-based murder-mystery puzzles, skillfully compiled by acclaimed psychological thriller writer Christopher J. Yates and puzzle expert Bruce Pitchers.

From the dreaming spires of Oxford to the gritty streets of New York, this puzzle-meets-fiction book is split into 10 short stories, each with their own scintillating plotline to accompany the murder-based puzzles.


If you're an armchair detective with a 5-minute coffee break to spare, can you crack the case?


Praise for the work of Christopher J. Yates: "A new Stephen King, albeit with a British accent." - New York Post


Praise from readers:
This puzzle book is clever, fun, and just the right amount of challenge. A satisfying brain workout. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐


Love this mystery puzzle book! Highly recommend it for a fun, creative, entertaining holiday gift. You won't be disappointed! It'll definitely keep your mind sharp too. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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