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The Killer Isn't Alice Murder Mystery Puzzle Book

The Killer Isn't Alice is an interactive murder mystery puzzle book built around 18 clues and a list of 46,600 suspects. Readers narrow down the names by deduction to identify one culprit, making it a substantial logic challenge rather than a collection of unrelated puzzles.

At a glance

The central mystery asks readers to use 18 clues to find one culprit among 46,600 names.
The listed edition is described as revised and expanded, with updated graphics, a new culprit and a bonus puzzle.
The publisher frames the challenge around logic, observation and deduction.

Price

$17.34Save 31%

Reference price: ~~$24.99~~

Price checked: Nov 12, 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

The elimination format gives readers a clear, methodical task rather than relying only on narrative guesswork.
At 224 pages, the book offers a substantial single-mystery challenge alongside a stated bonus puzzle.
English-language print edition with physical dimensions and weight listed for planning or gifting.

Technical specifications

10 specifications

Puzzle and story
Suspects in central puzzle	46,600
Clues	18
Format	Murder mystery puzzle book

Publication details
Publisher	Little, Brown and Company
Publication date	Sept. 1 2026
Language	English
Print length	224 pages
ISBN-13	978-0316616188

Dimensions and installation
Weight listed	380 g
Dimensions	15.11 x 1.35 x 23.24 cm

What to know before buying

The listing says the book has been revised and expanded, but does not specify how many puzzles are included beyond the central 18-clue mystery and one bonus puzzle.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Readers who enjoy logic, deduction and narrowing down a large suspect list.
Murder-mystery fans looking for an interactive puzzle challenge.
Gift shoppers seeking an English-language, 224-page puzzle book.

Less suited to

Readers looking for a collection of many separate mysteries or a quick, predictable puzzle session.
Readers who prefer a purely narrative whodunnit without a substantial elimination task.

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.5 / 5 · 2,479 ratings

5 stars75%75%
4 stars12%12%
3 stars5%5%
2 stars3%3%
1 star5%5%

Customer feedback describes the book as engaging and fun, with positive comments about its content and puzzles. Reported difficulty varies, and readers disagree on how long it takes to finish. That range matters here because the central challenge involves working through a very large suspect list. The aggregate rating is 4.5 out of 5 from 2,479 ratings, but ratings alone do not explain individual preferences or experiences.

Positive themes

Customers describe the book as engaging and fun to complete.
Feedback praises the content and puzzles, with clues considered challenging enough by some readers.

Mixed feedback

Readers report different difficulty levels, with some finding it easy and others finding it pretty difficult.
Opinions differ on completion time, with some finishing sooner than expected and others finding it very time-consuming.

Frequently asked questions

What is the main puzzle about?

Alice Starling is missing, and readers use 18 clues to identify one killer from a list of 46,600 suspects.

Is this a collection of separate mysteries?

The listing centres on one large suspect-elimination mystery and also mentions a bonus puzzle. It does not state a total puzzle count.

How demanding is the puzzle?

It is designed around sustained clue analysis and elimination. Customer feedback describes the difficulty as varying, from easy for some readers to pretty difficult for others.

What are the listed book details?

The listing gives 224 pages, English language, a weight of 380 g and dimensions of 15.11 x 1.35 x 23.24 cm.