Can You Solve the Murder?

‘Follow leads, find clues, and interrogate suspects in this intricately crafted page-turner! Will you make the right calls and catch the culprit, or will they slip through your fingers?'' —G. T. Karber, author of Murdle

One murder. Six suspects. One truth for YOU to uncover.

YOU are the lead detective and it's your job to investigate the most mysterious crime of your career.

There’s been a murder at Elysium, a wellness retreat set in an English country manor. You arrive to find the body of a local businessman on the lawn – with a rose placed in his mouth. It appears he was stabbed with a gardening fork and fell to his death from the balcony above. You quickly realize that balcony can only be accessed through a locked door, the key is missing, and everyone in Elysium is now a suspect… Who did it and why? It’s up to you to figure it out.

YOU gather the evidence and examine the clues.

YOU choose who to interview next, and who to accuse as your prime suspect.

But remember that every decision YOU make has consequences – and some of them will prove fatal…

Do you have what it takes? Can YOU solve the murder? Put your sleuthing skills to the test!


Genre: Cozy Mystery

"This is a story for puzzle lovers everywhere - but only you can separate the real clues from the red herrings. It's an unusual tale where you really are the detective, and just make sure you don't accidentally die in the process. Antony Johnston masterfully guides you through." - S J Bennett

"I really enjoyed [Can You Solve the Murder?]. . . a story that grabs you by the arm and drags you in . . . because you're deciding what course to follow, you become much more invested in the unfolding story; this is a unique crime-reading experience." - J M Hall

"Just glorious! An interactive crime novel where YOU sleuth-for-the-truth! After the first chapter, you're in the driving seat of the investigation, by collecting clues and choosing which direction you want the story to go in. . . a must-read for any and all crime fans!" - Janice Hallett

"Antony Johnston's pedigree in both crime novel and game writing coalesces delightfully here. Can You Solve the Murder? allows you to become an amateur Poirot or Miss Marple without ever leaving the comfort of your favourite reading spot. It's a smart take on the interactive novel formula that will delight crime lovers and gamers alike." - Rhianna Pratchett

"Can You Solve The Murder? is cunning, clever and so, so compelling! I had the best time trying to beat the book and solve the murder. Filled with clues, codes and more than a few red herrings, it's the perfect read for any armchair detective." - Katy Watson

"Nostalgic, compulsive and totally addictive - Can You Solve The Murder? is a masterpiece of interactive storytelling. Prepare your little grey cells to be given a THOROUGH workout as Johnston serves up a delightful slice of puzzling fun." - Jonathan Whitelaw