Cain’s Jawbone
Cain’s Jawbone by Edward Powys Mathers, published by Unbound in 2021, is a unique literary puzzle that combines a murder mystery with an intricate challenge. This edition spans 100 pages and invites readers to engage with a narrative where six murders unfold through a series of pages printed in a random order. The objective is to logically deduce the correct sequence to uncover the identities of the victims and their murderers.
Readers will find that this book presents a complex puzzle that requires keen observation and analytical skills. As they navigate through the text, they will encounter a variety of clues that demand thoughtful consideration and strategic thinking. With its focus on games and activities, particularly in the realm of puzzles, Cain’s Jawbone offers an engaging experience for those who enjoy intellectual challenges and are ready to test their problem-solving abilities.
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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.
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