Case notes
The Case Notes
Long reads on the books, puzzle books and games we're chasing this month — written by us, not paid for by anyone.
14 October 2026 · 4 min read
How 46,600 suspects became the internet's favourite obsession
A self-published puzzle book about a missing woman called Alice turned into a publishing phenomenon. What it is, and why people can't put it down.
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12 October 2026 · 3 min read
How to solve The Killer Isn't Alice without losing your mind
Eighteen clues, one absurdly long list of names, and a handful of rules that trip most first-timers up. A calm method.
10 October 2026 · 4 min read
If you liked The Killer Isn't Alice, start with these
Seven more puzzle books in the same vein — from a hundred logic mysteries to a poison-coated mahjong tile.
8 October 2026 · 3 min read
Three murder mystery games for a rainy Sunday
When you'd rather be the detective than the reader, these are the boxes that actually deliver an afternoon.