Mystery Puzzle books in order

An interactive mystery series by J.A. Konrath where readers solve a murder by reading short books that each reveal different clues.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 How 2017 J.A. Konrath Buy
2 Where 2017 J.A. Konrath Buy
3 Why 2017 J.A. Konrath Buy
4 Who 2017 J.A. Konrath Buy
5 When 2017 J.A. Konrath Buy
6 Answer Book 2017 J.A. Konrath Buy

The Mystery Puzzle series is an experiment in interactive mystery fiction. Published in 2017, the series presents a murder and breaks the investigation into separate short books, each focused on a different question: How, Where, Why, Who, When, and the Answer Book. Readers can tackle the clue books in any order before checking their solution.

The format is a departure from Konrath’s usual thriller approach, turning the reader into an active detective. The Stop a Murder framing ties the individual installments together into a single puzzle-solving experience.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Mystery Puzzle series?

There are six books in the Mystery Puzzle series, published in 2017.

What is the first book in the Mystery Puzzle series?

The first book in the Mystery Puzzle series is How, published in 2017.

How does the Mystery Puzzle series work?

The Mystery Puzzle series consists of short books, each answering one question about a murder: How, Where, Why, Who, When, and an Answer Book. Readers piece together clues from each book to solve the mystery before checking the final answer.

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