The Killer Isn't Alice — : The 46,600 Suspect Murder Mystery Puzzle book cover by Iris Starling

The Killer Isn't Alice

Adult • General Interest
: The 46,600 Suspect Murder Mystery Puzzle
Alice is missing from her apartment Victim is discovered with a cryptic note Eighteen clues lead to the murderer 46,600 suspects are listed Players assume the role of detective

46,600 SUSPECTS. 18 CLUES. 1 KILLER. CAN YOU SOLVE THE CRIME Test your detective skills in the addictive murder mystery puzzle book sensation.

Alice Starling is missing. In her apartment, the police find three things: A DEAD BODY A CRYPTIC NOTE A FOLDER OF NAMES

Alice insists she is innocent, but she needs your help. . .In a hastily written letter, Alice has left you with 18 specific clues and a list of 46,600 potential suspects. Somewhere in this sea of names hides a murderer.

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Book details

Publisher
Independently published
Publication date
February 22, 2026
Print length
211 pages
Language
English
ISBN
979-8249388331

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Reader guide

What to Know Before Reading The Killer Isn't Alice

YOUR MISSION IS SIMPLE BUT CHALLENGING Analyse the Clues: Use the 18 pieces of evidence Alice entrusted to you. Eliminate the Innocent: Methodically narrow down the list by stripping away those who do not fit the criteria. Identify the Culprit: Find the one name that satisfies every single clue.

A NEW GENRE OF INTERACTIVE MYSTERY Forget everything you know about whodunnits. This first-of-its-kind, immersive logic puzzle is easy to grasp and impossible to put down. This is a pure test of logic, observation, and deduction. Do you have what it takes to clear Alice’s name?

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G-NRIS™ identifies The Killer Isn't Alice primarily as Mystery, Puzzle, and Interactive Fiction. Its strongest themes include Murder Investigation, Logic and Deduction, and Innocence and Guilt. Prominent narrative patterns include Whodunit, Red Herrings, and Locked Room Mystery.

About the author

Iris Starling

Iris Starling

Iris Starling is the pen name of Liz Blackwell, who created the internationally bestselling puzzle book The Killer Isn’t Alice with her husband and collaborator, Kevin Fray. Blending cosy murder mystery with immersive puzzle-solving, her books are designed to spark curiosity, improve focus and offer readers a calming, screen-free escape.

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