The Traitor Isn't Alan: Murder Mystery Elimination Puzzle Book

Murder Mystery: The Traitor Isn't Alan is an elimination puzzle book built around ten strangers and one hidden traitor. Its listing describes clues, alibis, secret messages and red herrings to work through, making it a fit for readers who enjoy solving a whodunnit rather than simply reading one.

At a glance

Puzzle-led murder mystery centred on identifying a hidden traitor among ten strangers.
Listing describes twists, double-bluffs, secret messages, alibis and red herrings.
The publisher's description gives a 270-page clue count, while product details list a 272-page print length.

Price

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Reference price: ~~£12.99~~

Price checked: 12 Nov 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

Combines deduction puzzles with a whodunnit premise, rather than offering only a conventional narrative.
The described mix of clue types may appeal to readers who like switching between logic and close reading.

Technical specifications

8 specifications

Book details
Publisher	Blink Publishing
Publication date	24 Sept. 2026
Language	English
Print length	272 pages
ISBN-10	1806178044
ISBN-13	978-1806178049

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions	15.3 x 2 x 23.4 cm
Weight listed	340 g

What to know before buying

The listing calls it an unofficial book. Buyers seeking an officially licensed puzzle book should note that distinction.

Listing details to confirm

The description says there are 270 pages of clues, while product details state a print length of 272 pages. These appear to describe different counts, and the listing does not clarify the distinction.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Fans of elimination puzzles and murder mysteries.
Readers who enjoy spotting lies, checking alibis and working through written clues.
A puzzle-book gift for whodunnit and escape-room fans.

Less suited to

Readers looking for a conventional crime novel rather than an interactive puzzle book.
Buyers who specifically want an officially licensed book.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

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Only aggregate ratings are provided, without customer comments to explain them. The overall rating and distribution lean positive but include a low-star share, so they offer limited guidance on puzzle quality or difficulty. The described clue-based elimination format is the clearest basis for judging whether it suits your interests.

Frequently asked questions

What kind of book is The Traitor Isn't Alan?

It is described as an elimination puzzle book in which readers use clues to identify a hidden traitor among ten strangers.

What puzzle elements does the listing mention?

It mentions twists, double-bluffs, secret messages, suspicious alibis and red herrings.

How long is the book?

The product details list 272 pages. The description separately refers to 270 pages of clues, so the listing does not make clear how those counts relate.

Is this an officially licensed book?

No. The listing describes it as 100% unofficial.