About Capybetty Investigates Cozy Mystery Puzzles and Games
Betty and Capy, her fictional capybara detective sidekick, investigate cozy mystery puzzle books, logic puzzles, deduction games and whodunits. Twice weekly short episodes with game reviews, puzzle recommendations, and case-solving tips.
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Murdoku: Why I’m Obsessed With This Viral Puzzle Book
Have you heard of Murdoku? It's a unique new puzzle that combines Sudoku puzzles and the board game Clue or Cluedo. Get ready to see this in every bookshop. Here’s why I’m obsessed with this puzzle book series by Manuel Garand.
* Sudoku but no numbers
* Clue & mystery vibes
* Cozy colorful pages
* Screen-free…but we love the web game too
* Human-made 🤩
Reference to human-made puzzleshttps://www.reddit.com/r/murdoku/comments/1wsdets/thumbs_up_if_you_would_love_to_have_a_daily/ (http://Reference to human-made puzzles https://www.reddit.com/r/murdoku/comments/1wsdets/thumbs_up_if_you_would_love_to_have_a_daily/)
Where to Find Murdoku
Murdoku in book format is available in both physical retail stores and online:
* Buy on Bookshop.org (https://bookshop.org/a/128226/9781454961796)
* Buy on Amazon (https://amzn.to/45W2K9d)
Disclaimer - If you purchase via a link listed here, it may provide a small affiliate commission to Capybetty, at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
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1 Oct 2026
My Strategy for The Killer Isn’t Alice Puzzle Book & Clue Order
I'm sharing my strategy for the Killer Isn't Alice puzzle book and the order of clues that I used. I solved it in 2 weeks.
* Chapters with city in title
* Chapters with all 4 Beatles
* Anna and Zack
* Sasha
* Presidents
* Within 10 of 3-letter names
* Names that start with S
* Names not 6 letters
* Names not with x,y,z
* Names not with repeated consecutive letter
Get community help in The Killer Isn’t Alice Reddit (https://www.reddit.com/r/thekillerisntalice/)Buy the book - The Killer Isn't Alice Updated Edition❤︎ Buy in Amazon (https://amzn.to/4h6mI7e)❤︎ Buy on Bookshop.org (https://bookshop.org/a/128226/9780316616188)
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16 Sept 2026
The Killer Isn't Alice Book: No story just 46,600 Names
In Case 002, we investigate The Killer Isn't Alice by Iris Starling. It offers the initial thrill of a murder mystery, but wrapped inside the slow-burn tedium of proofreading a 200-page manuscript. The saving grace is being able to color code with aesthetic highlighters.
Listen to this 6-minute episode to hear the full breakdown of The Killer Isn’t Alice, and find out how Capy feels about the insane number of suspects.
Just the Facts
* Subject: The Killer Isn’t Alice (Updated Edition) by Iris Starling
* Format: Physical interactive puzzle book / paper-based case file
* Aesthetics: Cozy detective noir featuring a bright hot-pink cover, manila case file graphics, and black silhouette styling. Inside is black and white, mostly text.
* Game Mechanics: Line-by-line suspect elimination, using 18 clues across 200 pages of text
Where to Find The Killer Isn’t Alice
Available in paperback at both physical retail stores and online shops:
* Buy on Bookshop.org (https://bookshop.org/a/128226/9780316616188)
* Buy on Amazon (https://amzn.to/4h6mI7e)
Disclaimer - If you purchase via a link listed here, it may provide a small affiliate commission to Capybetty, at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit podcast.capybetty.com (https://podcast.capybetty.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)
16 Sept 2026
Murdoku Puzzles: Cozy Murder Mystery Meets Sudoku
In Case 001, Capy and I investigate Murdoku: Vol 1. Think of it as the strategic, brain-teasing child of Sudoku and Clue, wrapped in a delightfully cozy pastel package that replaces gruesome crime scenes with charming room grids and faceless avatars.
Listen to this 8-minute episode for a full breakdown of the book’s quality and mechanics, and find out if you can avoid the same rookie mistake I made.
Just the Facts on Murdoku
* Subject: Murdoku: 80 Murder Mystery Logic Puzzles (Volume 1) by Manuel Garand, published by Puzzle Wright Press
* Format: Physical, full-color puzzle book (208 pages, compact 6x9 inches)
* Aesthetics: Cozy pastel color palette featuring lilacs, mint greens, blues, and faceless, modern avatar-style suspect portraits
* Game Mechanics: Sudoku-style row and column elimination combined with murder mystery logic where the final suspect shares a room with the victim to reveal the killer
Where to Find Murdoku
Murdoku in book format is available in both physical retail stores and online:
* Buy on Bookshop.org (https://bookshop.org/a/128226/9781454961796)
* Buy on Amazon (https://amzn.to/45W2K9d)
Disclaimer - If you purchase via a link listed here, it may provide a small affiliate commission to Capybetty, at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Episodes You Might Enjoy
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit podcast.capybetty.com (https://podcast.capybetty.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)
16 Sept 2026
That Podcast with a Capybara Detective
Welcome to Capybetty Investigates, a bite-sized podcast where cozy mystery puzzle books, brain-teasing logic puzzles, and delightful whodunnit games collide!
I’m Betty, your resident cozy mystery enthusiast, and joining me is Capy: my fictional, capybara detective, whose whose stoic side-eyes and subtle ear-twitches hold all the answers to our toughest cases. Twice a week, we tumble down investigative rabbit holes to bring you hot-take first impressions, overly enthusiastic game wishlists, and clever strategy tips to help you crack even the most baffling cases.
Grab a hot cup of cocoa, polish your magnifying glass, and hit subscribe on Substack or your favorite podcast platform so you never miss a clue!
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