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    Cold Case Files: Murder Mysteries

    Cold Case Files: Murder Mysteries

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    Every case starts with a crime scene. Read the clues, cross out the words, and whoever's left is your killer.

    check_circle 120 murder-mystery cases to investigate

    check_circle Follow the clues and connect the evidence

    check_circle Start as a rookie, finish as chief inspector

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    Cold Case Files: Murder Mysteries

    Cold Case Files: Murder Mysteries

    Regular price $19.99
    Regular price $19.99 Sale price $39.99
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    COLD CASE FILES – The Murder Mystery Word Search is a puzzle book with 120 cold cases to crack. Each case opens with a crime scene story, then gives you the suspects, murder weapons and locations hidden in the grid. Find every word and cross it off. The names left behind are your killer, weapon and place of death.

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    Every order ships carefully packaged and ready to drop you straight into case #001. 🔍✏️

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    A Detective Night Without The Screen

    Play solo or compare theories with a partner. With 3 difficulty levels and 120 unique cases to solve, there is always another case to solve.

    Perfect for a night in, a break from scrolling or when you want to do something that put your brain to work.

    You don't guess who the killer is, you figure it out.

    • Study The Clues

      Read the story and work through the list of suspects, murder weapons and locations.

    • Work The Evidence

      Figure out what fits and cross out what does not. Each word crossed out brings you closer to the killer.

    • Solve The Case

      Keep crossing out clues in any order. The field gets smaller and smaller until it's time to put the story togehter and solve the case.

      One Clue Can Change Everything

      Each file drops you into a compact murder mystery.

      Every one of the 120 cold cases hides new murderers, murder weapons and locations.

      No trivia. No guessing. read the scene, track the evidence, and decide which details matter before the final reveal.

      • "Ridiculously satisfying"

        "At first it looked impossible, but once I got going, every clue started chopping the archive down fast. You keep going because you want to see how much smaller the search gets after each step."

      • "It actually made me feel like I was tracking someone down."

        "This isn't just reading clues and guessing a stay. You have to compare information, rule things out, and keep track of what still fits. It felt way more hands-on than I expected."

      • "I said I'd do one chapter and ended up doing way more lol"

        "I bought it because I wanted something more engaging than scrolling at night. Ended up completely locked in, crossing out stays and trying to find the one place that survived every clue."

        Frequently Asked Questions

        It's 120 different cases with 3 difficulty levels in one book. Each case provides a thrilling and puzzling experience from rookie to expert level.

        You get 120 self-contained murder-mystery cases to investigate from rookie to expert levels.

        No. The collection spans 3 difficulty levels from rookie to expert, so you can choose a quicker deduction or a more demanding case.

        No. The mechanic is simple: read the story, eliminate the words, and keep what's needed. The challenge comes from finding order in chaos and finding what to eliminate.

        No. Everything required to solve the case is contained in the book. No Googling, specialist trivia or external research is required.

        Just a pencil. The clues can be applied in any order, so you can work through the case however you like and solve it at your own pace.

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        Contact us within 30 days of delivery and we'll help arrange a quick, straightforward return & refund - without complicated forms or endless back-and-forth.

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        • 5 stars: 1283 (92%)
        • 4 stars: 112 (8%)
        • 3 stars: 0 (0%)
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        Kimberly Rodriguez
        Worth it

        The balance of mystery and word search works really well. We had fun comparing who noticed the key clue first.

        D
        Diego Price
        Surprisingly addictive

        I brought it to the cabin and everyone wanted a turn. I have already recommended it to two puzzle-loving friends. It is one of the better activity books I have bought this year.

        R
        Robert Cook
        Perfect for mystery fans

        I have tried a lot of puzzle books and this one feels fresh.

        S
        Savannah Taylor
        Good clean fun

        This book hits the sweet spot between relaxing and challenging. It feels thoughtfully put together.

        D
        Daniel Reed
        Really clever

        This turned into an unexpectedly fun date-night activity.

        A
        Avery Sanders
        Smart concept

        The cases are quick to start but still make me think. The theme stays fun without getting too dark.

        M
        Melanie Ahmed
        A satisfying challenge

        I enjoy figuring out the suspect, method, and location after each search. There is a nice range of difficulty from case to case.

        C
        Caleb Hernandez
        Really clever

        Each case feels different enough to hold my attention. My husband and I take turns solving them. Five stars from me.

        A
        Aria Gray
        Highly recommend

        The balance of mystery and word search works really well. The theme stays fun without getting too dark. It is one of the better activity books I have bought this year.

        A
        Aaron Wood
        Highly recommend

        The puzzles have enough variety that they do not feel repetitive.

        A
        Aaliyah Robinson
        Kept me guessing

        The detective theme makes the familiar word-search format feel new. The 120 cases should keep me busy for quite a while.

        I
        Isaiah Lewis
        Exactly what I wanted

        Each case feels different enough to hold my attention. The cases are varied and the solutions feel satisfying.

        M
        Michael Barnes
        Nicely designed

        This is exactly the kind of screen-free activity I was looking for. I have already recommended it to two puzzle-loving friends.

        R
        Robert Ford
        Perfect for mystery fans

        I started with one case and quickly did four more. The theme stays fun without getting too dark.

        A
        Angela Cooper
        Good weekend activity

        This is a clever twist on a standard word search. A handful of cases went by quickly, but there are plenty more in the book. The concept is strong and I had fun with it.

        E
        Ethan Foster
        Mystery night win

        I gave this to a mystery fan and they loved it. This is great to keep on the coffee table for a quiet night. It kept me entertained for hours.

        S
        Sarah Brooks
        Perfect for mystery fans

        The case-file layout is a really nice touch. The theme stays fun without getting too dark.

        A
        Angela Torres
        Could not put it down

        This turned into an unexpectedly fun date-night activity. It feels thoughtfully put together.

        R
        Rebecca Bailey
        Fresh take on word searches

        The mix of clues and word searches is genuinely entertaining. This is great to keep on the coffee table for a quiet night.

        A
        Aaliyah Parker
        A new favorite

        I gave this to a mystery fan and they loved it. The 120 cases should keep me busy for quite a while. I would happily buy another volume.

        L
        Logan Rogers
        Engaging from the start

        I gave this to a mystery fan and they loved it.

        J
        Jacob Clark
        A nice challenge

        My partner and I had a good time solving these together. The layout is busy in a few spots, though I got used to it.

        B
        Brianna Lewis
        Hours of fun

        This was a fun change from a regular word search. The pages are easy to read and the theme is carried through nicely.

        K
        Kayla Martinez
        Clever and entertaining

        The concept is fun and the cases kept my attention. The layout is busy in a few spots, though I got used to it.

        B
        Brandon Howard
        Perfect for mystery fans

        This turned into an unexpectedly fun date-night activity. The combination is simple, clever, and very satisfying.

        C
        Carter Rogers
        Great for puzzle night

        Each case feels different enough to hold my attention. The theme stays fun without getting too dark.

        E
        Eric Wright
        A satisfying challenge

        The mix of clues and word searches is genuinely entertaining. The clues give each grid a purpose. I would happily buy another volume.

        J
        Jacob Hall
        Hours of fun

        I enjoy figuring out the suspect, method, and location after each search. This is great to keep on the coffee table for a quiet night. It has earned a permanent spot on my nightstand.

        N
        Noah Peterson
        Highly recommend

        The mix of clues and word searches is genuinely entertaining.

        J
        Jackson Ward
        Kept me guessing

        This is exactly the kind of screen-free activity I was looking for. The short case format keeps the pace moving.

        R
        Riley Allen
        Could not put it down

        I have tried a lot of puzzle books and this one feels fresh. The combination is simple, clever, and very satisfying.

        L
        Liam Hayes
        Great for puzzle night

        This book hits the sweet spot between relaxing and challenging. The 120 cases should keep me busy for quite a while.

        C
        Cameron Jenkins
        Five stars

        I have tried a lot of puzzle books and this one feels fresh. The crime-file presentation makes it feel more immersive. This will be coming with me on my next trip.

        A
        Anna Carter
        A new favorite

        The instructions are clear and I could jump right in. I appreciate that the answer is not always obvious right away. It kept me entertained for hours.