Cain’s Jawbone. Book Summary

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Edward Powys Mathers

What’s inside

Cain’s Jawbone is a unique literary puzzle, where readers must reorder the book’s pages to solve a series of murders.

You’ll Learn

  • Develops problem-solving skills
  • Enhances attention to detail
  • Provides a unique literary experience
  • Engages the reader in active storytelling

Key Points

  • Unconventional narrative structure
  • Challenge to reorder pages correctly
  • Six murders to solve
  • The title references the first murder in the Bible
  • Mystery intertwined with dark humor

Who’s it For

  • Puzzle enthusiasts
  • Mystery lovers
  • Literary game players
  • Crime fiction readers

About the author

Edward Powys Mathers, also known by his pseudonym ‘Torquemada’, was a respected poet, translator, and pioneer in cryptic crosswords.