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Easy mysteries, clues in plain sight

Short whodunits where the clues are stated plainly. A good place to start, a quick win on a busy day, and a favorite with younger readers and classrooms.

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Easy Who Dun It? Apr 28

The Missing Ring

Moments later, Cameron Carlyle charged back into the office. His face was as red as the rag Joe took out of his overall pocket to wipe peanut butter and jelly off his…

by Susanne Shaphren 57% solve it · 3,006 players
Easy Who Dun It? Apr 17

Halloween 2008

In this mystery, tension climbs. All the clues are hid in rhymes! It's a holiday delight, telling of a spooky night. In that night, down darkened streets two children…

by Moe Zilla 44% solve it · 1,856 players
Easy Who Dun It? Apr 14

The Trick or Treat Mystery

Ed and Ellen McAnn lived in a semi-rural area. There were rows of houses on both sides of the street but, once you left the small neighborhood they had lived in for…

by Tom Fowler 32% solve it · 2,272 players
Easy Who Dun It? Apr 7

The Secret of the Scarecrow's Mask

It was a small Scottish castle, miles away from the nearest town. Behind a large wooden door in the front, I discovered the whole first floor was a single, enormous…

by Moe Zilla 72% solve it · 6,294 players
Easy Who Dun It? Apr 3

The Scarecrow Slasher

“It’s hardly murder,” the inspector complained as he kicked at the shredded remains of the scarecrow. “Well that’s just the thing, Inspector Gregson,” Mr. Forbes said…

by Stefanina Hill 61% solve it · 2,269 players
Easy Who Dun It? Mar 20

The Scent of a Thief

Detective Cheryl Barnes shook her head at her partner, Robert Simmons. “I can't smell a thing.” “Great,” he replied. “Your allergies act up on the day we investigate a…

by Steve Shrott 61% solve it · 4,143 players
Easy Who Dun It? Mar 10

A Straw-Stuffed Mystery

The detective surveyed the scene enthusiastically, taking in all of the surrounding area. He examined each square foot of land as if it was a puzzle, trying to piece…

by Nicholas LeVack 64% solve it · 2,279 players
Easy Who Dun It? Feb 24

Ask Martha - The Case of the Missing Canary

Disorder wasn’t the word for it. When I arrived at the Carstairs residence for a long anticipated dinner, my hostess was distraught. She was upstairs, and her husband…

by Robbie Cutler 48% solve it · 1,189 players
Easy Who Dun It? Feb 13

ASK MARTHA—THE BLACKMAILER

I didn’t know when I started the column that it would be such a help to the Centerville Police Department. CPD is a pretty fancy term for three people: Inspector…

by Robbie Cutler 38% solve it · 1,326 players
Easy Who Dun It? Feb 10

A Dream of Old Salem

Sarah woke up screaming: “Help! Help! I didn’t do it!” As an older brother, I had become accustomed to teenage tantrums from time to time. But this was really…

by William Shepard 37% solve it · 1,283 players
Easy Who Dun It? Jan 30

ASK MARTHA — THE EMBEZZLER

Inspector Samuels had been even grumpier than usual when he called. “Crusher,” he said, “I need some help with this one.” We met at the Village Coffee Shop that had…

by Robbie Cutler 34% solve it · 966 players
Easy Who Dun It? Jan 27

The Backyard Slumber Party

Erik’s friends began showing up for the backyard sleepover late in the afternoon. It was spring break and unseasonably warm – perfect weather for spending the night…

by Tom Fowler 57% solve it · 3,361 players
Easy Who Dun It? Jan 20

ASK MARTHA - THE ARSONIST

The arsonist had the town police stumped. It was a series of vicious fires, set to produce a large ransom from the town. Already, several stores in the old Main Street…

by Robbie Cutler 41% solve it · 1,341 players
Easy Who Dun It? Jan 9

ASK MARTHA—THE LITTERER

Inspector Samuels couldn’t believe his eyes. He stared at the huge man who had just come through the door. He seemed to fill the office all by himself. Why, he was six…

by Robbie Cutler 33% solve it · 1,637 players

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