The World’s Most Difficult Literary Puzzle – Now in Sri Lanka

Cain’s Jawbone by Edward Powys Mathers (writing as Torquemada) is not just a book—it’s an extreme puzzle challenge that has stumped readers for nearly 90 years.

What Makes This Book Unique?

Published in 1934, this 128-page paperback arrives with its pages completely out of order. Your mission: rearrange them in the correct sequence to solve six interconnected murders and identify the killers. Only a handful of people have ever succeeded.

Book Details

• Author: Edward Powys Mathers (Torquemada)
• Format: Paperback, 128 pages of unbound content
• Publisher: Penguin Books (2024 edition)
• Language: English
• Genre: Mystery Puzzle / Fiction
• Condition: Used
• ISBN: 9781529920567

Why This Puzzle Book Is Legendary

Torquemada, famous for fiendishly difficult cryptic crosswords, created this masterpiece to test even the sharpest minds. The cryptic literary style, obscure references, and deliberate misdirection make this puzzle extraordinarily challenging. It gained cult status and was republished after decades out of print due to popular demand.

Available Now in Sri Lanka

Get this infamous puzzle book delivered anywhere in Sri Lanka for LKR 3,500. Whether you’re a seasoned puzzle solver or looking for the ultimate literary challenge, Cain’s Jawbone promises months of brain-teasing entertainment.

Order from Bookshop Near Me and join the elite few attempting to crack Torquemada’s legendary mystery.