CRIMESEARCH | The Ultimate Murder Mystery & Crime Word Search Book

*** Fully Revised - June 2026 ***

Word Search Meets Crime Mystery.

Step into CRIMESEARCH™ Volume 1, a crime-themed word search book where every puzzle is a case to crack.

This is not just a standard word search.

Each case challenges you to search the grid, spot what is missing, reveal a hidden message, and use a decoder code to uncover the final piece of evidence. Across 120 detective cases, you’ll investigate three types of crimes:

• HOMICIDES: identify the killers, uncover the crime scenes, and reveal the weapons.
• HEISTS: identify the masterminds, uncover the hideouts, and recover the stolen objects.
• ESPIONAGE: identify the double agents, uncover the meeting points, and reveal the targets.

How each case works:
1. Find the listed words hidden in the grid.
2. Identify the one word from the list that is missing.
3. Read the remaining letters to reveal a hidden message.
4. Use the assigned decoder code to crack the final evidence.

Inside this book:
• 120 original crime-themed word search cases
• Homicide, heist, and espionage sections
• Hidden messages revealed from unused letters
• Secret decoder codes for an extra layer of puzzle-solving
• Step-by-step instructions with example cases
• Full solutions included at the back of the book
• Access to a free downloadable Classified Master Case bonus

Bonus: Unlock the Classified Master Case
After completing the book, download the free bonus case file and use answers from selected CRIMESEARCH™ Volume 1 cases to collect encrypted clues and reveal the secret connection behind the crimes.

Perfect for:
• Adults and older teens who enjoy word searches, mystery themes, and fun detective-style puzzles.
• Mystery fans, word search lovers, and anyone who enjoys a clever, easy-to-follow puzzle format.
• A unique gift for birthdays, holidays, vacations, or relaxing screen-free entertainment

Every case has clues. Every missing word matters. Every code brings you closer to the truth.

Kelly A. Mayer creates puzzle books for people who enjoy mysteries, word searches, and relaxing screen-free challenges.

She grew up in a family where game nights, card games at family gatherings, and time spent with puzzle books were a familiar part of life. Those experiences inspired a lasting love of games, puzzles, and the simple enjoyment of becoming absorbed in a fun challenge.

Kelly is the creator of CRIMESEARCH™, a cozy crime puzzle series that transforms the familiar word search into a detective-style experience. Solvers search for words, uncover missing information, reveal hidden messages, decode evidence, and complete a new case on every page.

Her goal is to create puzzle books that are easy to understand, satisfying to complete, and enjoyable during a quiet break, a relaxing evening, or time away from screens.

Kelly is currently expanding the CRIMESEARCH series with new volumes, fresh cases, and new challenges for puzzle lovers to enjoy.