Greg T. Karber is an American author of the Murdle series of murder mystery puzzle books.

Early life and education

Greg[1] Karber was raised in Arkansas, the son of a judge and a civil rights attorney.[2] His maternal grandfather worked as an FBI agent in San Francisco in the 1960s.[3]

He earned a bachelor's degree in mathematics and English literature from the University of Arkansas, and an MFA from the USC School of Cinematic Arts.[2]

Career

Karber is a computer programmer.[4] A mystery enthusiast, in 2022 he created Murdle, a web-based daily murder mystery game modeled on Wordle.[4] The first two paperback volumes of Murdle were published in 2023, with a third volume planned for release in March 2024.[4]

In December 2023, Karber undertook a UK bookshop tour, and appeared on BBC Radio 4's Start the Week.[5]

For Christmas 2023, Murdle was the bestselling book in the UK.[6][7]

Personal life

Karber lives in Los Angeles.[6]

References

  1. ↑ Wogahn, Manon (19 September 2023). "Author Interview: G.T. Karber". Mystery Manon. Retrieved 23 December 2023.
  2. 1 2 "G.T Karber". profilebooks.com. Retrieved 23 December 2023.
  3. ↑ Clover, Jack (23 December 2023). "Murdle: meet the puzzle author who's Christmas 2023's bestseller". The Sunday Times. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
  4. 1 2 3 Cogdill, Oline H. (October 8, 2023). "A complicated plot begins on a train reviews". South Florida Sun-Sentinel. Retrieved 2023-12-24 – via ProQuest.
  5. ↑ Spanoudi, Melina (15 December 2023). "Karber completes UK bookshop tour". The Bookseller. Retrieved 23 December 2023.
  6. 1 2 Knight, Lucy (20 December 2023). "Murder mystery puzzle book Murdle tops UK Christmas bestseller chart". The Guardian. Retrieved 23 December 2023.
  7. ↑ Sanderson, David (20 December 2023). "Murdle puzzle book tops Christmas bestsellers' chart". The Times. Retrieved 23 December 2023.
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