The Class of '54 installment of How to Host a Murder includes all the necessary items for planning and hosting a four-hour mystery dinner party for eight people. It is probably the easiest in the series for the aspiring murder-party host, but not because the mystery is easy to solve. Rather, it's because take-out burgers and fries would only enhance the game, and most of the players will have no problem putting together a costume (OK, a poodle skirt could be a bit tricky to find--but it isn't required). Nevertheless, the designers of the game's Host Guide have put together a more challenging (and more tasty) menu of brandied pot roast for ambitious hosts, and the cassette tape, featuring a malt shop atmosphere and Sargent Joe Flighty's tough-cop narrative, goes a long way toward setting the mood. After listening to the taped introduction, each of the eight players must scour the player books to find out who his or her character will be--from Joe Dierdre C. Deucer to Joseph K. Awledge. All are graduates of Roley City High's class of '54, but only one is the killer of rock star Rock N. Roley. Who will solve the murder? In addition to the Host Guide, eight player's books, and the tape, the package contains a map of the crime scene, secret clues, guest invitations, and nametags. --Patrick O'Kelley

How to Host a Murder: The Class of '54/Game

Humor & Entertainment

Gary Kelley

Puzzles & Games

Decipher Inc.

Eight people live out the best crime novel, and each better hope that their spouse or colleague isn't the killer. This episode, from the very popular game series that's been around for almost 15 years, is played out in an English country manor.

How to Host a Murder: The Watersdown Affair/Game

Decipher

You and your guests are murder suspects set in 8th century China at the Festival of the Autumn Moon. Contents: diagram of the Hoo_Hung-Woo islands and vicinity with a view of the Hoo House; a host's guide &amp; instructions; 8 guest invitations &amp; envelopes 8 player-clue manuals containing secret information for each player; a cassette tape which reveals the details of the murder; 6 sealed secred clues; a Grand Inquisitor's Report; name tags; optional dinner and costume suggestions for the truly adventurous.

How to Host a Murder: Hoo Hung Woo/Game

A graphic novel dealing with the 1856/7 Spirit Lake Iowa massacre. A remarkably well balanced, informative graphic novel by well known artist Gary Kelley.

Moon of the Snowblind: Spirit Lake Massacre

Comics & Graphic Novels

Graphic Novels

Ice Cube Press, LLC

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Books by Gary Kelley

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How to Host a Murder: The Class of '54/Game

How to Host a Murder: The Watersdown Affair/Game

How to Host a Murder: Hoo Hung Woo/Game

Moon of the Snowblind: Spirit Lake Massacre