You be the Jury
6 Books
Marvin Miller
1987-1996
A series of detective books from author Marvin Miller, each presenting evidence illustrations for the reader to use to solve the crimes.
You be the Jury
Author Marvin Miller published several book series’, most building on old ‘Minute Mystery’ formats throughout his career. For ‘You be the Jury’, readers investigate common crimes and deduce the answers - usually finding the criminal. The addition in these books is ‘Exhibit’s, each chapter containing 2-3 images (Exhibit A, Exhibit B etc) that the reader can use to solve the puzzles, as if part of a Jury.
This series has been reprinted, and re-illustrated over several editions, usually with an increasingly serious tone - the final books ending with more graphic illustrations, while early books had simpler more lighthearted cartoons throughout.
Ending in 1996, 5 books were made, as well as a ‘Special’ and reprinted in Omnibus editions. The series proved to be very popular, before Miller went on to create ‘You be the Detective’ and ‘Scene of the Crime’ series in a similar vein.
Books in this series
1
You be the Jury
1987
Ten courtroom mysteries with illustrated clues.
2
You be the Jury II
1989
The court is now in session, and you are the jury. You examine the evidence. You spot the clues. You decide: Guilty or Not Guilty. Ten courtroom mysteries with illustrated clues. Answers are given-but don't peek. The final verdict is up to you.
3
You be the Jury III
1990
A selection of courtroom mysteries challenges young readers to examine the evidence, spot the clues, and decide the fate of defendants in The Case of the Nosy Neighbor, The Case of the Barking Dog, and eight others.
4
You be the Jury IV
1991
Readers decide on the innocence or guilt of the accused in ten mini-mysteries, presented in courtroom format.
5
You be the Jury V
1996
The court is now in session! The trials are about to begin, and you are the jury. You examine the evidence. You spot the clues. You decide: Guilty or Not Guilty. Ten courtroom mysteries with illustrated clues. Answers are given - but don't peek. The final verdict is up to you.
You be the Jury: Special
Colin Mier (Illustrator)
1995
The court is now in session! The trials are about to begin, and you are the jury. You examine the evidence. You spot the clues. You decide: Guilty or Not Guilty. Ten courtroom mysteries with illustrated clues. Answers are given - but don't peek. The final verdict is up to you.