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Greg T. Karber is an American writer recognized primarily for creating the 'Murdle' series of murder mystery puzzle books and its associated website. Raised in Arkansas, his academic background includes degrees in mathematics, English literature, and film. He initially pursued a career in Los Angeles, adapting novels for screenplays and developing comedic YouTube content.

Karber gained significant public attention in 2013 for a viral YouTube video titled "Fitch the Homeless," which responded critically to controversial remarks made by the CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch. He is also a computer programmer and co-created the viral online quiz "Trump or Jesus." His foray into puzzle creation led to the development of "Murdle" in 2022, a web-based daily murder mystery game inspired by logic grid puzzles. The success of "Murdle" resulted in published books, a U.K. bookshop tour, and significant media recognition, including topping U.K. bestseller lists and receiving a British Book Award. Karber has also announced upcoming puzzle projects.

Greg T. Karber's most prominent contribution is the creation of the "Murdle" puzzle phenomenon. Launched in 2022 as a daily web-based murder mystery game, "Murdle" draws inspiration from the structure of logic grid puzzles. The game's popularity quickly translated into print, with the first two paperback volumes released in 2023 and a third following in early 2024. Karber's success extended internationally, as "Murdle" became the bestselling book in the U.K. for Christmas 2023, a rare achievement for a non-British author. His work was further recognized with the British Book Award for overall book of the year in May 2024. He has also announced plans for a new puzzle series, "Bordergrams," set to debut in late 2025.

Before achieving fame with his puzzle books, Greg T. Karber pursued diverse academic and professional paths. He grew up in Arkansas, the son of a judge and a civil rights attorney, with a grandfather who served as an FBI agent. Karber's education includes a bachelor's degree from the University of Arkansas, where he studied mathematics and English literature, followed by a Master of Fine Arts from the USC School of Cinematic Arts. Following his graduate studies, he worked in Los Angeles, focusing on adapting novels into screenplays and also creating comedic content for YouTube. He has also been noted as a computer programmer.