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Except trouble is never far away where the Thursday Murder Club are concerned. A decade-old cold case leads them to a local news legend and a murder with no body and no answers. But when a brutal killing takes place on their very doorstep, the Thursday Murder Club find themselves in the middle of their first live case. Except trouble is never far away where the Thursday Murder Club is concerned. A decade-old cold case leads them to a local news legend and a murder with no body and no answers. What a delightfully charming and entertaining book that was! Four septuagenarians living the life at the upmarket Cooper’s Chase Retirement Village comprise the Thursday Murder Club - Thursdays because that’s when the jigsaw room is free. It’s an opportunity for them to still exercise the grey matter while they can and perhaps, in the process, clear up some cold cases. Only this time it seems the cases are red hot!
In a peaceful retirement village, four unlikely friends meet up once a week to investigate unsolved murders. As the cold case turns white hot, Elizabeth wrestles with her conscience (and a gun), while Joyce, Ron and Ibrahim chase down clues with help from old friends and new. But can the gang solve the mystery and save Elizabeth before the murderer strikes again? As bodies start piling up, Elizabeth enlists Joyce, Ibrahim and Ron in the hunt for a ruthless murderer. And if they find the diamonds too? Well, wouldn't that be a bonus? Osman's success as an author has been somewhat surprising, as he has never written a novel before. However, his natural storytelling ability and clever sense of humour have made him a favourite among readers. His novels have been praised for their relatable characters, engaging plotlines, and witty dialogue. Osman is also known for his philanthropic work, particularly his support of the charity Comic Relief. He has hosted numerous events for the organization, and in 2020, he organized a celebrity edition of "The Great British Bake Off" to raise money for the charity.Well, let's start with Elizabeth, shall we?" any good writer worth their salt knows the first line of your novel is critical. This is how you pull in your reader and keep them hooked. This is one of the best opening lines I've come across in a long time, unfortunately by the time I got to the end and the murder was solved, I was still confused over who had actually "dunnit" (kinda important if you're writing a whodunnit novel!) and not really caring what the motive of the killer was. Neither were ever fully explained.
Elizabeth has received a letter from an old colleague, a man with whom she has a long history. He's made a big mistake, and he needs her help. His story involves stolen diamonds, a violent mobster, and a very real threat to his life.
Not too much later another body is discovered although this one is much older and it takes a while before its relevance to the plot becomes apparent. The amateur detectives go straight to work on these murders. Elizabeth has her varied and very secret sources that cough up much useful information. They also need some pliable police officers they can pump for information so Elizabeth sets out to organise that with much zeal. She ropes in PC Donna De Freitas and DCI Chris Hudson. These two are utterly helpless to resist the wiles and the lemon drizzle cake of the retirees. Still they soon realise that the oldies mean business and can provide many a clue to solving the cases. THE THIRD NOVEL IN THE RECORD-BREAKING, MILLION-COPY BESTSELLING THURSDAY MURDER CLUB SERIES BY RICHARD OSMAN As the cold case turns white hot, Elizabeth wrestles with her conscience (and a gun) while Joyce, Ron and Ibrahim chase down clues with help from old friends and new ones. But can the gang solve the mystery and save Elizabeth before the murderer strikes again?
THE FIRST NOVEL IN THE RECORD-BREAKING, MILLION-COPY BESTSELLING THURSDAY MURDER CLUB SERIES BY RICHARD OSMAN THE SECOND NOVEL IN THE RECORD-BREAKING, MILLION-COPY BESTSELLING THURSDAY MURDER CLUB SERIES BY RICHARD OSMAN
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What sets Osman's novels apart is their ability to appeal to a wide range of readers. The mystery aspect will keep fans of the genre engaged, while the humour and heart of the story make it accessible to those who may not typically be drawn to thrillers. The fact that the characters are all retirees only adds to the charm of the novels, as they bring a perspective and wisdom that is often missing from more traditional detective stories. Opening the new Osman is like sitting down to dinner with treasured friends you know are going to kill you - deliciously!' PETER JAMES
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