Thursday Murder Club – serie

THE UNMISSABLE NEW MYSTERY IN THE MULTI-MILLION-COPY BESTSELLING, RECORD-BREAKING THURSDAY MURDER CLUB SERIES‘Irresistible’ LEE CHILD‘Funny, clever, compelling’ HARLAN COBEN‘The rightful king of crime’ i PAPER----------------------------A wedding. A code. A murder. Time is ticking . . .It’s been a quiet year for the Thursday Murder Club. Joyce is busy with table plans and first dances. Elizabeth is grieving. Ron is dealing with family troubles, and Ibrahim is still providing therapy to his favourite criminal.But when Elizabeth meets a wedding guest who fears for their life, the thrill of the chase is ignited once again. A villain wants access to an uncrackable code and will stop at nothing to get it.Plunged back into their most explosive investigation yet, can the gang solve the puzzle and a murder in time?Praise for Richard Osman and the Thursday Murder Club series‘So smart and funny. Deplorably good’ IAN RANKIN‘Osman just gets better’ SHARI LAPENA‘I smiled a million times’ MARIAN KEYES‘Warm, wise and witty’ VAL MCDERMID‘Brilliantly suspenseful’ JEFFERY DEAVER'The thing that shines through in Osman’s writing is that he really likes people and revels in all their foibles and eccentricities . . . a delightful read' OBSERVER‘Gripping and rather moving’ SUNDAY TIMES‘The biggest new fiction author of the decade’ GUARDIAN'Underestimate him at your own peril' INDEPENDENT'Richard Osman seems incapable of missing' THE TIMES

THE FIRST NOVEL IN THE RECORD-BREAKING, MILLION-COPY BESTSELLING THURSDAY MURDER CLUB SERIES.----------'Smart, compassionate, warm, moving and so VERY funny' Marian Keyes'So smart and funny. Deplorably good' Ian Rankin'Thrilling, moving, laugh-out-loud funny' Mark BillinghamIn a peaceful retirement village, four unlikely friends meet up once a week to investigate unsolved murders.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.Elizabeth, Joyce, Ibrahim and Ron might be pushing eighty but they still have a few tricks up their sleeves.Can our unorthodox but brilliant gang catch the killer before it's too late?The Times Crime Book of the MonthGuardian Best Crime and Thrillers----------'A warm, wise and witty warning never to underestimate the elderly' Val McDermid'I completely fell in love with it' Shari Lapena'This is properly brilliant. The pages fly and I can't stop smiling' Steve Cavanagh'Steeped in Agatha Christie joy' Araminta Hall'Pure escapism' Guardian'As gripping as it is funny' Evening Standard'An exciting new talent in crime fiction' Daily Mail'A witty and poignant tale' Daily Telegraph'Funny and original' SunRichard Osman, Sunday Times bestseller, March 2024The Bullet that Missed broke the record for the fastest-selling adult fiction hardback ever, September 2022

THE FOURTH NOVEL IN THE RECORD-BREAKING, MILLION-COPY BESTSELLING THURSDAY MURDER CLUB SERIES BY RICHARD OSMAN----------‘The rightful king of crime’ i News'Deeply moving... some of his best writing yet' TelegraphShocking news reaches the Thursday Murder Club.An old friend in the antiques business has been killed, and a dangerous package he was protecting has gone missing.As the gang springs into action they encounter art forgers, online fraudsters and drug dealers, as well as heartache close to home.With the body count rising, the package still missing and trouble firmly on their tail, has their luck finally run out? And who will be the last devil to die?----------'As charming and funny as always but SO MOVING' Marian KeyesRichard Osman, Sunday Times bestseller, March 2024The Bullet that Missed broke the record for the fastest-selling adult fiction hardback ever, September 2022

THE SECOND NOVEL IN THE RECORD-BREAKING, MILLION-COPY BESTSELLING THURSDAY MURDER CLUB SERIES.----------'Moving, hilarious, brilliantly suspenseful' Jeffery Deaver'A thing of joy' Kate Atkinson'The tonic we all need' Shari LapenaIt's the following Thursday.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.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?But this time they are up against an enemy who wouldn't bat an eyelid at knocking off four septuagenarians.Can the Thursday Murder Club find the killer (and the diamonds) before the killer finds them?----------'It's like reading ice cream... a pure pleasure' Linwood Barclay'A properly funny mystery steeped in Agatha Christie' Araminta Hall'Full of humour and heart. I loved it' Harlan Coben'He's not only done it again, but he's done it even better' Philippa Perry'They'll cradle you through any winter of discontent' Richard and Judy, Daily Express'Superbly entertaining' Guardian'As gripping as it is funny' Evening Standard'This slick sequel will leave you buzzing' The Times'Osman's world is a soothing place to be' Sunday Telegraph'Pure pleasure to read' ObserverRichard Osman, Sunday Times bestseller, March 2024The Bullet that Missed broke the record for the fastest-selling adult fiction hardback ever, September 2022

THE THIRD NOVEL IN THE RECORD-BREAKING, MILLION-COPY BESTSELLING THURSDAY MURDER CLUB SERIES.YOU KNOW WHO WILL LOVE READING THIS? EVERYONE!----------'Full of Osman's trademark charm, insight and intelligence' Lee Child'Tender, hopeful and funny' Marian Keyes'I adored this thrilling adventure. His best yet!' Claire Douglas'Infectious, charming and full of heart' Gillian McAllisterIt is an ordinary Thursday and things should finally be returning to normal.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.Then a new foe pays Elizabeth a visit. Her mission? Kill...or be killed.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?----------WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUB SERIES'Infectious, charming and full of heart' GILLIAN MCALLISTER'I adored this thrilling adventure. His best yet!' CLAIRE DOUGLAS'Another witty, charming and hugely entertaining read ... his best yet' SUNDAY EXPRESS'A joy to be back...intrigue, red herrings and loads of charm' GOOD HOUSEKEEPING'I snickered so much reading this one' THE OBSERVER'Opening the new Osman is like sitting down to dinner with treasured friends you know are going to kill you - deliciously!' PETER JAMES'Full of humour and heart, Osman delivers another must-read. I loved it' HARLAN COBEN'A warm, wise and witty warning never to underestimate the elderly' VAL MCDERMID'So smart and funny. Deplorably good' IAN RANKIN'Thrilling, moving, laugh-out-loud funny' MARK BILLINGHAMRichard Osman, Sunday Times bestseller, March 2024The Bullet that Missed broke the record for the fastest-selling adult fiction hardback ever, September 2022

**The unmissable new mystery in the bestselling, record-breaking Thursday Murder Club series by Richard Osman**-----Who's got time to think about murder when there's a wedding to plan?It’s been a quiet year for the Thursday Murder Club. Joyce is busy with table plans and first dances. Elizabeth is grieving. Ron is dealing with family troubles, and Ibrahim is still providing therapy to his favourite criminal.But when Elizabeth meets a wedding guest who fears for their life, the thrill of the chase is ignited once again. A villain wants access to an uncrackable code and will stop at nothing to get it. Plunged back into their most explosive investigation yet, can the gang solve the puzzle and a murder in time?-----Praise for Richard Osman and the Thursday Murder Club series‘Brilliantly suspenseful’ JEFFERY DEAVER‘Deplorably good’ IAN RANKIN‘Funny, clever, compelling’ HARLAN COBEN‘I smiled a million times’ MARIAN KEYES‘Warm, wise and witty’ VAL MCDERMID‘Osman just gets better’ SHARI LAPENA'The thing that shines through in Osman’s writing is that he really likes people and revels in all their foibles and eccentricities . . . a delightful read' OBSERVER‘The rightful king of crime’ i PAPER

Brought to you by Penguin.In a peaceful retirement village, four unlikely friends meet up once a week to investigate unsolved killings.But when a local property developer shows up dead, 'The Thursday Murder Club' find themselves in the middle of their first live case.The four friends, Elizabeth, Joyce, Ibrahim and Ron, might be pushing eighty but they still have a few tricks up their sleeves. Can our unorthodox but brilliant gang catch the killer before it's too late?****WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUB'A superb debut. Thrilling, moving, laugh-out-loud funny and packed with characters you will want to see a LOT more of' Mark Billingham'Compelling. Mystery fans are going to be enthralled' Harlan Coben'Smart, compassionate, warm, moving and so VERY funny. I smiled a million times. This book will make a lot of people very, very happy' Marian Keyes'Funny, clever and achingly British - what else would you expect from a book by Richard Osman?' Adam Kay'A warm, wise and witty warning never to underestimate the elderly' Val McDermid'What a joy! Full of brilliantly observed humour, spot-on dialogue and twists and turns aplenty. Joyce and the gang are now my favourite crime-solving team' Nina Stibbe'Utterly charming and very, very clever. Exactly what you'd expect from Richard Osman writing a crime novel' Sarah Pinborough© Richard Osman 2020 (P) Penguin Audio 2020

Brought to you by Penguin.THE SECOND NOVEL IN THE RECORD-BREAKING, MILLION-COPY BESTSELLING THURSDAY MURDER CLUB SERIES BY RICHARD OSMANIt's the following Thursday.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.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?But this time they are up against an enemy who wouldn't bat an eyelid at knocking off four septuagenarians. Can The Thursday Murder Club find the killer (and the diamonds) before the killer finds them?What people are saying about THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUB:'A warm, wise and witty warning never to underestimate the elderly' VAL MCDERMID'So smart and funny. Deplorably good' IAN RANKIN'Smart, compassionate, warm, moving and so VERY funny' MARIAN KEYES'Thrilling, moving, laugh-out-loud funny' MARK BILLINGHAM'Pure escapism' GUARDIAN'Funny, clever and achingly British' ADAM KAY'As gripping as it is funny' EVENING STANDARD© Richard Osman 2021 (P) Penguin Audio 2021

Brought to you by Penguin.A new mystery is afoot in the third book in the Thursday Murder Club series from record-breaking, bestselling author Richard Osman.It is an ordinary Thursday and things should finally be returning to normal.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.Then a new foe pays Elizabeth a visit. Her mission? Kill. . . or be killed.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?©2022 Richard Osman (P)2022 Penguin Audio

Brought to you by Penguin.THE FOURTH NOVEL IN THE RECORD-BREAKING, MILLION-COPY BESTSELLING THURSDAY MURDER CLUB SERIES BY RICHARD OSMAN----------Shocking news reaches the Thursday Murder Club.An old friend in the antiques business has been killed, and a dangerous package he was protecting has gone missing.As the gang springs into action they encounter art forgers, online fraudsters and drug dealers, as well as heartache close to home.With the body count rising, the package still missing and trouble firmly on their tail, has their luck finally run out? And who will be the last devil to die?----------WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUB SERIES'Infectious, charming and full of heart' GILLIAN MCALLISTER'I adored this thrilling adventure. His best yet!' CLAIRE DOUGLAS'Another witty, charming and hugely entertaining read ... his best yet' SUNDAY EXPRESS'A joy to be back...intrigue, red herrings and loads of charm'GOOD HOUSEKEEPING'I snickered so much reading this one' THE OBSERVER'Opening the new Osman is like sitting down to dinner with treasured friends you know are going to kill you - deliciously!' PETER JAMES'Full of humour and heart, Osman delivers another must-read. I loved it' HARLAN COBEN'A warm, wise and witty warning never to underestimate the elderly' VAL MCDERMID'So smart and funny. Deplorably good' IAN RANKIN'Thrilling, moving, laugh-out-loud funny' MARK BILLINGHAM©2023 Richard Osman (P)2023 Penguin Audio

Brought to you by Penguin.**The unmissable new mystery in the bestselling, record-breaking Thursday Murder Club series by Richard Osman**Who's got time to think about murder when there's a wedding to plan?It’s been a quiet year for the Thursday Murder Club. Joyce is busy with table plans and first dances. Elizabeth is grieving. Ron is dealing with family troubles, and Ibrahim is still providing therapy to his favourite criminal.But when Elizabeth meets a wedding guest who fears for their life, the thrill of the chase is ignited once again. A villain wants access to an uncrackable code and will stop at nothing to get it. Plunged back into their most explosive investigation yet, can the gang solve the puzzle and a murder in time?Praise for Richard Osman and the Thursday Murder Club series‘Brilliantly suspenseful’ JEFFERY DEAVER‘Deplorably good’ IAN RANKIN‘Funny, clever, compelling’ HARLAN COBEN‘I smiled a million times’ MARIAN KEYES‘Warm, wise and witty’ VAL MCDERMID‘Osman just gets better’ SHARI LAPENA'The thing that shines through in Osman’s writing is that he really likes people and revels in all their foibles and eccentricities . . . a delightful read' OBSERVER‘The rightful king of crime’ i PAPER© Richard Osman 2025 (P) Penguin Audio 2025