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The Thursday Murder Club

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The Thursday Murder Club

Written by: Richard Osman
Narrated by: Lesley Manville, Richard Osman, Marian Keyes
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Brought to you by Penguin.

THE FIRST NOVEL IN THE RECORD-BREAKING, MILLION-COPY BESTSELLING THURSDAY MURDER CLUB SERIES AND SOON TO BE A MAJOR NETFLIX MOVIE RELEASE!

In 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 Month
Guardian Best Crime and Thrillers

'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 Billingham

Richard Osman, Sunday Times bestseller, March 2024
The Bullet that Missed broke the record for the fastest-selling adult fiction hardback ever, September 2022

© Richard Osman 2020 (P) Penguin Audio 2020

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Critic Reviews

'A little beacon of pleasure' (Kate Atkinson)
'So smart and funny. Deplorably good' (Ian Rankin)
'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)
'A gripping read and rather moving'
'Funny, clever and achingly British' (Adam Kay)
'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)
'By turns hilarious and poignant, The Thursday Murder Club offers up a brilliant concept that's flawlessly executed and told in a unique, captivating voice. These are rare qualities in any novel, let alone a debut. I read the first page, then put all else on hold to devour this pitch-perfect book in one sitting. Bravo!' (Jeffrey Deaver)
'So smart, so funny, so warm, and such a wonderful mystery. If we're lucky Richard Osman will keep these characters alive forever' (Caroline Kepnes)
'A properly funny and totally charming murder mystery steeped in Agatha Christie joy. Also the best crime solving foursome and full of a type of Britishness that makes you smile' (Araminta Hall)
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I think it may be just me. I missed the subtle joke and funny punches which the other who have reviewed and appreciated. It may be just me. I did smile a few times and was intrigued by the mystery and it did keep me hooked. But I missed the funny part somehow so it became a murder mystery that folks from a retirement home are solving. Full of twists and interesting characters but if you are looking to smile across the book, I am not sure....

I did not get the humor...like others

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This is a story set in a retirement community. A group of senior citizens are working unsolved police cases for fun on Thursdays and they find themselves in the middle of a real murder scene.

Although the title itself screams murder, the author focuses most of the book showing the decent shades of humanity. Especially the bonds between the senior citizens, their regrets from past lives, the need for a little excitement, their mischievousness are all portrayed in a tender manner.

The plot has enough twists to keep us guessing till the end and all loose ends are tied together nicely.

I like watching clips of British comedy game show "Would I lie to you" where contestants try to convince the other teams that they are telling the truth. Richard Osman is a regular on this show and he is very witty. So I am glad to have liked his first book also.

The second book in the series has even better reviews. So looking forward to it.

A heartwarming mystery involving an endearing gang

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Really loved the story, the characters and narration. Look forward to the next book!

Amazing book!

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Slow cooking crime drama. There is comedy, there is suspense. The way writer created each and every characters slowly with back stories, I loved it. I was reading it and I was keep reminding of Fargo. Looking forward to read the next book of the series. I liked how Joyse narratives, the way she was coming and trying to explain her perspective, her life struggles and stories. Huge applause to Lesley Manville for such a beautiful reading of the novel.

What a Ride! Simple & Alive

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Engaging, funny, with some quirky characters in an unlikely setting, with a multi-layered mystery. An amazing debut novel by Richard Osman. Looking forward to reading his other books. The narrator made this book all the more enjoyable. Leslie Manville was simply perfect for this book.

An Absolute Delight!

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