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Series

The Thursday Murder Club

4 books

The Thursday Murder Club series by Richard Osman has 4 books. Start with The Thursday Murder Club (2020), then read the rest in the order below.

The Thursday Murder Club reading order

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The Thursday Murder Club

Richard Osman

In a peaceful retirement village, four unlikely friends—Elizabeth, Joyce, Ron, and Ibrahim—meet weekly to delve into cold cases. Their quiet lives take a thrilling turn when a real-life murder occurs right on their doorstep, drawing them into a complex investigation. As they navigate secrets and suspects, these sharp minds prove that age is no barrier to solving the most perplexing crimes. This charming mystery blends wit, warmth, and unexpected twists, celebrating the enduring power of friendship and the thrill of the chase.

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Man Who Died Twice

Richard Osman

In this clever mystery, a man who has been living under an assumed identity for decades suddenly finds his carefully constructed world unraveling when his past catches up with him. When a murder investigation forces him to confront the secrets he's been hiding, he must navigate a dangerous game of deception where the truth could destroy everything he's built. Richard Osman weaves together intricate plotting with sharp wit and memorable characters, creating a page-turning thriller that explores themes of identity, redemption, and the consequences of living a lie. As the investigation deepens, nothing is quite what it seems, and the stakes grow increasingly personal and perilous. A masterfully crafted mystery that keeps readers guessing until the very end.

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The Bullet That Missed

Richard Osman

In Richard Osman's latest installment, the Thursday Murder Club finds themselves entangled in a cold case that resurfaces with chilling new implications. A decade-old mystery surrounding the apparent death of a television journalist, Bethany Waites, draws the attention of the intrepid quartet when a new murder seems directly linked to the unsolved past. As they delve into the victim's former workplace, the club members must navigate a labyrinth of secrets and lies, questioning everyone who might have known Bethany. Osman masterfully weaves together suspense, wit, and poignant observations on aging and friendship, delivering another captivating puzzle that will keep readers guessing until the very last page.

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The Last Devil to Die

Richard Osman

The fourth installment in the beloved Thursday Murder Club series sees the quartet of amateur sleuths facing their most personal case yet. When an old friend of Elizabeth’s husband is found dead, the club is drawn into a dangerous investigation involving stolen heroin, hidden secrets, and a trail of bodies that stretches across continents. As the stakes rise and old enemies resurface, Elizabeth, Joyce, Ibrahim, and Ron must race against time to uncover the truth before they become the next victims. Richard Osman once again masterfully blends witty humor with thrilling suspense, delivering a captivating mystery that explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the enduring power of friendship.

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