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The Thursday Murder Club - (A Thursday Murder Club Mystery) by Richard Osman (Paperback)
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- A New York Times bestseller Soon to be a major motion picture "Witty, endearing and greatly entertaining.
- About the Author: Richard Osman is an author and television presenter.
- 384 Pages
- Fiction + Literature Genres, Mystery & Detective
- Series Name: A Thursday Murder Club Mystery
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About the Book
"First published in hardcover in Great Britain by Viking, an imprint of Penguin Books, a division of Penguin Random House Ltd., London"--Title page verso.Book Synopsis
A New York Times bestseller Soon to be a major motion picture "Witty, endearing and greatly entertaining." --Wall Street Journal "Don't trust anyone, including the four septuagenarian sleuths in Osman's own laugh-out-loud whodunit." --Parade Four septuagenarians with a few tricks up their sleevesA female cop with her first big case
A brutal murder
Welcome to...
THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUB In a peaceful retirement village, four unlikely friends meet weekly in the Jigsaw Room to discuss unsolved crimes; together they call themselves the Thursday Murder Club. When a local developer is found dead with a mysterious photograph left next to the body, the Thursday Murder Club suddenly find themselves in the middle of their first live case. As the bodies begin to pile up, can our unorthodox but brilliant gang catch the killer, before it's too late?
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Praise for The Thursday Murder Club:
"Witty, endearing and greatly entertaining."
--Wall Street Journal "An amusing debut that finds gold in getting older."
--People "If you like a good mystery but also want to laugh and go 'aw, ' the Thursday Murder Club books by Richard Osman are definitely for you."
--Daisy Rosario, NPR Pop Culture Happy Hour "Don't trust anyone, including the four septuagenarian sleuths in Osman's own laugh-out-loud whodunit."
--Parade "[A] jaunty mystery. . . What's delightful is that there are no stereotypes here -- the senior citizens solve the murder with wit, style and ferocious intelligence. The puzzle is intricate and involving, but there's a breeziness about it that makes it an ideal hammock read."
-NPR "Funny, clever, and compelling. Mystery fans are going to be enthralled."
--Harlan Coben, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Boy from the Woods "A little beacon of pleasure in the midst of the gloom. . . SUCH FUN!"
--Kate Atkinson, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Big Sky "The mystery's good, the characters are wonderful, and [the series are] just very entertaining. . . top notch."
--R.L. Stine, bestselling author of the Goosebumps series "Charming, funny, and ultimately, surprisingly, very moving."
--Linwood Barclay, New York Times bestselling author of Find You First "I don't know how to do this brilliant book justice. Diabolically clever, very funny, highly entertaining--utterly delightful. I completely fell in love with it. I need more of The Thursday Murder Club!"
--Shari Lapena, New York Times bestselling author of The Couple Next Door "Loved every word. Loved the fleet, nimble plotting, as ingenious as top-shelf Agatha Christie; loved the boisterous cast of characters--think Fredrik Backman; loved the crisp, witty, Carl Hiaasen-caliber dialogue... yet above all, I love The Thursday Murder Club for its psychological texture, emotional depth, and luminous, fireside warmth. What a generous novel. Readers of Louise Penny and Kate Atkinson, rejoice."
--A. J. Finn, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Woman in the Window "Suspenseful, funny, and poignant. The delightful, spirited characters from this witty, sometimes bittersweet story deserve a return engagement."
--Booklist (starred review) "An imaginative and witty whodunit... Osman's careful attention to the realities of life in a retirement village ensures that The Thursday Murder Club is a compassionate, thoughtful tribute to a segment of the population that's often dismissed and ignored... Great fun."
--BookPage (starred review) "The character-driven mystery, featuring a group of sleuths all too aware of their own mortality, and a likable pair of cops, is suspenseful, funny, and poignant... The delightful, spirited characters from this witty, sometimes bittersweet story deserve a return engagement."
--Library Journal (starred review) "Osman mixes mirth and murder in his exceptional debut. . . witty."
--Publishers Weekly (starred review) "A fascinating primer in detection... A top-class cozy infused with dry wit and charming characters who draw you in and leave you wanting more, please."
--Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "A rather beguiling piece of work, reading like Kingsley Amis's The Old Devils refracted through an Agatha Christie prism... The ageing protagonists are a winning bunch, and Osman's skills have already led to greenlighting of further outings for his sleuths."
--Financial Times
"A sparkling debut... Fiendishly clever and brilliantly funny."
--Minneapolis Star Tribune "Witty... The characters and the writing are a treat... Everyone in the central quartet, especially the two women, are more complex than they originally seem, and while the tone is predominantly light and funny, Osman finds some moments of sweet poignancy."
--Seattle Times "With wry British humor, and a cast of intrepid retirees, Richard Osman's delightful mystery caper offers surprising depth... The wit and the plot will bring readers back for more of this series."
--The Christian Science Monitor "As the bodies pile up, and more is revealed of the lives and loves of Joyce, Ibrahim, Ron and Elizabeth, you can't help cheering them on--and hoping to meet them again soon."
--The Times (UK) "A witty and poignant tale."
--The Daily Telegraph (UK) "One of the most enjoyable books of the year. . . well-written, hilarious, and joyously big-hearted. . . The charm of The Thursday Murder Club is that it's so much more than a crime novel."
--The Daily Express (UK) "Brilliant, smart, charming, and wryly funny."
--Good Housekeeping (UK) "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, New York Times bestselling author of You "So smart and funny. Deplorably good."
--Ian Rankin, New York Times bestselling author of Westwind "Grinning like a monkey having just finished The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman. Loved its clever, clever plot, great gags, Ealing comedy set ups and Elizabeth. Can't say more but I want to be her one day..."
--Fiona Barton, New York Times bestselling author of The Widow "A rich, textured, twisted, and fabulously funny tale of murder and mayhem."
--Alan Bradley, New York Times bestselling author of The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie "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!"
--Jeffery Deaver, #1 international bestselling author of The Goodbye Man "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, international bestselling author of Grown Ups
"A warm, wise, and witty warning never to underestimate the elderly."
--Val McDermid, international bestselling author of How the Dead Speak "Utterly charming and very very clever."
--Sarah Pinborough, New York Times bestselling author of Cross Her Heart "Funny, clever, and achingly British--what else would you expect from a book by Richard Osman?"
--Adam Kay, internationally bestselling author of This Is Going to Hurt: Secret Diaries of a Medical Resident
"A superb debut. Thrilling, moving, laugh-out-loud funny and packed with characters you will want to see a lot more of."
--Mark Billingham, international bestselling author of Their Little Secret "What a joy! Full of brilliantly observed humor, spot-on dialogue, and twists and turns aplenty. Joyce and the gang are now my favorite crime-solving team."
--Nina Stibbe, author of Reasons to Be Cheerful
About the Author
Richard Osman is an author and television presenter. His novels, The Thursday Murder Club, The Man Who Died Twice, The Bullet That Missed, and The Last Devil to Die, were number one, million-copy international bestsellers as well as New York Times bestsellers. He lives in London with his wife, Ingrid, and Liesl the cat. We Solve Murders is his fifth novel.Dimensions (Overall): 8.2 Inches (H) x 5.4 Inches (W) x .9 Inches (D)
Weight: .66 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Series Title: A Thursday Murder Club Mystery
Sub-Genre: Mystery & Detective
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Number of Pages: 384
Publisher: Penguin Books
Format: Paperback
Author: Richard Osman
Theme: Amateur Sleuth
Language: English
Street Date: August 3, 2021
TCIN: 82847028
UPC: 9781984880987
Item Number (DPCI): 059-04-6787
Origin: Made in the USA
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Syd - 2 years ago, Verified purchaser
This was a good book but I lost interest a few times reading it so I’d put it down for a while. I really liked the way it was written but I had a hard time keeping up with who is who. Maybe that’s just a me problem though
I wouldn't try my hand at crime around these silver haired sleuths!
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The Nerdy Narrative - 2 years ago
This book was an absolute delight! I immersion read this one and the audiobook narrator, Lesley Manville was excellent! The Thursday Murder Club is composed of 4 individuals that live in the Coopers Chase Retirement Village. Each character brings something different to the group: whether it be certain skill sets, notoriety, or exceptional intelligence - all with a large helping of humor. This bunch meets once a week to scour old police files (that they're not supposed to have) to see if they can solve the case. Then it happens - they get their very first murder case as a local developer is found bludgeoned to death in his home. Elizabeth, Joyce, Ibrahim and Ron are on the case and good luck to anyone who thinks they can deter them from getting involved. (Poor DCI Hudson!) I've often wondered about my golden years - would I be lonely because I never had kids? What if I outlive my husband, what then? This book has completely changed my perspective and erased those fears. This retirement village gave new life to its residents. There was always so much going on and people everywhere. If you wanted to be left alone, you just shut your front door. Want company? Leave your door open. Most importantly, this book showed me that even in your late 70s, early 80s, you can still form meaningful relationships and have fun! I loved so many of these characters and especially the different friendships that formed throughout the course of the story. I knew in the first 10 chapters that I'd be continuing this series, just on the characters and their humor alone. The mystery - or perhaps mysteries is the better word here - were so fun trying to solve. I really thought I had this one figured out, but Angela Lansbury, I am not. LOL! I loved the description and atmosphere of Coopers Chase - I found myself wishing I could sit on Bernard's bench with him and especially the Jigsaw Room on Thursdays! I look forward to seeing what these silver haired sleuths get up to next!