The Thursday Murder Club * Richard Osman

Four witty septuagenarian friends living in a peaceful English retirement village meet every Thursday to investigate unsolved crimes, only to find themselves tackling a real murder right on their doorstep when a local property developer turns up dead.

The Story. Written by British television producer and bestselling author Richard Osman, this launches the wildly popular Thursday Murder Club series with warmth, sharp humor, and clever plotting. At Coopers Chase, an upscale retirement community tucked into the Kent countryside, former intelligence operative Elizabeth, retired nurse Joyce, fiery former union leader Ron, and thoughtful psychiatrist Ibrahim gather weekly in the Jigsaw Room to pore over cold cases. When a ruthless builder connected to the village's expansion is murdered with a mysterious photograph left beside the body, the four friends, alongside local constable Donna De Freitas, begin unearthing long-buried secrets, unexpected alliances, and a trail of fresh clues. Blending heartfelt reflections on friendship and aging with classic British wit, this debut mystery became an international sensation and inspired a major film adaptation.

Perfect For. Cozy mystery lovers, book clubs, and readers who enjoy clever, character-driven whodunits with British humor alongside Richard Osman's The Man Who Died Twice, Robert Thorogood's The Marlow Murder Club, Fiona Leitch's Nosey Parker Mysteries, or Anthony Horowitz's Magpie Murders.

Barry Award Nominee for Best First Novel (2021), Anthony Award Nominee for Best First Novel (2021), ITW Thriller Award Nominee for Hardcover Novel (2021), Edgar Allan Poe Award Nominee for Best Novel (2021)

First published 2020; this edition 2021 by Penguin.

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