Richard Osman’s The Last Devil to Die brings the Thursday Murder Club back with their signature humor, suspense, and heartfelt moments. This time, the spirited retirees—former spy Elizabeth Best, retired nurse Joyce Meadowcroft, psychiatrist Ibrahim Arif, and longtime union organizer Ron Ritchie—are caught up in a new mystery when their friend Kuldesh Sharma, an antiques dealer, dies and a dangerous package he was protecting disappears. As they investigate, the club encounters art forgers, online fraudsters, and drug dealers while navigating the picturesque English countryside. The journey is filled with twists and turns, uncovering secrets and hidden agendas that test their friendship and sleuthing skills. This fourth installment also brings heartache […]
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The Man Who Died Twice – Book Review
It’s an intricately woven whodunit with delightful characters and witty dialogue, a laugh-out-loud, quirky gem I couldn’t put down. There were so many twists and turns that I was guessing until the very last pages. The friendships between the septuagenarian sleuths are poignant and added depth to the eccentric novels. Of course, I loved that the primary character was a woman of a certain age. Book #2 was even better than the first — great entertainment during trying times. 4.5 stars rounded up to 5. Synopsis: “More women are murdering people these days,” says Joyce. “If you ignore the context, it is a real sign of progress.” Richard Osman, The […]
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