Those who prefer their mysteries with touches of spycraft, humor, and eccentricity will be well pleased.' - Publishers Weekly 'The twisty plot, knotty issues of relationships with life partners, and steadfast loyalty among the sleuths provide depth and poignancy. 'Osman follows The Thursday Murder Club (2020), his supremely entertaining debut, with an even better second installment.A clever, funny mystery peopled with captivating characters that enhance the story at every quirky turn.' - Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Richard Osman is back with everyone's favorite mystery-solving quartet, and the second installment of The Thursday Murder Club series is just as clever and warm as the first-an unputdownable, laugh-out-loud pleasure of a read. Can our four friends catch the killer before the killer catches them? And if they find the diamonds, too? Well, wouldn't that be a bonus? You should never put anything beyond the Thursday Murder Club. Elizabeth, Joyce, Ron and Ibrahim are up against a ruthless murderer who wouldn't bat an eyelid at knocking off four septuagenarians. Then, as night follows day, the first body is found. He has been accused of stealing diamonds worth millions from the wrong men and he's seriously on the lam. The second gripping novel in the #1 internationally bestselling Thursday Murder Club series.Įlizabeth, Joyce, Ron and Ibrahim-the Thursday Murder Club-are still riding high off their recent real-life murder case and are looking forward to a bit of peace and quiet at Cooper's Chase, their posh retirement village.Īn unexpected visitor-an old pal of Elizabeth's (or perhaps more than just a pal?)-arrives, desperate for her help.

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