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  • Written by: Richard Osman
  • Narrated by: Lesley Manville
  • Length: 12 hrs and 26 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (520 ratings)

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The Thursday Murder Club

Written by: Richard Osman
Narrated by: Lesley Manville
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Publisher's Summary

A New York Times best seller!

Soon to be a major motion picture from Steven Spielberg at Amblin Entertainment

“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 sleeves.

A 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?

©2020 Richard Osman (P)2020 Penguin Audio

What the critics say

“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

“[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

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An original delight!

This was very entertaining and surprisingly optimistic for a crime novel. The reader did justice to the diverse cast of characters. Very much looking forward to the next book.

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Love love love this audio book

What a fun experience to listen to this book. Loveable characters, lots of twists. First Class narration. Fantastic. I will definitely be listening to this book lots of times.

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Underwhelmed

A bit contrived, in my opinion. Characters too stereotypical, plot lines too convenient and suspense completely lacking. If all you want is a simple read, I guess this could work but I'm sure there are many others more satisfying.

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Very Agatha Christie!

We need more novels like this to get us through the pandemic. It's a delightful read, has all the elements of a good whodunnit. Full of likeable and pleasant characters. I will highly recommend it.

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Clever!

This book has it all! I giggled, I cried.I have a new found positivity to aging! The tenderness and empathy - very powerful writing!

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Such a fun, short read!

Couldn't put it down! The characters are unique, relatable and brilliant. The plot is gripping and plot twists are so fun. Nothing stressful, very warm - for a murder mystery!

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Great book

What a cozy, comfy read! Throughly enjoyable. Can’t wait to get into book number two!

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Wonderful characters

Well written and well performed with a diverse, lovable, intriguing cast of characters. After finishing this book I bought the next three in the series. Thoroughly enjoyable.

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Clever, charming and classy characters!

I loved this book. Actually it’s the second time I’ve read it. I loved the characters, the setting and the clever and funny dialog!

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It was overall a good listen. I must admit I found the readers voice a bit too soothing and fell asleep while listening.

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