Following straight on from The Thursday Murder Club, Elizabeth receives an intriguing letter from a man who should be dead. So begins a new investigation for Elizabeth and the gang, involving stolen diamonds, the mafia, MI5 and a rising body count.

I looooooooved this book. A lot. And way more than I liked Book #1. The characters are, once again, fabulous (especially Joyce), and the plot is genuinely very good for a humorous murder-mystery.

The thing that I wasn’t so keen on in The Thursday Murder Club was that Richard Osman’s writing style felt a bit too formulaic – like he’d studied how to write a book and then written one. The Man Who Died Twice didn’t feel like that. The writing is funny and smooth, with the perfect informal tone for the story.

Who would have thought that a murder mystery with four pensioners as the main characters would have us so gripped! But it does, and so well. Full of twists and turns with lots of laughs and some really moving moments. I loved it just as much, if not more, than the first book and can’t wait for the next one.
Thanks to NetGalley and Penguin UK for this arc in exchange for an honest review.

The Thursday night crew are back and delving into yet another mystery.
This time it's an old flame who wants Elizabeth to help her find diamonds that are missing and a mobster believes he did it.
She enlists the Thursday mob to help and as ever they jump into action.
There are bodies and twists in this and as ever it is a nice easy read with plenty of humour and mystery to make you keep reading.
If you like humour along with a mystery then these are for you and if you haven't read the first one then it's a must.
I have to say I am now quite liking Richard Osman's Thursday Crew and looking forward to the next one.

Enjoyed this so much more than the first. These pensioners have stolen our hearts and I didn’t want to enjoy it but I did.

The Thursday Murder Club have a mystery to solve. Elizabeth's ex-husband, also a spy, has stolen valuable diamonds from mafia broker and has been shot dead. Meanwhile Ibrahim has been violently mugged and the Fairhaven police are trying to catch the local crime kingpin. Using their ingenuity and years of wisdom, the geriatric crimefighters try to restore peace to their retirement village.
This is the sort of book that wraps the reader in a warm embrace. The themes of murder, drugs etc are not necessarily easy reading but the violence seems almost comic as it is written about in a dry, deprecating manner. The plot is silly, the characters are stereotypes but the whole thing is just a great fun read.

What really can I add to the publishing sensation of the last two years? The public has spoken in their universal love of Richard Osman’s group of elderly sleuths and I completely agree!

Osman follows up the hugely popular The Thursday Murder Club with The Man Who Died Twice, where the residents of Coopers Chase are now thrown into Elizabeth’s old world of espionage, hitmen and stolen goods. Can Elizabeth and the gang put things to rights without getting themselves hurt??

These books are just a joy to read! If you like your crime novels with a bit of grit, then they may not be a good fit for you, but if you like cosy crime novels with humour but always a close eye on the fact that the main characters are older people then you’ll definitely enjoy both books.

I felt with book 2 that Richard Osman is really hitting his stride – book 1 was great, but this one just has that extra something. Perhaps it’s nothing to do with the author, but the fact that we know the characters a bit better and how they fit in to the group? Whichever it may be, the intelligent and twisty plot in this book, with more of a focus on Elizabeth and her former career, has me excited for the next installment.

As a busy teacher who usually loves reading children's fiction this 'grown up' book was the perfect escape from work.
The characters developed even more from the first book and it was like being back amongst friends you were getting to know even better. The plot seemed to move quicker in this second instalment and the plot twist kept me hooked until the very end.
A thoroughly enjoyable read.

Fans or Richard Osman’s first novel, The Thursday Murder Club, will undoubtedly be most eager to read The Man Who Died Twice. This new novel contains what have quickly become the trademarks of the author’s work. There are the four quirky and individual protagonists (Elizabeth, Joyce, Ibrahim and Ron), some complex situations, adventure, and a mixture of humor and excellent plotting. No need to say more except that, among other things, there are diamonds and murder. Just know that the ingredients are here for a perfect escapist read.

Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher. All opinions are my own.

I really this book .The second book in the Thursday Murder Club series is even better than the first book. I love how the authors writing and am already excited to read the third book.

The Man Who Died Twice is a unique, funny, and perfectly cosy mystery featuring my favourite crime-busting club. In my opinion, this book is undoubtedly better than the prequel, The Thursday Murder Club, with stronger character development, a neater narrative, and fascinating twists.

Elizabeth, Joyce, Ibrahim, and Ron of Cooper's Chase retirement village are back solving yet another mystery. This charming crew is the reason I keep returning to the series, and one of the elements that makes the book feel so comforting. The Man Who Died Twice provides further insight into the history of the characters, and they become more and more endearing with each chapter. Of the four, Ibrahim is my favourite and I’m glad to see him earning more attention in the sequel.

Involved in this mystery is a murder, the mafia, missing diamonds, and a race to the resolution. Richard Osman does a great job at mixing thrill with levity in this book, while moving the story along at a better pace than the first. His writing is an entertaining blend of witty and intelligent. With backstory and multiple narratives, it could easily become confusing. But I really enjoyed the way the action is mapped out, along with Joyce’s personal diary entries to keep the reader up to date.

I appreciate the author’s approach to themes of aging and the anxieties that come with this, which is presented in different ways through the club’s members. There are touching moments that grounded the exciting (and slightly unrealistic) elements, making The Man Who Died Twice both a stimulating and light-hearted read.

A totally entertaining and fun follow up to Osman's debut novel. Starting the following Thursday. after the Thursday Murder Club ended it reunites Elizabeth Joyce, Ibrahim and Ron in the hunt for a ruthless murderer and a whole load of diamonds. As before, Osman demonstrates a great gift for humourous plotting and warm, believable characterisation of his four septuagenarians protagonists. Raced through it in one sitting. V enjoyable.

Another readable who dunnit by Richard Osman with his elderly band of sleuths. I do feel, as I did wiith his first, that the over the top prasie for this series has more to do with his famous name than his skill as a writer or plotter. If anything I found this even less believable than the first, but it’s a quick and undemanding read when you don’t want anything too heavy.

Unfortunately I can not see the vast appeal of this book - it is far too long and over indulgent. The characters, had little depth to them which resulted in a lack of interest in their escapades. I have admittedly not read the first book of the series so perhaps that would have increased my investment in the plotline.

So much of the plot was far fetched in the extreme - OAPs being allowed access to active police investigations, organised crime syndicates in sleepy towns etc.

Probably best suited to a holiday read when you don't require much concentration.

My thanks to Penguin UK and NetGalley for a review copy of this book.

Loved it- a perfect sequel. I am so excited for the next book in the series.

Yay, they’re back! Intrepid seventysomething amateur sleuths Elizabeth, Joyce, Ron and Ibrahim have returned after their first outing in Richard Osman’s wildly popular The Thursday Murder Club. This time Elizabeth’s dodgy ex-husband Douglas appears on the scene “in a spot of bother” after stealing 20 million quid worth of diamonds from a cut-throat money launderer. Douglas was pulled out of the Thames 30 years earlier, and has now landed himself in mortal danger again.
When two bodies are found our four wannabe detectives find themselves rubbing shoulders with the Mafia and MI6 as they try to solve the murders and hunt down the missing gemstones. Luckily they can depend on their firm friendship with local coppers Donna and Chris.
Meanwhile Ibrahim has fallen victim to teenage thugs who steal his phone then kick him in the head. The group plots revenge, little knowing that their two problems will become one.
Osman is a ridiculously entertaining writer and fully deserves his long stint at the top of bestseller lists and all the cash that must be rolling in. He has promised four novels in the series. A delicious prospect. Pour yourself a cuppa and settle in for a galloping crime caper you won’t want to end.

I wasn't sure I'd feel about this book prior to reading it - after all, how often are second books in series not quite as good as the first?

I needn't have worried in this case as I adored this book. It's very much like a blanket on a cold day - comforting, warm + makes you feel at home. I loved reading about the old gang again and their dark sense of humour was much needed throughout the book as there were so many twists and turns!
It was sad to see them a little older + potentially more frail this time around - a stark reality that the gang won't live on forever.

Would highly recommend to anyone who is after a quick, funny + engaging read with a great storyline.

Fantastic second book in the Thursday night murder club series. A great story, that revealed secrets hidden in the main characters pasts and more of their unique detective skills! I can't wait for book three!

even better than the first!!

Osman isn't the greatest writer by any means but he definitely talks about murder and the mafia in the most wholesome way possible. a bit long at parts but on the whole this was a super fun joy to read. a group of pensioners go on the hunt for lost diamonds!

Many thanks to Netgalley for the opportunity to read this book.

Second book of The Thursday Murder club.
A new story where Elizabeth, Joyce, Ibrahim and Ron try to resolve the mystery when bodies start piling up.
Elizabeth receives a letter of a long lost friend. He needs her help, The story involves stolen diamonds and a people dying twice.

This book goes at very quick pace, The characters are sweet and funny. They kept me smiling while reading the book. I like how the narrative is split between the characters, although sometimes Joyce was a bit too long.

It is a very enjoyable book, lots of humour, lovely characters and a good ending.

What a treat to get back with the Coopers Chase’s gang! Similarly to the Thursday murder club, this book just has this warm, feel-good aspect to it that engulfs you and prevents you from putting it down!

Elizabeth, Joyce, Ron and Ibrahim are as endearing, funny and delightful as ever, solving crime and chasing diamonds! I cannot get enough of them !

Such a cleverly crafted story, full of humour and irony!

It’s just so easy to read and completely addictive, another triumph from Richard!

Thanks for entertaining us so well, looking forward to the next one!

I think I even prefer this one 😍

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read it in advance!