The second book my Richard Osman is every bit as good as the first!
The old gang are back together solving a new mystery this time about twenty million pounds worth of diamonds. We learn more about the character's pasts which gives lovely continuity.
There is a fairly large body count by the end for a group of senior citizens.
Great story, and I really enjoyed it.
Can't wait for the third book!

What a thrilling read! Loved the first book and I've enjoyed every single moment for this one :D This is now one of my favourite mystery series and I can't wait for more!

The gang are back! I think this one is a bit darker plotwise, but it’s the classic gang, funny, kind, loads of laughs, pensioners being really naughty, etc.

If you liked the first book then you will love this one too. A brilliant ride once again!

Love the club…

My thanks to Netgalley and Penguin for the advance copy in exchange for an honest review

The Man Who Died Twice returns the reader to retirement village Cooper's Chase and our four favourite septuagenarians - Joyce, Elizabeth, Ron and Ibrahim. This time the gang become embroiled in a spy mission to rescue some diamonds, leaving bodies in their wake.

Although I enjoyed The Thursday Murder club, I found something a little bit lacking in the plot and writing style. This does a much better job of hooking the reader into the narrative, while also expanding on these characters we've known to love. All round it's a much more cohesive story, filled with everything you would expect from the group. We get Joyce baking and flirting, Ron dressing up as a plumber and a London gangster as part of their schemes, Ibrahim just being the centre of reason and Elizabeth leading them all into danger with a level head. The book works so well because of these characters and the way they intertwine and interact with each other. All of them are really well developed and nuanced, and it makes it very difficult to not fall in love with them.

As mentioned, the narrative is executed much better than in the previous installment. The plot takes a playful nod at Elizabeth's MI5 past, bringing in her ex husband to spice things up a little bit, while slowing drawing out this bigger story involving murder, diamonds and the Mafia. We also see the evolving relationship of Chris and Patsy, as well as Donna, and how their lives keep getting caught up with the Thursday Murder Club. However they definitely take a backseat this time round, which I appreciated more. I feel like these stories should be predominantly about the main gang. At times I did think the plot is dragged out a little bit too much, meaning the pacing is a little off.

There's also good discussions around themes such as trauma, PTSD, loneliness and playing up to stereotypes. Everyone always underestimates the elderly, presuming they'll be a bit past it, and although this is another topic that is used to great affect in the previous novel it's a refreshing enough discussion that I welcomed it again this time around. Joyce in particular is very good at coming off as unassuming and friendly, but underneath she's as sharp as a knife. That woman doesn't miss a thing.

Another great entry to the Thursday Murder Club series. I really hope there's another one, because these books are wonderfully refreshing and comforting. Also, I want to see Joyce and Alan. That woman deserves the world.

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I really wasn't sure what to expect from this book, having not read the first one,  but I absolutely loved it. It doesn't take itself too seriously, and is a fun romp which made me smile a lot, and had me reading into the wee small hours. Whatever genre you enjoy, you would probably enjoy this.

The Thursday Club are a group of 4 very resourceful OAPs, headed up by Elizabeth who is ex MI5! They find themselves helping the police on occasion, and trying to stay the right side of the law, although gently drifting across on occasion.

When one of their members is beaten up for his mobile phone, it sparks a series of events that have some very unexpected repercussions. Throw in several dead bodies, cocaine and diamonds, MI5 and the Mafia, and you have a brilliant and very amusing story. I highly recommend it.

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A fantastic follow up to the Thursday Murder Club. Osman does not disappoint as he continues with the lives and adventures of the residents of Coopers Chase who are most certainly growing old disgracefully! Elizabeth, Joyce Ibrahim and Ron along with their trusty police friends Chris and Donna find themselves caught up in international espionage, the mafia, drug dealers and a mysterious new resident who apparently knows Elizabeth.
Hold onto your hats, this is a wild ride!

Just as entertaining and warm hearted as the first book, completely loveable. Just love the characters and feel good vibe of the book

The Man Who Died Twice is another great book by author Richard Osman. Another cozy mystery featuring the Thursday Murder Club and a host of other characters.
The characters are well fleshed out and the story has enough to keep you guessing and wanting to know more.

The Man Who Died Twice picks up perfectly from the first novel. The Thursday Murder Club gang have already become recognisable and loveable characters.
I actually enjoyed this novel more than the first. Despite the crimes being committed it really does have the cosy feel that is cosy crime. Lots of humour too.

Having adored the first outing of The Thursday Murder Club I couldn’t wait to get stuck in to the follow up, although I did wonder if it would match up to the quality of the first.

I’m delighted to say that I wasn’t disappointed. The Man Who Died Twice is as warm, witty and clever as I’d hoped it would be. As it’s only the following Thursday our favourite characters are all there - Elizabeth, Ron, Joyce and Ibrahim, as well as Bogdan, Donna and Chris. You instantly feel at home in the world Osman has created, and it genuinely feels like catching up with old friends as we once again visit Coopers Chase.

In addition to the wonderful characters, the mystery is full of twists and turns - murder, spies, stolen diamonds and drug dealing all feature, but it never feels heavy or out of place against the lightness of other areas of the story. There’s so much to enjoy about this book.

If you liked the first book then The Man Who Died Twice will definitely hit the spot, and if you’re new to The Thursday Murder Club you will still find lots of enjoy without having read the prequel.

A wonderful book and one I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for my copy of the book, in exchange for an honest review.

This book was just as incredible as the first one, and it was so easy to fall back into the world of The Thursday Murder Club! I loved getting to know all the characters more, particularly learning more about their friendships. Obviously the actual murder plot was also great, with the right amount of intricacy without becoming overwhelming or too confusing. There were times where the pace of the story slowed a little, and I lost concentration a bit. I especially enjoyed reading from Joyce's point of view, as this is where Richard Osman's humour and quick-wit shines through. I would recommend this book, it has the right balance of humour and suspense which keeps the reader interested. (My rating would actually be somewhere between 4 or 5 stars, I'm undecided)

The Man who died twice by Richard Osman

Well, well, well, well, well indeed!

He's a clever chap that Mr Osman isn't he?!

The second in (thankfully) the series of 'Thursday Murder Club' books, is, in my opinion, even better than the first.

The usual gang are all here, plus a few few new faces. The subtle development of all the main characters is just wonderful, as is the plot. For me, new emotions stirred with this tale, as there is always an underlying sadness in some of the narrative, amongst the general cleverness and general hilarity!

Another book that I really didn't want to end. A second Richard Osman book that will make a wonderful film!

LOVED it!

Another great novel featuring the Thursday Murder Club. Great, well-defined characters and a pacy mystery that unravels a piece at a time.

The members of the Thursday Murder Club are back and I couldn't be more delighted. It was fun to dive into this book and escape for a few hours to spend time the Joyce, Elizabeth, Ron, & Ibrahim again. Chris, Donna, and Bogdan are also along for the ride, and just as fun to read about as they were in the first book. The mystery here is fun: diamonds, murder, ex-husbands, the mafia...there's a lot of people involved and plenty of twists and turns. There's also a good deal of heart to the book, as one of the club's own is attacked.

I enjoyed this book from start to finish. Osman has created a great little world that I hope I can continue to visit in more books for years to come.

WOW. What a book! I absolutely loved the first book and wondered if the second would live up to it and my goodness it did! The Thursday Murder Club are back in action and putting the world to rights. I particularly enjoyed seeing more of Bogdon in this book and of course seeing the wholesome relationship between Ron and Ibraham continue to blossom. I was pleased that the chapters continue to switch between narrative and Joyce’s diary entry, it adds something to the overall read of the story. As per usual the ending is totally unpredictable and left me guessing all the way through. The last chapter certainly packed an unexpected punch too. The Thursday Murder Club series is quickly establishing itself to be in my top ten book series ever. Faultless work.

Stars: 5

Thank you NetGalley for access to this e-arc.

Sequels to great books are hard to follow up, expectations are usually high. I loved the first book, The Thursday Murder Club, and I was thrilled to find I loved this book the same way.

We return to the small village with the core four we all fell in love with and their extended group. The complexity begins from the start, stories beginning to slowly intertwine. Elizabeth's past comes to the forefront (my favorite character) which explains her experience and sets up the story to the end.

What I love about this book is how unexpected it is. This is a refreshing story that sets itself apart from the common mystery and thrillers out there. The story has fun with itself and never takes itself too seriously which contributes to it's easy and quick read. What I enjoy the most is that it encompasses so many genres, it doesn't bore you, even with the information dump required. It's a little bit thriller, humor, sassiness, con and mystery adding that sarcasm and old wisdom needed.

I cannot wait for the next installment of this series and return to this world that brings a smile to my face.

There are not enough superlatives to describe this book. I really thought it was impossible for Richard Osman to better The Thursday Murder Club, but he has certainly managed to with The Man Who Died Twice. The characterisation is superb and Joyce’s first person episodes are hilarious - watch out for her insta name. I cannot wait for the third one!

Another good cosy crime adventure from Richard Osman. I'm sure it will do as well as the first in the series - it's phenomenal success was testament to its straightforward attempt to entertain and amuse in a light-hearted, lightweight way during Lockdown, with nothing to 'frighten the horses'. Good fun and interesting to read, if rather undemanding. However there are acres of gritty procedural detective book series on the shelves if that is what you prefer. Comforting, jolly and quite satisfying in these uncertain times - something that cannot often be said of the real world around us. Good on you, Richard!

This is another adventure set in the retirement home. The four main characters are interesting and fearless, Bogdan is also a great character but I’m still not sure what he does. I’m always ready to blame him for the murders but I’m usually wrong. A good second book in this series, if sometimes a little ridiculous.

There was so much love for The Thursday Murder Club last year. I absolutely loved the characters, but found the ending necessarily complicated and gave it a 4stars.

The second book in the series is an absolute 5star cracker!

The characters are developing, both individually and as a group of friends, united into their previous murder solving experiences.

Joyce’s diary entries are fantastic – she is so witty and warm. Her efforts to join Instagram were genuine laugh out loud moments.

More is revealed about Elizabeth’s past when her ex-husband and fellow spy turns up. Ibrahim is just the Grandad you would like to adopt and Ron is brilliant – I won’t spoil it by revealing the mischief he gets himself into.

The multiple strands of this plot tie together more neatly and the ending is really satisfying.

This is such a great combination of humour and thriller, police investigation and amateur sleuthing. I loved everything about this book and have no doubt it’s going to be a huge bestseller. And I really am looking forward to seeing how the series continues to develop in the future.

Thank you to Penguin and Netgalley for my gifted digital advanced copy of The Man Who Died Twice.