Whoa, Richard Osman has certainly moved up a gear in this second instalment of The Thursday Murder Club Series. With twenty-million pounds-worth of diamonds at stake, anything could happen and it does. Messier murders, the security services, international criminals and drug barons, the mafia and any number of suspects and red herrings. As before, Elizabeth is at the heart of solving the mystery but she wouldn’t manage without her three neighbours, each with their own special contributions, even if that’s just seeming to be a harmless old lady while actually being solid steel.

I like the way the exciting events take place alongside quiet, domestic contentment. I could hardly put the book down for the thrills and suspense, yet at its heart is kindness, and the touching importance of love and friendship to a group of retired but certainly not-dead-yet inmates of a retirement village. It’s all highly improbable and very enjoyable. If you liked the first book (I did) you’ll like this one even more. Critics who are sniffy about Osman’s sudden, wild success are just suffering from sour grapes, IMO.

I read this thanks to NetGalley and it will be published on 16th September this year.

Absolutely loved this sequel - Richard Osman has written a better book than the first one. I think the characters really come into their own here, and the mystery is another twisty, un-guessable funride. Very exciting to hear there will be more to come after this!

I really enjoyed the further exploits of this group of retired folks! I felt that this episode flowed better and certainly had me entertained.

An entertaining enjoyable read - I liked the use of several voices and I am growing quite attached to Joyce’s diary entries.

One I will be recommending.

The first book by this author was a sound mystery with characters who made a quirky story.
This sequel takes it to a whole new level. I loved it.
It is a week after the end of the first story and Ibrahim is mugged. At the same time Elizabeth's spy ex husband has managed to become involved in the theft of 20 million pounds worth of diamonds.
With their friends Joyce and Ron on their side as well as the support of Chris, Donna, Patrice, Kendrick and my favourite Bogdan as well as MI5, MI6 and the mafia our heroes manage to avenge Ibrahim and do a lot of good work at the same time.

I did not think it was possible to write a better book than the first but Mr Osman has managed it. This is a cracking read and kept me captivated all the way through.
This book has given the chance to flesh out the characters that we met in the first book and give them real character. This reminds me so much of an old fashioned Ealing Comedy with a character driven plot and the 70's series the Zoo Gang (which probably hardly anyone remembers).
It would be wrong to give much away but I just loved the characters in this book and you end up wanting them all to do well and be okay.
I can not recommend this second book highly enough it is a great read and if you don't buy it straight away give it to someone for Xmas!

I'll be honest I was worried if Book 2 The Man Who Died Twice was going to be any good. I loved the first book The Thursday Murder club when I read it pre-bookstagram. I was not disappointed the characters were well written and just a great ensemble. I felt like I knew each character personally and should be arranging my overdue visit to Coopers Chase. Joyce is my favourite character and please tell me that I am not the only one who checked Instagram. Osman's ability to write the varying characters is astounding and at time laugh out loud funny. My favourite moment was when Joyce asked a criminal if he needed the toilet as the journey was going to be long.

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This is such a fun book it is hard to do it justice in a review. I already liked the first one in this series and the sequel was just the right blend for me. A well plotted and well written detective story with original heroes, written with an incredible sense of humor. Osman does a really great job with his characters and the details of the story make me suspect he must have quite a few elderly friends or relatives, though I doubt that there would be any as outrageous as Elizabeth. It keeps you on your toes till the very end and the ending really restores your belief in humanity, though there are quite a few dead bodies to get through first. A book everyone will enjoy!

This book totally exceeded my very high expectations having loved the Thursday Murder Club so much.
This story delves more into Elizabeth’s past as we meet her ex-husband in need of her help. The characters are so perfectly written that I feel as though I know them personally. All round the book gave me such a warm feeling that I’d love to read it all over again.

This is Osman's second novel in the Thursday Murder Club series and, like the first it is absolutely delightful. I can only describe it as akin to sitting inside near the fire on a winter's afternoon with a nanna rug and a cup of tea. Everything about Osman's writing, setting and characters is endearing, surprising and relatable. With just enough thrill to keep you guessing and a few shady characters thrown in on top. This book is a hands-down must read of 2021.

After the events of the last book, the Thursday Murder Club have got back to business, but when Elizabeth receives a mysterious note from a man who she knows died years ago, the Club get embroiled in another adventure - one that will see them tangle with the Mafia, drugs barons, the security services and a particularly unpleasant youth...

As a fan of the last book, I was very excited to receive this one and it does not disappoint in the slightest - in fact, I would argue that it is better than the first one! Osman seems more comfortable writing for the characters now, and allowing them to get into more scrapes whilst still retaining the humour throughout the book. This is a very easy 5* choice for me!

Absolutely wonderful. As ever, his ability to delicately examine humanity while telling a brilliant story, is impressive. Engaging and fun - and fans of the first book will not be disappointed!

This is possibly the most excited I had ever been to receive an advanced copy - and the excitement didn't leave me from one cover to the other!

We pick up where we left off, in the hands of our trusty Coopers Chase friends, off for another adventure with loads of twists and turns. Here's the thing - I actually thought this one was better than TTMC. It felt like Osman was really getting into the flow of writing, the plot and characters were a bit more fleshed out than the preceding book. And it is truly just as much of a riot as the first one. The characters really are the backbone of these stories, the quintessential Britishness of the whole thing is the entire comedy style and it is absolutely golden.

Thank you, SO MUCH to Viking and the author for the advanced copy!

The Man Who Died Twice, Richard Osman 5/5 💙

The Thursday Murder Club are back and they are on excellent form. Elizabeth has received a letter from an old colleague with whom she shares a long history. He needs help with stolen diamonds, violent mobsters and a threat to his life.
Elizabeth enrols the Thursday Murder Club. The mystery and bodies pile up as Joyce, Ibrahim and Ron help Elizabeth unravel what lies at the end.

The Man Who Died Twice is a highly anticipated release which lives up to every expectation. Joyful and funny this return trip is like coming home. You can become engrossed in the mystery, knowing you’ll never unravel it before Elizabeth does. You’ll feel like you are sharing a slice of cake with your four dear friends who taught you that age does not mean underestimating anyone. As before Richard Osman has written smart, brilliant and darkly hilarious. The Man Who Died Twice is another 5 star, must read. I look forward to the next edition of the series!

Wow, just wow! I loved “The Thursday Murder Club” and have recommended it far and wide. I was looking forward to this book the moment I finished the first one, and it did not disappoint. If anything, it is even better than the first. I know, how is that even possible?

We meet our loveable group of O.A.Ps and what makes this book great is that it’s like meeting a group of your friends again. Other characters from the first book return, with Bogdan, Donna, and DCI Chris Hudson joining our gang again. Their escapades will leave you laughing and sitting on the edge of your seat throughout the entire book.

I don’t want to give anything away in this book, but believe me when I say it’s a page-turner. I raced through this as soon as I got my hands on it. We have twists and turns throughout, some red herrings along the way, and a great who-done-it mystery. Richard Osman is a genius!

I’m sad to have finished the book as it’s saying goodbye to these wonderful characters for the time being. You learn more details about them, their past and personalities becoming a little clearer to us. If anything, I love them more after this book. This is one that I absolutely recommend, light-hearted with dry wit and humour, but a mystery that will keep you guessing till the very end.

Since Richard Osman’s previous book had such great reviews I thought I’ll try out a book of his. Unfortunately I feel that he is not an author for me.

Clever, refreshing and well-written. Fun characters and fast moving this was a great read from page one.

I enjoyed this book so much. Thank you to the publisher and netgalley for this ARC.
So, we're back in the world of the Thursday Murder Club and the action starts right from the first page. Elizabeth is contacted by an ex husband needing help.
I love the style of writing and the way you end up so emotionally invested in all these characters. I did not want to put it down.
I don't want to give away any spoilers. This is a great book and now I'm desperate for the third installment!

I really like this book, it made a change from the cozy mysteries of old. This one set in a retirement village with links to M5. The story winds it way around the disappearance of a man who, from all intense and purposes, has been dead before but returns to recoup a fortune.
There are many twists and turns, a lot of investigating and some laughs. I must say, although slow at times, I could not put it down until the end. Really enjoyed it.

Absolutely loved this book
The elderly foursome are back
And thrown straight into a case
The writing completely pulls you in and you feel you are part of the the group
It's a great plot and has plenty of humour
Definitely another winner

Thank you netgalley, Richard Osman and Penguin General UK

I can not begin to tell you how much I adored this book.
When I saw it was available to request I couldn’t click the button fast enough.
I adored the first Thursday Murder Club adventure, and have been looking forward to the 2nd instalment since I finished the last page of the first.
The Man Who Died Twice sees the return of the much loved elderly foursome, along with most of the other characters from the first book.
I don’t want to give away too much of the story, but I will say I found it as charming and enjoyable as the first book, perhaps even a little more so.
I don’t have a single critique, I just feel so lucky I got the chance to read this gem early.
Thank you so much Net Galley and Penguin.