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.

I think, I think I preferred this to the first one. I absolutely adore Joyce's chapters, her Instagram handle made me laugh out loud for quite some time. Highly entertaining, witty. challenging and felt familiar with the gang back together.

We are back at Cooper’s chase for the latest instalment…
What I loved: further development of likeable characters, pacy writing and crazy escapades (stolen diamonds, drug dealers and deceit). Lots of twists and lots of fun!
Sometimes the scenarios were too far fetched but this series is meant to be tongue in cheek so this did not hamper my enjoyment.
I was concerned this wouldn’t live up to the first instalment, boy was I wrong! LOVED it!

A fitting sequel to the original. I really enjoyed this book. Thanks for the opportunity to read and review this book.

In this second book in the series, not only do we get another cracking mystery to solve, but as I'd hoped, we also learn more about the four main characters, particularly Elizabeth, and their lives before the retirement home and the Murder Club. Although the perspective switches around between the various characters, Joyce is the dominant narrative voice and this works really well. She is the Miss Marple-esque character - all soft and fluffy on the outside, but with a core of steel and a good brain, even if she doesn't always realise it herself. I love how it feels as though she is talking to the reader - the chatty narrative style suits her character perfectly and pulls the reader right into the action alongside her. Her foray into the world of Instagram had me giggling right from the start, as did her throwaway comment about it right at the end of the book.

The initial incident strikes right at the heart of the group of friends and I love their response to what happens. On one level we know the police probably shouldn't encourage them, but at the same time we want them to take matters into their own hands where the police are powerless to act. I want a group of friends like this when I'm approaching old age. They look out for each other in every way conceivable and it's wonderful!

In short, I thoroughly enjoyed the book and eagerly anticipate the next instalment.

I'm hugely grateful to both the publisher and Netgalley for the ARC and for the opportunity to review the book.

Full review will be posted on my blog on 16th September.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for sending me this eArc.

Once I started this book I couldn't put it down. Although these characters have only had one previous outing, reading this was like meeting up with old friends. The Thursday Murder Club is back and crime-fighting pensioners Elizabeth, Ron, Joyce and Ibrahim are on a mission to recover stolen diamonds, which sees them up against MI5, Mafia bosses, gangsters and the local drug dealer. Alongside all this, they are also seeking revenge for a brutal and cowardly attack on one of the quartet and are ably assisted, once again, by Donna, Chris and Bogdan. The relationships between all of the characters are bubbling along nicely and it will be interesting to see where they go next. There are lots of laugh out loud moments in the book, many of them provided by Joyce (her foray into the world of Instagram is priceless), but issues of age and vulnerability are handled sensitively. If you enjoyed the first book, you'll love this one. Highly recommended.

I skipped through The Man Who Died Twice very happily. I say skipped as it felt light and carefree and I had to remind myself every so often of the body count and other small matters of illegality! But that juxtaposition is a skill handled wonderfully well. The cast of The Thursday Murder Club has re-assembled and each of them is as much themselves as ever. In the four core members, Richard Osman has created strong and memorable characters, each with a distinctive voice. The plot is clearly far-fetched in the extreme but, as I was reading, it felt completely believable and reasonable. It feels like a book to take on holiday (would that we could!) but wit none of the pejorative connotations such a statement tends to conjure up.

A fan of the first book this one did not disappoint. Full of laughs and tender moments can’t wait for the next installment

After reading this, I have been debating with myself which book I enjoyed more - The Thursday Murder Club or The Man Who Died Twice. However it's like asking me to choose which of my two children I love most.

After careful consideration, I have to say that it's probably the second one....however I am still undecided on the books.

I have to admit that, on hearing that Richard Osman had written a novel, I wasn't completely convinced. Not because I was not a massive Osman fan (I most definitely am) but I have never really enjoyed the novels of celebrities who have tried their hands at being an author. It almost seems like cheating for a celeb to use their already high profile to sell novels which may only sell on name recognition alone.

After reading Mr Osman's first novel and now his second I am completely convinced that all the high praise is in fact much deserved. If anything, I hope as his writing career progresses he is not seen as 'that tall guy from that quiz show' but instead as a fantastic author.

The Man Who Died Twice is a fantastic novel and I read it in one day. The characters from the first novel jumped off the page as they investigate another murder (or murders). Osman's novels have been called "warm" and "comforting" and there is no doubt they are. How could a story about old age pensioners not be when written by someone who clearly has a big beating heart.

However to describe this novel in only those terms does not do it justice. It's a crime novel with a whodunnit element but, for me, the key to this novel (and series) lies in the relationships between the four main characters. Without any spoilers, the part with Ron and Ibrahim in the hospital almost had me in tears - the writing was just so brilliant in capturing Ron's character and behaviour.

Given the high regard in which The Thursday Murder Club was received I don't think anyone will need much encouragement to read this novel - but if you do need encouragement, then READ THIS NOVEL.

Thanks to Penguin General UK and to Netgalley for an ARC in exchange for a honest review.

Having really enjoyed the first book, I have been looking forward to this second book and it did not disappoint, gently funny and totally riveting, an absolute gem from start to finish. I wait impatiently for the third!

Really enjoyed this! Spending time with Joyce, Elizabeth, Ibrahim, Ron, Donna and Chris was like getting back together with a group of old friends. The great plot, the same quirky, engaging writing style and humour as The Thursday Murder Club will ensure this is popular with all fans of Osman's previous book. Bring on the next one!

I was extremely excited to receive an ARC of Mr Osman's new book, many thanks to the publisher and NetGalley.

This was so enjoyable. In the second outing at Cooper's Close, the members of the Thursday Murder Club have another mystery close to home. The initial reveal is a nice surprise, so I won't say further!

I won't say much more than this is another delightful read with enjoyable characters, a twisty-turny mystery and a lovely respect for older people.

Read it immediately (when it's available, of course)!

The Thursday Murder Club return in The Man Who Died Twice which is another excellent murder mystery from the multi talented Richard Osman.

The story moves along at a good pace with plenty of underlying humour that doesn’t overpower the main storyline

The author has created some clearly identifiable characters who he uses to both propel and enhance the story.

A definite recommended read