I absolutely loved Thursday Murder Club, so I was delighted to receive an advance copy of the next book in the series, The Man Who Died Twice.
Thanks to Ellie Hudson at Penguin Books and NetGalley for my copy.

The gang at Coopers Chase retirement village are back with a bang!

Elizabeth receives a mysterious letter from a man she knows to be dead, so who is she really going to meet? This meeting sets in motion a chain of events involving stolen diamonds, murder, the NY mafia and a Colombian drug cartel! Who said being a pensioner was boring 😂 Elizabeth enlists the help of her trusted friends and The Thursday Murder Club is back in action.

As I expected, the characters are still as hilarious as ever and so well done you can just picture them. Their personalities shine through, and despite everyone being different, they get on well and support each other.

It’s such a readable book, there’s plenty going on to keep you turning the pages and trying to work out what will happen.
It’s funny yet poignant in places too and so bittersweet at times.

I found the ending fitting and really lovely.

I adored the story and the characters and despite trying to ration myself I whizzed through it as I was so absorbed in it.

Another brilliant book in the series and I can’t wait for the next one!

I loved the Thursday Murder Club but this is even better. We really get to know all our protagonists and they are all great. I especially like the background we are getting to the 2 police, Chris and Donna and their relationship with the retirees.
The whole thing is funny, clever, tightly plotted, left me guessing and gasping at the right moments and concludes very satisfactorily.
Can't wait for the next one.

The Thursday Murder Club was such a joy to read that I jumped at the chance to read The Man Who Died Twice. I wasn't disappointed. The beauty of a sequel is that we already know the characters so it's much easier and quicker to become immersed in the story. Once again, my husband had to put up with me giggling as I read the book, reading out the funniest lines to him. I don't want to spoil it for anyone but I'm so glad I wasn't born in 1969!

However, there are some more serious plotlines going on. Something happens to Ibrahim that shocks him (and the others) to the core. Richard Osman handles this with great sensitivity. Likewise, the storyline with Elizabeth's husband, Stephen, and his dementia. There was a bit in the final pages that made me cry.

These things are threaded through the main plot. Elizabeth's past life crashes into the present in the form of an old colleague who needs her help. Initially she isn't minded to help him but the mention of diamonds and possible threat to life is enough to reel her in, the others too.

Overall, The Man Who Died Twice is superb. The writing is sublime - funny, touching, but taut when it needs to be. I've no doubt that this will be a huge hit, and rightly so.

The second book in the Thursday murder club series does not disappoint.

More adventures for the residents of the retirement village when Elizabeth's ex-husband turns up unexpectedly. We learn more of her past and follow her and her fellow 'murder clubbers' on an adventure that has many twists and turns. Despite the relatively high body count, this is a light-hearted and thoroughly engaging book.

Great fun!

Absolutely loved this second book by Richard Osman. Such a refreshing, cheeky, funny writing style he has to tell an interesting crime story. Love the characters he has created, think Joyce is my favourite as she comes up with some of the best ideas and crocheting her friendship bracelets in the meantime! The crime itself is intriguing and I didn’t get the ‘who dun it’ until almost the end. Look forward to the third book very quickly following on from this, hopefully.

Richard Osman has done it again!

I love TTMC and The Man Who Died Twice simply got better and better. The characters are brilliant, nuanced, funny, clever, and I love them all. The story kept me gripped, lots of clues and red herrings along the way. The perfect Christie style mystery that I love. It's funny, I was laughing out loud in places, and quick witted and I can't wait for the next one.

Thanks to the publishers and Netgalley for the opportunity to read and review.

As usual in my reviews, I will not rehash the plot (plenty of reviews like that out there already!)

I thoroughly enjoyed Richard Osman's first novel in this series, so was delighted to be invited to read the next exciting installment in the lives of "The Thursday Murder Club"!

The writing is spot on, descriptive, warm, wry and funny at times, poignant at others. The plot is very engaging - although we have to to suspend our disbelief slightly at times! This is an engaging tale involving diamond theft, MI5, international criminals, drug dealers and several murders!

It was great to spend time with our trusty band of detectives again and find out more about their characters (particularly enjoyed hearing details of Elisabeth's shadowy past!). The supporting crew of Chris, Donna, Stephen and Bogdan return (again, their characters are fleshed out more) and are joined by new characters - Donna's Mum Patrice, an interesting villain, more MI5 operatives, and of course the mysterious first husband (who knew?) of Elisabeth.

Parts of the book made me laugh out loud - Joyce's foray into Instagram in particular, she's such a sweet and funny character!

I really enjoyed this book and cannot wait for the next! I have heard a rumour that Richard Osman has only planned 4 books in this series - that is not enough IMHO, but maybe if we beg he'll write some more (pretty please Mr Osman!).

My thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for an ARC. All opinions my own.

"The Thursday Murder Club" is back again with the formidable gang of four Elisabeth, Joyce, Ron, Ibrahim and their younger side kicks Chris, Donna and Bogdan.. In " The Man who died twice" Elisabeth's first husband, like her a former intelligence pro, makes a sudden appearance needing her help involving stolen diamonds, the mob and a serious death thread. Richard Osman writes with the same humourous, funny tone I enjoyed so much in the first novel but perhaps the novelty has worn off with the second, did not quite enjoy this sequel as much as the first book. Still an entertaining, funny novel if you want to escape reality...

Really enjoyed book 2 in the series. I really don't want to give too much away in the review as so many people are desperately waiting to be able to read it. Joyce annoed me a little but maybe becuase if there was every a quiz of which Thursday Marder Club Character are you, I'd definetely be Joyce, even though we'd all love to be Elizabeth! Anyway the pace was great and I loved the wiritng style. It's a great continuation from the first book and I adored being able to learn more about each character as the story developed. It's a great book club read becuase it ignites conversations in people and I cant wait until more of my friends and family have read it so we can discuss the plot. Looking forward to book 3!

I was so pleased to be approved for this arc, and I loved falling back in with the characters at Cooper's Chase Retirement Village, and the Thursday Murder Club gang. I'm a sucker for anything with any hint of espionage, so the idea of these brilliant pensioners outwitting the secret services, while taking down a local crime boss and a mafia kingpin at the same time, was a total winner. Richard does it again - smart, funny and as brilliant as The Thursday Murder Club, but with added backstory.

With thanks to NetGalley & Penguin General UK for the ARC.

The Thursday Murder Club exploded on the scene last year and became the biggest selling book in the UK.
The gang, Elizabeth, Joyce Ron and Ibrahim are back for the second instalment and they don't disappoint.

The character are fleshed out more from the first book which allows us to get to know them and their background better. They really are growing into one of fictions finest gangs. Not bad considering they're all in their 80's.

It starts with Ibrahim being mugged and an old colleague seeking out Elizabeth.

Before long they are on the trail of the muggers and Elizabeth is not greatly surprised at who she meets and the fact that he is involved with £20 Million of diamonds stolen from the mafia which were being held by a middleman.

So now, the middleman, an extremely wealthy and dangerous criminal, the mafia and a local drug bigwig are all out for the four old friends.

The local police and even MI6 get involved along the way but the gang need all their wits and knowledge to stay ahead of the advancing threats from all angles.

Hugely entertaining, poignant, very funny and just a right good romp.

Roll on the third Thursday.

Having had the pleasure of being introduced to the Thursday Murder Club in Richard Osman's first novel, I was keen to make their reacquaintance during their next adventure. This second story didn't disappoint.

The clever quartet of senior citizens once again find themselves embroiled in a mystery featuring diamonds, murder, MI5, and ex-husbands, whilst trying to outwit spies, drug dealers and the occasional mafia don.

It's a great story once again full of charming and funny characters - and I don't just mean the members of the TMC. The support crew are back too - the two local coppers with their gentle camaraderie, labourer Bogdan - enriching the story with their warmth and fondness for the long in the tooth sleuthing crew.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Viking for an advanced digital copy.

Absolutely fantastic. I LOVED the first book in this series The Thursday Murder Club so I couldn't wait for this. Thank you Netgalley for the ARC copy.

Our favourite gang of old timer sleuths are back together solving crimes and being down right sneaky. This time a figure from Elizabeth's past arrives and as the bodies start piling up and secrets start being revealed Elizabeth, Joyce, Ron and Ibrahim must join forces with MI5 as well as the lovely local cops Chris and Donna and good friend Bogdan. Twists galore as lots of different tails come to a climax at the end. As per the last book this is full of humour and feel good moments along with some good old trickery and police work.

Brilliant. Huge 5 stars and highly recommended.

I was thrilled when I got the email from Penguin inviting me to review The Man Who Died Twice as I thoroughly enjoyed the first in the series (The Thursday Murder Club).
It is such a joy to be back with these characters, it is like meeting up with old friends. As in the first book there is such wonderful dialogue, and I especially enjoy Joyce’s diary entries.
I love the way Richard casually slips major crime into the same conversation as the ordinary everyday mundane, for example Joyce wondering if she should leave the teabag in a cup of herbal tea when they are discussing what to do about the dead man in the next room.

There is everything here, a mysterious man from Elizabeth’s past, petty thieves, drug dealers, MI6, missing diamonds, the Mafia and llamas.
I loved the mention of Michael Portillo’s Great British Railway Journeys and I laughed out loud when Joyce asked a Mafia boss if he needed the toilet before a trip in a car! But don’t make the mistake of thinking it is too cosy, the death toll is quite impressive.
If you haven’t already read the first book I would start there before you read this one as Richard hits the ground running straight away with no reference to who is who, especially with Bogdan, (I wish I had a Bogdan in my life, he is such a useful man!).
I long to live in Cooper’s Chase and am already looking forward to the next instalment.
Thankyou Penguin and Netgalley but most of all good stuff, Richard. 5 Stars without hesitation.

Join the gang the following Thursday for more mystery, charm and a salubrious dash of murder!

I thoroughly enjoyed The Thursday Murder Club and knew I had to dive straight into The Man Who Died Twice as soon as I got my hands on a copy. As expected, it did not disappoint. In fact, it far surpassed my already astronomically high expectations! I’m going to call it, but I think that this may just be better than the original novel... Osman has a truly original style and it is completely effortless to read his books. The narrative, the dialogue, the mystery: all flow so beautifully. Everything is plotted to perfection and I was entirely engaged in the mystery and mayhem the gang faced. This is a multifaceted plot, with multiple threads and subplots running through it and Osman effortlessly weaves them together. Tension and anticipation are built, but always with an underlying sense of humour. This is another novel full of wit and charm, with a rollicking good mystery to solve at it’s heart.

However, as much as this is a story about murder and missing diamonds, it’s really all about the wonderful characters Osman has created. They are all so engaging and entertaining, as well as feeling genuinely authentic. I honestly feel like I could visit a retirement home and meet a Ron or Joyce in real life (in fact, I bet Joyce would find that a thrill!). As with the first novel, Joyce’s diary entry chapters are some of the most enjoyable sections to read. Full of zany, seemingly unrelated anecdotes and a joyous humour, these chapters are interspersed throughout the narrative and often caused me to chuckle out loud. I particularly enjoy her rosy take on all things macabre, laced with her determination to keep up with modern life and her ‘gung-ho’ attitude to all the gang’s escapades.

For all the humour and thrills, this novel is not without its tenderness either. It’s things like Elizabeth’s love for and devotion to Stephen, the wider gang’s passion for Ibrahim after a terrible ordeal and Chris and Patrice’s new relationship that give this novel it’s heart...and keeps readers turning the pages. I lost myself in Osman’s world of septuagenarian amateur detectives, friendly police folk and dastardly villains. Suddenly the prospect of getting older doesn’t seem so terrifying!

This is a throughly enjoyable mystery that you can’t help but fall in love with. If you like your crime cozy, with plenty of topical humour, this isn’t to be missed!

When I read Richard Osman's first book I was quite cross at how good it was. I mean, is the man not successful enough for heaven's sake? But I absolutely loved it. Surely, however, he couldn't do that twice?
Turns out I was wrong again. If anything I think this is even better than the Thursday Murder Club. Development of the wonderful characters he set up in the first, great absurd-but-I'm-happy-to-suspend-disbelief plot, and potential - I hope - for still more. Honestly, I absolutely loved it and had that annoying thing where you simultaneously can't put a book (or Kindle) down and yet are also really disappointed when it's over and you have no more to read.

Richard Osman's debut, The Thursday Murder Club, was one of my favourite reads of 2020.
Which is why I was so excited to catch up with the characters and see where the story would take them next.
And let me just say, this follow up certainly doesn't disappoint!
We're thrown straight into the action and it's not just a typical murder mystery. There are spies, stolen diamonds, the mafia, gangs and so much more.
Richard Osman's writing is just so warm, engaging and at many times, funny, yet heartwarming.
I particularly enjoy Joyce's diary entries and she had some great one liners in this.
It possibly wasn't as strong as the first book, with a few parts feeling slightly hard to believe. But I loved it all the same. And it was still a 5 star read for me.
We get to learn more about the characters and delve a lot deeper into what makes them tick.
It was incredibly well paced and you find yourself rooting for our main characters.
It's also the kind of book and story that you don't want to end.
I can't wait to see what Richard Osman does next with the series and characters and I'm already counting down the days until the next book.
Thank you to Netgalley for providing me with an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Richard Osman has done it again. Such a fun book to read and so many twists and turns. Charming and gently exciting. Moving and funny. It was lovely to catch up with all my favourite characters. I say characters, but I should say people, because they really are believable as real people. While acknowledging that getting old has some drawbacks, Richard champions the older generation. Ignore the elderly at your peril! Realise that all generations have their qualities and if you haven't got friends in generations above your own realise you are missing out - big time. And Ibrahim is the best psychotherapist I have ever had - I'm heading for my next mountain!
From a personal point of view I love that Richard has once again mentioned Godalming, the town where I grew up - and most definitely NOT 'part of Guildford' as I once heard on a train. Richard, my personal plea is that you continue to mention Godalming in every one of your wonderful books. After all its other main claim to fame is that it was the first town in the country to have electric street lighting, so it is due a renaissance.
Now I have avidly consumed this new story I wait with bated breath for the next instalment.

I so enjoyed the first Thursday Murder Club that I was delighted to receive an ARC for the next book. I loved that it went straight into the next adventure, no preamble to explain details as we remember it so well! If readers start here, it’s easy to catch up (but do read Th Thursday Murder Club, it’s fabulous!)
The original four members are present and correct and their characters grow throughout the roller coaster ride. This time the story is more high powered involving the Mafia, MI5 and missing diamonds, but is amusing and warm at the same time. I was hooked as the twists kept coming until the end which was pitched perfectly. I’m already looking forward to the next one!
Thanks to Penguin Random House and NetGalley for an ARC in return for an honest opinion.

Having read the Thursday murder club and loved it, I have been looking forward to the follow up book and checking regularly on amazon for when it was being published, so imagine my huge delight when I received an invitation to read an advance of copy of The man who died twice. It made my day, my week, month and even my year as I had loved the first book so much. This warm, funny, very clever and always quirky cast of characters doesn't disappoint. This is a really well written and very readable book, a murder mystery that is also a very insightful exploration of human relationships and of the characters as very real and tangible human beings, who we feel for, we laugh and cry with. I really love the clever and quirky humour that runs throughout the book and I particularly love the character and the observations of Joyce who is an absolute delight. Just a note to anyone who hasn't read the Thursday murder club. These books need to be read in order to get the most enjoyment from them, so if you've not read it then give yourself a real treat and go buy both.