The second in the Thursday Murder Club series sees Elizabeth, Ron, Joyce and Ibrahim return, with a new mystery on their hands: an intriguing letter from a dead man kicks things off but soon it’s Elizabeth’s former life as a spy which is coming back to make trouble. Another humorous and charming murder mystery, with the whole gang from the first book, including local police officers Donna and Chris. For me, not quite as strong as the first book, but maybe that’s just because the first one was a lovely surprise and I knew what to expect this time around. My favourite character this time was Chris, his struggles felt really real and endearing, and as a result I loved reading from his point of view. Joyce is still also hilarious, much like the first novel she writes in rather short-attention-span diary entries, and she’s a lot of fun. For crime fiction these are really amusing.

My thanks to #NetGalley and the publisher, Penguin, for an advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review. This book is out in September in the UK.

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My thanks to NetGalley and Viking for an advance publication copy of “ The Man Who Died Twice”.

I was so impressed by Richard Osman’s first book , it was my favourite book of last year and I’ve recommended it to so many people.
I was worried that this second in the series would be a disappointment but i needn’t have worried , it was probably even better than the first. I had to ration my reading so I wouldn’t finish it too quickly.
Wonderfully entertaining, it combines a whodunnit with wry humour.
All the characters are so well developed. ,and I shall be interested to see if the actors chosen to play them in the film, match up to how I’ve envisaged them.
The only negative for me is that I’ve got to wait even longer now for the next outing of “ The Thursday Murder Club”
Hopefully Mr . Osman has plenty of ideas for a long series of books I cannot recommend them highly enough

Richard Osman does it again!
This wonderful book continues the story of The Thursday Murder Club, with another tale of murder and secrets for the team of Elizabeth, Joyce, Ron and Ibrahim work to unravel.
It begins with Elizabeth receiving a letter from someone in her past and the adventure begins. It involves tales of spies, drug barons and mysteries long outstanding.
This is such a lovely English murder mystery with a delightful team of characters that it is a breath of fresh air.
The plot keeps you hooked and you smile along with the characters and their shenanigans.
Sometimes, there can be disappointment with the second instalment of a book that you loved, but not with this series.
An absolute gem of a book and series and this is one of my best books of 2021.
Long may the team carry on their murder mystery solving and keep us entertained for years to come.
Pure delight to read.
Thank you to the author, publisher and NetGalley in inviting me to read this in return for a review.

Thank you so much for the opportunity to read and review book 2 - I loved being back with The Thursday Murder Club team.

I must admit that I was concerned that the sequel wouldn't be as good as the first, but I'm happy to say I enjoyed it immensely. Great characters, funny stories, gruesome murders and clever old people.

Very British, some very subtle jokes, and I'm already looking forward to Book 3 - no pressure Richard Osman!

I read – and loved – the first book, The Thursday Murder Club, and, in my review, I said that I’d enjoyed it so much I hoped it would be the first in a series. My wish came true and I eagerly grabbed the chance to read The Man Who Died Twice.

Another cracking mystery from Richard Osman, and we return to The Thursday Murder Club; four residents of an upmarket retirement village who became friends and formed a club to investigate cold cases. There are also some really good secondary characters in the story.

Elizabeth is contacted by someone from her past and counts on Joyce, Ibrahim, and Ron to help her solve a real-time murder case. Guns, bodies, MI5, and diamonds feature this time around, and it was a brilliant story with just the right amounts of reality and cosiness.

I was gripped right to the very end, where readers will find a lovely little twist.

Thank you to NetGalley, Penguin Books UK and Viking for an advance reader copy in return for an honest review.

I got this book as an advanced readers copy in exchange for a review

this was the second book by Richard Osman in the Thursday Murder Club series and I loved it. I think I even preferred it to the first book.

I felt the characters really grew in this book. We explored more of Elizabeth's past, Joyce got some chances to show off how brilliant she is as well as how funny she is. Ron got right into the action too. I totally fell in love with Bogdan even more

I felt like this book was funnier, the plot was more interesting and the characters were deeper and that is saying a lot because I adored the first book

Looks like I know what I'm buying everyone in my family for Christmas again

When I received the e-mail inviting me to read Richard Osman’s follow up to The Thursday Murder Club, The Man Who Died Twice, I actually made a small squeaking sound. My husband did give me a questioning look at that point. I have been desperate to read this book for the last year, and am so very grateful to have early access to it.
Our story starts the following week, after the previous book’s conclusion, on Thursday, naturally, but not The Following Thursday (see the acknowledgements). It is so lovely to be back in Cooper’s Chase, with our four favourite eclectic retirees.

This second book sees our wonderful pensioners getting involved with a new crime to solve. Elizabeth, with her connections, leading the way, with Joyce, Ron and Ibrahim helping, with their own individual skill sets; ably assisted and supported by their new friends at Fairhaven CID, Chris and Donna.

There are so many little pleasures in the book, just as there were in The Thursday Murder Club. These small, extra details that are written, have no bearing on the story, but are there just to bring a smile. I love these little gems. Joyce’s foray into Instagram; Poppy’s interview accompanied by her union rep; and Ron’s disgust at missing out on the action, while he was watching “Portillo on a train” had me chuckling out loud. Along with so many other moments.

I think I shouldn’t choose a favourite character, just like you shouldn’t have a favourite child, but Joyce is just wonderful. I adore the way her diary entries are written, you get such a sense of her. It is a stream of all her tangented thoughts, in a stream of consciousness. She writes as she speaks, blending the mundane with the eyebrow raising. “Goodness me, that was a long sentence to write”.

As with the previous book, there were some touching moments, within the merriment and mirth at Coopers Chase. I found Donna’s visit to Ibrahim to watch CCTV such a lovely scene, the tenderness, intuition and kindness shown by Ibrahim was heart warming. The true meaning of The Man Who Died Twice, the sentiment behind that thought was beautiful, those few lines were so poignant.

Something dawned on me as I finished reading this charming 5* book. I believe Richard has planned four books in the series, if this is the case, I’m at the half way point. I have only two more books with our septuagenarian sleuths, which makes me a little sad.
I can’t recommend The Man Who Died Twice highly enough, and if you are one of the few people who hasn’t read The Thursday Murder Club yet, make sure you read it first.
This has been such a pleasure to read, and I have so enjoyed getting to know the aging Scooby Gang in more depth.

Alternatively known as 'The man who wrote an entertaining cosy crime novel: twice'.

In The Man Who Died Twice, Elizabeth receives a message from an old colleague of hers, who then turns out to be her ex-husband. He's got into a bit of a mess, accidentally-on-purpose liberating some diamonds from a local financial crime-lord. Okay, the accident was in being too obvious about it. So now there's people hunting him down, and they'll kill to get what they want.

Enter The Thursday Murder Club, a group of glorious oldies with time on their hands and a no-nonsense approach to crime-solving and justice.

First, they want to help her ex, then they want to find the diamonds. Bodies pile up, and one of their own is attacked along the way.

This isn't a taut, glossy crime thriller. But it is intriguing, warm and often funny. I enjoyed returning to these characters (I recommend starting with the first book if possible - it's not essential but the additional context will add to the enjoyment) and felt I could 'see' them all as real people. I will gladly come back again when there's a third entry in the series.

I’ve been eagerly awaiting the second book in Richard Osman’s Thursday Murder Club series, so I was delighted to receive an early review copy. I loved it even more than the first one. It was like coming home to old friends, as we joined Elizabeth, Joyce, Ibrahim and Ron for another mystery and some fantastic adventures. When Elizabeth receives a letter from an old work colleague the Murder Club members become embroiled in a dangerous hunt for stolen diamonds, involving mobsters and the real possibility that the bodies will start piling up again.

It was everything I hoped for and more. It was perfectly plotted, utilising the various talents of the group. Each and every character mattered in this story, because that’s how it’s solved. Not with one person, but with the combined strengths of each of them. Foolish is the person who underestimates these septuagenarians.

It made me smile and made me shed a little tear. We can only hope to have friends like Elizabeth, Joyce, Ibrahim and Ron when we move to our own retirement villages.

And even if I have only a fraction of the excitement they have, I’ll be happy.

I was given this ARC to review.

One of those books you just can't stop reading.

I was delighted to be reunited with Elizabeth, Joyce, Ron and Ibrahim once more as we followed them on an even more audacious rollercoaster ride to catch a killer.

This time it's personal as Elizabeth's ex-husband arrives at the retirement village, bringing with him a whole heap of trouble. As ever, the gang work hard, not only to catch a murderer but also to clear up crime in their community.

We also come face to face with other familiar characters including Donna the detective, a very welcome return.

I won't say any more as I don't want to share any spoilers, but needless to say the geriatric crime fighters once again had me on the edge of my seat and I devoured it in 2 sittings! Just needed one of Joyce's cakes to keep me company and it would have been perfect...

I would definitely recommend this. Fans of Richard's previous book, 'The Thursday Murder Club' will really enjoy it. I just can't wait to read whatever he has in mind next time for the crime fighting crew!

Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

This book is the next in series about The Thursday Murder Club, taking place at Coopers Chase, the retirement complex where the 4 main characters live - Elizabeth, Joyce, Ibrahim and Ron. They are retired but not brain dead and crotchety, determinedly getting on with their lives in their own way, even if it does mean there may be more bodies ahead.

Having fallen for the quartet in the first book, it’s lovely to come back to them shortly after their previous outing. This time it’s a mysterious note for ex-spy Elizabeth, who still has connections with her old employers, MI5. But there are also other storylines here, another one that of Ibrahim being mugged, which not only takes him to hospital but almost breaks his spirit, making him afraid to leave his home. You laugh and cry with the characters, who feel more and more like people you’d like to meet. The book takes off at a good pace, it’s well written, with a lovely, warm sense of humour. I especially like Bogdan, he becomes more enigmatic but also more lovable. Like the author, I want to live at this retirement complex when my time comes. A very satisfying read.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review this book.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I read the first book 'The Thursday Murder Club' due to the Author and being curious. about the book. I absolutley loved it and couldn't wait for the follow up!
A mystery set in a retirement village dispels all preconceptions of 'the golden years' as a gang of residents attempt to solve cold cases and find themselves in the middle of a real life murder case....again!
Smart, funny and very, very british!

I loved The Thursday Murder Club, and couldn’t wait to read The Man Who Died Twice to spend more time with Elizabeth, Joyce, Ron and Ibrahim. I wasn’t disappointed. I found this novel laugh out loud funny, in the way the characters interact and express themselves. I enjoyed the various romances (and promise of what is to come), as well as the more touching themes such as Ibrahim’s doubts and sadness. Chris and Donna are back as the police team, and Chris’s attempts to shape up and get healthy made me laugh. Added to all of this, a compelling story as The Thursday Murder Club get embroiled with M15 and the mafia as they try to solve murders and locate missing diamonds. I did sometimes think, ‘would this really happen’ but it’s somehow all so believable. Great last line that wraps the plot up in a satisfying way.

An easy five stars. I hope to see the Thursday Murder Club return in book number three!

Honestly wonderful. Smart, war, compelling, dark, and funny - sometimes all in the same paragraph, A pure pleasure to read.

When Elizabeth receives a letter asking for help from an old colleague she is quite taken back as there is history before her marriage to Stephen. Then Ibrahim is not only mugged in the street but brutally attacked and ends up in hospital. So it is up to the rest of the Thursday Murder Club to not only find out who but to make sure that they pay for the crime. When stolen diamonds are thrown into the mix with a murderer on the loose things become very interesting.
I really enjoyed this book and not only can visualise the characters but quite enjoy being in their company.

I loved the first in this series and was worried I would not like this one as much BUT I need not have worried, I loved this one too.

The Thursday Murder Club gang are back and are still meeting and going through old cases then they get a current case to solve. This time they have to deal with the local police, gangsters, drug dealers, MI5, ex husbands.

It was lovely to meet up with the gang of Elizabeth, Joyce, Ron and Ibrahim again and they all have their part to play in solving the crime. I hope this is not the last time we see them all.

Thank you to the publishers and Net Galley for my advance copy of this book.

If anyone thought that Richard Osman may have had a one-hit wonder with The Thursday Murder Club then this book will prove them wrong. Our old friends from the retirement village - Elizabeth, Joyce, Ibrahim and Ron are here again, along with the police - Donna and Chris (Chris has a new mysterious lady friend) and of course Bogdan the Hunk. Along with them we have £20,000,000 of missing diamonds, the Mafia, an old friend of Elizabeth, a young thug and a local drug dealer/general bad person. I won't give any of the plot away but it is as exciting, humorous and warm as the first.

A real treat. Many thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the chance to read this delicious book.

Growing older gracefully? Not the Thursday Murder Club.

They're at it again - investigating (or, to the less charitable, poking their noses in where it's not wanted).

This time, an old colleague of Elizabeth is in trouble. Big trouble. Trouble involving diamonds and a mobster. And when you involve Elizabeth, you involve Joyce, Ibrahim and Ron too.

The most exciting, brilliant and funny thing you'll read this year. Can't wait for their next adventure.

I was thrilled to be sent an ARC of The Man Who Died Twice. I read the first Thursday Murder Club book earlier this year and it became a firm favourite, so I have been awaiting the sequel eagerly. Osman does not disappoint, the characters are as fun and engaging as ever and the stakes even higher.

I would 100% recommend this to fans of The Thursday Murder Club

The Thursday Murder Club - which I LOVED - is a tough act to follow. I wondered whether this second instalment chronicling the sleuthing adventures of the Coopers Chase quartet would disappoint. It is fair to say it did not.

Osman combines another great plot with superb writing, brilliant characters, many many moments that made me chuckle out loud, and others that tugged at my heartstrings. The Man Who Died Twice is a truly great read and will absolutely be one of my books of the year. Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful. Bring on book three.