I began reading the third book in the Thursday Murder Club, The Bullet that Missed, filled with dread. I loved the second book in the series, with its great plot twist and tidy, happy ending for all the characters. But so many other series start to lose momentum, to become predictable a few books in, and I lose patience with the author’s formula. What more could possibly happen in the lives of our four septuagenarian detectives? But Osman delivers in spades by the third chapter, and I was turning pages for the rest of the day, hooked.

I find the Thursday Murders uniquely therapeutic. I’ve read well-constructed, well-written books and finally realized that I disliked every character in the story, and really, what is the point of that? Osman’s work is exactly the opposite. Many of his villains even drift over into being just lovable old sods with a few bad habits. There’s a lot to love about Osman’s tale-telling, pacing and cliffhangers, but the humor and contentment he describes humanity is pretty remarkable. As if you’ve just spent the day (and you will spend the entire day once you start reading) in a better world with people who are smart and able to see the humor in each other, a plane of existence we all wish we were on. My only problem with this book was the ending. The fact that it ended. Having to close it up and start the wait for the next one.

This review is based on an advanced reader copy provided through Netgalley for an honest review.

Another great follow up to the Thursday Murder Club series. I am so glad I stumbled upon this series. It is well written and planned with a believable plot. It was easy to follow and was laugh out loud funny several times.

The Thursday Murder Club is at it again. Being underestimated because of their age, the septuagenarians residing at Coopers Chase use their intelligence, persuasive skills, wit, and friendship to solve the ten-year-old murder of a young reporter.

One of my favorite series. I love all of the characters and their interactions/witty banter. Mostly a funny romp through figuring out past intertwined mysteries, but with heart at its core than raises the stakes. Will read new ones ASAP as long as the author continues to write them. Personally, I thought this one was even better than the second one - struck a good balance between the first one where we mostly teased Elizabeth's past and the second one where it was the main focus.

Three books in it doesn't seem possible but these books just keep getting better.

I'm deeply torn between braying "nyah nyah nyah I got to read this before you!" to everyone and being horribly upset that when it comes out in a few months and everyone else is sighing with pleasure and giggling and gasping I will have already read it.

I'm honestly not sure we deserve Richard Osman or the utterly adorable, cantankerous, frankly dangerous Thursday Murder Club but I will take them and hug them and squeeze them for as long as I am able.

This series is such a pleasure. Every character, from pensioners to criminals, is a charming delight. I love spending time with these characters and hope the series continues for a long time.

OMG, I ADORE this series so very much!! I enjoyed the first "Thursday Murder Club" and loved the second and this one may be the best yet!! Back with the gang at Cooper's Chase always so much fun, as they take on a cold cases with one involving a journo and money laundering scheme. We get more back story too, especially on Elizabeth. And Joyce is still my favorite member of the club. What a winning series - hopefully to be adapted?? Recommend very highly. My sincere thanks to the publisher and Net Galley for the complimentary DRC, the exchange of which did not affect my opinion or enjoyment!

4.5 stars rounded up

This is another great mystery by Osman
Fun characters and a good and twisty murder mystery! The humor is just right as well.
I love this series and hope to see more.

Elizabeth, Joyce and friends are all back, this time with more friends and more murders to solve. This time it's a 10-yr-old cold case, a murdered journalist who was closing in on a money laundering scheme. Full of humor and edge-of-your-seat suspense, The Bullet That Missed is a wonderful third outing for the Thursday Murder Club.