The third installment in the beloved and New York Times bestselling series from Richard Osman, now streaming on Netflix
“The quartet of aging amateur sleuths…remain wonderful company.” —The New York Times Book Review
It is an ordinary Thursday, and things should finally be returning to normal. Except trouble is never far away where the Thursday Murder Club are concerned. A decade-old cold case—their favorite kind--leads them to a local news legend and a murder with no body and no answers.
Then a new foe pays Elizabeth a visit. Her mission? Kill or be killed. Suddenly the cold case has become red hot.
While Elizabeth wrestles with her conscience (and a gun), Joyce, Ron, and Ibrahim chase down the clues with help from old friends and new. But can the gang solve the mystery and save Elizabeth before the murderer strikes again?
From an upmarket spa to a prison cell complete with espresso machine to a luxury penthouse high in the sky, this third adventure of the Thursday Murder Club is full of the cleverness, intrigue, and irresistible charm that readers have come to expect from Richard Osman’s bestselling series.
“The Bullet That Missed hits on every front.” —the Wall Street Journal
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The Bullet That Missed: A Thursday Murder Club Mystery
The Bullet That Missed is the third installment in Richard Osman's Thursday Murder Club series, praised for its cleverness, intrigue, and charm. Customers highly recommend the book for its delightful and easy-to-read nature, memorable characters, and engaging storyline.
"Easy reading, delightful and interesting characters." — Loro
"It is a clever mystery filled with memorable and charming characters." — Nancy
"Great book with great characters." — Loro
Reviews
Osman Really Hit the Mark in The Bullet That Missed
"I've been reading the Thursday Murder Club books in sequence and I'm really enjoying the ongoing character development, book by book, and am surprised to be moved by how well the author handles the descriptions of each new challenge of aging, as different characters face new circumstances. Recommend!"
— Claire (5/5)
Lived up to previous Thursday Murder Club books
"Great read, good characters, interesting story. I was sad when it ended"
— Marg (5/5)
Read The Thursday Murder Club series! Its the best
"Thursday Murder Club series is pure fun. The Bullet That Missed is entertaining and I love how the four main friends easily lure everyone around them into their chaos and turn them into friends as well. I love the writing, the characters and mystery. The second murder is the ultimate locked door murder. Just FYI, The Thursday Murder Club tv movie is also fantastic."
— ACFM (5/5)
Keeps you guessing
"Another winner for plot and heart warming narrative"
— Susan M. (5/5)
Seniors Rule!
"The story continues with the Thursday Murder club. I love the collection of quirky characters and exciting mysteries. The author uses gentle humour to fill out the characters and the plot. I can’t wait for the next book!"
— Margaret H. (5/5)
Thursday Murder Club
"These books by Richard Osman are a delightful read!"
— MARYANN (5/5)
So relatable for Seniors
"Another great story from Richard Osman. Love the characters in the Thursday Murder Club!"
— Pamela (5/5)
A sly plot
"These old friends from book 1 don’t disappoint. Mystery and warmth."
— Debbie T. (4/5)
Fire cracker of a book! You’ll love it!
"Absolutely loved this second book in the series! Charming, witty, fun with characters that you know and become friends with. Couldn’t put it down."
— Janice M. (5/5)
I really like this series
"I love the story of these four friends. Great mystery and a book that I just feel good reading."
— Stephanie (5/5)
Q&A
Published date: Jun 20, 2023
Language: English
No. of Pages: 384
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
ISBN: 9780593299418
Dimensions:
5.4" W x
0.83" L x
8.21" H
Praise for The Bullet That Missed:
“Osman concocts a satisfyingly complex whodunit full of neat twists and wrong turns. But unlike most crime novelists, he ensures his book’s strength and momentum stem not from its plot or its thrills but rather its perfectly formed characters. Once again, the quartet of friends makes for delightful company… Heartwarming and enthralling. ‘They carried a kind of magic, the four of them,’ a policeman muses. That magic is still there in abundance.” —Washington Post
“The Bullet That Missed hits on every front. Its quandaries stymie, its solutions thrill, its banter is worth reciting and its characters exemplify an admirable camaraderie. One can only hope that the Thursday Murder Club’s next outing appears before long.” —Wall Street Journal
“The Thursday Murder Club is back, and that should make everyone happy — except, of course, murderers. Richard Osman's engaging series about a group of crime-solving retirees has delighted readers since the first book. The Thursday Murder Club, an international bestseller, was funny, original, baffling, poignant and thoroughly engaging. That's a high bar to set from the get-go, but Osman has easily achieved it in subsequent books… This book is as delightful as the others. A remarkable achievement, Osman up there effortlessly balancing on that very high bar.” —Minneapolis Star-Tribune
“Not to be missed.” —Parade
"Charming." —People
“The mysteries are complex, the characters vivid, and the whole thing is laced with warm humor and—remarkably, considering the body count—good feeling. Your next must-read mystery series.” —Kirkus, starred review
“Bestseller Osman’s diverting third Thursday Murder Club mystery (after 2021’s The Man Who Lived Twice) delivers laughs along with a nicely woven plot....The pace is breezy, the characters are intelligent and varied in their interests and backgrounds, and the humor is often pitched to readers who understand the vagaries of getting older. Osman reliably entertains.” —Publishers Weekly
“It's charming and, as always, will leave you guessing the murderer until the very end.” —Town and Country
Richard Osman is an author and television presenter. His novels, The Thursday Murder Club, The Man Who Died Twice, The Bullet That Missed, The Last Devil to Die, and We Solve Murders were number one international bestsellers as well as New York Times bestsellers. He lives in London with his wife, Ingrid, and their cats Liesl and Lottie. The movie adaptation for The Thursday Murder Club will release in 2025, produced by Amblin Entertainment. The Impossible Fortune, the fifth book in the Thursday Murder Club series, is forthcoming.
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