Mr Osman you’ve done it again! I really enjoyed the first book in this series, The Thursday Murder Club, and I couldn’t wait to read this sequel. I’m pleased to say I wasn’t disappointed and I actually enjoyed it more than the first. I love all the characters and it felt like meeting up with old friends again. The new characters fitted in well too. The dry humour was spot on and made me laugh out loud. Yes, it is over the top and shouldn’t be taken seriously, but that’s what makes it work for me. I really hope there are going to be more books in this series. Thank you to NetGalley and Penguin General UK for letting me read and review this book. 4.5 *

I really loved The Man Who Died Twice. When The Thursday Murder Club came out I didn't think it would be my sort of book, so I didn't read it until I got a copy of The Man Who Died Twice. I was advised by friends to read them in order and I am so glad I did. I read them both back to back and now I can't wait for the next one to come out.
I love all the characters, they all have something about them that makes them relatable and I wish they were all my Grandparents! I enjoyed this storyline very much, with the numerous red herrings and sub plots running through it and I cannot fault it. I highly recommend The Man Who Died Twice and I would request Richard Osman to write faster as I can't wait to find out what happens to the gang next.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for my ARC.

I definitely enjoyed this book more then the first one. I found the story flowed better and was a much easier read. I liked getting to know the main characters better and I look forward to reading the next book, which I hope will have more of Joyce and her new rescue dog Alan. I also want to know if Bogdan plucks up the courage to ask Donna out.
The Thursday Murder club find themselves getting involved with Elizabeth’s ex husband Douglas and the mafias missing diamonds. Ibrahim is attacked and we see how it affects him mentally as well as physically although he try’s to hide this from his friends. Coopers Chase retirement village is an exciting place to live with never a dull moment for the friends.

Keenly anticipated, the second in the Thursday Murder Club series, The Man Who Died Twice by Richard Osman is finally published. The team is back with savvy Elizabeth (previous MI6 agent), gruff Ron Ritchie (former trade unionist), caring Joyce Meadowcroft (onetime nurse) and intelligent Ibrahim Arif (an ex psychiatrist). For those unfortunate not to have read Richard’s debut crime fiction, the second is suitable as a standalone book, as knowledge of the previous events are unnecessary. Set in the luxurious Cooper's Chase retirement village in Kent, the group of pensioner friends are once again fully engaged in enjoying life and solving murders and finding the missing diamonds. An absolute joy to read, with its erudite narrative and humour, yet great crime fiction, best described in aussie slang as a ‘ripsnorter’. A sheer delight of a crime solving team, so reminiscent of the adventurous English children’s crime novels. So, a must read, do not miss five-star plus rating. With grateful thanks to Penguin General UK, Fig Tree Books and the author for an uncorrected proof copy for review purposes. Can’t wait for the next adventure of the geriatric sleuths!!

I was very excited when this book came out. I had not long finished reading Thursday Murder Club which I loved and let me tell you this second book did not disappoint! The characters work so well together in the story, and there are so many twists and turns that it keeps you engaged in the story throughout. The book is well written and I now cannot wait to see what Elizabeth and the gang get up to in the next one!

I loved The Thursday Murder Club but I have to say this one is even better. I felt the plot was a little more polished in this book.

The story picks up where the previous book left off and we are back with the gang trying to solve another mystery. There were some clever twists that kept me guessing and some great laughs along the way.

I am growing found of all the characters, especially Joyce. She provides the most laughs for me with her worrying about what cakes to make and if there is a WHSmiths at the station.

The book also deals with subjects like dementia, which Elizabeth's husband has and vulnerability for the elderly after Ibrahim is attacked. But at its heart this is a story about friendship and looking out for each other.

I think this is very clever writing indeed and it wasn't until the last pages that I understood the title of the book

⭐️ 4.5 ⭐️
Rounded up to 5 stars.

Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the eARC, in exchange for an honest, unbiased review.

What an absolute delight it was to be back at Coopers Chase.

Reading this book was like visiting old friends and being part of the gang again. Elizabeth, Joyce, Ibrahim and Ron are such wonderfully drawn characters and a total joy to be with.

If you haven’t read The Thursday Murder Club yet (where have you been?!), I do strongly suggest reading it first, getting to know the personalities of the characters is paramount.

It was fabulous to learn more about Elizabeth and her exciting past. I enjoyed the storyline (of this book) more, it was very well-plotted and the twists and red herrings had me completely fooled.

Joyce is still my favourite character by a country mile, the chapters she narrates are pure comedy gold; there are so many laugh-out-loud moments, but also some emotional, heart-tugging ones too.

The Man Who Died Twice (very apt title), is a warm, uplifting read, funny yet also extremely poignant, the characters are always treated with the utmost respect and sensitivity.

I was sad to leave the comfort of Coopers Chase. Until next time my friends!

Elizabeth, Joyce, Ibrahim and Ron are back! It’s like they’ve never been away... well, it is only the following Thursday, after all. Hot on the heels of their last case, the fab four find themselves drawn back into their hobby of solving crimes when a person from Elizabeth’s past drops in to the Coopers Chase retirement community unannounced and with a protection officer in tow.

Coming as a surprise to absolutely no one, the talented Richard Osman has done it again. Those who enjoyed his debut, ‘The Thursday Murder Club’ will not be disappointed by this follow-up. In fact, I think I enjoyed it more than the first. The best-selling formula is concocted once more, comprising our septuagenarian sleuths, their (mostly supportive) friends and family, including Chris and Donna from Fairhaven Police and jack-of-all-trades Bogdan, plus an intriguing plot and a lot of very funny lines and observations. (My favourite? A line about them all getting home for ‘Eggheads’. Surely a tongue-in-cheek reference to the author’s day job on a rival quiz show!)

It was a pleasant surprise to feel so happy being back in the company of the main characters; like putting on a favourite cardigan at the first signs of autumn. As ever, along with the main plot and amusing diary entries from Joyce, there are some touching moments within the story, and I think it’s to the author’s credit that the nature of older age is portrayed openly yet sensitively.

If I had to make one very slight criticism, it’s that I felt you needed to have read the first in the series to get the most out of this book, especially as the book gets underway. It’s not a deal-breaker and it doesn’t impact the plot, but there are nods to events and people in ‘The Thursday Murder Club’ that are unlikely to mean much otherwise.

In all, a very comfortable return that is sure to follow in its predecessors footsteps up the book charts. My thanks to the publishers, Viking, and to NetGalley for an advance copy, on which this review is based.

The novel was due to be called ‘The Following Thursday’ as it continues immediately after the The Thursday Murder Club. This is another thoroughly enjoyable read and just as humorous, tender and engaging as the debut. We get more of the character’s back story in this novel. Glimpses of Elizabeth’s cold war era exploits in particular frame the genesis of the story. Hugely enjoyable.

Thanks to Netgalley and Penguin Random House UK for an advance copy.

Loved, loved loved this book! The Fab Four residents , members of the Thursday Murder Club tackle another case very close to home. Richards insights into the lives and memories of this elderly quartet are delightful . A book I didn’t want to end I can’t wait for the next instalment.

The gang is back! There is never a dull moment at Cooper’s Chase, Britain’s First Luxury Retirement Village, as the Thursday Murder Club finds itself, once again, in the middle of an investigation. This time, it involves spies, stolen diamonds, and, of course, murder.

Elizabeth’s past resurfaces as an old friend and colleague asks for her help to protect him. And then, there is a murder and Elizabeth and her friends need to stop a killer and find some stolen diamonds.

The Man Who Died Twice is the second book in the Thursday Murder Club series and it is as brilliant and engrossing as the first novel. It can easily be read as a stand-alone, but, if you still haven’t read it, I highly recommend you read The Thursday Murder Club first for a fantastic introduction to these incredible characters: Elizabeth, a former spy full of surprises and tricks; Joyce, a former nurse who is not as innocent as she looks; Ron, a former Labour Unionist who is not afraid to go under cover; Ibrahim, a retired psychologist who is also very good with technology; and let’s not forget police detectives Donna De Frietas and Chris Hudson who, somehow and sometimes against their will, find themselves involved in the cases of the Thursday Murder Club.

The Man Who Died Twice is a thrilling, immersive, and very well-written novel. It is told from many perspectives and I especially adore Joyce’s diary which is always a fun and entertaining read. We learn more about Elizabeth’s secret past and we get a more insightful glimpse into the personal lives of the two police detectives. Full of surprises and twists, this is a book I won’t stop recommending while waiting to see what’s up next for these fantastic characters!

The second book in the series but it reads well as a standalone, which is just as well as I haven’t read the first one!
This isn’t a cosy mystery nor is it a gore-fest thriller. What it is, is a cracking read with a well-drawn cast of characters & an intriguing plot.
The Coopers Chase retirement village is an exciting place to live for our intrepid sleuths. Elizabeth receives a letter from an extremely close old acquaintance. He needs protecting due to stealing $20 million worth of diamonds from a violent man.
Ibrahim needs protecting from himself, having been attacked in the street & relieved of his phone. He is now scared of his own shadow.
Through the involvement of the police, Chris & Donna, these two story strands converge.

This book was very easy to read, gentle almost, with lots of laugh-out-loud moments but also with some emotional tugs. It has a great plot & the characters are fab.
Recommended & roll on book 3. Yes, Richard?

A great sequel a really convincing characters with great spirit. A crime thriller with a bit of humour and a lovely easy read perfect for a holiday

I really enjoyed the first book but loved this even more! Great characters who were really well developed building on their introduction in the first book. Really easy to read and a great storyline. Highly recommended.

The second book by the talented Richard Osman. It follows the fate of the four friends we came to know and love in book one. Elizabeth, a force of nature has to work out where stolen diamonds are before the murderer who would stop at nothing. Indeed their lives are threatened. Her friends Joyce, Ron and Ibrahim all play their part in solving the crime. Wittily written with suspense this is a superb book and doesn't disappoint

Just brilliant. I loved the first book by Richard Osman but I think this is even better. It's funny, the characters are likeable and twists and turns in this cozy mystery are a delight. Good stuff and well worth a read.

An absolute delight! The Thursday Murder Club are at their best, with plenty to laugh about, this book gives a unique insight into the life of four octogenarians and septuagenarians, who, led by the irrepressible Elizabeth, investigate murders. Have established an unlikely relationship with the local police force, and plenty of time on their hands, the irrepressible four think nothing of exploiting friendships and contacts to get to the solution. I enjoyed it so much that I immediately ordered the first in the series which I had missed.

Thank you to Netgalley and Penguin for this ARC in exchange for an honest review!
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It’s Thursday, which can only mean one thing. The Thursday Murder Club is in session - Joyce, Elizabeth, Ron, Ibrahim and Chris and Donna (not that they’d admit it). Joyed with the previous events, the gang are wondering what’s next. Maybe Joyce will get a dog. Little do they know that Elizabeth has just received a letter from an old colleague with an adventure full of theft, money and murder are waiting just around the corner for them.

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I had so many apprehensions coming into this book. As someone who didn’t overly enjoy the first book, I thought this would be the same. However, I was completely wrong. The characters continue to be as amazing as always but the writing is now so much better, the comedy elements I actually laughed at and I found myself far more invested that I thought I would before reading this.

There were some parts of the book which I adored, especially the reasoning behind the title. The explanation in the acknowledgements makes it even better and Osman takes the time to understand that his writing style - and skill - is continuing to develop and grow. And this is definitely seen throughout the book.

However, I was left a little underwhelmed by the overall mystery - it felt a little obvious to me. In the first book, the twists and turns were too out there for me, which thankfully didn’t happen with this one but it felt as though something was missing. Maybe it’s because I had all these unrealistic theories of who it might be but something more shocking would’ve made this a five star.

If you loved the first book, you’re in for a treat and if, like me, you didn’t like it as much, the only thing I can say is still pick this book up, you won’t regret it.

Having enjoyed the Thursday Murder Club I awaited this title with great anticipation. I am pleased to say that it is another great book in the series. We know even more about the characters by the end and I am loving the humour that is used throughout, sometimes you almost slip past things before it dawns on you what is being said.

Great plot, great characters. Awaiting the next instalment. Is there anything Richard Osman can't do? Witty and entertaining presenter, co-host, team member and now as he has more than one novel under his belt - author!

I have not yet read The Thursday Murder Club, though it is on my list, but it made no difference to my enjoyment of the book. I very quickly got to know the characters. Richard Osman writes with an easy, offbeat style, and manages with seeming ease to paint a very loveable set of personalities - I even quite liked the Villains!
There are cryptic notes, twisty clues, and some murders, of course. There are the realities of dealing with getting older, and what friendship really means.. Several different storylines run through the book, all brought neatly and satisfyingly together at the end.
I’m not going to say more as I don’t want to slip in any spoilers, but this is well worth reading.