Richard Osman

Settle in with a cup of tea and prepare to be utterly charmed by Richard Osman, the beloved British television presenter turned crime fiction phenomenon whose Thursday Murder Club series has become one of the most successful and warmly adored mystery series of the twenty-first century. Osman’s debut novel The Thursday Murder Club (2020) broke records on publication, becoming the fastest-selling debut crime novel in UK history, and introduced readers to four irresistible retirees — Elizabeth, Joyce, Ibrahim, and Ron — who meet weekly in their peaceful English retirement village to solve cold cases, only to find themselves entangled in very real and very current murders. The series is celebrated for its brilliantly plotted mysteries, its wonderfully warm and witty characters, its gentle English humour, and its deeply moving exploration of friendship, ageing, and the extraordinary things that ordinary people are capable of. Subsequent novels in the series — The Man Who Died Twice, The Bullet That Missed, and The Last Devil to Die — have all been major bestsellers. Perfect for fans of cosy mysteries, Agatha Christie, and stories that make you laugh and cry in equal measure.