If you're anything like me, you've been counting the days, and finally, Richard Osman has delivered! The Impossible Fortune: A Thursday Murder Club Mystery is an absolute delight and the newest must-read in this phenomenal cozy crime series.
We're heading straight back to Coopers Chase, that gorgeous but surprisingly dangerous retirement village. You know the drill: our witty, wonderful group of retiree detectives are at it again, proving that age really is just a number when it comes to solving a complex, unpredictable mystery. Osman just has this incredible knack for blending pitch-perfect humor with real heart and genuinely thrilling suspense—it’s simply charming.In this latest installment, The Impossible Fortune, things get personal. Old secrets from the past start bubbling up, and the close-knit friendships of the club are seriously put to the test. They’ve got a tangled mess of greed, love, and shocking betrayal to unpick, and every page is a treat. The British wit in the dialogue is as sharp as ever, and I promise you, the twists will keep you guessing right up until that very last page
This beautiful hardcover edition is a keeper—ideal for anyone who loves clever storytelling, appreciates a bit of emotional depth, and expects a good laugh with their murder. Whether you’re already obsessed with Elizabeth, Joyce, Ibrahim, and Ron, or you’re just discovering Richard Osman’s world, The Impossible Fortune is going to be an unforgettable reading experience.