{"product_id":"the-thursday-murder-club-netflix-tiein-isbn-9780593513033","title":"The Thursday Murder Club (Netflix Tie-In)","description":"\u003cb\u003eA \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Bestseller | Now a Netflix Film\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“Think of the Thursday Murder Club itself as a senior version of ‘The A-Team.’...Funny, moving, and suspenseful...So delicious, even adorable.”\u003ci\u003e—The Washington Post\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eFour septuagenarians with a few tricks up their sleeves. A female cop with her first big case. A brutal murder. Welcome to...THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUB\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn a peaceful retirement village, four unlikely friends meet weekly in the Jigsaw Room to discuss unsolved crimes; together they call themselves the Thursday Murder Club.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen a local developer is found dead with a mysterious photograph left next to the body, the Thursday Murder Club suddenly find themselves in the middle of their first live case.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs the bodies begin to pile up, can our unorthodox but brilliant gang catch the killer, before it's too late?\u003cb\u003ePraise for\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Thursday Murder Club:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Witty, endearing and greatly entertaining.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Wall Street Journal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e“An amusing debut that finds gold in getting older.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e—People\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“If you like a good mystery but also want to laugh and go 'aw,' the Thursday Murder Club books by Richard Osman are definitely for you.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—\u003c\/i\u003eDaisy Rosario, \u003cb\u003eNPR Pop Culture Happy Hour \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Don’t trust anyone, including the four septuagenarian sleuths in Osman’s own laugh-out-loud whodunit.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eParade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e“[A] jaunty mystery. . . What's delightful is that there are no stereotypes here — the senior citizens solve the murder with wit, style and ferocious intelligence. The puzzle is intricate and involving, but there's a breeziness about it that makes it an ideal hammock read.”\u003ci\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e–\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eNPR\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Funny, clever, and compelling. Mystery fans are going to be enthralled.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Harlan Coben, #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Boy from the Woods\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A little beacon of pleasure in the midst of the gloom. . . SUCH FUN!”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Kate Atkinson, #1\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cb\u003ebestselling author of\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eBig Sky\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e“The mystery’s good, the characters are wonderful, and [the series are] just very entertaining. . . top notch.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—R.L. Stine, bestselling author of the Goosebumps series\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Charming, funny, and ultimately, surprisingly, very moving.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Linwood Barclay\u003cb\u003e,\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cb\u003ebestselling author of \u003ci\u003eFind You First\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“I don’t know how to do this brilliant book justice. Diabolically clever, very funny, highly entertaining—utterly delightful. I completely fell in love with it. I need more of \u003ci\u003eThe Thursday Murder Club!”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Shari Lapena,\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cb\u003ebestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Couple Next Door\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e“Loved every word. Loved the fleet, nimble plotting, as ingenious as top-shelf Agatha Christie; loved the boisterous cast of characters—think Fredrik Backman; loved the crisp, witty, Carl Hiaasen-caliber dialogue... yet above all, I love The Thursday Murder Club for its psychological texture, emotional depth, and luminous, fireside warmth. What a generous novel. Readers of Louise Penny and Kate Atkinson, rejoice.\"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eA. J. Finn, #1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003ebestselling author of\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Woman in the Window\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“It may seem oxymoronic to call a mystery thriller heartwarming, but this one—along with its follow-ups in Osman’s bestselling series—surely fits the bill. While there’s certainly a complex and twisty puzzle at its core, the real draw of the story comes from its hilariously quirky cast of characters, a squadron of senior citizens who take up digging into cold cases as a casual hobby at their retirement community, and all too often find themselves facing down fresher murder cases in the process.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Marie Claire\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Suspenseful, funny, and poignant. The delightful, spirited characters from this witty, sometimes bittersweet story deserve a return engagement.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e (starred review)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“An imaginative and witty whodunit… Osman’s careful attention to the realities of life in a retirement village ensures that \u003ci\u003eThe Thursday Murder Club\u003c\/i\u003e is a compassionate, thoughtful tribute to a segment of the population that’s often dismissed and ignored… Great fun.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eBookPage\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e(starred review)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The character-driven mystery, featuring a group of sleuths all too aware of their own mortality, and a likable pair of cops, is suspenseful, funny, and poignant… The delightful, spirited characters from this witty, sometimes bittersweet story deserve a return engagement.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e (starred review)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Osman mixes mirth and murder in his exceptional debut. . . witty.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly \u003c\/i\u003e(starred review)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A fascinating primer in detection… A top-class cozy infused with dry wit and charming characters who draw you in and leave you wanting more, please.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews \u003c\/i\u003e(starred review)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The colorful, delightful seniors who form the Thursday Murder Club enjoy solving mysteries while also busting stereotypes about older people. . . . Osman's laugh-out-loud prose propelled this book to the top of the bestseller list . . . best for anyone who needs a laugh or a biscuit.”\u003cb\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Forbes\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A rather beguiling piece of work, reading like Kingsley Amis’s \u003ci\u003eThe Old Devils\u003c\/i\u003e refracted through an Agatha Christie prism… The ageing protagonists are a winning bunch, and Osman’s skills have already led to greenlighting of further outings for his sleuths.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eFinancial Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A sparkling debut… Fiendishly clever and brilliantly funny.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eMinneapolis Star Tribune\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Witty… The characters and the writing are a treat… Everyone in the central quartet, especially the two women, are more complex than they originally seem, and while the tone is predominantly light and funny, Osman finds some moments of sweet poignancy.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eSeattle Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“With wry British humor, and a cast of intrepid retirees, Richard Osman’s delightful mystery caper offers surprising depth… The wit and the plot will bring readers back for more of this series.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eThe Christian Science Monitor\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Richard Osman’s ability to weave the story together and then reveal all at the end is simply stunning.”\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eReal Simple\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“As the bodies pile up, and more is revealed of the lives and loves of Joyce, Ibrahim, Ron and Elizabeth, you can’t help cheering them on--and hoping to meet them again soon.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Times\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e(UK)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A witty and poignant tale.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eThe Daily Telegraph\u003c\/i\u003e (UK)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“One of the most enjoyable books of the year. . . well-written, hilarious, and joyously big-hearted. . . The charm of \u003ci\u003eThe Thursday Murder Club\u003c\/i\u003e is that it's so much more than a crime novel.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Daily Express\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e(UK)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Brilliant, smart, charming, and wryly funny.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eGood Housekeeping\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e(UK)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“So smart, so funny, so warm, and such a wonderful mystery. If we're lucky Richard Osman will keep these characters alive forever.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Caroline Kepnes, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of \u003ci\u003eYou\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“So smart and funny. Deplorably good.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Ian Rankin,\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cb\u003ebestselling author of \u003ci\u003eWestwind\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Grinning like a monkey having just finished \u003ci\u003eThe Thursday Murder Club \u003c\/i\u003eby Richard Osman. Loved its clever, clever plot, great gags, Ealing comedy set ups and Elizabeth. Can’t say more but I want to be her one day…”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Fiona Barton, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Widow\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A rich, textured, twisted, and fabulously funny tale of murder and mayhem.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Alan Bradley,\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003ebestselling author of\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“By turns hilarious and poignant, \u003ci\u003eThe Thursday Murder Club\u003c\/i\u003e offers up a brilliant concept that’s flawlessly executed and told in a unique, captivating voice. These are rare qualities in any novel, let alone a debut. I read the first page, then put all else on hold to devour this pitch-perfect book in one sitting. Bravo!\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Jeffery Deaver, \u003cb\u003e#1 international bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Goodbye Man\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Smart, compassionate, warm, moving and so very funny. I smiled a million times. This book will make a lot of people very, very happy.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003c\/b\u003eMarian Keyes, international bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eGrown Ups\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A warm, wise, and witty warning never to underestimate the elderly.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003c\/b\u003eVal McDermid, international bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eHow the Dead Speak\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Utterly charming and very very clever.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003c\/b\u003eSarah Pinborough, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eCross Her Heart\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Funny, clever, and achingly British--what else would you expect from a book by Richard Osman?”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003c\/b\u003eAdam Kay, internationally bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThis Is Going to Hurt: Secret Diaries of a Medical Resident\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e“A superb debut. Thrilling, moving, laugh-out-loud funny and packed with characters you will want to see a lot more of.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003c\/b\u003eMark Billingham, international bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eTheir Little Secret\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e“What a joy! Full of brilliantly observed humor, spot-on dialogue, and twists and turns aplenty. Joyce and the gang are now my favorite crime-solving team.”\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003c\/b\u003eNina Stibbe, author of \u003ci\u003eReasons to Be Cheerful\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eRichard Osman\u003c\/b\u003e is an author and television presenter. His novels, \u003ci\u003eThe Thursday Murder Club\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Man Who Died Twice\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Bullet That Missed\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Last Devil to Die\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eWe Solve Murders \u003c\/i\u003ewere number one international bestsellers as well as \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestsellers. He lives in London with his wife, Ingrid, and their cats Liesl and Lottie. 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