The Bullet That Missed by Richard Osman

 

                                                     

Hardback:   408 pages

Genre: Contemporary Fiction, Mystery, Humour

Publisher: Penguin Random House 2022

Source:  Tywyn Public Library

First Sentences: Bethany Waites understands there is no going back now. Time to be brave and to see how this all plays out

Review Quote: Humour is gently threaded through every element ― Observer

My Opinion:

I was wary of reading Richard Osman’s first novel in 2021, as it was not really a genre of choice. His wit had me laughing out loud though and I have throughly enjoyed in the now three novels getting to know ‘ The Thursday Murder Club’

All the characters are first rate as the author writes in a very character driven style and the reader really feels they are getting to know their quirky personalities. In the “Bullet That Missed’ the protagonists are all back, plus a few new faces. This time the case is an unsolved murder, from ten years ago. It did not make sense then and of course still doesn’t!  It certainly gives Elizabeth, Joyce, Ron and Ibrahim the opportunity to get themselves into some ridiculous situations whilst attempting to solve the case, but that is all part of the fun with these stories.

Once again Richard Osman has written a light hearted and entertaining novel, perfect for mystery or humour fans.

My Reviews The Thursday Murder Club   The Man Who Died Twice

Précis Courtesy of Goodreads: 

A new mystery is afoot in the third book in the Thursday Murder Club series from million-copy bestselling author Richard Osman.

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.

Author Profile:         

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Richard Osman was born in Billericay, Essex, England on  November 28, 1970. He is now well known as an author, producer and television presenter. The Thursday Murder Club was his first novel. He is well known for TV shows including Pointless and Richard Osman’s House of Games. As the creative director of Endemol UK, Richard has worked as an executive producer on numerous shows including Deal Or No Deal and 8 Out of 10 Cats. He is also a regular on panel and game shows such as Have I Got News For You, Would I Lie To You and Taskmaster.

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