It was so good to be back with the Thursday Murder Club, and The Impossible Fortune by Richard Osman was filled with murder, puzzles, and twists. The gang is all back, and this time we’ve got a little help in unexpected places. Check out my thoughts on the audiobook narrated by Fiona Shaw.
by Richard Osman
Series: Thursday Murder Club #5
Narrator: Fiona Shaw
Length: 10 hours and 29 minutes
Genres: Mystery
Source: Publisher
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The unmissable new mystery in the Thursday Murder Club series from #1 New York Times bestselling author Richard Osman, now streaming on Netflix
Who's got time to think about murder when there's a wedding to plan?
It’s been a quiet year for the Thursday Murder Club. Joyce is busy with table plans and first dances. Elizabeth is grieving. Ron is dealing with family troubles, and Ibrahim is still providing therapy to his favorite criminal.
But when Elizabeth meets Nick, a wedding guest asking for her help, she finds the thrill of the chase is ignited once again. And when Nick disappears without a trace, his cagey business partner becomes the gang’s next stop. It seems the duo have something valuable—something worth killing for.
Joyce’s daughter, Joanna, jumps into the fray to help the gang as they seek answers: Has someone kidnapped Nick? And what’s this uncrackable code they keep hearing about? Plunged back into action once more, can the four friends solve the puzzle and a murder in time?
It seems some time has passed since our last adventure with the Thursday Murder Club. Joyce’s daughter, Joanna, is getting ready to marry Paul. Elizabeth is grieving the loss of her husband, and Ron is dealing with family trouble. As for Ibrahim, he is still counseling Connie. The wedding of Joanna and Paul brings the gang all together.
At the wedding, Elizabeth is approached by Nick, a guest at the wedding. It seems someone planted a bomb under his car, and he needs help to discover who. Before you know it, Elizabeth and Joyce are investigating and soon bring the rest of the club together and honorary guests like Donna the constable.
The mystery was delightfully delicious and takes us into the world of bitcoins. The plot was clever, and Osman’s mastery of the written word shone as I was transported into the story. It takes a little to really dig in as we delve deeper into our characters’ lives. Our gang is getting older, and that comes with its own set of problems. I love how Osman is weaving in new characters and mysteries. I loved Kendrick, who stole every scene he was in, and even Connie got involved! Donna cracked me up with her talk about the royals, and Bogdan is a character I enjoy. I adore this motley crew, especially Joyce and her need to feed everyone.
When I retire, I’d love to pack my bags and move to Coppers Chase and become a member of the Thursday Murder Club. While each book contains its own mystery, I recommend listening in the order of their release. Do it for the friendships you’ll form. Trust me, you’ll want to move to Cooper Chase too.
Fiona Shaw provided a lovely narration. In particular, her voice for Joyce. She has really captured her and really these characters. For me, these are an autobuy on audio and ones I will listen to again.
About Richard Osman
Richard Osman is an author, producer and television presenter. The Thursday Murder Club is 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.
About Fiona Shaw
Fiona Shaw CBE is an Irish film and theatre actress. She is known for her roles as Petunia Dursley in the Harry Potter film series, Marnie Stonebrook in the fourth season of the HBO series True Blood, and Carolyn Martens in the BBC series Killing Eve.
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Carla@CarlaLovesToRead
Great review, Kimberly. I am behind on this series and need to read the last one before this one. It’s true as the characters get older, there is a new set of problems.
Rachel @Waves of Fiction
I finished this on the plane ride home from Cancun and loved it! Such fun with lots of laughs but also a lot of feelings! Happy to see you loved it, too!
Amorina Rose
Love your retirement plan.
Sophie
Oooh I want to keep listening to that series! I listened to the first one and loved them.
Mary Kirkland
This sounds like a great mystery adventure.
Anne - Books of My Heart
We are 5 heart review twins today. I love this series SO much. Excellent review! Kendrick was a joy.
Katherine
I’m about halfway through We Solve Murders and am really enjoying it. It’s reminded me that I need to get back to the Thursday Murder Club. I’m glad to see that you enjoyed this one!
Sophia Rose
I keep saying I need to start this series. I love seeing how much you enjoy each installment. 🙂
Ethan
I really need to explore this series more. I’ve only read the first book, and that’s just not enough!
Teresa Broderick
I read the first one and loved it. Don’t know why I didn’t get to the rest of them and they’re all sitting on my bookshelf waiting!! I must make it my business to finish them.