The Bullet That Missed: The third novel in the multi-million copy bestselling murder mystery series: 3 (The Thursday Murder Club, 3) Paperback – 11 May 2023

Richard, please hurry up and do number 4, as I can’t wait! I have devoured 1, 2 and now 3 and loved all of them. I think it is the characters you really get behind them and in number 3 we meet some new ones, who are equally as captivating and I doubt we have heard the last of them, also hope we get some clarity in book 4, as intrigued about Connie and what will happen to her going forward and even to find out what happens to the chief inspector and can Elizabeth and Viktor please take the trip to Dubai, they have to follow up.The characters all mesh together and create a page turning story. Humorous, interesting and some of it is very sad, you start to see deterioration of health for one and the realisation from some that they will not live forever. Joyce has some very good lines about living for today, as you might not be here tomorrow, so do the things you want to now before it is too late.Alan is a dark horse, well actually he’s a dog, but he is a highly intelligent dog and he reminds me of the dog from another book I’ve read this year, lessons in chemistry (try it couldn’t put it down.) dogs with their own minds and thoughts, which is now I like to think they are in real life as well.There is a good plot throughout the book and it sweeps you in, which is why I read it cover to cover in 3 sittings. Although you could read this as a stand alone, I would highly recommend that you don’t as otherwise you will miss out on the back history of the characters, which Richard has built in the previous 2 books.I love a good murder, not undertaking one personally, that would be against the law folks, but true crime, fiction, you name it, I love it and these books are some of the best I’ve read and if I can find a retirement complex that has it’s own murder club when I am a bit older, i’m in, put my name down at once. Tell my son please, in case I can’t decide myself, I only want a complex with a weekly murder club, not knitting or conversational French, murder.These books show so much of people’s nature, a theme throughout for me is Chris and Donna’s tolerance of what could be seen as interfering old people, putting their noses in where the police should be only. I also love Bogden who really grows as a character in number 3 and how he is with Stephen is how you hope others would be when confronted with a gentleman in decline. He has such a good heart and something really good happens for him in this novel. No spoilers, but it will make you take a deep sigh and say “you deserve this mate.”In this one there is television involved, so the author can talk about that I imagine without much research given his day job and I loved the line that the make up room is where you can catch up on all the gossip, as I imagine that is a fact.I recently read a book that was compared to these books, big splash on the advert about if you enjoyed Richard’s books, you’ll enjoy these. No, they were terrible, also I love Rev Richard Cole’s and they have compared his first novel to these, again, I read it based on that, again was so disappointed. Nothing compares to these (are you all humming the tune now, sorry,) they are brilliant, buy them, read them and I hope you enjoy them as much as I have.

Fantastic! So funny, so engaging & so easy to read. At the same time there’s real murder / intrigue to be solved.It’s like “The Famous 5” for us grown olds!! We don’t have to be boring & hide from excitement just because we’ve got a little older than most!!!!!The bullet may have missed but the story didn’t.

Yay for being back at Cooper’s Chase for a slug of red and a slab of lemon drizzle with the Thursday Murder Club. Who needs DIs and PIs to crack crime when you’ve got cardie-clad Joyce, sharp-suited Ibrahim, rough-and-ready Ron and the enigma that is Elizabeth poring over cold cases in the Jigsaw Room?This time round it’s the murder of investigative journalist and news presenter Bethany Waites. To solve the mystery the gang go behind-the-scenes of regional TV, encounter an ex KGB agent and a very tall, bearded Viking (sound familiar?) and get embroiled in the intricacies of money-laundering and cyber currency.There are lots of new characters who are as entertaining and believable as the familiar supporting cast whose circumstances and relationships continue to evolve in touching, amusing and beguiling ways.The Bullet that Missed is another masterstroke with a clever plot and lots of laughs along the way.Richard Osman’s quaint and quirky quartet of seniors have become so real and endearing that they are practically national treasures whilst their antics, adventures and joie de vivre promote positivity in ageing.Satisfying and heart-warming, this book kept me smiling and guessing.Can’t wait for next one!

I’ve just read all of Richard Osman’s books - if only he could write a new one as fast as I can read it! His style is gently amusing, almost as though he’s chatting to you, which may not suit everyone but I found relaxing and enjoyable. On top of that of course, there’s always a surprise at the end! My only disappointment is that the paperbacks don’t seem to become available as soon as the hardback.

To be honest, I started reading the first book in the series, "The Thursday Murder Club", due to all the hype surrounding the film about to be released. That book was fun, but a little bit slow-paced..... 😉 However it was just interesting enough to make me push on and read the second one - which was so much better and lots more fun! I felt the author really got into his game in that one - and into his rhythm. Now I have just finished this third book in the series - and it just keeps getting better and better! I love the sneaky cleverness of each of the characters - and the almost matter of fact way they have of discussing murder!! 😁 Elizabeth reminds me of the Helen Mirren character in the movie "Red" - and I loved those two movies! There are some sad moments, some poignant moments - and some LOL moments!! A total delight!! Can't wait to get into the next book in the series!!!

Couldn’t put this one down either. Highly recommend it as most definitely a good read, lots of intrigue, twists and turns

Brilliant, extremely funny