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The Last Devil To Die
- Thursday Murder Club, Book 4
- Narrated by: Fiona Shaw, Richard Osman
- Length: 10 hrs and 50 mins
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Publisher's Summary
Brought to you by Penguin.
THE FOURTH NOVEL IN THE RECORD-BREAKING, MILLION-COPY BESTSELLING THURSDAY MURDER CLUB SERIES BY RICHARD OSMAN
Featuring an exclusive interview between Richard Osman and multi-award winning actor and narrator Fiona Shaw at the end of the audiobook. Keep listening for more insights into the gang!
Shocking news reaches the Thursday Murder Club.
An old friend in the antiques business has been killed, and a dangerous package he was protecting has gone missing.
As the gang springs into action they encounter art forgers, online fraudsters and drug dealers, as well as heartache close to home.
With the body count rising, the package still missing and trouble firmly on their tail, has their luck finally run out? And who will be the last devil to die?
Critic Reviews
"I cried in public (well, on a plane). It’s beautiful - 12/10." (Marian Keyes)
"The essence of June Whitfield, Joanna Lumley, Celia Imrie, Olivia Colman and Penelope Wilton." (The Times)
"This moving, tightly plotted caper is [his] best book yet; moving and beautiful." (i News)
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- Fiona
- 26-09-2023
brilliant except for the whispering.
Brilliant narrative, great fun to follow this hand of characters.
The narrator is excellent, but if I may offer some constructive critique - when Joyce is speaking or thinking - the narrator whispers - although this conveys Joyce's humble, hesitant character, it becomes difficult to hear clearly.
Thank you 😊
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- Anonymous User
- 20-09-2023
love this series
I've been waiting for this one to come out for so long now after binging the previous books. I was not disappointed and I certainly hope this one wasn't the last. Awesome performance of the book as well.
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- Katherine
- 01-12-2023
Outstanding book!
Pure entertainment, couldn’t put it down. Finding it hard now to pick up another story to enjoy.
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- Kindle Customer
- 29-11-2023
Wonderful
Loved all of it, including the narration, I laughed & cried! Excellent continuation of the series.
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- Anonymous User
- 15-11-2023
Fantastic
Best of the four. Beautifullly written, beautifully read. Do yourself a favour and listen to it.
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- Anne Morgan
- 05-11-2023
Captures the ….. what’s next !
The character development is lovely and as individuals they all over so much to the story with their personalities & pasts.
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- Anonymous User
- 03-11-2023
Fantastic character development
As per his previous three books , funny, heart warming and intriguing. Balled my eyes out
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- Amazon Customer
- 31-10-2023
Just brilliant
Another fabulous, and thought-provoking piece of work and Fiona Shaw only adds to the brilliance!
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- Anne Scicluna
- 30-10-2023
A beautiful book, full of laughs and tears.
I think this might be my fave of the series, but they are all so brilliant.
It was so wonderfully written, full of every emotion. Richard has you in their world, and I, for one, didn’t want to leave.
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- Linda
- 30-10-2023
Brilliant
Richard Osman does it again; great story and great characters. I try to ration myself but ‘one more chapter’ turns into 2, or 3, or 4. Highly recommended.
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- Anonymous User
- 31-10-2023
Loved it as always, sooo good.
Another fabulous book, l listen while I’m at work, tears and laughs. So, so good. Can’t wait for more .
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- WDH
- 22-10-2023
Another Great Read
I wish I could put my name down for Coopers Chase. You have given us happiness, sadness, joy and tragedy but, most of all entertainment. Great book, thank you very much.
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- Tracey Burger
- 22-10-2023
Read them. Read them all!
I have loved every single one of these books. They are funny, clever, poignant, insightful and beautiful and given me much insight into getting old. Richard is a genius. Please write more!!!
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- Lynn Perkins
- 16-10-2023
Delightful
Richard Osman wove his magic superbly once again. From the delightfully authentic characters which regularly had me chuckling, to the rapidly increasing body count, I was hooked. Thank you, Richard!
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- Doreen K. Allerkamp
- 10-10-2023
Just great
Just intelligent, erudite entertainment that grips you from the start and does not let you go again.
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- Ryan & Joan Alyvia James
- 08-10-2023
Another smashing hit!!!
What a knock-out!! Richard Osman never seizes to amaze me, keep me engaged and wanting more!!! The BEST book series to come along in a very very long time. Quite possibly since Harry Potter! I'm waiting on the film series for Thursday Murder Club to come next. I'm sure it will! This book had a bit more pathos in it. (I won't give spoilers!) but I cried more reading/listening to this book than I did the others. Joyce continues to win my heart over and over again and hers and Elizabeth's friendship really deepen in this book as do all the relationships.
Fiona Shaw is FABULOUS! I got quite attached to Leslie Manville with the first two books, but Fiona is an obvious transition as narrator! She's incredible and continues to pull you in every step of the way. I really love reading along with the audiobook. It helps you stay engaged and feels like you're IN the world of these character. That's a testament not only to Richard Osman, but certainly Fiona too. All in all, this book is fantastic and I highly recommend it to YOU and YOU and YOU and YOU!
Can't wait for the next one... xx
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- Anonymous User
- 03-10-2023
Just keeps getting better
Fiona Shaw - flawless narration. You inhabited the characters and freed the words of a wonderful book into the world of the listening audience.
Richard Osman - another intricate triumph to intrigue us. Thank you for sensitively writing about a difficult subject. It’s given me much to think about.
And now I’d like another book please, when you are ready (as Joyce would say)
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- Michael
- 01-10-2023
Another fantastic instalment in this series!
Narration started off slow but turned out to be perfect. As usual a great tale. Bit confronting in parts but thankfully Joyce gave voice to my own thoughts. Nothing feels more satisfying than the good guys triumphing in the end.
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- Ina Mill
- 30-09-2023
I just love it
Live it, love it, love it! All characters are so vivid and consistent that I feel as they are real. I truly believe Coopers chase could be visited and the gang will be there :) This is not a classic crime book as the stories are always very naive, but you want to go around after Elizabeth and Joyce and just live in their world for a while.
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- Alicia
- 30-09-2023
Each book in the series is better than the last
I love these series of books. I look forward to catching up with the characters and following them in their adventures. This book is the best yet, and the narration is wonderful, as always. Can’t wait for book 5 next year.
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- PigPig
- 14-09-2023
Sadly Fiona Shaw can’t do accents
Of course it’s another good story and Richard Osman has a gift for witty dialogue with a twist. But the narration by Fiona Shaw made it hard to tell who was speaking - Mervin’s Welsh accent sounds Asian. The Scouse accent was …. not sure but not Scouse. Very odd. Please bring back Lesley Manville!
It ruining the listening somewhat.
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- MRS SARAH FINLAY
- 14-09-2023
Narration let's it down.
I've been looking forward to listening to this book hoping for the return of Lesley Manvilles narration...sorry to say its not happened.
Unfortunately I'm 2 chapters in and the pronunciation of the Welsh and Liverpool accents is so poor it detracts from the story.
For me and audible the narration can make or break a story and this makes me want to switch off and read it instead.
Have to admit that the narration of Joyce had improved since the last novel.
One way or another I will finish the book but perhaps not on audible.
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- Singlespeeds
- 14-09-2023
The story is fantastic, but the narration is questionable
Amazing story- does not disappoint.
I love Fiona Shaw and when she’s not doing accents, the narration is perfect. Her Scouse and welsh accents are totally random though- why did no one tell her?
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- Dawson Jones
- 14-09-2023
Lesley Manville
The story is great so far but just like Agatha Raisin has to be read by Penelope Keith. The voice of Joyce doesn't sound right without Lesley Manville.
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- Mental Health Nurse
- 16-09-2023
I don’t want to be this person but - the narrator 😞
I had to slow Fiona’s narration down to 0.9 in book three as at times it was a fast gabble and difficult to decipher. I had to slow it down further for this book. Sometimes it is hard to work out who said what as regular characters voices blur together and some characters accents are very hard to decipher. I had to listen to the Liverpudlian accent three times before I could make out what he was saying which would’ve been funny if it wasnt so frustrating. I am a big fan of Fiona as an actress but I’m not keen on her as a narrator
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- Klaire Shier
- 17-09-2023
Thought I would get used to Fiona Shaw narrating by the second book she read, but not for me.
Why does Joyce speak in such a whispery voice? It’s just annoying. I didn’t pick up on the accents that others have mentioned but I find the narration confusing and dull. I kept realising that I’d stopped listening and had to keep going back.
The story itself had some wonderful parts that felt very true and other parts felt less cared for and a bit rushed. Whilst a good story, I preferred some of the other books in the series.
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- T.T.
- 17-09-2023
Disappointing
The whispering drove me insane as did the inability to do a Liverpool accent ! Audio books are supposed to be easy to listen to but I struggled with this performance. The story was forced and in my opinion a vanity project that put the events second in line to the wearisome revelations about the characters.
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- Lindzl00
- 16-09-2023
Captivating Masterpiece
I just finished listening to "The Last Devil to Die" by Richard Osman, brilliantly narrated by Fiona Shaw, and I am awestruck. This audiobook is a true gem, deserving of a perfect 10/10 rating.
From the very first chapter, Osman's storytelling prowess drew me in, weaving a narrative that is both gripping and thought-provoking. The plot is a rollercoaster of suspense, mystery, and emotion, keeping me on the edge of my seat.
Fiona Shaw's narration is a revelation. Her voice is a perfect match for the material, and she effortlessly brings the characters to life with distinct voices and a depth of emotion that is truly remarkable. It's as if the characters themselves are speaking directly to the listener.
What sets "The Last Devil to Die" apart is its ability to seamlessly blend thrilling action with moments of deep reflection and heartwarming connections between characters. Osman's writing is entertaining and thoughtfully explores themes of redemption, sacrifice, and the enduring power of the human spirit.
But what truly touched me was how Osman and Shaw portrayed dementia in the story. It was the most heartbreaking, beautiful thing I had ever read/listened to. The sensitivity and authenticity with which they depicted this challenging condition added a layer of depth and poignancy to the narrative that left me deeply moved.
I found myself utterly engrossed, eagerly anticipating each twist and revelation. This audiobook had me laughing, gasping, and even shed a tear. It's a testament to Osman's storytelling and Shaw's narration that they created an experience that will stay with me long after the final chapter.
"The Last Devil to Die" is a mesmerising audiobook that delivers on every front. Richards's storytelling and Fiona's narration are a match made in heaven. If you're looking for a gripping tale that will touch your heart and keep you hooked from start to finish, don't miss this extraordinary audiobook. It's a must-listen, and I wholeheartedly give it a perfect 10/10!
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- Beverley Banks
- 15-09-2023
Sheer pleasure
I have so enjoyed this series of books, read the first two and listened to three and four, such a wonderful idea of a murder club started by elderly people, I now want to move into a retirement home and start a murder solving club. I think Richard’s characters are really entertaining, have laughed, cried had fun and I’m very sad it will be a long wait until the next book, thank you Richard Osman
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- Helen the Hemulen
- 15-09-2023
Scouse accent, what Scouse accent?
Accents are not as described on the page. If someone is meant to be Scouse, I don't expect an accent that, if it is identifiable at all, is more like Irish. Hope there are no more horrors to come....
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