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The Thursday Murder Club
- Thursday Murder Club, Book 1
- Narrated by: Lesley Manville, Richard Osman, Marian Keyes
- Length: 12 hrs and 25 mins
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Publisher's Summary
Brought to you by Penguin.
The first book in the number one best-selling, multi-million copy selling series by TV presenter Richard Osman.
Read by Lesley Manville, soon-to-be star of The Crown, and featuring an exclusive Q&A between Richard Osman and Marian Keyes.
In a peaceful retirement village, four unlikely friends meet up once a week to investigate unsolved killings.
But when a brutal killing takes place on their very doorstep, the Thursday Murder Club find themselves in the middle of their first live case.
Elizabeth, Joyce, Ibrahim and Ron, might be pushing 80, but they still have a few tricks up their sleeves.
Can our unorthodox but brilliant gang catch the killer before it's too late?
CrimeFest Audible Sounds of Crime winner: Best Audiobook 2021.
Critic Reviews
"The best escapist listen of the year.... [Lesley Manville] skilfully immerses herself in Richard Osman's characters, making the most of his comic flair." (The Times, Audiobook of the Week)
"Smart, compassionate, warm, moving and so very funny." (Marian Keyes)
"A great read, I really enjoyed it." (Graham Norton)
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- Kindle Customer
- 24-01-2021
British humour at it's best!
Loved this book. The characters were so interesting & funny & the plot was great. Reminded me of Alan Bennett, Talking Heads. Will recommend to everyone I know
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- lynn p.
- 15-12-2020
Enjoyed every second of it.
This novel was an absolute delight from beginning to end.
The characters were wonderful.
Superb narration.
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- Lisa A Kearney
- 26-04-2021
2 thumbs up
This was an absolutely delightful story that put more smiles on my face than a murder mystery should. The reader had a great voice, and her way of reading the story added real personality. I can't wait to listen to more books by the author.
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- finnea
- 10-10-2020
surprisingly uplifting!
Having recently enjoyed Lesley Manville reading Anthony Horowitz i thought i'd give this a try -- but i was skeptical of a debut novel by a celebrity. i admit to be being pleasantly surprised.
This isn't quite in the vein of Horowitz who is a master of the whodunnit. it is character-led, focused on residents in an upscale retirement village -- but somehow avoids all the stereotypes of cosy crime and Miss Marplesque busybodying to produce something quite inspiring. This is the elder community we all want to live in and these are the people we'd love be at 80. it is well written, fun, witty and warm.
Not sure how The Sunday Times critic arrived at "reflects society as it is"?! To me there is something magical about it. The characters are substantial enough but they get away with a lot, rarely make a wrong turn and extract confessions remarkably easily, leaving the police a few steps behind. That this is so unlikely -- and yet plausible -- is the charm of this book. Nice chat with Marian Keyes at the end.
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- Deanne Metcalfe
- 17-09-2021
Throughly enjoyed this book. I’m off to buy the next one right now!
Excellent. Funny, twisty, insightful, clever. I cant answer my phone because Im driving have not bothered to write a review before but this book deserves it! Well done Richard and Lesley for your excellent narration 👍🏻😘🇦🇺
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- Moira M.
- 21-01-2022
Murder done well!
Richard Osman's debut novel is one of the best murder mysteries I've read (okay, listened to). The narration is excellent and the characters are strong and believable. I feel like I've met some of them before, and I live in Australia!
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- Anonymous User
- 24-03-2022
Listen to this book!
I haven’t had my love for stories rekindled the way it was listening to The Thursday Murder club. I’ve recommended it to all my loved ones. Read it and fall in love with the incredible characters. It’s fabulously written. Also Lesley Manville is fantastic!
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- Babs59
- 05-05-2022
fun, engaging m multilevel mystery
I really enjoyed the setting, the way the story is shared by between the outside narration and Joyce's diary. I love that the police are involved and intelligent and that the retired folk are connected now but clearly with different experiences to contribute to their sleuthing. Elizabeth is very entertaining! I read the second book first but it didn't matter. Excellent choice of narrator.
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- Murray W Yates
- 26-05-2022
Wholly satisfying
Richard Osman’s first novel is thoroughly enjoyable, with real and loveable characters. It is full of quiet humour and delicious plot twists. Ms Manville’s performance is ideally suited to the characters. What a great choice to give voice to this entertaining book. I am going hunting for the second book immediately.
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- thereadaholic
- 26-05-2022
A truly delightful book
Combines humour, complex interesting believable characters, lots of twists and a great story. Can't believe this is the author's first novel. More please!
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