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THE FOURTH NOVEL IN THE RECORD-BREAKING, MILLION-COPY BESTSELLING THURSDAY MURDER CLUB SERIES BY RICHARD OSMAN ---------- 'The rightful king of crime' i News 'Deeply moving... some of his best writing yet' Telegraph 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? ---------- 'As charming and funny as always but SO MOVING' Marian Keyes

The second novel in the record-breaking number one bestselling Thursday Murder Club series, featuring the old (but far from past-it) team as they pursue a brand new mystery It's the following Thursday. Elizabeth has received a letter from an old colleague, a man with whom she has a long history. He is being hunted and he needs her help. His story involves stolen diamonds, a violent mobster, and a very big mistake. As bodies start piling up, Elizabeth enlists Joyce, Ibrahim and Ron in the hunt for a killer. And if they find the diamonds too? Well, wouldn't that be a bonus? But this time they are up against a ruthless murderer who wouldn't bat an eyelid at knocking off four septuagenarians. Can The Thursday Murder Club find the killer (and the diamonds) before the killer finds them?

The unmissable new mystery in the Thursday Murder Club series from #1 New York Times bestselling author Richard Osman 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 is an ordinary Thursday and things should finally be returning to normal. Except trouble is never far away where the Thursday Murder Club is concerned. A decade-old cold case 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. As the cold case turns white hot, Elizabeth wrestles with her conscience (and a gun), while Joyce, Ron and Ibrahim chase down clues with help from old friends and new. But can the gang solve the mystery and save Elizabeth before the murderer strikes again?

Steve Wheeler is enjoying retired life. He does the odd bit of investigation work, but he prefers his familiar habits and routines. His days of adventure are over: adrenaline is daughter-in-law Amy's business now. Then a dead body, a bag of money, and a killer with their sights on Amy have her sending an SOS to the only person she trusts.

The hilarious quiz book from Alexander Armstrong and Richard Osman's BBC One hit, Pointless, the nation's favourite TV quiz show

Krimi. In a peaceful retirement village, four unlikely friends meet up once a week to investigate unsolved killings. But when a local property developer shows up dead, 'The Thursday Murder Club' find themselves in the middle of their first live case. The four friends, Elizabeth, Joyce, Ibrahim and Ron, might be octogenarians, but they still have a few tricks up their sleeves. Can our unorthodox but brilliant gang catch the killer, before it's too late?

In the spring of 1963, George Smiley has stepped away from the Circus, seeking a quieter life amidst the remnants of the West's spy war with the Soviets. Rumors swirl in Whitehall about his newfound happiness, bolstered by a more stable marriage. However, Control has other plans. A Russian agent has defected under unusual circumstances, and the target he was sent to eliminate in London is missing. Reluctantly, Smiley takes on one last task: to interview Susanna, a Hungarian émigré connected to the missing man, in hopes of uncovering a lead. Yet, as he delves deeper, the shadows of Moscow loom larger, pulling him into a complex mystery that will shape future conflicts and challenge his greatest adversary. Set in the intriguing decade between two classic Smiley novels, this thrilling narrative is a masterful tribute to John le Carré, penned by his son, Nick Harkaway. Critics have praised it as an exceptional espionage novel, highlighting Harkaway's skill in honoring his father's legacy while crafting a captivating story that stands on its own.

Do you know how many post boxes there are in the UK? Could you guess how many times the word 'goat' appear in the King James Version of the bible? Fancy playing a game of charades where all of the books, films and plays are entirely made up? Now, look around the room. Is anyone there the kind of person who’ll say ‘I just don’t understand this’, when faced with something that’s not just perfectly easy to understand, but is ... well, fun? Ask them to leave. Have they gone? Good. Now welcome inside the House of Games ... Featuring questions based on some of the most loved rounds from the hit BBC2 show, including Roonerspisims, Venn Will I Be Famous?, Dim Sums and Answer Smash, Richard Osman’s House of Games Quiz Book is the ultimate test of wit, wisdom and imagination. Curated by Richard Osman and Alan Connor and featuring over 50 new and exclusive games to try out, this is your chance to step inside the House of Games and pitch your trivia skills against your family and friends. Quirky, unique and exactly the right amount of silly, House of Games contains hours of guaranteed fun!

Join Alexander Armstrong and Richard Osman, the hosts of BBC 1 quiz show 'Pointless' as they take you on a journey through the 100 Most Pointless Things in the World and solve the 100 Most Pointless Arguments.

Journey from A-Z, play 26 rounds of 'Pointless' with family and friends and enjoy facts, banter and musings from Alexander Armstrong and Richard Osman. Filled with a collection of over 120 new Pointless quiz questions set to have you wracking your brains and interspersed with general knowledge trivia, witty facts and longer stand-up style pieces musing on everything from aardvarks to zeppelins via Pointless favourites like Central African Republic. Written with Alexander and Richard's trademark intelligent wit and beautifully illustrated with exclusive drawings by Moose Allain, this exciting new Pointless book is the perfect festive treat for the whole family.

A fantastically funny book for all the family from much-loved TV personality Richard Osman

Delve into the world of Pointless, the huge ratings-winning hit BBC One quiz show, with this brilliant romp through the history of the world.

From the presenters of the hit BBC One TV show, Pointless, comes a collection of musings on some of the most pointless things, places and facts in everyday modern life.This book is the perfect blend of the obscure, the fascinating and the downright silly.

A true master of British crime writing.' RICHARD OSMAN 'All the entertainment you'll need this Christmas. Wonderful stuff.' IAN MOORE 'A delight from the first page to the last.' DAILY MAIL Play along with the included Cluefinder to track the clues you spot and those you miss. Six guests linked to crime writing gather to solve the murder of a fictional author, with a life-changing prize at stake. Invited by the enigmatic Midwinter Trust, each participant has been carefully vetted, and with a snowstorm looming, vigilance is crucial. However, not everyone is committed to playing fair, and the temptation to add real murder to the mix is strong. This is an ideal gift for crime fiction enthusiasts and fans of Janice Hallett, Alexandra Benedict, and Alex Pavesi. Featured in the i newspaper's best new crime and thriller books for September 2025, it showcases Martin Edwards's extensive knowledge of British crime fiction. Critics praise it as 'excellent' and 'a real masterpiece,' perfect for fans of puzzles and escape rooms. With an acute sense of place and deep psychological insights, Edwards's work is celebrated by authors like Ian Rankin and Ann Cleeves. Discover more thrilling reads from the king of classic crime, all featuring a Cluefinder for aspiring detectives.

Der nächste Coup des kultigen Ermittlerquartetts is finally here! Wer hat schon Zeit, über ungelöste Mordfälle nachzudenken, wenn eine Hochzeit zu planen ist? Für den Donnerstagsmordclub war es ein ruhiges Jahr. Joyce ist mit der Erstellung von Tischplänen beschäftigt und damit, wer wen zum ersten Tanz aufzufordern hat. Elizabeth trauert. Ron hat mit familiären Problemen zu kämpfen, und Ibrahim therapiert noch immer seine Lieblingsverbrecherin. Doch als Elizabeth einen Hochzeitsgast trifft, der in Schwierigkeiten steckt, sind Entführung und Tod dem Donnerstagsmordclub wieder dicht auf den Fersen. Ein Bösewicht will Zugang zu einem unknackbaren Code und schreckt vor nichts zurück, um ihn zu bekommen. Und schon sind die vier Hobbydetektive wieder zurück in ihrem Element: Mörder zu jagen und Rätsel zu lösen und dabei klüger als die Polizei zu sein!

And Action! Der Donnerstagsmordclub kommt auf die große Leinwand Man möchte meinen, so eine luxuriöse Seniorenresidenz in Kent sei ein friedlicher Ort. Das dachte auch Joyce, als sie in Coopers Chase einzog. Bis sie Elizabeth, Ron und Ibrahim kennenlernt, sie früher einmal Geheimagentin, die beiden anderen Gewerkschaftsführer und Psychiater. Sie wird Teil ihres Clubs, der sich immer donnerstags trifft, um ungelöste Kriminalfälle aufzuklären. Ein Mord vor ihrer Haustür ist für die vier Senioren da natürlich ein gefundenes Fressen. Sie mögen nicht mehr die Jüngsten sein, aber an Scharfsinn und Witz leiden sie nun wahrlich keinen Mangel. Da staunt selbst die Polizei. Zum Filmstart auf Netflix: Der Bestseller als Schmuckausgabe. Starring and Stars: Helen Mirren als Elizabeth, Celia Imrie als Joyce, Pierce Brosnan als Ron und Ben Kingsley als Ibrahim.

Štvrtkový klub detektívov prežíva pokojný rok. Joyce plánuje zasadací poriadok na svadbu svojej dcéry Joanny, Elizabeth žiali za Stephenom, Ron rieši rodinné problémy a Ibrahim sa venuje terapii svojej obľúbenej drogovej dílerky. Keď sa však Elizabeth stretne so svadobným hosťom, ktorý sa ocitol v kaši, naša známa partia sa zrazu musí vyriešiť prípad únosu a smrti. Nejaký podliak sa usiluje získať tajné kódy k niečomu, čo je uložené v trezore, a nezastaví sa pred ničím.