The Thursday Murder Club: A Novel
About The Thursday Murder Club: A Novel
Now a Netflix Film The first installment in the beloved and New York Times bestselling series from Richard Osman, also author of We Solve Murders Four septuagenarians with a few tricks up their sleeves A female cop with her first big case A brutal murder Welcome to... THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUBIn a peaceful retirement village, four unlikely friends meet weekly in the Jigsaw Room to discuss unsolved crimes; together they call themselves the Thursday Murder Club. When a local developer is found dead with a mysterious photograph left next to the body, the Thursday Murder Club suddenly find themselves in the middle of their first live case. As the bodies begin to pile up, can our unorthodox but brilliant gang catch the killer, before it's too late?“Witty, endearing and greatly entertaining.” —Wall Street Journal
What readers say
Four friends in a peaceful retirement village take on a real murder, and readers love the humor, Joyce's chatty diary chapters, the twists and the warmth underneath. The most common complaint is a slow first stretch with many characters and points of view to keep track of, and a few readers never got into it. Most who stick with it say they're hooked for the rest of the series.
Best for: Readers who like witty ensemble mysteries and don't mind a slow start.
Summary of public reader reviews, updated October 2026.