Book Reviews – The Man Who Died Twice

The man who died twice
by Richard Osman

This is the second novel by Richard Osman and it’s the follow-up to the popular The Thursday Murder Club, which I absolutely loved. And I absolutely loved The Man Who Died Twice. In case you haven’t read the first book, we have a group of four murder enthusiasts who meet on Thursdays to try to resolve unsolved murder cases. The four members of this club are Elizabeth, Joyce, Ibrahim and Ron. They all live in a retirement village, and Osman totally nails his characters. Elizabeth is driven and opinionated, Joyce is quiet and caring, Ibrahim is a retired therapist who really needs therapy himself and Ron is a bit rough and ready, but with a big heart. The latest escapade starts when Elizabeth receives a letter from a man from her past inviting her for tea. The problem is that the man is dead. So, who’s Elizabeth meeting? What follows is a hunt for some missing diamonds, some killers, an assault or two, a bit of chess one-upmanship and some of Joyce’s lovely baking. The Thursday Murder Club books are witty and clever. I really hope Osman has started writing book three.