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The fourth installment in the beloved and New York Times bestselling series from Richard Osman, also author of We Solve Murders “The best Murder Club book yet. . . A poignant complement to both the fair-play mystery plot and the characters’ lively humor.” —The New York Times Book Review It''s rarely a quiet day for the Thursday Murder Club. Shocking news reaches them—an old friend has been killed, and a dangerous package he was protecting has gone missing. The gang''s search leads them into the antiques business, where the tricks of the trade are as old as the objects themselves. As they encounter drug dealers, art forgers, and online fraudsters—as well as heartache close to home—Elizabeth, Joyce, Ron, and Ibrahim have no idea whom to trust. With the body count rising, the clock ticking down, and trouble firmly on their tail, has their luck finally run out? And who will be the last devil to die?

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The third installment in the beloved and New York Times bestselling series from Richard Osman, also author of We Solve Murders “The quartet of aging amateur sleuths…remain wonderful company.” —The New York Times Book Review It is an ordinary Thursday, and things should finally be returning to normal. Except trouble is never far away where the Thursday Murder Club are concerned. A decade-old cold case—their favorite kind--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. Suddenly the cold case has become red hot. While Elizabeth wrestles with her conscience (and a gun), Joyce, Ron, and Ibrahim chase down the clues with help from old friends and new. But can the gang solve the mystery and save Elizabeth before the murderer strikes again? From an upmarket spa to a prison cell complete with espresso machine to a luxury penthouse high in the sky, this third adventure of the Thursday Murder Club is full of the cleverness, intrigue, and irresistible charm that readers have come to expect from Richard Osman’s bestselling series. “The Bullet That Missed hits on every front.” —the Wall Street Journal

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! “Madcap fun, with an entertaining new cast of characters and Osman’s trademark wit. Delightful!” —Shari Lapena From the #1 bestselling author of The Thursday Murder Club Series A brand new mystery. An iconic new detective duo. And a thrilling new murder to solve . . . Steve Wheeler is enjoying retired life. He still does the odd bit of investigation work, but he prefers his familiar routines: the pub quiz, his favorite bench, his cat waiting for him at home. His days of adventure are over. Adrenaline is daughter-in-law Amy’s job now. Amy Wheeler thinks adrenaline is good for the soul. Working in private security, every day is dangerous. She’s currently on a remote island protecting mega-bestselling author Rosie D’Antonio, until a dead body and a bag of money mean trouble in paradise. So she sends an SOS to the only person she trusts . . . As a thrilling race around the world begins, can Amy and Steve outrun and outsmart a killer? Solving murders. It’s a family business.

The second installment in the beloved and New York Times bestselling series from Richard Osman, also author of We Solve Murders “It’s taken a mere two books for Richard Osman to vault into the upper leagues of crime writers. . . The Man Who Died Twice. . . dives right into joyous fun." —The New York Times Book Review Elizabeth, Joyce, Ron and Ibrahim—the Thursday Murder Club—are still riding high off their recent real-life murder case and are looking forward to a bit of peace and quiet at Cooper’s Chase, their posh retirement village. But they are out of luck. An unexpected visitor—an old pal of Elizabeth’s (or perhaps more than just a pal?)—arrives, desperate for her help. He has been accused of stealing diamonds worth millions from the wrong men and he’s seriously on the lam. Then, as night follows day, the first body is found. But not the last. Elizabeth, Joyce, Ron and Ibrahim are up against a ruthless murderer who wouldn’t bat an eyelid at knocking off four septuagenarians. Can our four friends catch the killer before the killer catches them? And if they find the diamonds, too? Well, wouldn’t that be a bonus? You should never put anything beyond the Thursday Murder Club. Richard Osman is back with everyone’s favorite mystery-solving quartet, and the second installment of the Thursday Murder Club series is just as clever and warm as the first—an unputdownable, laugh-out-loud pleasure of a read.

Richard Osman has been trying to settle the most important issues society faces today. Who would win in a head-to-head between Quavers and Cheesy Wotsits? And What''s the ultimate Christmas film (Home Alone, obviously). The World Cup of Everything is an incredibly popular format that began life on twitter where his hilarious polls received 1.5 million votes a go becoming a national talking point, inciting debate amongst twitter users at odds over their favourites, celebrities and key figures join in, bookies offer odds on the outcome, papers report on it all as if it is a real sporting event with headlines about how Richard Osman has melted the internet. This autumn we''re bringing The World Cup of Everything to the page in a brilliant book perfect for Christmas. With new competitions such as The World Cup of British Sitcoms, Christmas Songs, Animals, British Bands and so on, as well as some of the favourites that have already had the country talking: Chocolate and Crisps among them, Richard will offer commentary, share funny, quirky pieces of trivia and stand-up style entries about each of the contenders. The World Cup of Everything will offer something for everyone making it the perfect gift for pretty much anyone. This is Richard at his best: super smart, quick-witted and writing about the matters that the British public really care about.

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!

Journey from A-Z, playing 26 rounds of Pointless with family and friends and enjoy facts, banter and musings from Alexander Armstrong and Richard Osman. Inside you''ll find hundreds of questions for all the family from TV''s most popular quiz show, Pointless. (You will also find thousands of answers, which is very handy.) Taking you on a journey from A to Z you will learn amazing facts, from Agincourt and Andy Warhol to Zinedine Zidane and Zimbabwe, and everything in between. As an added bonus Alexander Armstrong and Richard Osman, also reveal their exclusive A to Z of behind the scenes gossip and Pointless secrets, all written with their trademark wit, alongside exclusive drawings by Moose Allain. Everyone you know will love this book. Except maybe for that couple you met on holiday, and, be honest, you didn''t really like them anyway. I mean, she was alright, but what was up with him?

Let hosts Alexander Armstrong and Richard Osman guide you through the quiz rounds with their trademark warmth and humour and battle it out against your friends and family for Pointless glory. Perfect for playing along alone or with family and friends, The Very Pointless Quiz Book will test your knowledge and tease your brains. So how good are you at Pointless? Really? Do you think you''ve got enough in-depth knowledge of Regional Railways, African Countries With No Coastline and Types of Lettuce to carry off the coveted Pointless trophy? Well let''s see shall we? Here''s your chance to step up to the podium (metaphorically speaking of course, chances are you''ll be sitting somewhere very comfortably with either a mug of tea or a roll of Andrex within easy reach) put that knowledge to the test, and see just how far you can go in a genuine four-round Pointless ordeal. Right, if everyone''s ready, let''s play Pointless...

Penguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations and language learning exercises, the print edition also includes instructions to access supporting material online. Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction, introducing language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content. The eight levels of Penguin Readers follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR). Exercises at the back of each Reader help language learners to practise grammar, vocabulary, and key exam skills. Before, during and after-reading questions test readers’ story comprehension and develop vocabulary. The Thursday Murder Club, a Level 6 Reader, is B1+ in the CEFR framework. The longer text is made up of sentences with up to four clauses, introducing future continuous, reported questions, third conditional, was going to and ellipsis. A small number of illustrations support the text. Meet Richard Osman’s famous group of pensioner-detectives: Elizabeth, Ibrahim, Joyce and Ron. In The Thursday Murder Club, the group must try to connect the murders of two men they know and an extra body discovered in an old grave! Visit the Penguin Readers website Exclusively with the print edition, readers can unlock online resources including a digital book, audio edition, lesson plans and answer keys.

The world is full of pointless things. From rail replacement bus services to chip forks. From war to windchimes. From people who put cushions on beds to people who read the bit they write about the book on amazon. Look around you right now. Just about the only thing that isn''t pointless is you. You look amazing. Join Alexander Armstrong and Richard Osman, the hosts of BBC1 quiz show Pointless as they take you on a journey through The 100 Most Pointless Things in the World. Filled with play-along quiz questions and unlikely facts, their hilarious collection of musings on some of the most pointless things found in everyday modern life is the perfect blend of the obscure, the fascinating and the downright silly.

We''ve all had them, those pointless arguments that are seemingly impossible to solve. We''ve been round in circles trying to work out what came first, the chicken or the egg? Don''t get us started on the debate of what we are all here for? And you''re bound to have had sleepless nights pondering which ingredient you simply can''t do without in a full English Breakfast - sausage or bacon. Well worry no more, here to help you solve some of life''s biggest - and most pointless - conundrums are Alexander Armstrong and Richard Osman. So, does God exist? and what is the most pointless sport - ballet or darts? With a witty and intelligent collection of stand-up pieces, quizzes, cryptic brainteasers and pointless facts, Alexander Armstrong and his pointless friend Richard Osman will put the world to rights and finally answer the 100 Most Pointless Arguments in the World....Ever.

Elizabeth, Joyce, Ibrahim et Ron frisent peut-être les quatre-vingts ans, mais ils en ont encore sous le capot. Leur passe-temps favori : s’atteler, tous les jeudis, à de vieilles affaires de meurtre, pour en découvrir le fin mot là où la police a échoué. Jusqu’à ce que la nouvelle leur parvienne : Tony Curran, l’associé du directeur de leur village de retraite, vient d’être retrouvé assassiné dans sa cuisine. Ni une ni deux, Elizabeth convoque ses trois acolytes et lance le Murder Club sur la piste du tueur, toutes cannes dehors. Quand il s’agit de tromper l’ennui et de doubler la police, il ne faut jamais sous-estimer les personnes âgées. Succès absolu au Royaume-Uni, Le Murder Club du jeudi nous entraîne, entre rires et larmes, sur le chemin tortueux des émotions humaines. Car, derrière le meurtre, ce sont les liens tissés au crépuscule d’une vie que Richard Osman dépeint avec brio. Traduit de l’anglais (Royaume-Uni) par Sophie Alibert « Tellement drôle et intelligent ! Atrocement bien. » Ian Rankin « Les fans de romans policiers vont être captivés. » Harlan Coben « Un polar formidable ! » France Info TV « Richard Osman livre un premier roman savoureux. Déjà un phénomène au Royaume - Uni. » Point de vue « Un régal de suspense. » ELLE « Acide, raffiné et hilarant ! » Biba « On craque pour ce quatuor d''octogénaires dans ce cosy crime espiègle, déjà carton en librairie outre-Manche. » Télé Poche « Un cosy mystery irrésistible qui mettra vos méninges à rude épreuve. » France Dimanche

No subestimis el talent d''un grup d''avis. El fenomen de l''any. Número 1 indiscutible a tot el món. Ara en català! «Un fenomen que no es veia des de que J.K. Rowling va debutar amb Harry Potter». El País En un pacífic complex privat per a jubilats, quatre improbables amics es reuneixen un cop a la setmana per revisar antics casos d''assassinats locals que van quedar sense resoldre. Ells són en Ron, un exactivista socialista ple de tatuatges i revolució; la dolça Joyce, una vídua que no és tan ingènua com aparenta; l''Ibrahim, un antic psiquiatre amb una capacitat d''anàlisi increïble, i la tremenda i enigmàtica Elizabeth, que, amb vuitanta-un anys, lidera el grup d''investigadors aficionats... o no tant. Quan un promotor immobiliari de la zona apareix mort amb una misteriosa fotografia al costat del cos, El Club del Crim dels Dijous es troba enmig del seu primer cas real. Encara que siguin octogenaris, els quatre amics guarden alguns trucs a la màniga. Podrà atrapar l''assassí aquest grup poc ortodox però brillant? Una divertida novel·la negra a l''estil més clàssic que posa en valor la saviesa de la gent gran i que ha enamorat més de 330.000 lectors. Amb la col·laboració de la Generalitat de Catalunya, Departament de Cultura.

El quart lliurament de la sèrie El Club del Crim dels Dijous és un altre còctel explosiu de suspens, grans dosis d''humor i protagonistes encantadors. Ja és Nadal a Coopers Chase i tots esperen gaudir d''uns dies de descans en bona companyia, però si ets membre del Club del Crim dels Dijous mai no et pots acabar de relaxar. Quan reben la notícia que un bon amic ha estat assassinat mentre custodiava un paquet ben perillós, el quartet de detectius aficionats es llança a resoldre el misteri. La investigació els porta fins a una botiga d''antiguitats, on descobreixen que els secrets que amaga aquest ofici són tan antics com els objectes amb què tracta. Mentre topen amb falsificadors d''art, traficants de droga i estafadors, l''Elizabeth, la Joyce, en Ron i l''Ibrahim no saben en qui poden confiar. El nombre de cadàvers creix vertiginosament, el temps els juga en contra i el perill està a punt d''encalçar-los... Pot ser que se''ls hagi acabat la sort, als nostres intrèpids investigadors? Benvinguts a L''últim a morir.

2020 legnagyobb krimiszenzációja! Több mint 1 millió eladott példány Angliában! Steven Spielberg vette meg a filmjogokat! "Olyan leleményes, mint a legjobb Agatha Christie-regények. Imádtam a Fredrik Backmant idéző szereplőket!" A. J. Finn Egy békés nyugdíjasotthonban négy valószínűtlen barát minden csütörtökön összeül, hogy megoldatlan gyilkosságokról beszélgessenek. Amikor kegyetlen gyilkosság történik a saját otthonukban, a csütörtöki nyomozóklub hirtelen egy aktív nyomozás középpontjában találja magát. S bár Elizabeth, Joyce, Ibrahim és Ron már a nyolcvanhoz közelítenek, van még pár trükk a tarsolyukban, amire senki sem számít. Vajon képes ez a furcsa, de végtelenül imádnivaló csapat elkapni a gyilkost, mielőtt túl késő lenne? Richard Osman első regénye a megjelenését követően azonnal elnyerte az olvasók és kritikusok tetszését, ráadásul sorra döntötte meg az angol könyvpiac rekordjait. A csütörtöki nyomozóklub több mint 1 millió példányos eladásával 2020 legnagyobb debütálása lett, hosszan vezette a sikerlistákat, a filmjogokat pedig Steven Spielberg vette meg. A könyvről mondták: "Elképesztően bájos és nagyon okos. Pont ilyennek képzelünk el egy regényt Richard Osmantól." Sarah Pinborough "Okos cselekmény, nagyszerű csattanók és kivételes humor!" Fiona Barton "Bámulatos rejtély." Caroline Kepnes "Okos, könyörületes, szívélyes, megindító és NAGYON vicces. Milliószor is megnevettetett." Marian Keyes "Ördögien eszes, borzasztó vicces és nagyon szórakoztató. Menthetetlenül beleszerettem." Shari Lapena "A titkok és rejtélyek rajongói imádni fogják." Harlan Coben "Robert Galbraith és Tom Sharpe találkozása." Philippa Perry

En un pacífico complejo privado para jubilados, cuatro improbables amigos se reúnen una vez a la semana para revisar antiguos casos de asesinatos locales que quedaron sin resolver. Ellos son Ron, un exactivista socialista lleno de tatuajes y revolución; la dulce Joyce, una viuda que no es tan ingenua como aparenta; Ibrahim, un antiguo psiquiatra con una increíble capacidad de análisis, y la tremenda y enigmática Elizabeth, que, a sus 81 años, lidera el grupo de investigadores aficionados... o no tanto. Cuando un promotor inmobiliario de la zona es hallado muerto con una misteriosa fotografía junto al cuerpo, El Club del Crimen de los Jueves se encuentra en medio de su primer caso real. Aunque sean octogenarios, los cuatro amigos guardan algunos trucos en la manga. ¿Podrá este grupo poco ortodoxo pero brillante atrapar al asesino?

Elizabeth, Joyce, Ron e Ibrahim – Il Club dei delitti del giovedì – sono ancora scossi dal loro primo caso risolto e non vedono l’ora di godersi un po’ di pace e tranquillità nell’elegante residence per pensionati dove vivono. Ma l’imprevisto incombe... Elizabeth riceve la lettera di un ex collega dei Servizi Segreti che ha commesso un grosso errore e ha bisogno del suo aiuto. È stato accusato di aver rubato diamanti per milioni di sterline agli uomini sbagliati e per questo motivo è in fuga da un mafioso violento e vendicativo. Mentre i cadaveri iniziano ad accumularsi, Elizabeth arruola gli amici di sempre del Club per dare caccia a uno spietato assassino. Questa volta si scontrano con un nemico che non farebbe una piega nel mettere fuori combattimento quattro anziani... Riusciranno i vecchi amici a risolvere l’enigma prima di diventare a loro volta vittime? E se trovassero anche i diamanti? Be’, non sarebbero un bonus gradito? Con la seconda indagine del Club dei delitti del giovedì, Osman si conferma un autore ricco di inventiva e dalla penna godibile e divertente, con uno stile irriverente e politicamente scorretto.

C’est un triste jour qui se lève pour les quatre membres du Murder Club du jeudi : Kuldesh, un de leurs amis, vient d’être tué par balle en pleine nuit, dans sa voiture, au milieu de nulle part. Un meurtre qu’ils ne comptent pas laisser impuni ! L’antiquaire tentait apparemment de protéger une vulgaire boîte, qui semble maintenant s’être volatilisée. Mais le Murder Club est prêt à en découdre et se rue sur la piste du mystérieux objet, sa meilleure chance de comprendre cet assassinat. Une entreprise qui réserve bien des surprises aux quatre octogénaires, car Kuldesh a laissé dans son sillage dealers, faussaires et universitaires sur le qui-vive. Une chose est sûre : tout le monde ne réchappera pas de cette fâcheuse affaire ! Une nouvelle enquête qui fait honneur au succès international du Murder Club du jeudi, où amitié et suspense règnent en maîtres-mots, secondés par l’incomparable humour de Richard Osman. Traduit de l’anglais (Royaume-Uni) par Sophie Alibert

"A csütörtöki nyomozóklub" folytatása! A következő csütörtökön újra együtt a nyomozóklub. Elizabeth levelet kapott egy régi kollégájától, aki fontos szereplő volt a nő életében. A férfi most a segítségét kéri egy olyan üggyel kapcsolatban, amelyben ellopott gyémántok és egy rettegett maffiafőnök is szerepel, és ami miatt veszélyben forog az élete. Miközben egyre nő a halottak száma, Elizabeth csatasorba állítja Joyce-t, Ibrahimot és Ront a kíméletlen gyilkos utáni hajszában. És ha még a gyémántokat is megtalálnák, az lenne csak az igazi ráadás. Ezúttal azonban egy olyan ellenséggel néznek szembe, akinek nem jelentene különösebb gondot eltenni négy öregembert az útból. Vajon képes lesz a csütörtöki nyomozóklub elkapni a gyilkost, mielőtt ő kapná el Elizabethéket?

I seniorlandsbyen Coopers Chase ånder alt fred og idyl. Livet går sin vante gang, og der er mord på menuen hver torsdag i Puslespilsstuen, hvor fire venner dyrker deres passion: uopklarede mordsager. Men da et brutalt drab ryster vennegruppen, kastes de fire venner lige lukt ud i en virkelig mordsag og et kapløb med tiden for at fange morderen i deres midte. Elizabeth, Joyce, Ibrahim og Ron er måske nok oppe i årene, men de giver ikke så let op. Vil det lykkes for vores listige og helt vidunderlige venner at fange morderen, før det er for sent? Pressen skriver: »Fin og hyggelig ... morsom og underholdende« **** – Bogrummet »Lige til at lægge på natbordet« **** – Politiken »Man klukler konstant ... meget underholdende og morsom« **** – Jyllands-Posten »Forfatteren har graciøst kombineret spændingen med humor« – Bogvægten »Fin, sjov og rørende« – Isabella Alberte og Moffe »En vaskeægte hyggekrimi, som du slet ikke kan give slip p嫠 – Hjemmet »Hyggelig mordgåde til de mørke måneder« – Littuna.nu »Hyggelig feelgoodfortælling ... Der er så afgjort stof til en herlig Spielbergfilm her!« – Bogblogger.dk »Møghamrende hyggelig... Denne krimi tør alle læse - selv bangebukse som mig« – Bogdoktor »En vaskeægte hyggekrimi« – Lektørudtalelse »En af årets bedste bøger« – Daily Express »Morsom og virkelig underholdende« – Daily Mail »Fængslende og rørende« – The Times »Mageløs mordgåde« – Sunday Mirror »Spøgefuld og skarp« – Daily Telegraph »Rørende fortælling« – Independent »Man læser, og man klukker« – Bøgernes labyrint

Après le succès phénoménal du Murder Club du jeudi , Richard Osman est de retour avec son irrésistible quatuor de détectives du troisième âge, et nous régale d’une nouvelle enquête aussi drôle et intelligente que palpitante. Il semble que le calme ne dure jamais bien longtemps au village de retraite de Coopers Chase. Les membres du Murder Club y voient bientôt débarquer Douglas, un ancien collègue d’Elizabeth – un collègue, seulement ? –, complètement affolé. Et pour cause : accusé d’avoir dérobé des diamants d’une valeur inestimable, il est en cavale, un cartel colombien et la mafia new-yorkaise à ses trousses. Si le Murder Club lui refuse son aide, qui sait ce qui pourrait lui arriver ? Une chance que les détectives en herbe aient pris goût à l’aventure ! Mais les cadavres se multiplient, et force est de constater que le quatuor s’attaque à un meurtrier sans foi ni loi. Seront-ils capables d’arrêter l’assassin avant qu’il ne leur fasse la peau ? Et, quitte à se mettre en danger, pourquoi ne pas en profiter pour mettre la main sur le pactole ? Traduit de l’anglais (Royaume-Uni) par Sophie Alibert

Egy újabb átlagos csütörtöki nap, amikor a dolgoknak végre vissza kellene térniük a megszokott kerékvágásba. Csakhogy a csütörtöki nyomozóklub mágnesként vonzza a bajt. Egy tíz évvel ezelőtti megoldatlan bűntény szálai egy helyi híradós sztárhoz vezetnek, és egy olyan gyilkossági ügyhöz, amely holttestnek és magyarázatnak is híján van. Eközben egy váratlanul felbukkanó új ellenség keresztezi Elizabeth útját, és választás elé kényszeríti: gyilkolnia kell, vagy meghal. Miközben a megoldatlan bűntény újabb és újabb fordulatokat tartogat, Elizabeth a lelkiismeretével (és egy pisztollyal) viaskodik, Joyce, Ron és Ibrahim pedig régi és újdonsült barátokkal együtt nyomoznak. Vajon képesek lesznek megoldani a rejtélyt és megmenteni Elizabethet, mielőtt a gyilkos újra lecsap?

En helt ny serie. En ny detektivduo. Och ett förbryllande nytt mordfall att lösa... Steve Wheeler njuter av pensionärslivet. Han gör en och annan utredning, men föredrar sina kära vanor och rutiner: pubquizet, favoritbänken, sin katt som väntar på honom när han kommer hem. Hans äventyrliga dagar är över: adrenalinrusher, det får hans svärdotter Amy ha. Amy Wheeler tycker att adrenalin är bra för själen. Som livvakt håller hon sig inte stilla tillräckligt länge för att skaffa sig vanor eller rutiner. Hon befinner sig för tillfället på en avlägsen ö för att hålla den världsberömda författaren Rosie D''Antonio vid liv. Vilket var tänkt att vara ett lätt uppdrag... En död kropp, en påse med pengar och en mördare med siktet inställt på Amy får henne att skicka ett SOS till den enda person hon litar på. En halsbrytande kapplöpning runt om i världen börjar, men kan Amy och Steve ligga steget före en livsfarlig motståndare?

Torna Richard Osman amb una nova sèrie. Dos detectius icònics i un nou assassinat per resoldre. L''Steve, un policia retirat, porta una vida tranquil·la i metòdica: nits de concurs de preguntes al pub, passejos interminables fins al seu banc preferit del parc i la fidel companyia del seu gat. De tant en tant, accepta treballs com a investigador, però està convençut que les emocions fortes són cosa del passat. L''Amy, la seva nora, viu a l''extrem oposat. A la seva feina de seguretat privada el perill està a l''ordre del dia. La seva última missió, però, semblava rutinària: protegir una autora supervendes en una idíl·lica illa tropical. Fins que un cadàver i una bossa de diners la col·loquen en el punt de mira d''un enemic implacable, a qui no li agrada deixar caps per lligar. Desesperada, l''Amy recorre a l''únic home en qui confia: l''Steve. Junts hauran d''emprendre una cursa contra rellotge que els portarà per tot el món, on cada pas els acostarà més al perill... i a secrets totalment inesperats. Una intriga detectivesca que impressiona, amanida amb l''humor intel·ligent que només Richard Osman domina a la perfecció.

Fenômeno editorial que o mundo não via desde o lançamento de Harry Potter, O Clube do Crime das Quintas-Feiras é um exemplo concreto de como uma história de mistério e assassinato pode ser extremamente engraçada. Toda quinta, em um retiro para aposentados no sudeste da Inglaterra, quatro idosos se reúnem para — segundo consta na agenda da sala de reunião — discutir ópera japonesa. Mas não é bem isso que acontece ali dentro. Elizabeth, Ibrahim, Joyce e Ron usam o horário para debater casos policiais antigos sem solução, confiantes de que podem trazer justiça às vítimas e encontrar os responsáveis por algumas daquelas atrocidades do passado. Com todos os integrantes acima dos setenta anos, o Clube do Crime das Quintas-Feiras não é a equipe de detetives mais convencional em que se conseguiria pensar, mas com certeza está mais do que acostumada a fortes emoções. Afinal, Joyce foi enfermeira por décadas, Ibrahim ajudou pacientes psiquiátricos em situações dificílimas, Ron era um reconhecido líder sindical e Elizabeth... bom, digamos que assassinatos e redes de contatos sigilosas não eram nenhuma novidade para ela. Quando um empreiteiro local com projetos bastante questionáveis na cidade aparece morto, o grupo tem a oportunidade de seguir as pistas de um caso atual. Apostando em seus semblantes inocentes e habilidades investigativas estranhamente eficazes — além de trocas de favores clandestinas com a polícia, que, apesar de todos os esforços, parece estar sempre um passo atrás de seus colegas amadores —, os quatro amigos embarcam em uma aventura na qual as mortes do presente se entrelaçam com antigos segredos, e em que saber demais pode trazer consequências perigosas.