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Start with The Thursday Murder Club (2020).

The complete reading order for the The Thursday Murder Club series by Richard Osman. Below you'll find the authoritative guide on how to read the books in order, including publication dates and chronological timeline placements.

Where to start

Start with The Thursday Murder Club (2020).

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Complete Series Reading Order

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Why Publication Order?We recommend reading in Publication Order (default). This follows the author's release schedule, ensuring you experience plot twists, character growth, and world-building exactly as intended without spoilers.
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1

The Thursday Murder Club

Pub: 2020

Four septuagenarian friends, who meet to discuss unsolved crimes, find themselves taking on their first live case.

2

The Man Who Died Twice

Pub: 2021

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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.

3

The Bullet That Missed

Pub: 2022

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The third installment in the beloved and New York Times bestselling series from Richard Osman, now streaming on Netflix“The quartet of aging amateur sleuths…remain wonderful company.” —The New York Times Book ReviewIt 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

4

The Last Devil to Die

Pub: 2023

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The fourth installment in the beloved and New York Times bestselling series from Richard Osman, now streaming on Netflix“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 ReviewIt'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?

5

The Impossible Fortune

Pub: 2025

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The fifth book in the Thursday Murder Club series. The gang look into the disappearance of a guest Elizabeth met at a wedding. Read by Fiona Shaw. 10 hours, 29 minutes unabridged.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What order should I read The Thursday Murder Club in?

Start with The Thursday Murder Club (2020).

How many books are in The Thursday Murder Club?

5 main books, published 2020–2025.

Can I read The Thursday Murder Club out of order?

It's best not to. The books build on each other, so reading out of order spoils earlier twists.

Has The Thursday Murder Club been adapted for TV or film?

Netflix released a film of The Thursday Murder Club in 2025.