The Last Devil to Die

The Thursday Murder Club faces their fourth mystery when an antiques dealer is killed before delivering a package to their retirement village. The elderly sleuths - Elizabeth, Joyce, Ibrahim, and Ron - must determine what made the package worth killing for while confronting the realities of dangerous criminals and international drug trade. The investigation leads the group through the worlds of valuable antiques, organized crime, and cold cases from decades past. As they work with their police contacts DCI Chris Hudson and PC Donna De Freitas, the friends navigate both the complex case and personal challenges that come with aging. The novel balances humor with serious themes of friendship, mortality, and justice. Through their pursuit of truth, the Thursday Murder Club demonstrates how age does not diminish one's ability to make a difference or stand up to wrongdoing.

Readers note this fourth installment maintains the series' humor and charm while tackling darker themes. Many praise the deepening character development, particularly Joyce's emotional journey and the friendship dynamics between the core group. What readers liked: - Balance of comedy and serious moments - Complex mystery plot that keeps guessing - Continued growth of recurring characters - Audio narration by Lesley Manville What readers disliked: - Slower pace compared to previous books - Less focus on actual detective work - Some found the darker tone jarring - Too many side plots "The characters feel like old friends" appears frequently in positive reviews. Critical reviews often mention "getting bogged down in personal drama." Ratings: Goodreads: 4.45/5 (27,000+ ratings) Amazon UK: 4.7/5 (11,400+ ratings) Amazon US: 4.6/5 (5,800+ ratings) Waterstones: 4.8/5 (400+ ratings)

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Death in a Desert Land by Andrew Wilson Agatha Christie serves as detective in this period mystery that blends historical figures with murder investigation at an archaeological dig.

The Man Who Died Twice by Richard Osman This companion novel in the Thursday Murder Club series features the same blend of senior citizen sleuths, humor, and intricate mystery plotting.

The Marlow Murder Club by Robert Thorogood A group of mature women in an English village form their own detective club to solve local murders while dealing with personal relationships.

The Postscript Murders by Elly Griffiths A diverse group of amateur detectives investigate the death of a crime fiction consultant in Brighton, combining friendship and mystery-solving.

🔍 This is the fourth book in Osman's "Thursday Murder Club" series, released in September 2023 📚 Richard Osman wrote the first book in the series after visiting his mother in a retirement village, where he was inspired by the idea of elderly residents solving crimes 🎬 Steven Spielberg's production company Amblin Entertainment has acquired the film rights to "The Thursday Murder Club" series 👥 Despite being set in a retirement community, the book series has attracted readers of all ages, with particularly strong appeal among millennials 🏆 The first book in the series, "The Thursday Murder Club," became the first debut novel to sell more than one million copies in the UK since records began