As bodies start piling up, Elizabeth enlists Joyce, Ibrahim and Ron in the hunt for a ruthless murderer. And if they find the diamonds too? Well, wouldn't that be a bonus? Richard Osman is a British television presenter, producer, and author. He was born in 1970 in Billericay, Essex, and attended Cambridge University, where he studied politics and sociology. After graduation, he worked as a television producer and later became a presenter on various British game shows, including "Pointless" and "House of Games."

As the cold case turns white hot, Elizabeth wrestles with her conscience (and a gun) while Joyce, Ron and Ibrahim chase down clues with help from old friends and new ones. But can the gang solve the mystery and save Elizabeth before the murderer strikes again? Except trouble is never far away where the Thursday Murder Club are concerned. A decade-old cold case leads them to a local news legend and a murder with no body and no answers. What sets Osman's novels apart is their ability to appeal to a wide range of readers. The mystery aspect will keep fans of the genre engaged, while the humour and heart of the story make it accessible to those who may not typically be drawn to thrillers. The fact that the characters are all retirees only adds to the charm of the novels, as they bring a perspective and wisdom that is often missing from more traditional detective stories. Osman's success as an author has been somewhat surprising, as he has never written a novel before. However, his natural storytelling ability and clever sense of humour have made him a favourite among readers. His novels have been praised for their relatable characters, engaging plotlines, and witty dialogue. The third novel, The Bullet that Missed, published in 2022, is the third instalment in the best-selling Thursday Murder Club series to hit the UK shelves. Osman’s beloved ageing investigators return in yet another captivating mystery that blends cosy mystery with fiction to provide yet another story that will keep you on the edge of your seat. 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 local news legend is on the hunt for a sensational headline, and soon the gang are hot on the trail of two murders, ten years apart. To make matters worse, a new nemesis pays Elizabeth a visit, presenting her with a deadly mission: kill or be killed...THE FIRST NOVEL IN THE RECORD-BREAKING, MILLION-COPY BESTSELLING THURSDAY MURDER CLUB SERIES BY RICHARD OSMAN THE SECOND NOVEL IN THE RECORD-BREAKING, MILLION-COPY BESTSELLING THURSDAY MURDER CLUB SERIES BY RICHARD OSMAN THE THIRD NOVEL IN THE RECORD-BREAKING, MILLION-COPY BESTSELLING THURSDAY MURDER CLUB SERIES BY RICHARD OSMAN Opening the new Osman is like sitting down to dinner with treasured friends you know are going to kill you - deliciously!' PETER JAMES Except trouble is never far away where the Thursday Murder Club is concerned. A decade-old cold case leads them to a local news legend and a murder with no body and no answers.

But when a brutal killing takes place on their very doorstep, the Thursday Murder Club find themselves in the middle of their first live case. Elizabeth has received a letter from an old colleague, a man with whom she has a long history. He's made a big mistake, and he needs her help. His story involves stolen diamonds, a violent mobster, and a very real threat to his life. Osman is also known for his philanthropic work, particularly his support of the charity Comic Relief. He has hosted numerous events for the organization, and in 2020, he organized a celebrity edition of "The Great British Bake Off" to raise money for the charity.As the cold case turns white hot, Elizabeth wrestles with her conscience (and a gun), while Joyce, Ron and Ibrahim chase down clues with help from old friends and new. But can the gang solve the mystery and save Elizabeth before the murderer strikes again? In a peaceful retirement village, four unlikely friends meet up once a week to investigate unsolved murders.