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Richard Osman

2 series 7 books in order

Richard Osman (born 1970) is an English television presenter, producer, and novelist, and the creator and former co-presenter of the BBC One quiz show Pointless. On our catalog he is credited with the Thursday Murder Club series, including The Thursday Murder Club and The Man Who Died Twice, as well as We Chase Shadows in the We Solve Murders series. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)

Born
1970
Known for
The Thursday Murder Club, We Solve Murders

Series by Richard Osman

The Thursday Murder Club

5 books in order · 2020–2025

  1. Cover of The Thursday Murder Club

    The Thursday Murder Club

    2020 · Richard Osman

    In a peaceful retirement village, four friends meet weekly in the Jigsaw Room to discuss unsolved crimes. They call themselves the Thursday Murder…

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  2. Cover of The Man Who Died Twice

    The Man Who Died Twice

    2021 · Richard Osman

    Elizabeth receives a letter from a hunted former colleague involving stolen diamonds, a violent mobster, and a serious mistake. As bodies pile up,…

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  3. The Bullet That Missed

    2022 · Richard Osman

    The Bullet That Missed is a 2022 book by Richard Osman. It is book 3 of the series The Thursday Murder Club.

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  4. Cover of The Last Devil to Die

    The Last Devil to Die

    2023 · Richard Osman

    The Last Devil to Die is a 2023 book by Richard Osman. It is book 4 of the series The Thursday Murder Club.

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  5. Cover of The Impossible Fortune

    The Impossible Fortune

    2025 · Richard Osman

    During a quiet year for the Thursday Murder Club—with Joyce planning a wedding, Elizabeth grieving, Ron facing family troubles, and Ibrahim…

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We Solve Murders

2 books in order · 2024–2026

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    We Solve Murders

    2024 · Richard Osman

    Steve Wheeler enjoys retired life in the New Forest with his pub quiz, favourite bench, and cat, while his daughter-in-law Amy Wheeler thrives on…

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  2. We Chase Shadows

    2026 · Richard Osman

    We Chase Shadows is a 2026 book by Richard Osman. It is book 2 of the series We Solve Murders.

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Frequently asked questions

How many books has Richard Osman written?

We list 7 books by Richard Osman across 2 series, published between 2020–2026 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Richard Osman's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “The Thursday Murder Club.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

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