The Cooper Chase Retirement Center in Kent is home to four residents who meet weekly in the Jigsaw Room to discuss and try to solve open cold cases from the files of one of their former members. Together, Elizabeth, Joyce, Ron and Ibrahim make up The Thursday Murder Club. Until recently, the best they’d done was develop some potential theories to explore. But when a local developer is found murdered with a significant clue left behind, the group goes into action to help the police identify suspects, especially when another body is found who they had as their primary focus.
On the surface, this motley crew may appear to be simple septuagenarians but dig deeper and you’ll soon realize that before their retirements, every one of them had vibrant careers requiring keen sensibilities. I loved everything about this story and actually relinquished my need to do my own deductions, preferring to just follow the Club members. Each brought a different set of analytical skills, which made them so effective and resourceful. There were many laugh out loud moments, too, as they liked to use their age as deception. Nothing doddering about any of them.
As cozy as the mystery seemed, there were some interesting twists and circumstances for serious contemplation. I listened to the story and enjoyed the narrator. As much as I would have preferred a separate narrator for each of the members, she delivered a fine performance with distinctive voices for them all. I’m so glad this is now a series as this will be my comfort zone for delightful and intriguing escapades by a group of senior citizens who still have game.
Book Info
- Release Date: September 22, 2020
- Narrator: Lesley Manville
- Audio Length: 12 hours, 26 minutes
- Publisher: Penguin Audio
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Fab review Jo so glad you enjoyed this one! 💜
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Thank you, Nicki💜
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I’ve been totally intrigued by this book, and now I adore the main characters. How can I not put it on my TBR? Excellent review, Jo!
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Thank you, Tessa💜 This was so much fun!
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I loved this so much! Excellent review!
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Thank you, Anne💜 Glad you loved it, too.
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Glad to hear that you enjoyed it Jo!
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Thank you, Jacob💜
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I have this one on the top of my TBR pile for a read over the holidays. So looking forward to jumping in.
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I hope you love it as least as much as I did, Alex💜
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Based on all the reviews, I think this is one is a winner. Will let you know.
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I haven’t read the followup yet but I’ve seen sone good reviews!
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I can’t wait to start the next book!
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Enjoy!
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Great review Jo, glad you enjoyed it. I have just checked out The Man Who Died Twice. I am looking forward to it.
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Thank you, Carla💜 I’ve got that one in the queue, too. Enjoy!
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This sounds like so much fun! I’ll check it out. 🙂
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Oh, Lisa, I hope you find it fun, too💜
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Those seniors are the best! Glad you liked this story.
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Yes, they definitely are! Made for a really satisfying reading experience.
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I love the sound of this one and you hooked me in with the description of the amateur detecting group.
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You like cozy mysteries, right? Sophia, I think you’d love this💜
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Nice review. I finished listening to this a few weeks ago and the story is still floating around my brain. Sign of a good one. 😉
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Thank you, Kim💜 The same happened for me!
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