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The Thursday Murder Club (Thursday Murder Club, #1)
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This was simply a fun, delightful book. I listened to this one on audio- Leslie Manville was excellent!!
We are introduced to 4 seniors living at a senior’s residence. They meet every Thursday to discuss old unsolved murder cases. A new challenge faces them when a real life murder occurs to someone involved in their complex. They are on the case! They do eventually let the police know what they are working on and collaborate to a point. I really like the two detectives, Donna and Chris, as well.
What I loved- seniors being useful. Sure they might have some health issues and others just look at them as “old�, but they can still think. Elizabeth, the one in charge of the group, used to work as some kind of spy; Joyce is a retired nurse (hope for me!); Ibrahim was a psychiatrist and Ron a union negotiator.
There were lots of twists and turns before the cases were all resolved satisfactorily.
I loved spending time with these resourceful individuals!
Published: 2020
We are introduced to 4 seniors living at a senior’s residence. They meet every Thursday to discuss old unsolved murder cases. A new challenge faces them when a real life murder occurs to someone involved in their complex. They are on the case! They do eventually let the police know what they are working on and collaborate to a point. I really like the two detectives, Donna and Chris, as well.
What I loved- seniors being useful. Sure they might have some health issues and others just look at them as “old�, but they can still think. Elizabeth, the one in charge of the group, used to work as some kind of spy; Joyce is a retired nurse (hope for me!); Ibrahim was a psychiatrist and Ron a union negotiator.
There were lots of twists and turns before the cases were all resolved satisfactorily.
I loved spending time with these resourceful individuals!
Published: 2020
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September 28, 2020
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September 28, 2020
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January 23, 2024
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January 23, 2024
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mystery
January 23, 2024
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January 23, 2024
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audiobooks
January 29, 2024
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Finished Reading
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Jan 30, 2024 12:20PM
So glad this one was a fun one! I have wondered if I’d like it and you make it sound as if I might fall in love with the characters!
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Lori, if you need a lighter book that is fun and you end up loving the characters, this one is perfect. I’m not sure if you do audio, but absolutely perfect!
Antoinette, I fell in love with these characters too. I was a bit disappointed in the overall plot, however.
I've been wondering about these ones as well. Glad it was a fun one, Antoinette!
The plot was a bit flimsy, I agree, Lisa. It was the characters that were centre stage for me. I have heard that the books get stronger with each one.
Thanks, Jen. This book was great for a change of pace. Refreshing!!
Great review, Antoinette. It sounds like a fun read with some interesting characters!
Thanks, Lorna! It was great as an audiobook I must say!
This is my latest fun series and I have enjoyed all four of them so far.
I’ve got the next two on hold at the library, Diane! I think I read that a show was upcoming on the first! That would be fun:)
I was very wary of this one, I rarely read celebrity books, but I do enjoy his TV shows, and he always came across as being very well read. (He has said Patricia Highsmith is his favourite author, and he's a big fan of Barbara Pym). I'm glad I took the plunge and have really enjoyed the series
This is my next fiction read Antoinette - your review has made me even more enthusiastic to pick this one up. Great stuff :))
Tania, we don’t have his tv shows here. I am glad I started this series. There is an homage to Christie in this book.
I hope you enjoy it, Mark. Lighter fare than you have been reading. A great change of pace!!
Antoinette wrote: "I hope you enjoy it, Mark. Lighter fare than you have been reading. A great change of pace!!"I almost picked it up today Antoinette - but I am so embedded in this Byzantine Empire quagmire (podcast + audiobook + book) I don't know what I'm doing. Cheers Markus Maximianus Maniakes the Pius III
Listening to Osman sounds like a fun escape, Antoinette! Glad he delivered the twists and turns :)
It was a perfect listen, Jennifer!
Now I've read this book, I can comment properly - great review Antoinette. Aren't they a fascinating bunch? Made we want to move to a smaller retirement village - but then again, not sure I could handle the politics and the lack of privacy. What do you think? Maybe in another 10-15 years?? Either way this is a wonderful book. Have you read #2 yet??
This certainly sounded like a high end retirement home. No one minded being there so always a good sign! I’ll gladly wait awhile!! My husband’s parents just moved into one- they are 94 and 98! I’ve got book 2 on hold as an audio- looks like it will be awhile though. May decide to get the book instead.
