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There seems to be an abundance of books this year about older folks and I have loved all the ones I’ve read. “Exit�� by Belinda Bauer, “The Postscript Murders�� by Elly Griffiths, and now this novel, what a run of good reads!!

I did not know that Richard Osman was a BBC announcer and celebrity, but I applaud him for writing this engaging, offbeat British crime novel. I enjoyed the plot of this novel but it’s the characters that make it special!

I thought it started off a bit slowly, having to introduce all of the members and keep us updated as to what is going on behind the scenes at Cooper’s Chase. The pace picked up quickly and I was enjoying it after 30 pages or so.

The members of the club who all live in Cooper’s Chase, are a sprightly and witty group. Cooper’s Chase is an upscale retirement village and the residents want to see it stay that way.

Elizabeth is the organizer of the group, she has a background in crime solving, probably a former spy. She has a wide network of friends in high places who know how to get things done. Her friend Penny is an ex-detective and it is her cold cases that they work to solve every Thursday.

Ibrahim is a retired psychiatrist and his skills at reading human behavior and being a detail oriented man are his strong points.

Ron is a retired union boss who is a “get things done�� kind of guy, he was known during his career as Red Ron, because of his red hair and fiery personality. He always roots for the underdog!

Joyce is an ex- nurse and our narrator. She is a recently arrived resident who was quickly recruited into the group. It is her entries into her daily Journal that keep us updated as to what is going on throughout the novel.

PC Donna de Freitas meets the Thursday Murder Club members while she is set to deliver a boring speech to them about security. They make her an offer to join them in being able to actually solve murders. It doesn’t take much for her to join and help the group.

The Club is intrigued and excited when there are two real murders in Cooper’s Chase to investigate and solve! It’s great fun to read along as they all use their skills to solve these murders. I thoroughly enjoyed the British humor in this book, it certainly added to my enjoyment.

I will leave you to enjoy the mysteries and all of these unique characters without any spoilers.
This novel has already been published, so this is a great book to put on your Christmas list!!!

I received an ARC of this novel from the publisher through NetGalley.