If you’re looking forward to the star-studdedThursday Murder Clubmovie adaptation, then it’s understandable that you might want to read the book series first. If that’s the case, you should probably read them in order, right?

Richard Osman went from a face you’d recognize on British TV to beloved author when he wrote theThursday Murder Clubbooks. He took a group of pensioners in a retirement home and turned them into crime-solving heroes, and the book series has so farsold over 10 million copies worldwide.

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Currently, there are only four books in theThursday Murder Clubbook series, although a fifth as-yet-unnamed book is set to be released in 2025. If you’re wondering which order you should read the books in, I’ve got you covered.

1. The Thursday Murder Club (2020)

The first book released by Richard Osman, written entirely in secret and released in 2020. In this book, we’re introduced to Elizabeth, Joyce, Ibrahim, and Ron as they become embroiled in their first murder mystery.

2. The Man Who Died Twice (2021)

Released in 2021,The Man Who Died Twicebrings back Elizabeth and co. as they get caught up in a plot involving stolen diamonds, the mob, and a string of murders.

3. The Bullet That Missed (2022)

With two murders taking place a decade apart, the retired gang of sleuths are on a mission to find a killer, of course. However, Elizabeth finds herself caught up in a whole side plot where she is asked to kill, or suffer being killed herself.

4. The Last Devil to Die (2023)

You know the drill by now. Elizabeth, Joyce, Ibrahim, and Ron are on the hunt for a killer, except this tale involves a smuggled package, and the team can’t even catch a break over Christmas. It’s never a dull day at Cooper’s Chase.

Thursday Murder Club book cover

The Man Who Died Twice book cover

The Bullet That Missed book cover

The Last Devil to Die book cover

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