In Thursday Murder Club we meet a group of pensioners at a care facility for the elderly who use their spare time to investigate cold cases. But when a murder occurs in their small village they decide to take matters into their own hands.

Richard Osman has created a host of intriguing and lovable characters. I laughed and cried along with them and rooted for them every step of the way. My favourite had to be Ibrahim - he can be a little sassy and is insanely smart, but I love how observant and caring he is. Osman puts together characters you wouldn’t expect to be friends but shows you why they should be.

In terms of a murder mystery I thought it was exquisitely crafted. There are plenty of red herrings for you to pick up on and think you’re smart - but trust me you won’t see the ending coming! There are plenty of plot twists throughout this book but they don’t feel forced or unnecessary.

I definitely recommend this for mystery lovers! It’s funny, endearing and brilliantly crafted. The concept is so original which is hard to do in the saturated market of crime thrillers! I cannot wait to read book 2 which is already preordered.