The Impossible Fortune: The new novel in the multi-million copy bestselling murder mystery series (The Thursday Murder Club, 5).
The Impossible Fortune — Richard Osman’s Thursday Murder Club Returns
Fans of Richard Osman’s wildly popular Thursday Murder Club series can rejoice—the gang is back in The Impossible Fortune, the much-anticipated fifth book in the multi-million copy bestselling saga. Warm, witty, and unexpectedly high-stakes, this new chapter proves that age is just a number when it comes to solving crime.
A Wedding, A Fortune, and A Disappearance
Life at Coopers Chase has been relatively calm (well, as calm as it ever gets). Joyce is up to her ears in wedding plans for her daughter Joanna, Elizabeth is still finding her footing after Stephen’s passing, Ron is wrestling with family drama, and Ibrahim continues his unusual therapeutic partnership with a rather colourful ex-criminal.
But during the wedding festivities, Elizabeth encounters Nick, a nervous guest who confides that someone has tried to kill him. Before the Club can dig deeper, Nick vanishes—and his office is ransacked. It turns out Nick is no ordinary guest: he and his partner Holly manage a secure facility that protects clients’ most private possessions. Among them? Access to a bitcoin fortune worth £150 million. The catch: each of them holds half the code.
Suddenly, what should have been a joyful family celebration spirals into one of the Club’s most perilous cases yet.
Why This Mystery Stands Out
✨ High Stakes, Cozy Heart
Osman masterfully blends the homely charm of retirement-village life with the pulse-raising tension of kidnappings, codes, and cyber-fortune.
✨ Character Growth
Elizabeth’s journey through grief and resilience is moving, Joyce’s daughter Joanna steps into the spotlight, and the friendships that anchor the series continue to shine.
✨ Classic Osman Wit
As always, expect sharp dialogue, playful humour, and a fair share of red herrings to keep even seasoned crime readers guessing.
Release Details
📚 UK Release: 25 September 2025
📚 US Release: 30 September 2025
Available in hardcover, ebook, and audiobook.
And if you haven’t yet dived into the series, now’s the perfect time—especially with the Netflix film adaptation (starring Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, and Ben Kingsley) arriving in 2025.
Final Thoughts
The Impossible Fortune isn’t just another murder mystery—it’s a celebration of friendship, resilience, and the joy of refusing to fade quietly into the background. Whether you’re here for the puzzles, the laughs, or the deeply human moments, this new installment promises to deliver in spades.
So mark your calendars, pour yourself a cup of tea (or something stronger), and prepare to rejoin Elizabeth, Joyce, Ron, and Ibrahim for their most dangerous—and delightful—adventure yet.
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