The Impossible Fortune
Hardback Published on: 25/09/2025
Price: £22.00
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They're Back and its About Time Too!!!
It's been a year and what a joy it is to pick up a new Thursday Murder Club mystery and return to the world of these much loved and much missed characters.... READ MORE
The gang is back, better than ever - loved this.
For me, the best in the Thursday Murder Club series so far. It's like meeting up with old friends: despite time apart, you slip right back in, as if you we... READ MORE
Welcome back Thursday Murder Club!
Thank you to the publisher for the arc, I really missed my yearly dose of Joyce!
This is another fantastically twisty, cosy trip to Cooper's Chase. In t... READ MORE
Another perfect cosy crime caper
This series is one of those I look forward to most each year (possibly every other year now....). Like the prior outings, The Impossible Fortune is clever,... READ MORE
What a pleasure to meet up with The Thursday Murder Club again!
Elizabeth is struggling a bit coming to terms with the loss of her beloved husband Stephen, but a curious conversation with the best man at Joanna’s weddin... READ MORE
Bitcoin, bombs and our favourite four.
Ron, Ibrahim and Joyce are back and fully functioning, and after the events of the last book, Elizabeth is getting there. What better to draw everyone back... READ MORE
There may be something in my eye..
The Thursday Murder Club is back with a bang (really no pun intended see book for details) and our four intrepid OAP's have all sorts of drama to contend w... READ MORE
Buy yourselves a hat and grab the tissues, this Thursday meet-up starts with a bang of a wedding!
The gang is back!
Its been a year since the events of that fourth book devastated and shook the world as the Thursday Murder Club knew it, leaving them... READ MORE
Nobody does cosy crime and brilliant characters like Osman
Simply writing “he’s done it again!” doesn’t do justice to the joy of a new Thursday Murder Club book. Yet, it feels like the best place to start a review ... READ MORE
Don’t miss out on this Impossible Fortune of a book.
I jumped for joy when I got my copy of this book. The gang are back and they’re better than ever.
Following the events of the last book, all the charact... READ MORE
Another Winner from Richard Osman!
I’m such a huge fan of this series and book five did not disappoint!
I really missed our gang after an extra year between books in this series and it was ... READ MORE
Another cosy cracker
I was lucky enough to receive an advance copy from the publisher and upon receipt, put all other books aside and dived right in.
I love all of the charact... READ MORE
He does it again.
I’m so excited for the film to come out and bring a whole new legion of fans to this wonderful series.
I’m really enjoying the brilliant cast of charac... READ MORE
Fabulous fifth outing for our favourite elder sleuths.
Mr Osman has done it again. My favourite “cosy” crime series is back with the gang and an expanding but fun cast of hangers on. This time we have bombs, un... READ MORE
The gang is back!
Being back with the gang feels like a warm hug and a toasty pair of slippers. We’re a year on and Elizabeth is deep in her grief, yet she can’t resist the ... READ MORE
The best yet!
I’d give this twenty stars if I could as I absolutely loved it! I’m a big Richard Osman fan and this is him at his very best. It’s warm, funny, twisty and ... READ MORE
My guilty pleasure
My guilty pleasure. As comfortable as a pair of favourite slippers but much more fun. The plot concerns the possibility of a huge stash of bitcoin and the ... READ MORE
Hurrah, they are back!
The Thursday Murder Club is back, the shadow of their previous story is still there, but it doesn’t take them long to get back to what they do best.
The... READ MORE
A long-awaited return that doesn't disappoint
Following this year's Netflix adaptation of first 'Thursday Murder Club' book, I'm so glad to say the gang are back on fine form with their fifth novel out... READ MORE
Guess who's back!!
I was overjoyed to see the new novel coming out! As someone who was never really into books covering the topic of "murder" this series was recommended to m... READ MORE
Welcome back Thursday Murder Club!
I didn’t realise how much I was missing the Thursday Murder Club crew until I started this one & was reminded how much I love these retiree sleuths. Absolu... READ MORE
I Hope You Bought A Decent Pack Of Biscuits. The Thursday Murder Club Is Back And There's A Lot To Catch Up On.
It starts with a wedding. Oooh we do love a wedding don't we Joyce?
Elizabeth is not quite herself but she is there & gets approached by a young man who ... READ MORE
Nothing short of charming
Osman’s writing remains nothing short of charming. Reuniting with Joyce, Elizabeth, Ibrahim and Ron felt like reuniting with old friends. The characters re... READ MORE
The gang is back! And just in time for cosy crime autumn
This was a brilliant continuation of the Thursday Murder Club series with an interesting plot and some great twists and turns (some I could have predicted,... READ MORE
Synopsis
Who's got time to think about murder when there's a wedding to plan?
It’s been a quiet year for the Thursday Murder Club. Joyce is busy with table plans and first dances. Elizabeth is grieving. Ron is dealing with family troubles, and Ibrahim is still providing therapy to his favourite criminal.
But when Elizabeth meets a wedding guest who’s in trouble, kidnap and death are hot on their heels once more. A villain wants access to an uncrackable code, and will stop at nothing to get it. Plunged back into action once more, can the gang solve the puzzle and a murder in time?
Publisher information
- Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
- ISBN: 9780241743980
- Number of pages: 448
- Dimensions: 240 x 161 x 39 mm
- Weight: 669g
- Languages: English
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View allThey are back….
Not much happened since the Thursday Murder Club solved its last case. Now every member are concentrating on their own lives and families.
All of a sudd... READ MORE
Brilliant as ever
Elizabeth, Joyce, Ibrahim and Ron return along with the regular characters in the fifth installment of the excellent Thursday Murder Club. At the wedding o... READ MORE
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Brilliant as ever!
I love this series and all the characters, even the “baddies” as they are not always ALL bad ? I thought this book was brilliant and one of the best TMC bo... READ MORE
Perfect Cosy Crime for Autumn
The Thursday Murder Club is back, and what a joy it is to catch up with this brilliant bunch of characters! This latest instalment hits that perfect sweet ... READ MORE
a decent read
Title - The Impossible Fortune
Author - Richard Osman
Release Date - September 2025
Page Count - 416
Read/Listen Time - 8hrs
Brief overview - Thursday... READ MORE
On form for another good read.
I like that Elizabeth had been given time out in this story. Ibrahim and Ron together with Joyce now have a story of their own.
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The gang's all here.
The only things I don't like about the latest book in The Thursday Murder Club series are 1; the title and 2; I will have to wait perhaps another year for ... READ MORE
A bit less gripping than previous ones
The Thursday Murder Club have had a quiet year. Elizabeth continues to mourn the death of her husband and she is usually at the forefront of their investig... READ MORE
Brilliant writing
I read the latest Thursday Murder Club in one sitting. Such witty writing and great characters - it felt like spending time with old friend but without lea... READ MORE
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The Impossible Fortune by Richard Osman
The Thursday Murder Club are back! And I, for one, am DELIGHTED. The Impossible Fortune is the fifth outing for our octogenarian crime fighters from Cooper... READ MORE
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The Thursday Murder Club returns for their 5th mystery
It’s around a year after THE LAST DEVIL TO DIE.
The Thursday Murder Club has not been particularly active. Elizabeth has retreated into herself followi... READ MORE
Our old friends are back!
I absolutely adored this book! The Thursday Murder Club is back in yet another suspenseful and twisty mystery. The book came at the right time when I neede... READ MORE
A good but not a great read!
The Thursday Murder Club have had a quiet year. Elizabeth continues to mourn the death of her husband and she is usually at the forefront of their investig... READ MORE
Another superb story!
I just love the Cooper Chase's gang! The previous book had been quite bittersweet, but this one came back with all the strength of the beginning of the ser... READ MORE
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Warm Welcome Back to the TMC !
Brilliant ! Another Thursday Murder Club winner. Loved it from start to finish. Interconnected stories of the main/secondary characters and new characters ... READ MORE
Worst so far
Although it is nice to be back with these characters again this is noticeably weaker than the others in the series. Two reasons : Firstly, everyone is cons... READ MORE
Best yet!
Having read all of the previous books in this series, I was eager to continue enjoying the exploits of the protagonists. I was not disappointed. This is th... READ MORE
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very entertaining.
The Impossible Fortune is the fifth book in the Thursday Murder Club series by British TV presenter, producer, director, and novelist, Richard Osman. Thing... READ MORE
Pure Joy!
The fifth instalment of the Thursday Murder Club Mystery series, THE IMPOSSIBLE FORTUNE is a pure joy!
Reading this book, is like soaking in a warm bath... READ MORE
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The Coopers Chase mob are on the hunt again
A wedding, a mysterious disappearance, a tragic death, a weirdly touching mentorship. Life is anything but boring for The Thursday Murder Club!
The stor... READ MORE
Loved it!
Thank you to the publishers for this early review copy.
Pleased to report I absolutely loved it!
Another great funny crime mystery from some of my favour... READ MORE
A joyful romp as usual
The fifth instalment of the Thursday Murder Club begins with a follow-up from the third book, about eight months later. Joanna, Joyce‘s only child, is fina... READ MORE
Full of warmth and humour
The Impossible Fortune by Richard Osman is a cosy mystery and the fifth book in the Thursday Murder Club series. The story is told from multiple points of ... READ MORE
Faultless
Richard Osman is one of those rare authors who can make me laugh out loud. Given that his books are about murder, this is quite an achievement. This book, ... READ MORE
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Love this book
Well written humour, murder and mystery all rolled into one very believable story.
The gang are back with another dangerous case. Ibrahim's frankness, Joyce's diary entries and even the snippets about Alan the dog all add to the realness ... READ MORE
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Easy to read, so enjoyable.
It's great to have these lovely characters back. An enjoyable and easy read. I thoroughly enjoy these books and this is just another great book in the seri... READ MORE
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It’s like catching up with old friends
Just slip back to their world and the mischief they get mixed up in. Characters are great and the story line was interesting.
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Richard Osman
There are comments and sentences that, no matter who voices them, are just completely Richard Osman/Joyce/Ibrahim/Ron/Elizabeth/Richard Osman, that leave y... READ MORE
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5 star page turner.
Fabulous 5th instalment of The Thursday Murder Club.
I couldn’t put the book down as each chapter enticed me in. Before I knew it I had finished the book... READ MORE
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The gang are back
What a heartwarming treat to have the much loved gang back. Elizabeth is still coming to terms with her tragic loss but is helped back into reconnecting th... READ MORE
Gripping and Unputdownable
I thoroughly enjoyed this latest mystery for The Thursday Murder Club. It was gripping and unputdownable . There were plenty of twists and turns that kept... READ MORE
Charming
Another charming instalment in the series. For me it didn't have quite the emotional impact of the preceding books, but I still had a good time. There was ... READ MORE
The Thursday Murder Club returns for their 5th mystery
It’s around a year after THE LAST DEVIL TO DIE.
The Thursday Murder Club has not been particularly active, in large part because Elizabeth has retreated... READ MORE
Superb!
Couldn’t put it down! Thoroughly enjoy the characters, feel as though I know them!
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As amazing as expected!
Richard Osman is amazing at what he does. The way he manages to create characters that are so entirely different from each other as if there are multiple p... READ MORE
Another Fabulous sequel - bring it on!
I've read all the Thursday Murder Club books so far (and seen the film), and this latest book doesn't let you down. Good plot. Good characters. I couldn't ... READ MORE
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Excellent read
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An excellent read
It's so good to have the Thursday Murder Club back again. The much loved characters are still a force to be reckoned with and there are a few new character... READ MORE
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The team are back to it!
I really enjoyed picking back up with the crew I know and love after a slightly tepid film adaptation (in my opinion). I was as gripped as I was through al... READ MORE
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