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The Man Who Died Twice
Richard Osman
Thursday Murder Club, book 2
You’ll like this if…
A quick taste guide—not a guarantee.
- You already know the Thursday club.
- You like stolen-diamond intrigue.
- You want a case that reaches beyond the village.
The starting point
An old acquaintance asks Elizabeth for help, drawing the group into a case involving stolen diamonds and dangerous criminals.
Why consider this one?
This continuation expands the club’s world beyond the retirement village. Choose it if you want more time with the same ensemble, rather than a completely fresh introduction.
A good fit for
Readers who enjoyed the first book and welcome a more expansive criminal plot.
Before you choose
The premise includes violent criminals and murder.
Reading order: titles featured here
Follow this path through the books featured on our site. It is not a claim that the series has no other titles.
- The Thursday Murder Club
- The Man Who Died Twice — you are here
- The Bullet That Missed
- The Last Devil to Die
- The Impossible Fortune
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Our editorial approach
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Factual source: Penguin
Checked November 7, 2026 (EST).