The Impossible Fortune

The New Thursday Murder Club Mystery

By Richard Osman

Who has time to think about murder when there’s a wedding to plan?

That question captures the warm, chaotic energy that defines the newest instalment in Richard Osman’s beloved series.

The Thursday Murder Club returns, and this time the stakes feel both personal and explosive.

The Impossible Fortune comes to mind as the group once again finds themselves navigating danger, friendship and unexpected secrets.

A disappearance, a murder and a valuable code

It has been a quiet year for the team. Joyce focuses on wedding details, from table plans to the first dance. Elizabeth, however, is deep in grief and unsure of her purpose. Ron wrestles with family conflict.

Meanwhile, Ibrahim continues to counsel his favourite criminal, bringing both humour and insight into the story. These quieter moments anchor the narrative. They also remind readers why the characters continue to resonate. However, everything changes when Elizabeth meets a wedding guest who fears for their life. This moment disrupts the calm. It also propels the friends back into action.

The Impossible Fortune echoes through the plot as the gang realises the scope of the threat. A dangerous villain wants access to an uncrackable code. Worse still, they will stop at nothing to get it.

As the investigation unfolds, the pace quickens. The friends follow clues, confront old ghosts and test the strength of their bonds. Osman balances humour and tension with remarkable ease. He invites readers to consider how ordinary people rise to extraordinary challenges.

Underneath the mystery lies a strong meditation on loyalty, loss and second chances. In that sense, The Impossible Fortune becomes a fitting lens for the group’s journey, especially as they race against time to prevent another tragedy.

About the author

Richard Osman is an author, producer and television presenter. His Thursday Murder Club novels are a global phenomenon, selling millions of copies worldwide.

The film adaptation of The Thursday Murder Club, produced by Amblin Entertainment, is now available on Netflix. His new series, We Solve Murders, introduces a fresh detective trio and has already become an international bestseller. Osman promises more books in both series.