It seems like it has been awhile since I recommended a book to you. This is not because I stopped reading, it is because I was working on features like Share Your Nostalgia or just didn’t have an open spot to post it. So today is as good as any day to post this, despite the fact that I read the book about three weeks ago.

I really enjoyed The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman, so this one peaked my interest right away. I loved the title. It didn’t disappoint. Here is the Goodreads synopsis:

A brand new series. An iconic new detective duo. And a puzzling new murder to solve…

Steve Wheeler is enjoying retired life. He does the odd bit of investigation work, but he prefers his familiar habits and routines: the pub quiz, his favorite bench, his cat waiting for him when he comes home. His days of adventure are over: adrenaline is daughter-in-law Amy’s business now.

Amy Wheeler thinks adrenaline is good for the soul. As a private security officer, she doesn’t stay still long enough for habits or routines. She’s currently on a remote island keeping world-famous author Rosie D’Antonio alive. Which was meant to be an easy job…

Then a dead body, a bag of money, and a killer with their sights on Amy have her sending an SOS to the only person she trusts. A breakneck race around the world begins, but can Amy and Steve stay one step ahead of a lethal enemy?

As the murders begin to pile up, and they begin to look connected, the investigation begins. As things begin to point toward Amy’s involvement in the murders, she begins to look for clues. This leads to her not only trying to piece things together, but trying to stay one step ahead of the killer who’s trying to pin things on her.

To steal an analogy from Shrek, the story is like an onion. The onion represents the mystery and as each layer is peeled back, we see more and more of what’s going on and how it all ties in together.

I really enjoyed this book. It was one that kept me guessing right up to the end. There were plenty of surprises in it and never felt like it dragged for me. I can really see this book leading to a series with Steve and Amy, but it stands alone as a great story, too.

Each character has their quirks and I think that’s what makes them so believable. They are people who I could see hanging out with. Honestly, I hope there is another book in this series, because I want to hear about the next adventure.

4.5 out of 5 stars.