About the Author
Richard Osman is an author, producer, and television presenter. His first novel, The Thursday Murder Club, was a #1 million-copy international bestseller. Critics have already described The Man Who Died Twice as "his second novel." He lives in London. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Review
Praise for The Thursday Murder Club:
"Witty, endearing and greatly entertaining."
-Wall Street Journal
"An amusing debut that finds gold in getting older."
-People
"Don't trust anyone, including the four septuagenarian sleuths in Osman's own laugh-out-loud whodunit."
-Parade
"Funny, clever, and compelling. Mystery fans are going to be enthralled."
-Harlan Coben, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Boy from the Woods
"A little beacon of pleasure in the midst of the gloom. . . SUCH FUN!"
-Kate Atkinson, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Big Sky
"Charming, funny, and ultimately, surprisingly, very moving."
-Linwood Barclay, New York Times bestselling author of Find You First
"I don't know how to do this brilliant book justice. Diabolically clever, very funny, highly entertaining-utterly delightful. I completely fell in love with it. I need more of The Thursday Murder Club!"
-Shari Lapena, New York Times bestselling author of The Couple Next Door
A criminal mastermind makes a bold move against a wealthy client to put himself in a position to retire in comfort. He has no idea what he's up against when a young widow, desperate to make ends meet, sets her eyes on earning the bounty set on his head.
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Newly widowed housewife Melody Scott needs to earn some major cash, fast. When her bright and busy children learn that a priceless ruby bracelet has been stolen and a six-figure reward is being offered, they convince her to try to do what the police, museum security, and the best private investigators have failed to do. Working against them is a notorious thief who has met people from around the world, but who has never once encountered a woman like Melody Scott. When the sweet innocence of the Scott family clashes against criminal forces more dangerous than they ever imagined, Melody is all too aware that a mom's got to do what a mom's got to do to protect her family.
The Widow, Melody Scott is a 2021 Watty Award Winner!
Content Warning: This story does contain depictions of stalking behavior.