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“Madcap fun, with an entertaining new cast of characters and Osman’s trademark wit. Delightful!” —Shari Lapena
From the #1 bestselling author of The Thursday Murder Club Series
A brand new mystery. An iconic new detective duo. And a thrilling new murder to solve . . .
Steve Wheeler is enjoying retired life. He still does the odd bit of investigation work, but he prefers his familiar routines: the pub quiz, his favorite bench, his cat waiting for him at home. His days of adventure are over. Adrenaline is daughter-in-law Amy’s job now.
Amy Wheeler thinks adrenaline is good for the soul. Working in private security, every day is dangerous. She’s currently on a remote island protecting mega-bestselling author Rosie D’Antonio, until a dead body and a bag of money mean trouble in paradise. So she sends an SOS to the only person she trusts . . .
As a thrilling race around the world begins, can Amy and Steve outrun and outsmart a killer?
Solving murders. It’s a family business.
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- ISBN: 9780593912133
- File size: 303610 KB
- Duration: 10:32:30
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- English
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British actress Nicola Walker's subdued tone, unhurried cadence, and restrained use of accents perfectly suits the characters and situations in Richard Osman's newest mystery. The story revolves around jet-setting bodyguard Amy Wheeler and her widowed father-in-law, Steve, a former London cop she's close with. Also featured is Amy's current client, the fabulously wealthy bestselling author Rosie D'Antonio. The incidents and personalities are even more outlandish and unconventional than in Osman's previous series, The Thursday Murder Club, but his obvious affection for them and Walker's emotionally connected performance keep them from becoming over-the-top. Walker captures all the suspense and humor. Listeners will be eager for the next installment. S.G. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2024, Portland, Maine -
Starred review from August 12, 2024
Bestseller Osman (the Thursday Murder Club mysteries) launches a promising new series with this sprightly tale of a father- and daughter-in-law who join forces to take down a shadowy killer. At the outset, bodyguard Amy Wheeler is on an island off the coast of South Carolina shielding bestselling novelist Rosie D’Antonio from a Russian oligarch who threatened to kill her after she used his real name in her latest book. While Amy and Rosie discuss the recent deaths of two popular influencers, someone takes a shot at them, and they narrowly escape. Meanwhile, private detective Steve Wheeler—father to Amy’s husband, Adam—is in the Hampshire village of Axley searching for a client’s lost dog when Amy calls to ask for his backup. He agrees, and as he helps Amy try to determine who tried to kill her (and why), more influencer bodies start piling up, the crime scenes strewn with evidence framing Amy for the murders. Steve and Amy then embark on a globetrotting quest to pin down their adversary that takes them from Ireland to Dubai. Osman pulls off the tricky task of making his leads both zany and human, with a sufficiently brain-teasing mystery to boot. This series is sure to garner a loyal following. Agent: Jenny Bent, Bent Agency. -
December 6, 2024
Osman's ("The Thursday Murder Club" series) latest offering introduces a new set of sleuths--Steve Wheeler and his daughter-in-law Amy. Steve, a retired police officer, has just lost his beloved wife and is living a predictable life in the quaint English village of Axley. His main activities are sitting on a bench, talking to his deceased wife, and frequenting the local pub. Amy works for Maximum Impact Solutions, a high-end private security firm. Her latest assignment is to protect novelist Rosie D'Antonio from a Russian oligarch who threatened her life after she used his real name in her last novel. All is idyllic and safe on the private South Carolina island where Rosie lives until the former Navy SEAL hired by Maximum Impact for backup tries to kill Amy. Coincidentally, three other clients have also turned up dead while Amy was in the vicinity. Not knowing whom to trust, Amy turns to Steve for help. Nicola Walker narrates, offering an expressive performance and adding an extra dimension to the story, especially with her vibrant portrayal of feisty Rosie. VERDICT Quirky characters and fast-paced action make this rollicking mystery a sure bet for Osman's fans and those who enjoyed Deanna Raybourn's Killers of a Certain Age.--Ilka Gordon
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