The Impossible Fortune by Richard Osman is a mystery thriller featuring The Thursday Murder Club who are busy in their work until a wedding guest is in danger… Is this a trap?
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“It’s been a sort of ..silent year, Joyce is busy with table plans. Elizabeth is grieving. Ron is facing family troubles, & Ibrahim is also busy.
But when Elizabeth meets a wedding guest who’s in trouble, she smells something. A villain seems to lurk… “
Book Review: The Impossible Fortune by Richard Osman
Ohh!!, the Thursday Murder Club are back, and I am so here for it! The Impossible Fortune is everything I wanted — funny, clever, heartwarming, and full of those li’l moments that make you love these characters like you know them.
I liked seeing Ron take center stage with his family drama, Elizabeth quietly working through her grief, Joyce being delightfully nosy, and Ibrahim offering his usual calm wisdom (+ liked his sort of counseling sessions with Connie?). And Bogdan — quietly brilliant as always — had me laughing out loud in one scene with Elizabeth.
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Osman nails the balance between suspense and heart. You’re rooting for the detectives, laughing at their acts and scenes, and maybe even tearing up at their some emotional moments. Cozy mystery perfection. I laughed, I cheered, I really liked this book series all over again.
| Genre | Mystery Thriller |
| Number of Pages | 368 pages |
| My Rating | 5.0⭐⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ |
| Release Date | September 30, 2025 |
The Impossible Fortune Summary Spoilers
All right, The start of the novel is like: you’re at a wedding, everything is going smooth, Joyce is probably sneaking cake into her handbag, and Elizabeth is very much Not In The Mood.
Then the Best Man walk aside, whispering, “Someone’s trying to kill me.” And just like that, the party gets over even before the songs would be played. The next morning? He’s gone. Vanished. And the view of his office looks like someone had a serious fight in there.
“Only God can kill Elizabeth”
“And even he’d think twice”
Add in Connie, the local drug queen turned client, a new detective with something to prove, and Bogdan as always, the quiet MVP whose “good cop/bad cop” scene with Elizabeth deserves a star on its own—and you’ve got the perfect recipe for good book.
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This is where the Thursday Murder Club shines. Elizabeth literally can’t quite just switch off her instincts. Joyce—well, Joyce is having the time of her life, whether she admits it or not.
Ibrahim’s character shows both therapy and side-eye vibes, while Ron suddenly finds himself at the center of the storyline, handling family drama (a gangster son-in-law—what could possibly go wrong?) and stepping up in ways he never quite has before. Isn’t it funny how danger brings out everyone’s best (or worst) qualities?
Elizabeth is still processing the loss of Stephen, Joyce is as delightfully nosy as ever and Ron faces family drama that threatens to turn violent. Bogdan, as always, proves himself indispensable.
The Impossible Fortune Ending Explained:
Nick’s and, Holly, each of them hold equal parts of the code to unlock £150 million in Bitcoin. Through obviously sniffing all the evidences, our heros, the Thursday Murder Club finally took the matter in their hand and stops the crypto falling into the wrong hands and resolves Nick’s disappearance.
Quotes:
“Tomorrow, then. That’s the problem with going out. One thing leads to another, and you find yourself going out again.”
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Final Verdict?
Overall, a very good cozy mystery sort of read…
Who should read it:
- If you are a fan of cozy mystery books.
- Fans of Richard Osman’s previous Thursday Murder Club books.
- Those who like mysteries with a modern twist, e.g., cryptocurrency and high-tech heists.
- Fans of authors like Agatha Christie, Louise Penny, or Leonie Swann.
Books like The Impossible Fortune by Richard Osman:
- Don’t Let Him In by Lisa Jewell
- The Tenant by Freida McFadden
- A Murder is Announced by Agatha Christie
About the Author:
Richard Osman is NY Times bestselling author famous for his thriller series like The Thursday Murder Club and We solve Murders etc.
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