The Impossible Fortune: The Thursday Murder Club Returns for a Fifth Clever Case

Prepare to reunite with your favorite quartet from Cooper's Chase in The Impossible Fortune, the fifth installment in the multi-million copy bestselling Thursday Murder Club series by acclaimed author Richard Osman. This highly anticipated hardcover edition is set to charm readers once again, already claiming the impressive #2 sales rank in Books.

Plot Overview

A year has passed since the Thursday Murder Club’s last caper, with events from the fourth book having placed their detecting endeavors on pause. Our beloved retirees have been focused on the personal lives of those around them: Ron's daughter Suzi, grandson Kendrick, and son Jason; Ibrahim's client, Connie; and Joyce's daughter Joanna, who is now engaged and planning a wedding. It is at this wedding, held fittingly on a Thursday, that a new mystery unfolds, drawing the gang back to the Jigsaw Room. The groom's best man, Nick—a man with a secret—approaches Elizabeth for help, signaling the start of their next clever case involving an "UNBREAKABLE CODE, a BOMB, and BITCOIN." As Elizabeth continues to process her grief after losing Stephen, she embodies the quiet resolve that makes her such a formidable investigator.

Alongside the central mystery, readers can look forward to rich subplots exploring the personal connections that have kept our friends busy, creating a heartwarming balance that has become a hallmark of the series. While the mystery may initially seem disconnected, it ultimately weaves together for a satisfying and heartwarming conclusion.

About This Book

From the ingenious mind of Richard Osman, The Impossible Fortune promises another delightful blend of murder, wit, and camaraderie. This Standard Edition hardcover, published in English, is scheduled for release on September 25, 2025 (with a US publication date of September 30, 2025). The series continues to captivate audiences, with anticipation for its continued success particularly high given the upcoming Netflix movie adaptation of the series, set to be released on August 28th, featuring a stellar cast that has many readers picturing Dame Helen Mirren as Elizabeth.

What Readers Say

Early readers are thrilled to catch up with the Cooper's Chase gang, praising this installment as a classic entry in the series:

“Elizabeth sits completely still, and waits. It can take awhile, but if you are still long enough, they come to you. Fitful babies, zooming kittens, men with secrets….”

Reviewers note it as a "solid installment," happy to have the characters back in action. One reader observed:

"4 solid stars - Classic "TMC" installment - really happy to have the Coopers Chase gang back again!! Elizabeth is coming back from losing Stephen, and she's trying to get her groove back... Not to worry, it all came together nicely in the end & finished strong & was quite heart-warming too! I'm def down for more!!"

Readers will appreciate the careful balance between the intricate mystery and the endearing personal journeys of Elizabeth, Joyce, Ron, and Ibrahim, making it a truly engaging read.