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The Bullet That Missed
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Overview
The Bullet That Missed by Richard Osman was originally published in 2022. It is the third book in the Thursday Murder Club series, which follows a group of seniors living in England as they gather each week in their retirement community to investigate unsolved murders. Osman’s books are cozy mysteries that look at contemporary issues. The Bullet That Missed is a New York Times bestseller, and it was Amazon’s best-selling book in 2022. It was also shortlisted for two British Book Awards—Crime & Thriller Book of the Year, as well as Best Fiction Audiobook.
The Bullet That Missed has two mysteries, one involving VAT fraud and the other involving cryptocurrency. The main case of the Thursday Murder Club is investigating the disappearance of Bethany Waites, a journalist who uncovered VAT fraud and is presumed dead. The second mystery involves a member of the club, Elizabeth, being threatened and kidnapped by someone who wants her to kill a former KGB agent who opposes cryptocurrency. The novel’s themes are The Importance of Friendship, The Importance of Books, and The Role of Television and Other Media.
This guide cites the 2023 Penguin paperback edition.
Plot Summary
The Thursday Murder Club operates out of Coopers Chase, a retirement community in England, and has four main members: Joyce, Elizabeth, Ron, and Ibrahim.
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