Incredible luck

Someone is willing to kill for a pile of money. Finally, something's happening! Joyce was starting to lose faith, but in the end, her daughter Joanna became a married woman. What’s more, the wedding was a roaring success – and of course, it wouldn't have been complete without the other members of the Thursday Murder Club. While Ibrahim ruled the dance floor and Ron took inventory of the local bar, a grieving Elizabeth could at last set aside her widow's sorrow for a moment when fate brought a brand-new case her way. The best man, Nick Silver, confided in her that someone had tried to kill him. Although he discovered the bomb planted under his car in time, his business partner isn't so lucky later on, and he himself vanishes into thin air. However, their three hundred and fifty million pounds' worth of bitcoins remain at risk! Can the quartet of British seniors unmask the dangerous thief before he brings his plan to a successful conclusion? The fifth instalment of Richard Osman's hugely successful humorous series, in which the Thursday Murder Club from Coopers Chase tackles its most explosive case yet. Published in co-edition with Nakladatelství Slovart. "Richard Osman never disappoints, I was laughing the whole time, these delightfully quirky characters bring joy to my heart." – from reader reviews on Goodreads.com "In this instalment, Osman proves once again that a detective story doesn't have to be about the dark corners of the soul, but can also be a celebration of friendship in old age." – The Guardian "It's a miracle how this series maintains its freshness. Osman isn't afraid to push the characters into new situations – the wedding in this book serves as a perfect catalyst for both chaos and deep human moments." – Booklist "Even after five books, Coopers Chase feels like a place you want to return to, and our quartet of detectives are as close to the reader as old friends." – The Sunday Times "Hidden within the compelling plots are themes of grief, loss, friendship, newly negotiated relationships between parents and their adult children, and the humiliations and sorrows of ageing." – The New York Times "The central mystery is, of course, fun... but the main event will always be Osman's characters, who are as witty and warm as ever. One of the things I love about the series is that with each book their world expands more and more." – National Public Radio "The combination of gentle British humour and an elaborate puzzle is flawless even in its fifth instalment. Richard Osman has a gift for writing characters who are utterly human, with all their wrinkles and life wisdom, and yet entangling them in a mystery that will keep you turning pages late into the night." – Financial Times "That’s the problem with getting out among people. One thing leads to another, and before you know it, you’re out among them again. You don’t even know how, and real life creeps back in. Elizabeth doesn’t want any of it. Because if there’s one thing Elizabeth knows about real life, it’s that Stephen isn’t in it. Every cell in her body is warning her to stay away. But on the other hand, a code and a bomb and three suspects? You don't come across that every day." – excerpt from the book