The Bullet That Missed
| Author | Richard Osman |
|---|---|
| Audio read by | Fiona Shaw |
| Genre | Mystery, Crime fiction |
| Publisher | Viking Press |
Publication date | 2022 |
| Media type | Print, e-book, audiobook |
| ISBN | 9780593299418 |
| Preceded by | The Man Who Died Twice |
| Followed by | The Last Devil to Die |
The Bullet That Missed is the third murder mystery book in the Thursday Murder Club series, written by British author and television presenter, Richard Osman. The book and its audiobook edition, read by Fiona Shaw, were published by Viking Press in September 2022.[1]
Characters
The main characters are four pensioners who reside at the fictional Coopers Chase retirement village:[2]
- Elizabeth Best, an ex-spy
- Ron Ritchie, a former trade union leader
- Ibrahim Arif, a psychiatrist
- Joyce Meadowcroft, a retired nurse
Supporting characters include:
- Police Constable Donna De Freitas
- Detective Chief Inspector Chris Hudson
- Builder, Bogdan Jankowski
- Drug dealer Connie Johnson[3]
Plot
The Thursday Murder Club reopens the cold case of a journalist who died while exposing a multimillion-dollar fraud scheme. Their search intertwines with Elizabeth’s secret past, threatening the safety of her friends at Coopers Chase.[4][5]
Reception
The book debuted at No. 3 on The New York Times Best Seller list[6] and was the UK's bestselling hardcover book of 2022, according to The Sunday Times.[7]
Reviewers commenting on Osman's funny[8] and heartwarming[9] writing.
References
- ^ "The Bullet That Missed by Richard Osman: 9780593299418 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books". PenguinRandomhouse.com. Retrieved 2025-10-10.
- ^ THE BULLET THAT MISSED | Kirkus Reviews.
- ^ "Review | The Thursday Murder Club is back in action and as entertaining as ever". The Washington Post. 2022-09-16. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2025-10-12.
- ^ Orsini, Jamie (2022-09-20). "Book review of 'The Bullet That Missed' by Richard Osman". BookPage | Discover your next great book!. Retrieved 2025-10-10.
- ^ Flood, Alison (2022-09-04). "The Bullet That Missed by Richard Osman review –sleuthing sequel hits the bullseye". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2025-10-10.
- ^ "Hardcover Fiction Books - Best Sellers - Books - Oct. 9, 2022 - The New York Times". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2025-10-12.
- ^ Hackett, Laura (2022-12-16). "The Sunday Times Bestsellers List — 100 top sellers of 2022". www.thetimes.com. Retrieved 2025-10-12.
- ^ Flood, Alison (2022-09-04). "The Bullet That Missed by Richard Osman review –sleuthing sequel hits the bullseye". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2025-10-12.
- ^ "Review | The Thursday Murder Club is back in action and as entertaining as ever". The Washington Post. 2022-09-16. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2025-10-12.