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The Man Who Died Twice
423 pages
A witty and briskly paced caper where a group of underestimated seniors take on ruthless criminals with charm and cunning.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like settling into a comfortable armchair that suddenly launches into a high-speed chase. It balances the cozy, familiar warmth of deep friendships among septuagenarians with the genuine thrill of a deadly caper involving stolen diamonds and violent mobsters. The pace is brisk and engaging, propelled by a wry, conversational prose style that never takes itself too seriously, even as the body count rises. There is a distinct joy in watching underestimated elders use their age as a weapon against ruthless adversaries. It is a perfect fit for readers who want their murder mysteries served with a generous side of cheeky humor, enduring loyalty, and the delightful realization that getting older does not mean slowing down.
- Mood
- cozy-yet-dangerous
- thrilling
- lighthearted
- Tone
- wry
- cheeky
- suspenseful
- playful
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- the power of friendship · underestimated elders · past secrets · high-stakes capers
- The writing
- The prose is witty and conversational, laced with dry humor that perfectly offsets the escalating danger.
- The arc
- The narrative shifts from a nostalgic reunion into a fast-paced, high-stakes thrill ride that balances danger with deep camaraderie.
- Who it's for
- Anyone who delights in seeing sharp-witted, underestimated seniors outsmarting dangerous criminals in a charming yet deadly caper.
Content notes
- murder
- mob violence
About the book
It's the following Thursday.
Elizabeth has received a letter from an old colleague, a man with whom she has a long history. He is being hunted and he needs her help. His story involves stolen diamonds, a violent mobster, and a very big mistake.
As bodies start piling up, Elizabeth enlists Joyce, Ibrahim and Ron in the hunt for a killer. And if they find the diamonds too? Well, wouldn't that be a bonus?
But this time they are up against a ruthless murderer who wouldn't bat an eyelid at knocking off four septuagenarians. Can the Thursday Murder Club find the killer (and the diamonds) before the killer finds them?
Description from Open Library.
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