If you have loved the magical pen of Agatha Christie or Arthur Doyle, get ready to plunge into a whirlwind of mystery and crime again, from the master of mystery, Richard Osman. “We Solve Murder” is a return that should not be missed. This work is brand new, fresh, lively and as intelligent as his other books; a perfect blend of British humor, classic mystery and human sensitivity.
Who are the detectives who invite us to solve murders?
No more detectives like Sherlock, who think they can solve a case instantly with a glance! In this new story, the author introduces us to Steve Wheeler, who is enjoying life in retirement. Although he still does the odd job of a detective, he prefers to follow the usual routine: watching TV, participating in pub quizzes, helping people when he can, but always returning to his comfortable armchair and close to his cat, Trouble. His days of adventure are over and the only source of adrenaline he has is the job of his son, Emmit's daughter-in-law.
Amy Wheeler thinks adrenaline is food for the soul, but working as a bodyguard is dangerous. Now, she's on a remote island, guarding best-selling author Rosie D'Antonio, until a dead body and a bag of cash bring trouble to their lives. So she sends a message to the only person she trusts...
Rozi D'Antonio is a character who doesn't go unnoticed. With a unique style, a past that remains hazy and a magnetic self-confidence, she adds color and tension to every scene she appears in. A combination of danger, finesse and intelligence, she always knows more than she says... and has no problem using this to her advantage.
2 words about the author
Richard Osman is a best-selling author, known for his witty style, subtle humor, and ability to craft crime stories that evoke emotion and warmth at the same time. Originally known as a television presenter, he became a literary sensation with the series “The Thursday Murder Club,” which won the hearts of millions of readers around the world.
About the novel
As in his previous novels, Osman builds a puzzle that keeps you hooked page after page. Every lead is suspicious, every character hides something, every possibility seems doomed. The reader will feel as if they are being followed by a series of potential detectives, with each chapter revealing a new layer of truth. Humor, as always, is the author's strong weapon: elegant, clever and decisive at the right moment. It is not only a story that makes you think, but also smile.
Passages from the book:
1) “The employee shakes his head and places the flowers on a table. As he leaves, Max takes the card from among the flowers and opens it. It says: “You are dead!”
2) “When he asked her about professions according to talent and she didn't know what they were, she left him alone. Psychologists can't do everything. She was adept at finding out why her father could never truly love her, but not so much why he was so ambitious.”
3) “Keep a note,” - continues Rozi, - “A cat named Trouble.”
4) “What if Trouble sees the child that Steve has inside him, that we all have when we sleep, and realizes that he needs protection?”
