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The Thursday Murder Club
Mystery
The Thursday Murder Club
Book 1 of the Thursday Murder Club series
384 pages · First published 2021
Every Thursday, four unlikely friends gather at the peaceful Coopers Chase retirement village to investigate unsolved murders. Elizabeth, a former intelligence operative with a mysterious past; Joyce, a retired nurse with a gift for getting people to talk; Ibrahim, a thoughtful former psychiatrist; and Ron, a blunt-spoken former trade union leader, have turned solving cold cases into their favorite pastime. But when a local property developer is murdered, the Thursday Murder Club suddenly has a real-life investigation on its hands. As the body count rises and secrets emerge from the village's past, the four retirees put their considerable experience, sharp instincts, and unconventional methods to work, often staying one step ahead of the police. Along the way, their growing friendships reveal the humor, loneliness, courage, and unexpected possibilities of later life. Perfect for readers who enjoy clever British mysteries, eccentric amateur sleuths, witty dialogue, and puzzles that keep them guessing until the end.
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Multiple murders and suspicious deaths; references to past violence and criminal activity; suicide and discussion of assisted dying; serious illness, dementia, and declining health; grief, bereavement, and loneliness; discussions of aging and mortality; occasional strong language and mild sexual references.
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Blueberry Lemonade Fizz
Bright blueberries, zesty lemonade, and a playful sparkle make a refreshing companion to four sharp-witted retirees who prove that solving murders is anything but a dull retirement hobby.
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- Garnish: Use a matching citrus wheel, berry, or herb from the recipe when available.
- Glassware: Highball glass.
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Earl Grey Gin Fizz
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A properly British blend of Earl Grey tea, gin, and bright lemon suits four sharp-witted retirees who prefer solving murders to sitting quietly with their afternoon tea.
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- 2 oz gin
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- 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice ↗
- 1/2 oz simple syrup ↗
- 2 oz soda water ↗
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- Shake gin, tea, lemon juice, and simple syrup with ice. Strain over fresh ice and top with soda water.
- Garnish: Lemon twist.
- Glassware: Collins glass.
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