In this episode of Between the Covers, I dive into Richard Osman’s newest novel, The Impossible Fortune — the fifth installment in the wildly popular Thursday Murder Club series. Our favorite amateur sleuths are back, juggling weddings, family drama, and a suspiciously high-tech mystery involving missing cryptocurrency, secret codes, and a fortune worth killing for.

But has the series lost a little of its sparkle? I share my honest three-star review — exploring where Osman still shines (his trademark warmth, wit, and character chemistry) and where the story stumbles, from pacing problems to emotional fatigue. It’s cozy crime with a digital twist: part heart, part heist, and maybe just a little bit past its prime.

Tune in for an insightful, spoiler-free review that mixes literary critique with cheeky charm, as we decide whether this installment is clever comfort reading or simply coasting on nostalgia.