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Viking reveals Richard Osman's new series, We Solve Murders
Viking has revealed Richard Osman’s new book series, We Solve Murders, publishing on 12th September 2024.
Viking said the new series “carries Richard’s hallmarks that have made him such a beloved author: the brilliantly relatable characters, his trademark storytelling wit and warmth, and the exciting new international setting”.
It added: “This series explores what happens when you push yourself out of your comfort zone – and tells us that it’s never too late to start a new adventure.” We Solve Murders has also been optioned by Netflix.
The new series is part of a four-book deal brokered last year, which included two further Thursday Murder Club Novels and two in the new series. Viking publisher Harriet Bourton, acquired UK rights from Osman’s agent Juliet Mushens at Mushens Entertainment.
Osman said: “I can’t wait for readers to meet these new characters. I can promise lots of laughs, lots of tears and, of course, lots of murders.”
The synopsis for We Solve Murders says: “Steve Wheeler is enjoying retired life. He does the odd bit of investigation work, but he prefers his familiar habits and routines: the pub quiz, his favourite bench, his cat waiting for him when he comes home. His days of adventure are over: adrenaline is daughter-in-law Amy’s business now.
“Amy Wheeler thinks adrenaline is good for the soul. As a private security officer, she doesn’t stay still long enough for habits or routines. She’s currently on a remote island keeping world-famous author Rosie D’Antonio alive. Which was meant to be an easy job…
“Then a dead body, a bag of money and a killer with their sights on Amy have her sending an SOS to the only person she trusts. A breakneck race around the world begins, but can Amy and Steve stay one step ahead of a deadly enemy?”
Osman has sold more than 5.5 million books for almost £46.2m via Nielsen BookScan TCM. The Thursday Murder Club is his top-selling title on 2.2 million copies for over £15.4m.
