'A thing of joy . . . Richard has a natural sense of humour.' -- Kate Atkinson

'I absolutely loved it. He's not only done it again, but he's done it even better.' -- Phillipa Perry

'The tonic we all need.' -- Shari Lapena

'This slick sequel will leave you buzzing with "the gentle hum of contentment."' -- The Times

'Full of humour and heart, Osman delivers another must-read. I loved it.' -- Harlan Coben

'Superbly entertaining' -- Guardian

'It's like reading ice cream... a pure pleasure.' -- Linwood Barclay

'He's back and he's better than ever! By turns moving, hilarious, and brilliantly suspenseful.' -- Jeffery Deaver

'So entertaining it's a crime.' -- Saga

'The plot is impressive, the body count not too shabby, the wit, shining.' -- Sainsbury's Magazine

'A warm, wise and witty warning never to underestimate the elderly' -- Val McDermid

Compelling. Mystery fans are going to be enthralled -- Harlan Coben

Richard Osman is an author, producer and television presenter. His first novel, The Thursday Murder Club, was a million-copy bestseller. Critics have already described The Man Who Died Twice as 'his second novel'.