The Last Devil to Die — Reader’s Companion & Study Guide

A dangerous package. A murdered friend. A missing delivery. And the Thursday Murder Club facing one of its most personal cases.

When an old friend is murdered after becoming involved in the delivery of a mysterious package, Elizabeth, Joyce, Ibrahim and Ron find themselves investigating a case involving drugs, deception and some very dangerous people.

The search for the missing package draws the Thursday Murder Club into another complicated mystery, but this time the investigation unfolds alongside deeply personal events within their own circle.

Richard Osman combines the familiar mystery, humour and friendship of the series with some of its most moving reflections on love, ageing, memory and loss.

This comprehensive Coleman’s Notes® Reader’s Companion helps readers navigate the characters, relationships, suspects, clues and emotional developments throughout the fourth Thursday Murder Club novel.

Inside the guide: Story in Five Minutes; where the novel fits in the series; main characters; character relationships; Coopers Chase; the central mystery; detailed chapter companion; victims and suspects; the missing package; clues and red herrings; the mystery explained; Elizabeth, Joyce, Ibrahim & Ron; Donna & Chris; Bogdan; Stephen; themes and literary background; friendship, love, ageing, memory and loss; humour alongside grief; meaning of the title; ending explained; what to remember for the continuing series; 25 book-club and discussion questions; and Quick Recall.

Particular attention is given to the emotional journey of the principal characters and the way Osman balances the crime story with one of the series’ most affecting explorations of friendship, marriage and mortality.

Ideal for readers who have completed the novel, are returning to the Thursday Murder Club series after a break, or want a convenient reference before continuing with the series.

Full spoiler warning: This companion discusses the complete novel, including the mystery, solution and ending.

Individual guide — £6.95

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