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The Impossible Fortune by Richard Osman – Review & Verdict

The Impossible Fortune by Richard Osman – Review & Verdict

2025/11/17

In The Impossible Fortune, Richard Osman returns with his beloved Thursday Murder Club crew, blending cosy humour, smart crime and emotional stakes. A warm, witty and satisfying mystery that emphasises friendship and ageing rather than just murder.

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The Devils by Joe Abercrombie — Power, Betrayal, and the Blasphemy of Heroes

The Devils by Joe Abercrombie — Power, Betrayal, and the Blasphemy of Heroes

2025/11/11

Joe Abercrombie’s The Devils is a dark hymn of faith, futility, and defiance — a brutal, brilliant return to grimdark that reminds us even monsters can dream of justice.

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