Richard Osman knows what he’s doing. This thing is sharp, quick, and funny. Very funny. Not cute funny—actual laugh-out-loud funny. Jokes land. Dialogue snaps.
The pace? Fast. But not chaotic. It moves. England. Ireland. America. Dubai. It hops around. You always know where you are. You always want to see what’s next.
The story’s solid. Twists, reveals, secrets. One mystery leads to another. Never drags.
Main guy is Steve Wheeler. Ex-cop. Haunted by grief. Dry sense of humor. Keeps things close to the chest.
Then there’s Amy Wheeler. His daughter-in-law. Professional bodyguard. Tough, sharp, no-nonsense. Their dynamic works.
And Rosie. She’s the client. Big energy. Total wildcard. She makes everything more complicated—and more fun.
Side characters? Weird. Memorable. No filler. Everyone’s got a line, a look, something strange. Osman makes it all work.
The tone? Stylish. Clever. Never smug. Cool without trying too hard. It’s also got heart. Hits when it needs to.
This is the start of a new series. You want in now. Ground floor. No question.
Zorro says: read it. No hesitation.
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