We Solve Murders is the first book in the series of the same name by Richard Osman. The characters are likeable and endearing, not afraid to fight for what they want and to voice their opinions to anyone and everyone. With many characters weaving in and out of the plot, Osman manages to clearly mark their differences to avoid confusion. I adored this book and can’t wait for the next book in the series.

Amy Wheeler works in private security as a bodyguard. Her current body-to-guard is famous author Rosie, who maligned a wealthy Russian chemical oligarch by making fun of him in her latest book. He wants her dead. Amy is very good at her job and won’t hesitate to handle whatever comes her way. When she gets in a dicey situation and isn’t sure who can help, she reaches out to her father-in-law, Steve Wheeler, a retired police officer who now does a bit of investigation work on the side, but mostly spends time with his cat. Steve isn’t one to creak out of his familiar routines, but when Amy reaches out, Steve decides to help her however he can, even if that means racing around the world to try to outsmart a killer.

I loved this book. The murder and mayhem followed our characters across the world as they dashed in private planes and helicopters searching for the bad guys! This is decidedly not a cozy mystery, more of a cozy thriller. The danger felt way more present and deadly than in any cozy mystery I have read. The characters are more involved in solving the crimes, multiple characters are in danger and on the hunt, plus violence happens both on and off the page. You have to suspend some disbelief if you want to make your way through this book, but honestly I’m okay with that! If you’re a fan of Osman’s Thursday Murder Club series, you’ll enjoy this one as well.

This title is also available in large print and as a Playaway audiobook.