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The Bullet That Missed
Richard Osman · Book · 2022
What hooked you in The Bullet That Missed is the way amateur sleuths turn cold cases into high-stakes puzzles of wit and friendship.
Films on the same thread
The Thursday Murder Club
Chris Columbus · Film · 2025
Shares 3 threads with The Bullet That Missed: Retirement Community, Friendship, Cozy Mystery.
If you enjoyed the charming retirement community dynamics of The Bullet That Missed, you will appreciate this adaptation that captures the same spirit of seniors outsmarting authority through collective investigation.
Series on the same thread
Only Murders in the Building
Steve Martin · Series · 2021
Shares a thread with The Bullet That Missed: Amateur Sleuth.
Much like the unlikely investigators in The Bullet That Missed, this series highlights the bond of an intergenerational friendship that transforms a shared obsession into a genuine amateur sleuthing pursuit.
Midsomer Murders
Anthony Horowitz · Series · 1997
Shares a thread with The Bullet That Missed: Cozy Mystery.
Readers of The Bullet That Missed who enjoy the juxtaposition of idyllic settings and dark secrets will find the same blend of British wit and methodical investigation within this long-running series.
Death in Paradise
Robert Thorogood · Series · 2011
Shares a thread with The Bullet That Missed: Cozy Mystery.
If the clever banter and cozy atmosphere of The Bullet That Missed resonated with you, this show offers a similar lighthearted approach to solving complex murders in a distinct, isolated setting.
Cold Case
Meredith Stiehm · Series · 2003
Explores: Unsolved Crimes, Justice for Victims, Redemption.
For those captivated by the cold case elements in The Bullet That Missed, this procedural provides a focused, emotionally resonant look at how investigators seek justice for crimes long buried by time.
Podcasts on the same thread
Small Town Murder
James Pietragallo, Jimmie Whisman · Podcast · 2026
Explores: provincial life, tragic irony, forensic breakdown.
The comedic spin on tragic circumstances found in The Bullet That Missed mirrors the style of this podcast, which uses humor to explore the sociological oddities behind real-world rural murder cases.
CounterClock
Audiochuck · Podcast · 2025
Explores: unsolved homicide, seeking justice, historical mystery.
If you were drawn to the investigative drive in The Bullet That Missed, this podcast mirrors that intensity by diving into decades-old homicides, aiming to reignite interest in forgotten cold cases.
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Common questions
Is The Bullet That Missed the first book in the series?
The Bullet That Missed is not the first book in the series. It follows the previous adventures of the Thursday Murder Club as they investigate a decade-old cold case involving a local news legend and a murder with no body.
What is the central mystery in The Bullet That Missed?
In The Bullet That Missed, the Thursday Murder Club investigates a decade-old cold case involving a local news legend. The mystery centers on a murder that has no body and no answers, which quickly turns white hot as the group investigates.
Does Elizabeth face a personal threat in The Bullet That Missed?
Yes, Elizabeth faces a significant personal threat in The Bullet That Missed. A new foe pays her a visit with a specific mission, forcing Elizabeth into a high-stakes situation where she must choose between killing or being killed.
Does The Bullet That Missed involve a cold case?
Yes, the plot of The Bullet That Missed revolves around a decade-old cold case. The Thursday Murder Club attempts to find answers regarding a murder that lacks a body, leading them to a local news legend and a dangerous new enemy.