If you loved
We Solve Murders
Richard Osman · Book · 2024
If you loved the witty rapport and unexpected detective work in We Solve Murders, you will adore these charming, character-driven mysteries.
Films on the same thread
The Thursday Murder Club
Chris Columbus · Film · 2025
Shares 2 threads with We Solve Murders: Cozy Mystery, Amateur Sleuth.
Because you enjoyed the retirement-age protagonists in We Solve Murders, you will love how this story captures the same spirit of outsmarting authority through collective, seasoned wisdom.
Series on the same thread
Only Murders in the Building
Steve Martin · Series · 2021
Shares a thread with We Solve Murders: Amateur Sleuth.
This series mirrors the unlikely partnership dynamic found in We Solve Murders, pairing characters through shared obsession to navigate a complex, unfolding mystery with humor and heart.
Murder, She Wrote
Richard Levinson · Series · 1984
Shares 3 threads with We Solve Murders: Small Town Secrets, Cozy Mystery, Amateur Sleuth.
Much like the amateur sleuthing featured in We Solve Murders, this classic highlights how an observant civilian can uncover hidden truths within a community that others might overlook.
Midsomer Murders
Anthony Horowitz · Series · 1997
Shares 2 threads with We Solve Murders: Small Town Secrets, Cozy Mystery.
If you were drawn to the small town secrets explored in We Solve Murders, you will appreciate how this procedural balances dark local mysteries with a distinctively British sensibility.
A Man on the Inside
Michael Schur · Series · 2024
Shares 2 threads with We Solve Murders: Second Chance, Amateur Sleuth.
This show perfectly captures the second chance theme central to We Solve Murders, following a retired individual who finds renewed purpose through a clandestine and humorous investigative partnership.
Podcasts on the same thread
Small Town Murder
James Pietragallo, Jimmie Whisman · Podcast · 2026
Explores: provincial life, tragic irony, forensic breakdown.
If the comedic tone of We Solve Murders kept you engaged, you will enjoy this deep dive into the strange realities of provincial life mixed with a sharp, investigative wit.
Crime in Sports
James Pietragallo, Jimmie Whisman · Podcast · 2026
Explores: athlete misconduct, legal absurdity, scandalous behavior.
Those who appreciated the dark humor behind the crimes in We Solve Murders will gravitate toward this series, which finds levity and absurdity in the complexities of human behavior.
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Common questions
Is We Solve Murders part of the Thursday Murder Club series?
No, We Solve Murders is a brand new mystery from the author of the Thursday Murder Club series. It features an iconic new detective duo and a fresh set of characters rather than continuing the established series.
Who wrote We Solve Murders?
We Solve Murders was written by Richard Osman. It was published in 2024 and is his latest work following the success of his previous bestselling series.
What is the premise of We Solve Murders?
We Solve Murders follows Steve Wheeler, a man enjoying retired life who still performs occasional investigation work. The story centers on a brand new mystery and an iconic new detective duo working together to solve a thrilling murder.
Is We Solve Murders a standalone book?
We Solve Murders is a new mystery that introduces a different cast of characters and a fresh investigation. It is distinct from the author's previous series and functions as a standalone entry in his bibliography.