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We Solve Murders book 3: what we know
Checked 8 October 2026.
Confirmed
Penguin says more books are promised in both Richard Osman series. We Chase Shadows is the second We Solve Murders novel.
Details still to be announced
A third title, cover, ISBN and publication date are not yet listed in the cited UK publisher record. For now, enjoy the first two adventures and keep an eye on the next-book news.
Where the series stands
There are two published We Solve Murders novels: We Solve Murders and We Chase Shadows. The second was published in the UK on 10 September 2026, so readers looking for the immediate follow-up to Steve, Amy and Rosie’s first adventure can already continue. Book three is the project after those two titles, not a paperback reissue of either. Penguin’s statement that more books are promised gives fans a reason to look forward to another case, but it does not supply a third-book title or a release date. This page keeps that distinction clear while offering useful reading routes now.
Begin with the trio’s first case
We Solve Murders establishes the contrast between Amy’s protection work, Steve’s retired-investigator habits and Rosie’s appetite for adventure. Reading it first gives the team’s later conversations a shared history. If you have only read The Thursday Murder Club, expect a different scale of movement and a smaller central group. You do not need the quartet’s backstory to understand the Wheelers. The two series can be enjoyed independently, which makes the first We Solve Murders a good change of company while waiting for another Coopers Chase novel. Our where-to-start guide helps you choose between those openings.
Then follow We Chase Shadows
The second novel takes the returning trio into a case whose publisher-described route includes the Italian hills, Palm Springs, Barcelona and Steve’s village pub. It is a continuation to enjoy now rather than an unfulfilled publication promise. The UK English audiobook is read by Nicola Walker, as is the first novel, giving listeners continuity across the two cases. Its recording also includes an author-and-narrator conversation. The individual book guide brings together the print edition, language-specific recordings and a spoiler-light reader profile so you can select the version that suits you.
What counts as a new instalment?
When you see a future publication date in a search result, check the format and series number. A paperback, audio CD, translation or special edition can have a later date without being a new story. Titles also differ between languages, so a German title may describe a novel you already know in English. The collector’s guide and translated-audiobooks guide help untangle those possibilities. An exact ISBN is useful when selecting an edition, but it cannot by itself explain where a novel belongs in the series. Compare the book title and the publisher’s series position before making a purchase.
A spoiler-light reread while you wait
If you have finished both cases, follow one character through the existing books rather than trying to predict an unannounced plot. Steve’s relationship with routine, Amy’s professional self-reliance and Rosie’s confidence provide three different reading lenses. Choose an exchange where the team members disagree and ask what each person is trying to protect. Then compare it with a moment of cooperation. This approach keeps a reread interesting without requiring a hunt for secret hints about a future novel. The character trails and book-club questions offer more ways to revisit friendship, trust and responsibility.
Plan gifts and reading groups around published books
For a gift, a published opener or an edition the recipient wants is more dependable than assuming a third book will arrive by a particular occasion. For a reading group, the first two adventures provide a complete current sequence with room to compare the team’s formation and return. Agree which book’s spoilers are allowed before discussing personal developments. If some members listen rather than read, use the chapter structure to set meeting points instead of an arbitrary page number. Visit the next-book hub to keep the separate club, Wheeler and stage projects in view without mixing their schedules.
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