The Thursday Murder Club · Book 4
The Last Devil to Die
The case file
A friend’s death and a missing package lead the gang through the shadowy antiques trade.
The 30-second verdict
A moving instalment for established readers; do not make this your first visit to Coopers Chase.
The murder of an antiques dealer and a missing package pull the club into forgery, fraud and drug trafficking.
Can I start here? No. Its emotional force depends heavily on relationships built across the first three books.
Who will enjoy it
For readers already fond of the cast
Best for readers who enjoy warm ensemble mysteries, dry humour and character-led investigations.
Tone & themes
Warm, wry and quietly moving
Friendship, ageing and community sit alongside the puzzle. Expect emotional weight without losing the comic touch.
Listening note
Fiona Shaw
The English recording is unabridged. Narrators and availability can differ across languages and Audible marketplaces.
Spoiler-free companion
Inside this case
The most emotionally intense club case, balanced by familiar humour.
- Key locations
- Coopers Chase · The antiques trade · Kent and London
- Characters in the case file
- The club · Bogdan · Donna and Chris
- Themes
- Grief · Memory · Loyalty · Friendship
Reader profile
What kind of case is it?
Content notes
- Murder, drugs and criminal violence
- Grief, terminal illness and bereavement
- Dementia and end-of-life decisions
These are brief, spoiler-light signposts rather than an exhaustive content-warning database.
Formats & languages
How else can I read or listen?
Penguin lists print, ebook and audio editions. This guide currently records 3 known audio recordings, including Español (Castellano), Italiano. Exact formats, covers and availability vary by country.
While you read
Three things to notice
- The ways different characters protect one another
- How objects carry memory as well as monetary value
- The balance between comedy and anticipatory grief
Reading-group file
Three spoiler-free questions
- How does the novel define a good death?
- Which act of care matters most?
- Does the mystery support the emotional story or compete with it?
Quick answers
Frequently asked
Does this book solve its central mystery?
Yes. It is part of an ongoing character series, but the principal case is designed as a complete novel.
Should I read the series in order?
No. Its emotional force depends heavily on relationships built across the first three books.
Are translated audiobooks available?
This catalogue currently records Español (Castellano), Italiano recordings. Check the audiobook section below for marketplace details.
Available recordings
English
- Narrator
- Fiona Shaw
- Audible marketplace
- UK · ES · IT
- Listing status
- Exact listing linked
Español (Castellano)
- Narrator
- Marta Martín Jorcano, Azucena Díaz
- Audible marketplace
- ES
- Listing status
- Listing being verified
Italiano
- Narrator
- Gigi Scribani, Francesca Vettori
- Audible marketplace
- IT
- Listing status
- Listing being verified
Listings can change by marketplace. Confirm language, narrator, price and availability on Audible before buying.