We Solve Murders

I’ll admit, I was skeptical. After the charm of the *Thursday Murder Club* series, could Osman pull off a new dynamic without feeling like a retread? The answer is a resounding *yes*—but not without a few stumbles. *We Solve Murders* thrives on its leads: Steve, the has-been actor clinging to his old detective persona, and Maggie, the novelist who’s spent years mocking his schlocky TV show. Their verbal sparring is *deliciously* petty, but Walker’s narration sells the deeper layers—like the way Steve’s bravado cracks when he’s confronted with real violence, or Maggie’s quiet rage at being underestimated. The mystery itself is clever, though the mid-act twist feels slightly telegraphed if you’re paying close attention to the timeline. Where the audiobook *really* shines is in its production. Walker’s voice work is next-level—she distinguishes characters not just through pitch, but through *attitude*, like the smugness of a suspect who thinks he’s outsmarted them or the weary patience of a cop humoring civilians. My only gripe? The pacing drags just a touch in the second act, as Osman indulges in a few too many digressions about Steve’s glory days. But the payoff—a final confrontation that’s equal parts hilarious and heartbreaking—makes it worth the wait. If you love mysteries with bite, narration that feels like a stage performance, and protagonists who are flawed but never unlikable, this is your next listen. Just don’t expect to solve it before they do; Osman plays fair, but he’s sly with his clues.