Thursday Murder Club, #2
The Man Who Died Twice
by Richard Osman
Contents
Chapter 42
Overview
Ron arrives at Coopers Chase with his grandson Kendrick, sharing a warm taxi ride filled with jokes, Minecraft plans, and talk of cats and llamas. The visit offers respite from the investigation, hints at Ibrahim’s recovery, and sets up a friendly stop with Joyce, strengthening community ties amid ongoing tensions.
Summary
Ron collects his grandson Kendrick from the station and rides back to Coopers Chase with their usual cabbie, Mark. Suzi, Ron’s daughter, has already continued to Gatwick, leaving a brief reassurance. Kendrick, excited and observant, negotiates being called by his full name and peppers Ron with questions.
The talk turns to Ron’s smart TV—identified by Mark as one Jason sourced—and Kendrick’s plan for them to play Minecraft together. Kendrick explains the game, mentions his moat-without-drawbridge mistake, and includes Ibrahim in future play, while Ron warns that Ibrahim isn’t feeling well.
They joke about cats and a recent squirrel incident at Ron’s patio doors. Mark joins in with Minecraft ideas, suggesting a unicorn farm with revenue-generating outbuildings, which Kendrick enthusiastically adopts, adding slides and ice cream. Ron opts to watch Kendrick and Ibrahim build.
Arriving at Coopers Chase, Ron invites Kendrick to visit Joyce, who has baked him a cake. Concerned about reciprocity, Kendrick decides to draw her a picture and plans to get paper from the shop. Spotting the resident llamas, Kendrick marvels at Ron’s good fortune to live there, and Ron quietly agrees.
Who Appears
- Ron RitchieProud grandfather; brings Kendrick to Coopers Chase, jokes about names, plans a visit to Joyce.
- KendrickRon’s excited grandson; eager to play Minecraft, plans a drawing for Joyce, delights in llamas.
- MarkRon’s preferred taxi driver; banters about names and suggests a unicorn-farm Minecraft build.
- Joyce MeadowcroftAwaiting Kendrick with a cake; her hospitality becomes the focus of Ron and Kendrick’s plans.
- Ibrahim ArifOff-page; mentioned as unwell but included in future Minecraft plans by Kendrick.
- SuziRon’s daughter; drops Kendrick at the station and continues to Gatwick.