Thursday Murder Club, #2
The Man Who Died Twice
by Richard Osman
Contents
Chapter 47
Overview
Ron spends time with Kendrick at Ibrahim’s bedside, where a gentle conversation reveals Ibrahim’s steady recovery and Kendrick’s curiosity. Ron decides to take Kendrick for ice cream, glimpses Joyce walking with grieving Siobhan, and privately suspects trouble between Suzi and Danny, adding quiet personal stakes amid the larger investigation.
Summary
At Ibrahim’s bedside, Kendrick asks whether a monkey or a penguin is better. Ibrahim uses the question to explain the value of precise language and that no animal is inherently better, revealing his calm, thoughtful state while working on a crossword.
Ron offers to go to the shop and teases Kendrick about not wanting anything until promising an ice cream, settling on two Twisters. The exchange shows Ron’s warmth with his grandson and Ibrahim’s quiet contentment.
Looking out, Ron sees Joyce walking with Siobhan, Poppy’s grieving mother, and feels sympathy mixed with attraction. Inwardly, Ron questions Suzi and Danny’s situation after learning Kendrick stayed with Grandad Keith, sensing something amiss. He leaves Kendrick happily with Ibrahim, ending on gratitude for his family and friendship.
Who Appears
- RonGrandfather to Kendrick; teases him about treats, plans ice cream, and notices tensions around Suzi and Danny.
- KendrickRon’s grandson; inquisitive and earnest, discusses animals and puzzles, delighted by the promise of two Twisters.
- IbrahimRecuperating friend; guides Kendrick with precise language, works on a crossword, calm and supportive.
- JoyceSeen walking with Siobhan, offering companionship to Poppy’s grieving mother.
- SiobhanPoppy’s mother; newly arrived, grieving, walks with Joyce after identifying Poppy’s body.