Book release date: September 2026
Publisher: Viking (Penguin Random House)
Author: Richard Osman
Last updated: Friday 13th March 2026
Richard Osman’s next book, We Chase Shadows, will be available in September 2026. It’s the latest in his popular series of mystery novels, and readers who enjoyed his previous books are already looking forward to it.
It will be available in hardback via Viking (Penguin Random House).
This book features an unlikely detective team – Amy, Rose, and Steve – as they chase a dangerous killer through Italy, Palm Springs, Barcelona, and even Steve’s hometown pub. They’ll stumble upon a baffling case where it seems like everyone has secrets.
Read on for all we know so far about We Chase Shadows, including its release date.
We Chase Shadows release date: When is it published?
We Chase Shadows by Richard Osman is scheduled for release on 10 September 2026.
This book is the second in S.A. Osman’s ‘We Solve Murders’ series. It continues the story of Amy Wheeler, a security officer, along with her father-in-law Steve Wheeler and their colleague Rosie D’Antonio as they investigate new cases.
The story begins with the discovery of a body at an Italian villa, launching three investigators on an exciting, worldwide mystery.
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What is We Chase Shadows about?
We Chase Shadows sees Amy, Rose and Steve return for another high-stakes case.
This time, the team’s investigation takes them on a puzzling journey, starting in the Italian countryside and winding through Barcelona, Steve’s quiet hometown pub, and finally ending in Palm Springs.
While hunting a dangerous and cunning killer, the detectives quickly realize everyone is hiding something, and appearances can be deceiving.
According to Osman, the book promises “lots of thrills, lots of laughs, and lots of murders”.
Where can I buy We Chase Shadows?
We Chase Shadows is available for pre-order now.
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