The Charity Shop Detective Agency

The Charity Shop Detective Agency Mysteries, Book 1

De: Peter Boland

Narrado por: Zara Ramm

Put the kettle on and discover an utterly charming new cozy murder mystery set in a sleepy English seaside town.

Fiona, Sue, and Daisy, three retired ladies who volunteer at the local charity shop, Dogs Need Nice Homes, can’t believe their favorite customer is dead.

Eighty-six-year-old Sarah Brown was found murdered in her hallway by her delivery man, a domino clutched in her hand—with a name scratched on it.

When another person is found dead with a domino in their hand, and with the police making no progress, the ladies will need to help unmask a serial killer. At least they have Fiona’s scruffy-haired terrier cross to assist them.

With plenty of tea and cake along the way, and despite squabbles with their rivals, the Cats Alliance across the street, the Charity Shop Detective Agency is born.

Fans of The Thursday Murder Club, Janice Hallett, Simon Brett, Ian Moore, and Sarah Yarwood-Lovett will adore this exciting new talent in cozy crime.

©2023 Peter Boland (P)2023 Podium Audio

Reseñas de la Crítica

‘Witty and knowing.’—Diamond Dagger Award-winner Simon Brett, OBE

Wonderful new series!

At least I hope it's going to be a series. Please write more books about the Charity Shop Detective Agency! Engaging characters, had me guessing right to the end. Also hoping Sophie gets some karmic justice in the future. Loved this book, great narrator.

Cute characters and plot

This was a great cozy mystery with lots of funny moments. The reader was perfect.

Excellent entrant to the cozy mystery genre, excellent narration

It had me at partial Sue. Actually, I chose this book because I will listen to anything narrated by Zara Ramm. However, I loved this book beyond any expectations and I am very eager for the next. The correct mix of twists and turns combined with extremely well drawn characters. You’ll find yourself vividly picturing the comical but all-too-real rivalry between two charity shops (charity thrifts for Americans) - the most bizarrely excellent setting for amateur detectives. I am partial to a good cozy mystery.

Great. Characters

Enjoyed this story. Loved the descriptions and lively characters. A fun listen will
Certainly seek the next book in the series.

Delightful Funny Adventure

Great characters and love conversations… made me laugh out loud many times. Can’t wait to read more

Great Cozy Mystery

Loved it! Kept me guessing till the end! Hope the series continues. A Great story!

A Great Listen

The funniest mystery I've ever heard. The story has great momentum, good character development tossed with a lit of humor. Well done! Extremely enjoyable.

Fish out of water

This fish out of water story with three women living a simple life who suddenly become involved with a serial killer, is fun and allows the imagination to run wild.

Just what I was hoping for

If you’re a lover of The Marlow Murder club or a Thursday Murder Club fan you have to add this one to your list. It’s a must. Just like with the others you find yourself picking which character you most identify with and what you want them to do or expect them to say next. I’ve never craved so much tea and cake in my life. I’ve gained 10 pounds reading this one! Ha ha. I love the differences and strengths of each of these ladies and they are each funny, independent, real yet vulnerable and have their moments. It took me a few chapters to warm up but once I did I was in. It was witty and funny. The disclaimer in the beginning is hilarious! Wasn’t too difficult to figure out who did it but had a few interesting twists that had me guessing which was fun! Can’t wait for the next one! Great first hit right out of the gate!! Keep them coming. I want to see this charity shop turn detective agency get Simon LeBon out there undercover in their next big gig!

loved every minute

characters and plot were very cozy and engaging, performance was incredible, and so very funny!