Death of a Wild Swimmer

The Charity Shop Detective Agency Mysteries, Book 5

De: Peter Boland

Narrado por: Zara Ramm

Still waters run deep in this baffling new case for the Charity Shop Detective Agency!

Wild swimming in February? No, thank you. It sounds like torture to Fiona, Daisy, and Partial Sue, the retired ladies behind the counter at Dogs Need Nice Homes charity shop.

Still, no one ever died of plunging into the icy waters around the sleepy little English town of Southbourne. Until now.

The body of Colin Barclay, retired PE master and wild-swimming fanatic, washes up in a secluded cove.

Days later, a shifty new customer comes calling at Dogs Need Nice Homes. "Is this where you solve murders?" she asks, her eyes darting wildly round the shelves of bric-a-brac. "I think I have one..."

This woman belongs to Colin's swimming club—and she's convinced his death was no accident. It was murder.

She just needs the ladies to dive in and help her prove it...

©2025 Peter Boland (P)2025 Podium Audio

Characters

I like the banter, friendship, and fun. Wish the next book was ready for me to read.

Great intricate story. And the characters are just wonderful.

This is my favorite in the series so far. Such wonderful character development that plays a perfect backdrop to an intricate mystery. Very enjoyable!

narrator, story plot, humorous characters, and the wonderful Brits exclamation

I have listened to and thoroughly enjoyed every single charity shop Detective mystery. I cannot wait for the next one to come out. I love Peter's style, the humor and the fact that they are three retired ladies, how awesome is that! I have been surprised in every book at who the killer is, that is huge!! I cannot say enough good things about his writing in this series!!

Another wonderful book in this fun series!

Wonderful addition to the series. I have enjoyed each book in the series and enjoy the narrators as well.

Love this series

I like the characters and the plotting. Strangely I find that so many popular books rely on the protagonist being - well, stupid. These characters are bright and cute. Very refreshing and keep me guessing until the end.

Death of a Wild Swimmer

This book was fantastic, just as the previous books in the series! The voice actor was as perfect as always for the characters.

Refreshing Like a Swim in the Briney!

Death of a Wild Swimmer was a refreshing mystery for me. Part fun, part a vacation to the UK, and part a visit with old friends it was entirely enjoyable. I love mysteries that surprise me!

Great storytelling and character development!

Loved this book of the series as our characters’ friendship is tested and they venture a little further out from their small corner of the world!

The lady detectives do it again!

Easy listening, entertaining. I want to be one of them when I retire. Tea and cake every day too!

Love Zara Ramm reading these and the three detective ladies and their shenanigans!

I love this series! I really hope Peter Boland continues this series because I just finished the last one and my life feels a bit empty without Fiona, Daisy and Partial Sue!