The Beach Hut Murders

The Charity Shop Detective Agency Mysteries, Book 2

By: Peter Boland

Narrated by: Zara Ramm

Length: 11 hrs and 58 mins

Publisher's summary

It's almost summer in Southbourne, and the ladies of the Charity Shop Detective Agency are ready for another season of sun, sea, and... murder.

Amongst the rows of charming, brightly painted cabins, an elderly man's beach hut is set on fire in the middle of the night—while he sleeps inside.

By day, Fiona, Sue, and Daisy volunteer at the Dogs Need Nice Homes charity shop. By night, they investigate crimes. And they're determined to get to the bottom of this murder.

Malcolm Crainey was an obsessive beach-comber who lovingly decorated his hut with the treasures he found by the sea. Who'd want to kill a harmless old man?

The ladies soon uncover a long list of suspects, from neighbors who hated Malcolm for refusing to swap huts to members of the snobby beach hut association who took umbrage with Malcom's quirky cabin decorations.

Then, another hut is burnt down in the dead of night. Thankfully, there was no one inside this time. But the pressure is on—can Fiona, Sue, and Daisy find the culprit before the beach hut murderer strikes again?

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

Recommended

I did enjoy The Beach Hut Murders. However, I liked the first book in the series so much more than this book that I couldn’t justify more than four stars. I will enjoy the next and any additional books and recommend them to you.

Kept me guessing

The author has a charming way of describing characters, their conversations, and situations. I enjoyed it all.

Nice twists

I had some of my own leads but not nearly the entire plot. Another strong book in the series. Characters are relatable.

Quirky, Twisty and Perfectly Cozy!

This book has “all the things”! A cleverly described setting that makes you investigate on the internet? Check! Characters so well developed and relatable who make you chuckle out loud? Check! A quintessential “cozy” plot with plenty of twists? Check! Zara Ramm narrating with her never disappointing aplomb? Check! That feeling of wanting to read another installment immediately when finished? Check!

As you can see, I really enjoyed this book. I would like to especially thank the author for not ruining the story with foul language. It is so refreshing to not have my ears assaulted with it while “escaping” from a world rampant with overuse.

Consistently great characters!

I love the main characters in this series. They’re fun and quirky, but not frivolous. The story is gripping and the mystery is clever and surprising. I can’t wait to read the next in this series.

Just a good fun listen

Enjoy the Charity Shop Ladies Detective Agency series. Just easy, fun listening as I clean, work or go for a walk.

Love these ladies!

I get so into the story I can’t wait for the next one! And the teaser at the end omg

Excellent

This was a smart and engrossing mystery. I liked it more than the first book even. There will be another story...I think many of the secondary characters were well developed in this book. I am really excited to know what happens next. I hope we don't have to wait too long for the next story!

A fun “come-along” story

The fun of this story is the character development and their interactions. It’s as if you’re trotting along behind listening to everything. The plot is ok. But if you’re trying to get to the conclusion quickly, or can’t wait to see who done it, it’ll seem rather drawn out. However, if you relax and go along for the ride you’ll have fun.

charming and more

liked it all though, I make myself get used to stretched out plots that aim for longer play time rather, as I am guilty of looking for long audio books👍🏼