The Vanilla Killer

The Charity Shop Detective Agency Mysteries, Book 4

By: Peter Boland

Narrated by: Zara Ramm

One sleepy seaside town. Three old friends who love a natter and a cuppa. A killer who's anything but vanilla.

It's the end of a long day at the Dogs Need Nice Homes charity shop. Fiona, Daisy, and Partial Sue, the three retired ladies who volunteer there, are ready to lock up for the night.

The chippie is beckoning. But supper will have to wait.

The ladies watch aghast as a clapped-out ice-cream van lurches up to their door—with Daisy's daughter Bella behind the wheel!

Newly divorced Bella has only just gotten rid of her rotten husband. Now, she's bought herself a van—and a whole world of trouble. Because this is a van with a history.

Its freezer may be stocked with sweet treats today, but it once held something much more sinister. The dead body of its former owner!

The culprit, known only as the Vanilla Killer, melted away without a trace.

When Bella starts receiving poison pen letters, the ladies can't help but worry. What if their beloved Bella's next?

There's only one thing for it, the ladies agree over a steaming pot of tea.

They need to track down the Vanilla Killer—before anyone else dies...

Fans of Richard Osman, Robert Thorogood, Janice Hallett, Simon Brett, Ian Moore, and Sarah Yarwood-Lovett will adore this exciting new talent in cozy crime.

©2024 Peter Boland (P)2025 Podium Audio

Thoroughly Enjoyed

It was wonderful spending time with this detective trio once again.
Looking forward to the next book.

Loved the ending.

Great story again. Didn't figure it out ahead of the end.
Zara is a great reader. Love this series.

Fun Story

Excellent narration, original story. Lots of fun! I love the series. So far every book has been enjoyable!

Love the Ladies!!

I love that the story kept me guessing right to the end!
Love the ladies!!

Love these Ladies

Another great storyline! I find the Charity Shop Ladies so funny. And I always enjoy the multiple storylines weaved together.

Always a pleasure

I really enjoy this series. The narration is great. Zara Ramm is one of my favorite narrators. Will always listen to the books she narrates.

I love these ladies!

This series has become one of my all time favorite cozy reads. Can’t wait for the next one!

Love every book in this series

I am so glad that I found the first charity shop mystery book. All four that I have listened to have been thoroughly entertaining!

Enjoyed the book greatly!

This book in the series never disappoints. I enjoyed it throughly and finished it in 2 days. I loved hearing from my old friends Fiona and Partial Sue.

Losing its Charm

I've enjoyed the rest of the series, but in this book, the plot is weaker and the characters seem less enchanting.