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The Vanilla Killer

The Charity Shop Detective Agency Mysteries, Book 4

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The Vanilla Killer

By: Peter Boland
Narrated by: Zara Ramm
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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.

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

Fun Story

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

Thoroughly Enjoyed

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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.

Always a pleasure

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

I love these ladies!

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I love this writer and the dogs need good homes, charity detective agency! I want to read every book this writer has published.

The vanilla killer

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Great narration, but story was thin. I enjoy the series, but previous books have had more interesting investigations. This one felt like they solved it by dumb luck versus clever investigative techniques.

Okay story

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Peter Boland and Zara Ramm make a great team for this 4th installment of the Charity Shop Detective Agency Series. These characters are wonderful & I love their wit, intelligence, courage & appreciation of tea. I thoroughly enjoyed this audiobook & look forward to the 5th audiobook installment, releasing on July 15th. Thank you, Peter Boland. Please keep them coming!

I love Peter Boland’s books!

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Bland never disappoints. I love this series because their length is perfect for a day of chores. Got through the whole thing while I did the laundry, dishes, cleaning, and food prep.

The characters are superb (though I missed all the cake talk from previous books), and the mysteries are multifaceted! Love these so much.

Fantastic in-a-day listen!

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The plot didn't seem as interesting as the first 3 books. I fell in love with the characters because they remind me of my grandmother's friends. I wish Fiona and Sue were a bit smarter and quicker but the killer wasn't obvious so I'll read the next one. Im attached to the ladies at the charity shop!

love the reader. cozy and cute

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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.

Enjoyed the book greatly!

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