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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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I’ve read all these books in this series. This one did not disappoint. Great storyline that keeps the reader guessing and fabulous characterisations. Engaging and funny with the narrator, who is one of the better ones, really bringing it all to life. Role on the next one!

Another belter….

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The epilogue was the cherry on top of a vanilla icecream sundae mystery. As usual, Zara Ramm was a brilliant narrator.

A good mystery & a laugh

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Endearing characters involved in crime solving in a fun and easy to follow storyline. Excellently narrated. Can’t wait for the next one !

Delightfully entertaining

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I like these books and I like the narration. I do think that the author should use more 'fartlighting' references in future books, it is an essential new be phrase for our times

enjoyable and endearing

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Wonderful characters embellished with distinctive mannerisms and accents. The loving behaviours of the relationships warms you to the key characters, whilst the little quips and aspects of characterisations will keep you entertained and smiling. The solving of the murder was the cherry on top.

Very entertaining

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I was delighted to find out a 4th book was imminent, so preordered it. just as good as the 3 before. lots of belly laughs and I did not guess "who done it". Hope there will be another.

Love these ladies

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I love this series. The ladies always make me smile, especially Daisy. Always a good whodunnit.

Wholesome

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This is the best one yet. Surprise Bitsy at the end. Zara on top form. Loved it

Brilliant

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I listen to a lot of cosy crime and this one was outstanding. fully recommend. loved the ending. characters are charming

absolutely perfect

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Totally taken by the charity shop ladies (detectives). Great stories, characters and audio read and performed brilliantly.

Another cracker of an audiobook

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