Death of a Wild Swimmer

The Charity Shop Detective Agency Mysteries, Book 5

By: Peter Boland

Narrated by: 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

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!

Tea with Friends, Solve Mystery, Dog Charity

A true character driven cosy mystery. Middle aged, volunteering to run Charity Shop (Thrift Store): named Dogs Need Nice Homes. Crime to solve, tea to be drunk, and good friends band together.

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.

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!!

best feel good cozy crime

every single one of the charity shop detectives series is an absolute gem. the characters are great and the story just flows so nicely. the voice talent is a perfect fit as well!
hoping for many more books to come of my favourite ladies~