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DEATH AT THE DOG SHOW an absolutely gripping cozy mystery filled with twists and turns (The Charity Shop Detective Agency Mysteries Book 3) Kindle Edition

by PETER BOLAND (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 1,356 ratings
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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Perfect cozy crime — Death at the Dog Show is another charming read.’ Gemma

A brand-new cozy mystery from a bestselling author!

PUT THE KETTLE ON AND DISCOVER AN UTTERLY CHARMING MURDER MYSTERY SET IN A SLEEPY ENGLISH SEASIDE TOWN.

It’s the day of the Christchurch Dog Show. The whole town is aquiver with excitement. The ladies of the Charity Shop Detective Agency are hoping to make lots of new furry friends.

After a very dramatic Best Biscuit Catcher competition, Fiona, Sue and Daisy, from the Dogs Need Nice Homes charity shop, come across a shocking scene.

The dog show’s vet is performing CPR on a woman. The ladies rush over, but it’s too late.

Back at the shop, the ladies learn that the poor woman was murdered. Someone injected Sylvia Steadman with something very nasty indeed.

Sylvia was the owner of Crufts champion Charlie, a handsome black Standard Poodle. She must have had lots of very jealous competitors . . .

Our silver sleuths barely time for elevenses. The charity shop detectives must roll up their sleeves — they have a killer to catch.

Dog-lovers, please note none of our furry friends die in this book.

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

READERS ADORE PETER BOLAND’S DEATH AT THE DOG SHOW:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A lovely British mystery, perfect for fans of the Thursday Murder Club.’ Lisa S.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Boland builds a fun storyline filled with red herrings and creativity . . . Five stars.’ Sara

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A mystery that keeps the reader guessing right until the very end.’ A reader in the UK

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Another fantastic visit to the Charity Shop Detectives . . . looking forward to the next adventure with the ladies.’ Gill

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Another highly enjoyable read! The characters are strong and well developed. Great plot. And a dog show! Love it!’ Renee

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Definitely a good read for anyone who loves these cozy mysteries with a little fun mixed in.’ Denice

THE CHARITY SHOP DETECTIVES
Level-headed Fiona has found a quiet sanctuary volunteering at the local charity shop, Dogs Need Nice Homes. A charity shop that raises money for dogs in need of nice homes. And she’s found firm friendship with the strong-willed Partial Sue (she’s ever so partial to a cup of tea) and the kindly and surprisingly tech-savvy Daisy. Together, these ladies, with Simon Le Bon, Fiona’s scruffy-haired terrier cross, investigate murders as the Charity Shop Detective Agency.

THE SETTING
The lovely coastal town of Southbourne is, on paper, little more than a small suburb hemmed in by Bournemouth to the west and Christchurch to the north. But it’s home to the prettiest avenues lined with gorgeous Georgian homes which lead to a grass-topped cliff standing guard over a sweeping bay of blond sand, soft as Demerara sugar. Some say it’s also home to the best charity shops in the country. The ladies of the Charity Shop Detective Agency maintain that Dogs Need Nice Homes — though musty and more than a little cramped — is certainly number one. Well, they definitely solve the most crimes at least!

ALSO BY PETER BOLAND
THE CHARITY SHOP DETECTIVE AGENCY MYSTERIES
Book 1: THE CHARITY SHOP DETECTIVE AGENCY
Book 2: THE BEACH HUT MURDERS
Book 3: DEATH AT THE DOG SHOW
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CN9PQ2T3
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Joffe Books cozy crime thriller, mystery and suspense (December 5, 2023)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 5, 2023
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1596 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 354 pages
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After studying to be an architect, Pete realised he wasn't very good at it. He liked designing buildings he just couldn't make them stand up, which is a bit of a handicap in an industry that likes to keep things upright. So he switched to advertising, writing ads for everything from cruise lines to zombie video games.

After becoming disillusioned with working in ad agencies, he switched to writing thriller novels (or was it because he just wanted to work at home in his pyjamas?). He soon realised there's no magic formula. You just have to put one word in front of the other (and keep doing that for about a year). It also helps if you can resist the lure of surfing, playing Nintendo Switch with his son, watching America's Next Top Model with his daughter and drinking beer in a garden chair.

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Vegan013
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun read
Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2024
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I've read the first three in this series and have enjoyed them all. Light, fun reads, the three detectives are relatable characters. I hope the series continues.
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THERESA MATERAZZI
4.0 out of 5 stars Love this book!
Reviewed in the United States on February 29, 2024
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I know you should start at the beginning of a series, but this was for our book club because ours os about pets.

I will definitely gonna k to read the others!
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Annarella
5.0 out of 5 stars A strongly recommended and entertaining story
Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2023
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This is an excellent cosy mystery series that never fails to entertain and keep me turning pages with the humorous and tightly knitted plot.
I fell in love with the ladies and the stories since I read The Charity Shop Detective.
This is the best story in the series so far and I am sure there will be better stories as each is more entertaining and compelling than the previous.
The ladies are well plotted and lovely as usual, there’s a sort of sadness behind each of them but there’s also a strong friendship and they are a strong team.
The story is also a sharp and well-done description of the world of dog shows and how the competition can be hard even when it comes to funny competition.
I read it in one sitting and can’t wait for the next story. This is one of the best cozy series published in some times.
A strongly recommended and entertaining story.
Many thanks to Joffe Books and Books ‘n’ All Promotions for this digital copy
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Marjorie Johnecheck
5.0 out of 5 stars I collect Scottie books
Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2024
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I collect Scottie books and since this has a Scottie on it, I had to have it.i haven't read it yet, but I will and add it to my collection
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EOPRRA
4.0 out of 5 stars many false starts and dead ends for the amateur sleuths
Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2024
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The charity shop ladies take a very circuitous route through a plot with interesting characters that continue to hold the readers attention, and finally arrive and conclusion it is a surprise, but holds up to scrutiny.
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AnnieB
4.0 out of 5 stars Very silly and fun cozy
Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2024
Death at the Dog Show is the third Charity Shop Detective Agency mystery by Peter Boland. Released 5th Dec 2023 by Joffe Books, it's 354 pages and is available in paperback and ebook formats. It's worth noting that the ebook format has a handy interactive table of contents as well as interactive links and references throughout. For Kindle Unlimited subscribers, this book is currently included in the KU subscription library to borrow and read for free. The first two books in the series are also currently available on KU.

This is an entirely whimsical, campy, often slapstick lark featuring three disparate volunteers at the same charity shop (Dogs Need Nice Homes) who find themselves dragged into sleuthing again by a sudden death at a local dog show. (Note: no dogs are harmed in this cozy mystery).

So much of the book is over the top silly that readers should bring a *hefty* suspension of disbelief to the read and expect some moderate amounts of eye-rolling at the seemingly random insertion of weird details about the world of dog fanciers and the comparative merits of dog biscuits vs. sausages.

The plot, resolution, and denouement are self contained in this volume and it works well enough as a standalone. It bears repeating that readers should bring a stout, nay invincible, suspension of disbelief, and expect a solution and epilogue that are fairly silly and over-the-top. Since there are three books extant in the series at this point, it would also make a light diverting binge or buddy read.

Four stars. Potentially just slightly on the wrong side of frivolous, but also undeniably droll and amusing. Readers should be in the mood for an extremely silly mystery to enjoy this one.
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Marcela
5.0 out of 5 stars Two paws up 👍🏽
Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2024
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I really enjoy this series. It’s like I’m catching up with my friends and their crazy adventures. Please keep giving us many more books Peter Boland!!
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Jane Doe
4.0 out of 5 stars Very enjoyable
Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2024
Death at the Dog Show is Peter Boland’s third book in the Charity Shop Detective Agency mystery series. I’ve enjoyed both of his previous books but I think this latest one is one of the best. Once again Fiona, Daisy, and (Partial) Sue are caught up in a mysterious death and as they help the local police ferret out clues, the three friends inadvertently put themselves in harm’s way.

This series by Mr Boland is a stand-out among cozy mysteries. The dialogue is engaging with touches of humor, the plot has some unexpected twists that keep the reader focused, and the characters are interesting. Of course, as with many cozies, you have to believe that three retired women would be allowed to help the police in their investigation. And, I would suggest that the previous books should be read first so that the characters and their adventures have been introduced.

This is a light-hearted read that all of us need sometimes. Frankly, I would love to have these three women for neighbors but I will settle for another book. Thank you Mr Boland. Death at the Dog Show came along just at the right time for me. NetGalley provided an advance copy.
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Fuzzby62
4.0 out of 5 stars Well crafted storyline.
Reviewed in Australia on December 28, 2023
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Too much fluffy detail.
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Neil T
4.0 out of 5 stars Readable
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 27, 2024
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I've read the two earlier books in the series so thought I might as well read this one.
Lightweight but with decent and likeable characters. More through guesswork than actual procedural investigation the ladies still manage to find the murderer of a celebrity dog owner.

Given the age of our heroines, I would expect their grammar to be much better than it is but this aside the book is reasonably well written and easy to read.
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Teddy Dogs Mum
5.0 out of 5 stars Compelling read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 1, 2024
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Great characters, believable group of ladies, easy read, nice little twists and red herrings. Looking forward to the next book
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Bas
4.0 out of 5 stars A very easy book to read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 26, 2024
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This book is an easy read, you keep telling the ladies who’s done it but they wouldn’t listen until the end. Good book.
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Kindle Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 25, 2024
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Fantastic read brilliant plot just so relaxing enjoyable read ,Fiona,Sue and Daisy characters are so lifelike they could be anyone.
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