Every Sunday we are taking a look at the world of books. I read a lot and always want to share my opinions on what I read, so I thought it would be fun to write reviews. Today we are looking at the second book in the Charity Shop Detective stories.

The Beach Hut Murders (2023)

Peter Boland

Synopsis

Amongst the rows of charming brightly painted cabins, an elderly man’s beach hut is set on fire in the middle of the night — while he slept inside.

By day, Fiona, Sue and Daisy volunteer at the Dogs Need Nice Homes charity shop. But, by night, they investigate crimes. And they’re determined to get to the bottom of this murder.

Malcolm Crainey was an obsessive beach-comber who lovingly decorated his hut with the treasures he found by the sea. Who’d want to kill a harmless old man?

The ladies soon uncover a long list of suspects. From neighbours who hated Malcolm for refusing to swap huts to members of the snobby beach hut association, who took umbrage with Malcom’s quirky cabin decorations.

Then another hut is burnt down in the dead of night. Thankfully there was no one inside this time. But the pressure is on — can Fiona, Sue and Daisy find the culprit before the beach hut murderer strikes again?

– from Amazon

Positive Points

It is a good read and a great continuation from the original story. It is a story that has high energy and makes you want to keep turning the pages. It is a unique story which makes it a fun one as well.

Negative Points

For a book with about 350 odd pages it should not have over 70 chapters – that to me is crazy and the longer chapters would be so much better.

Overall Review

A fun read, it can be read as a continuation to the original book but I think it can also be read as a standalone as it is an independent story. It is a fun little read as well.

Rating : **** 4 Stars

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