Gertrude, Gumshoe and the VardSale Villain

A desperate boyfriend. A missing young woman. And one unlikely detective determined to crack the case.

When Andy's girlfriend Samantha vanishes without a trace, he's desperate enough to hire Gertrude, Gumshoe—a self-proclaimed detective with more enthusiasm than experience.

Thrilled to finally have her first paying client, Gertrude dives headfirst into the investigation, armed with nothing but her walker, her wits, and her unwavering determination. As she follows a trail of cryptic online messages and suspicious meetings, Gertrude stumbles onto something far bigger than she imagined.

But when the hunter becomes the hunted, can our unlikely hero solve the mystery without becoming the next victim? Find out in this charming, humorous cozy mystery that proves you're never too old for adventure—or too stubborn to ask for help.

Binge the whole series:
Introducing Gertrude, Gumshoe
Gertrude, Gumshoe: Murder at the Thrift Store
Gertrude, Gumshoe and the VardSale Villain
Gertrude, Gumshoe: Slam Is Murder
Gertrude, Gumshoe: Gunslinger City
Gertrude, Gumshoe and the Clearwater Curse
Gertrude in South Dakota: S'more Murder
Gertrude in South Dakota: Haunted Hotel
Gertrude in South Dakota: Cowboy Shoot