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Petectives #1
Petectives
It’s almost Halloween and freewheeling feline private eye Gatsby and his cerebral mentor Yoshi have decided to help a pretty young cat find her missing brother. What starts as a routine missing pet investigation soon pits them against both a gang of vicious criminal pit bulls as well as the neighborhood dog police, who are looking into rumors of dogfights. While Gatsby’s up to his whiskers in danger and romance, Yoshi’s putting together the pieces of a puzzle that could rock their community. Can the boys find a missing cat and shut down a dogfighting operation while staying two steps ahead of the local dog police? It’s all in a night’s work for the Petectives!
An 18,000 word mystery novella.
An 18,000 word mystery novella.
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First published March 1, 2012
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About the author
Robert J. Smith
9 books11 followersRobert J. Smith is the agent for Gatsby cat. Smith's duties include:
-Translating and transcribing Gatsby's adventures
-Managing Gatsby's business affairs and public relations
-Litter box maintenance
-Translating and transcribing Gatsby's adventures
-Managing Gatsby's business affairs and public relations
-Litter box maintenance
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June 17, 2018
Cats are the winners
Much like ,Midnight Louie, this petective series is fun and mysterious. I look forward to more stories. If you love cat detectives, this is the series for you.
Much like ,Midnight Louie, this petective series is fun and mysterious. I look forward to more stories. If you love cat detectives, this is the series for you.
July 5, 2015
Petectives : A very great cat mystery!
I enjoyed this sweet yet wonderfully clean cat and dogs adventures and mystery story! The author Robert Made one feel as if the reader was right in the midst of all this investigation work
which I thought made it even more fun and exciting to read. I would definitely recommend this ebook not just for kids but anyone who loves animals: cats, adventures and a detective mystery. A short clean one too! For all of these reasons I feel that this ebook needs a five star rating. Great work Robert! By Angela
I enjoyed this sweet yet wonderfully clean cat and dogs adventures and mystery story! The author Robert Made one feel as if the reader was right in the midst of all this investigation work
which I thought made it even more fun and exciting to read. I would definitely recommend this ebook not just for kids but anyone who loves animals: cats, adventures and a detective mystery. A short clean one too! For all of these reasons I feel that this ebook needs a five star rating. Great work Robert! By Angela
October 19, 2019
Foul play
A cat disappears, a good cat and dogs appear in the neighbourhood.
Talk about trouble. Some times a cat just doesn't know where to turn,
who to trust. Now throw in killer attack dogs, and you've have a mystery
On your hands. Oops, paws. A great cat who done it mystery. A great
Mystery to read.
A cat disappears, a good cat and dogs appear in the neighbourhood.
Talk about trouble. Some times a cat just doesn't know where to turn,
who to trust. Now throw in killer attack dogs, and you've have a mystery
On your hands. Oops, paws. A great cat who done it mystery. A great
Mystery to read.
January 11, 2015
Amusing
Perfectly characterizes how a cat would work as a detective - saucy banter, smug disdain for other lifeforms, and plenty of naps. I am not a cat person (because of severe allergic reactions), but the cats Gatsby and Yoshi are ones I could grow to like.
Perfectly characterizes how a cat would work as a detective - saucy banter, smug disdain for other lifeforms, and plenty of naps. I am not a cat person (because of severe allergic reactions), but the cats Gatsby and Yoshi are ones I could grow to like.
May 29, 2015
Short but sweet read on Kindle Unlimited. Two feline detectives solve the mystery of a missing cat in their neighborhood with the help of a dog patrol.
The dialogue is great, and it is well plotted. The felines are amazing. Looking forward to reading more in the series.
The dialogue is great, and it is well plotted. The felines are amazing. Looking forward to reading more in the series.
June 3, 2015
Cute
The only reason this didn't get four stars was, I find animal abuse so frightening. Although none was in this book, the "Petectives" did help put an ended to a dog fighting ring. Very interesting "cat" and dog heroes
The only reason this didn't get four stars was, I find animal abuse so frightening. Although none was in this book, the "Petectives" did help put an ended to a dog fighting ring. Very interesting "cat" and dog heroes
August 8, 2016
I loved this book and have read all in the series. Eagerly awaiting more. Yoshi and Gatsby are intriguing cat characters and I love the way they go about solving their mysteries. Can't remember when I've enjoyed a cat mystery book more.
January 3, 2014
Love it
This book was great I loved all the characters in it and the story line is fantastic. I recommend that any animal lover read it.
This book was great I loved all the characters in it and the story line is fantastic. I recommend that any animal lover read it.
November 9, 2017
Petectives, a Cat Mystery
I liked the petectives. It's a fun little cat caper, that is entertaining! Gatsby is an unusual little detective, that you'll love
I liked the petectives. It's a fun little cat caper, that is entertaining! Gatsby is an unusual little detective, that you'll love
March 14, 2024
Highly recommend it to anyone who loves cat and dog detective stories. Yoshi and Gatsby are exactly what I imagine cats would be like if they could talk and work as detectives. This was a cute and hilarious mystery of two cats working with some neighborhood dogs to take down a dog fighting ring and find a missing cat. I am looking forward to the rest of the series
April 1, 2024
This was a cute but simple mystery.
I believe this book is intended for a younger audience which I wasn't really aware of when I picked this up.
The characters are cute and funny and I enjoyed the banter and dialogue.
The mystery lacked depth but again I think that's appropriate for a children's book.
I believe this book is intended for a younger audience which I wasn't really aware of when I picked this up.
The characters are cute and funny and I enjoyed the banter and dialogue.
The mystery lacked depth but again I think that's appropriate for a children's book.
September 15, 2018
Enjoy cat mystery’s and this was a new author to read. You have pit bulls, a neighborhood police dog. Then a pretty cat has a missing brother And the results is a fun loving story with dogs and cats being the detectives.
October 16, 2019
Cute as kittens
If, like me, you're a devoted fan of Nero Wolfe and love cats, this will delight you! Very smoothly written and with clever dialogue. Must read the next in the series!
If, like me, you're a devoted fan of Nero Wolfe and love cats, this will delight you! Very smoothly written and with clever dialogue. Must read the next in the series!
December 2, 2021
Good Story but needs proofread!
This was a very cute story. I love stories that are from the cats’ point of view. The only thing I would say about this story is that it definitely needs proofread, but otherwise I really enjoyed it!!
This was a very cute story. I love stories that are from the cats’ point of view. The only thing I would say about this story is that it definitely needs proofread, but otherwise I really enjoyed it!!
May 6, 2024
good fun
Fast talking cat detective Gatsby and his feline and canine ( plus one mouse) friends solve mysteries under the direction of Yoshi, who never leaves the house. An excellent way to pass the time!
Fast talking cat detective Gatsby and his feline and canine ( plus one mouse) friends solve mysteries under the direction of Yoshi, who never leaves the house. An excellent way to pass the time!
September 12, 2018
Great, short read
Books like this, are a breath of fresh air. I have 3 indoor cats, & care for ferals. Loved this, plan to read more.
Books like this, are a breath of fresh air. I have 3 indoor cats, & care for ferals. Loved this, plan to read more.
October 9, 2019
Nero and Archie are at it again!
Gosh I and Gatsby are my new favorite Petectives. I will definitely be following their adventures. I recommend you all join us!
Gosh I and Gatsby are my new favorite Petectives. I will definitely be following their adventures. I recommend you all join us!
July 21, 2020
Merely OK
I expected a lot more. If this is the best this series has to offer, I won’t be reading any more.
I expected a lot more. If this is the best this series has to offer, I won’t be reading any more.
January 12, 2021
I Loved This Story!
I can’t wait to read more in this series. I love all the characters and look forward to reading more about them.
I can’t wait to read more in this series. I love all the characters and look forward to reading more about them.
June 12, 2022
Great
Good story. Very entertaining and enjoyable. Want to see about reading more in the future. Rita Mae Brown used to be a favorite.
Good story. Very entertaining and enjoyable. Want to see about reading more in the future. Rita Mae Brown used to be a favorite.
December 20, 2024
Wowsies!
All of a sudden I finished this book! Are there more? I HOPE SO!!!
It was so good! It only took two hours to read (if that long)!
All of a sudden I finished this book! Are there more? I HOPE SO!!!
It was so good! It only took two hours to read (if that long)!
October 2, 2020
A great mystery, where the dectives are cats and dogs. Its very well done. A great little mystery to read. It has all the villains and hero. The
Victims as well. All the time straights given to animals. It has its humorous parts, action galore. Even fight scenes. Then the big guns the police dogs and of course their humans. A very enjoyable mystery.
Has all the components of a human mystery, except the characters are
dogs and cats. A nice change of pace. So get yours and curl up with your favorite drink and read in front of a cozy fire place. Enjoy.
Debra H.
Victims as well. All the time straights given to animals. It has its humorous parts, action galore. Even fight scenes. Then the big guns the police dogs and of course their humans. A very enjoyable mystery.
Has all the components of a human mystery, except the characters are
dogs and cats. A nice change of pace. So get yours and curl up with your favorite drink and read in front of a cozy fire place. Enjoy.
Debra H.
August 6, 2016
Cute. Good book for kids 10+
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