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Mysteries of Max: Books 67-69
Suburban secrets, cruise ship chaos, and reality-TV-worthy cat wrangling—Max is at his wit’s end (again).
A quiet cul-de-sac. A tragic murder-suicide. Or so it seems—until more deaths follow and the neighborly façade begins to crack. As Odelia and Chase dig deeper, Max and the gang uncover a web of grudges and hidden resentments. Someone in this picture-perfect suburb is hiding a deadly secret… and Max is determined to sniff it out.
Then comes a family cruise (again), thanks to Marge and Tex’s 25th wedding anniversary. Max had sworn never to set paw on another ship, but here he is—sailing the Caribbean, battling seasickness, eccentric relatives, and yet another mystery bubbling just beneath the surface.
And just when Max thinks life couldn’t possibly get weirder… they inherit a zoo. In Alaska. With 300 cats. Oh, and a reality show crew documenting every chaotic second. From polar furballs to on-camera drama, Max is once again in the spotlight—and very much not enjoying it.
This omnibus edition includes Purrfect Impasse, Purrfect Charade, and Purrfect Zoo—three wildly entertaining mysteries full of danger, dysfunction, and the world's most reluctantly famous feline.
A quiet cul-de-sac. A tragic murder-suicide. Or so it seems—until more deaths follow and the neighborly façade begins to crack. As Odelia and Chase dig deeper, Max and the gang uncover a web of grudges and hidden resentments. Someone in this picture-perfect suburb is hiding a deadly secret… and Max is determined to sniff it out.
Then comes a family cruise (again), thanks to Marge and Tex’s 25th wedding anniversary. Max had sworn never to set paw on another ship, but here he is—sailing the Caribbean, battling seasickness, eccentric relatives, and yet another mystery bubbling just beneath the surface.
And just when Max thinks life couldn’t possibly get weirder… they inherit a zoo. In Alaska. With 300 cats. Oh, and a reality show crew documenting every chaotic second. From polar furballs to on-camera drama, Max is once again in the spotlight—and very much not enjoying it.
This omnibus edition includes Purrfect Impasse, Purrfect Charade, and Purrfect Zoo—three wildly entertaining mysteries full of danger, dysfunction, and the world's most reluctantly famous feline.
498 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 24, 2023
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Nic Saint
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Nic has a background in political science and before being struck by the writing bug worked odd jobs around the world (including but not limited to massage therapist in Mexico, gardener in Italy, restaurant manager in India, and Berlitz teacher in Belgium).
When he’s not writing he enjoys curling up with a good (comic) book, watching British crime dramas, French comedies or Nancy Meyers movies, sampling pastry (apple cake!), pasta and chocolate (preferably the dark variety), twisting himself into a pretzel doing morning yoga, going for a run, and spoiling his big red tomcat Tommy.
He lives with his wife (and aforementioned cat) in a small village smack dab in the middle of absolutely nowhere and is probably writing his next ‘Mysteries of Max’ book right now.
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Nic has a background in political science and before being struck by the writing bug worked odd jobs around the world (including but not limited to massage therapist in Mexico, gardener in Italy, restaurant manager in India, and Berlitz teacher in Belgium).
When he’s not writing he enjoys curling up with a good (comic) book, watching British crime dramas, French comedies or Nancy Meyers movies, sampling pastry (apple cake!), pasta and chocolate (preferably the dark variety), twisting himself into a pretzel doing morning yoga, going for a run, and spoiling his big red tomcat Tommy.
He lives with his wife (and aforementioned cat) in a small village smack dab in the middle of absolutely nowhere and is probably writing his next ‘Mysteries of Max’ book right now.
www.nicsaint.com
www.facebook.com/nicsaintauthor
www.twitter.com/nicsaintauthor
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December 8, 2025
good stories, but the cover!
The series is on solid footing (or paws) are some wobbly outings, and the cats are consistent without being repetitive- I’ve read too many series where recurring and often main characters become so rote that it honestly feels cut and paste. Not here. I love the gradual addition of other animal characters. The human characters vary in frequency of appearances,which feels realistic and take some thought. I do wish, though, that scenarios or settings weren’t repeated- for example, the cruise. Another example is that no one seems able to take a vacation without every single family member coming along.
I was really disappointed, too, because the cover clearly shows a West Highland white Terrier, when the story has a Bichon. They each have distinct appearances. (I’ve had two Westies and my friend has had three bichons).
The series is on solid footing (or paws) are some wobbly outings, and the cats are consistent without being repetitive- I’ve read too many series where recurring and often main characters become so rote that it honestly feels cut and paste. Not here. I love the gradual addition of other animal characters. The human characters vary in frequency of appearances,which feels realistic and take some thought. I do wish, though, that scenarios or settings weren’t repeated- for example, the cruise. Another example is that no one seems able to take a vacation without every single family member coming along.
I was really disappointed, too, because the cover clearly shows a West Highland white Terrier, when the story has a Bichon. They each have distinct appearances. (I’ve had two Westies and my friend has had three bichons).
February 14, 2025
Feline cozy mystery
In the first book a string of murders involving three families in a cul-de-sac. The question is are they connected or random? Next, the Poole family is on a cruise and they are victims of a thief. The cats quickly identify the thief but when a murder is committed on board, they are asked to investigate until the FBI boards at the next port. Finally, an entire family is murdered and there are no witnesses. Odelia is scammed into believing a distant relative has her a large inheritance.
In the first book a string of murders involving three families in a cul-de-sac. The question is are they connected or random? Next, the Poole family is on a cruise and they are victims of a thief. The cats quickly identify the thief but when a murder is committed on board, they are asked to investigate until the FBI boards at the next port. Finally, an entire family is murdered and there are no witnesses. Odelia is scammed into believing a distant relative has her a large inheritance.
September 30, 2023
Good Read
I enjoy the antics of Max and friends!!! I’m a big fan of Orange cats…..I have owned many and they are a special kitties!!
I enjoy the antics of Max and friends!!! I’m a big fan of Orange cats…..I have owned many and they are a special kitties!!
April 29, 2024
mysteries and talking cats
Another fun filled box set by Nic Saint. The Mysteries getting harder to solve. The last one was a doozy. Keep reading!
Another fun filled box set by Nic Saint. The Mysteries getting harder to solve. The last one was a doozy. Keep reading!
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