Montgomery Schnauzer P.I. and the Callous Car Thieves

by Timothy Forner, Amanda Bidnell (Editor), Alina M. (Illustrator)

Monty has a lot to learn, but he knows one He has what it takes to be a great detective. So when the police accuse his momma of auto theft, he puts on his Sherlock coat and gets to work.

Join Montgomery Schnauzer P.I. on his next big case as he speeds down a road of trouble ... in a stolen car! Can he outwit the callous car thieves and clear his momma's good name?

302 pages, Paperback

Published August 28, 2025

About the author

This is my Poppa. He's a good human. He writes books! As a dog, that amazes me. Although, I did write this bio for him. He speaks some dog language and learns a little more each day. I hardly ever have to bark at him. I have a Momma too. We all live together in a big city beside an ocean.

Poppa's first book, Montgomery Schnauzer P.I. & The Case of the Stealthy Cat Burglar, came out June, 2019. More books will follow! We hope these stories will inspire people to adopt pets from shelters and be kind to animals and to each other.

~ by Spencer

Reviews

[Bill · Rating 3 out of 5]

This might sound silly but when I heard of this book series (Montgomery Schnauzer PI), it made me think of the 4 puppies, miniature schnauzers, that my wife and I have had as companions over the past many years. We lost our last one a year ago and we both miss Clyde terribly. Anyway, I had to check out this series, a children's book series, because the main character was, of course, a schnauzer.

Montgomery Schnauzer P.I. and the Callous Car Thieves is the 2nd book in the series by American author, Timothy Forner. There are currently two books in the series, but Monty's dad indicates there is a 3rd book on the way. I read the 2nd book first because it was easier to get a copy. #1 is now on the way. 🐶

So Monty lives in an unnamed city with his Momma, Sarah. Sarah is struggling, as her old beater of a car breaks down on the highway. She needs a car to get to work and discovers a nice little fancy car for sale on line. Walter, the salesman, says he'll accept Sarah's offer and Sarah now has a newer, sportier car.

But..... the next day, Sarah and Monty are arrested by the police for driving a stolen car. Sarah is taken to the police station and booked and Monty is taken to the pound. Monty is desperate to find Sara and also prove that she didn't steal the car. With the help of another dog, he breaks out of the pound and finds his way back to the car dealer.. but everybody is gone and it's shut down.

Over the course of the book, Monty continues to try and discover where the car thieves are and along the way he meets new friends and has lots of adventures. I won't tell you any more about the story, just to say, it's fun and adventure filled. Monty is a smart dog, frustrated that he can't get the 'humans' to understand what he is saying, but always managing to move his investigation along, ultimately to a satisfactory conclusion. The cover art and the interior drawings are all excellent and the story is fun for adults and should be entertaining for kids. Go Monty! (3.5 stars)

[D PINERO · Rating 5 out of 5]

We love Monty's adventured in our home. They are easy, fun and you want to keep reading to know what will happen next. Even though this is more a book for younger readers, I used it to unwind my brain at night before going to bed. We loved how the story talks about the reality of dogs going to shelters, and how many are not lucky to have humans go pick them up.
Monty is a smart dog, too smart for his own good, and makes you want to learn how to speak real dog language because of the many things we missed, his investigative inquiries would've been much easier!
If you want to remember your childhood/teenage years readings, this series is fantastic. I read them to my Trooper, and he loves them, I'm just scared he will try to go out and solve crimes like Monty! ;)

[Megan Adams · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful. Montgomery Schnauzer P.I. is fast becoming the famous Private Investigator he dreams about. An adventure that tests his bravery and P.I. knowledge. A great read for children (and the young at heart). I am sure Montgomery will soon be taken to the heart of everyone who reads about his exploits. Looking forward to his next case.

[Mahtab Narsimhan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Move over, Sherlock and Watson. There’s a new crime-solving duo in town!
Monty and his human momma, Sarah, tackle the mystery of car thieves in this fun, heartwarming adventure.
Perfect for young sleuths and animal lovers, the Monty P.I. series delivers clever twists, engaging storytelling, and a dash of humour that will keep readers guessing and coming back for more. A must-read for mystery fans of all ages!

[JP · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another wonderfully delightful story in the Montgomery Schnauzer P.I. Series. I absolutely loved this second book just as much as the first! Monty and his gang of furry friends are at it again solving a new case but this time his own momma is in trouble!
If you are looking for a really cute, fun and entertaining story then look no further! This is it!
We Love you Monty!! ❤️