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The Mysteries of Max #17
Purrfect Kill
Pop goes the singer As your loyal feline correspondent it is my sad duty to inform you that one of my housemates has lost her marbles and decided to go into showbiz. And in other news, the country’s most successful female pop singer was found murdered. In other business as usual in Hampton Cove, one of the coziest but also (apparently) deadliest East Coast towns. At least for celebrities, who tend to die like flies in this lovely little corner of the world. As far as Harriet’s singing ambitions were concerned, she wasn’t the only one in our family with a sudden craving to step into the limelight and seek fame and fortune. Gran, too, announced she wanted to be a star and become the next Beyoncé. The murder investigation into the death of Chickie Hay, meanwhile, wasn’t going well. Oh, there were plenty of suspects, but no progress being reported. Odelia, my human and sometime amateur sleuth, was at the end of her tether, and even we cats couldn’t give her the breakthrough she was so desperately looking for. But tenacious as we are, we just kept on digging, even as Gran’s ambitions caused a serious rift in the Poole family—she even up and left. So how did it all end, you ask? Well, do read on in my latest report from the Hampton Cove front Purrfect Kill. I promise you won’t be disappointed. At least if you don’t mind reading a book written from the viewpoint of a cat.
228 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 3, 2020
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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.
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January 6, 2020
Dis-Harmony Cove
From the prolific writer(s) Nic Saint comes another murder puzzle for Max, Dooley, Brutus & Harriet, feline consultants of Hampton Cove's finest. Being a celebrity in the small town can be deadly. Chickie Hays is rehearsing a new routine for her tour touting her new album. But she doesn't get far as someone has strangled her. While Odelia & Chase look for clues, Gran gets bitten by the show biz bug, claiming she's going to be the next Beyonce. Not only does Tex lose his receptionist but Gran had been the backing vocalist for his group. Singing Doctors. When Tex & Gran score gigs for the Mayor's party honouring Chickie's ex, Charlie Dieber plus her former manager, Odelia finds herself at a loss for suspects. It's not Olaf, the stalker fan. Could it be Charlie's girlfriend who used to be Chickie's BFF? Even Max & the gang can't dig up any leads. With so many potential suspects, will this be the case Max can't crack?
From the prolific writer(s) Nic Saint comes another murder puzzle for Max, Dooley, Brutus & Harriet, feline consultants of Hampton Cove's finest. Being a celebrity in the small town can be deadly. Chickie Hays is rehearsing a new routine for her tour touting her new album. But she doesn't get far as someone has strangled her. While Odelia & Chase look for clues, Gran gets bitten by the show biz bug, claiming she's going to be the next Beyonce. Not only does Tex lose his receptionist but Gran had been the backing vocalist for his group. Singing Doctors. When Tex & Gran score gigs for the Mayor's party honouring Chickie's ex, Charlie Dieber plus her former manager, Odelia finds herself at a loss for suspects. It's not Olaf, the stalker fan. Could it be Charlie's girlfriend who used to be Chickie's BFF? Even Max & the gang can't dig up any leads. With so many potential suspects, will this be the case Max can't crack?
February 20, 2020
Who Saw It Coming
The Mysteries of Max tale gave Max lots of clues that left the list of possible suspects. The actual evil doer was one I expected at the beginning but then crossed off the list. As I focused on the other possibilities, I found plenty of motives for all of them.
On another note, Gran outdoes herself with the embarrassing calamities she gets up to. I would never have guessed this would be a possible description for Gran to pull off.
This is a fairly quick read. It is also one you need to read to believe....and even then you still.might not believe it.
All of Maxes tales can be read as standalones. If you are like me and get invested in the characters and their lives, this is a good set to start with the first and read your way through. There are so many changes and so much growth in the characters lives, it's the best way to enjoy it.
The Mysteries of Max tale gave Max lots of clues that left the list of possible suspects. The actual evil doer was one I expected at the beginning but then crossed off the list. As I focused on the other possibilities, I found plenty of motives for all of them.
On another note, Gran outdoes herself with the embarrassing calamities she gets up to. I would never have guessed this would be a possible description for Gran to pull off.
This is a fairly quick read. It is also one you need to read to believe....and even then you still.might not believe it.
All of Maxes tales can be read as standalones. If you are like me and get invested in the characters and their lives, this is a good set to start with the first and read your way through. There are so many changes and so much growth in the characters lives, it's the best way to enjoy it.
January 3, 2020
Granny B and the cat sensation take to the stage - but fell flat
Yes this was mostly focused on the cats but it just failed to somehow give off the right vibes. The humour felt flat, the antics fell short and the intrigue felt off. The plot was a good one. The murder of a pop sensation. The young woman could only have been killed by someone in the house at the time of her death (something that seemed to have been forgotten during the investigation).
All in all it just made for a bit of a disappointment. Hope the next one is better. Maybe a kitten (that Harriet takes a shine too) could bring in a spark that was missing.
Yes this was mostly focused on the cats but it just failed to somehow give off the right vibes. The humour felt flat, the antics fell short and the intrigue felt off. The plot was a good one. The murder of a pop sensation. The young woman could only have been killed by someone in the house at the time of her death (something that seemed to have been forgotten during the investigation).
All in all it just made for a bit of a disappointment. Hope the next one is better. Maybe a kitten (that Harriet takes a shine too) could bring in a spark that was missing.
February 7, 2020
Totally entertaining!
This was a fantastic Max mystery! I really
enjoyed the story line in this one. Dooley
is such a naive little darling that his
character always makes me chuckle.
Always find myself unable to put this
mystery down once I start reading. I've
enjoyed them right from the 1st book.
This was a fantastic Max mystery! I really
enjoyed the story line in this one. Dooley
is such a naive little darling that his
character always makes me chuckle.
Always find myself unable to put this
mystery down once I start reading. I've
enjoyed them right from the 1st book.
May 29, 2022
Great characters!
I'm hooked I will read as many of this series as I can. I love talking cats! This book was very easy reading, no swear words, ect. The scene when Granny tried to imitate Madonna was hilarious and when. the two cats "sang" I thought I was going to die laughing. I felt good after I finished reading Purrfect Kill and am looking for another one by Nic Saint.
I'm hooked I will read as many of this series as I can. I love talking cats! This book was very easy reading, no swear words, ect. The scene when Granny tried to imitate Madonna was hilarious and when. the two cats "sang" I thought I was going to die laughing. I felt good after I finished reading Purrfect Kill and am looking for another one by Nic Saint.
May 1, 2025
The little books in this series are growing on me. They are cute and light-hearted. They are a great filler when I am waiting for a book to come in from the library. They are fun and they can even make me laugh. The grandma was a scream in this particular story. I am looking forward to number 18.
April 13, 2020
Always a great read
Great book, off beat story and zany cats, a reporter who helps her policeman significant other, a grandma who wants to become the next "Beyonce" and murder. All make a great story
Great book, off beat story and zany cats, a reporter who helps her policeman significant other, a grandma who wants to become the next "Beyonce" and murder. All make a great story
August 3, 2022
Love these cats
These books are always so fun to read I look forward to them they always make me happy and those cats are the best I had 2 cats but I lost both of them and I miss them terribly but reading this book I get to spend time with these 4 little cats precious time
These books are always so fun to read I look forward to them they always make me happy and those cats are the best I had 2 cats but I lost both of them and I miss them terribly but reading this book I get to spend time with these 4 little cats precious time
May 28, 2024
good cat story
Yet another talking cat story, and this time they actually solved a murder because they heard a confession and told Odelia, who got the confession out of the killer. Good teamwork!
Yet another talking cat story, and this time they actually solved a murder because they heard a confession and told Odelia, who got the confession out of the killer. Good teamwork!
January 5, 2020
As always entertainingly and interesting
July 23, 2020
Singer strangled at home, too many suspects. Gran wants to be a superstar. Max and Dooley visit the morgue.
March 7, 2021
Perfect Kill
Another good read. Love 💘 these books. There funny with a mystery to solve. You can't read just one book.
Another good read. Love 💘 these books. There funny with a mystery to solve. You can't read just one book.
July 2, 2021
Loved it!! Loving this series with it's wonderful cast of characters!! Enjoyable quick read binge worthy cozy mystery series!!
June 2, 2022
It was alright.
July 20, 2022
Always as good as the next one
Always as good as the next one. Max and Dooley are the best of friends and love helping Odelia out. Can't wait to continue reading more about them!
Always as good as the next one. Max and Dooley are the best of friends and love helping Odelia out. Can't wait to continue reading more about them!
February 15, 2023
Great reading for a transatlantic flight. Like settling in with a friend.
June 16, 2023
The more that I read these books, the further I fall in love with Dooley. I had many cats throughout my life. I would have love to have a Dooley in my life.
May 10, 2024
Another great addition to the series.
The characters are fantastic and quirky. The plot is twisty and interesting. The world building is good. The humor is great.
The characters are fantastic and quirky. The plot is twisty and interesting. The world building is good. The humor is great.
December 23, 2024
cute story
February 17, 2025
Pop music mystery
The author takes threads from the real world of pop music and weaves them into a very funny murder mystery.
The author takes threads from the real world of pop music and weaves them into a very funny murder mystery.
April 20, 2025
Another great one !!! Happy Reading :)
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