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Blue Moon Investigations #11
Under a Blue Moon
Tempest Michaels is about to have a bad week.
When a newspaper ad typo sends all manner of daft paranormal enquiries his way, P.I. Tempest Michaels has no sense of the trouble and danger heading his way.
In no time at all, he has multiple cases to investigate, but it’s all ridiculous nonsense like minor celebrity Richard Claythorn, who believes he is being stalked by a werewolf and a shopkeeper in a nearby village with an invisible thief.
Solving these cases might be fun if his demanding mother (Why are there no grandchildren, Tempest?) didn’t insist on going with him, but the simple case of celebrity stalking might not be all it seems when he catches a man lurking behind the client’s property just in time to see him step into the moonlight and begin to transform.
All he wanted was a nice easy job where he got to be his own boss and could take his trusty Dachshunds to work. How much trouble can a typo cause?
The paranormal? It’s all nonsense, but proving it might get him killed.
When a newspaper ad typo sends all manner of daft paranormal enquiries his way, P.I. Tempest Michaels has no sense of the trouble and danger heading his way.
In no time at all, he has multiple cases to investigate, but it’s all ridiculous nonsense like minor celebrity Richard Claythorn, who believes he is being stalked by a werewolf and a shopkeeper in a nearby village with an invisible thief.
Solving these cases might be fun if his demanding mother (Why are there no grandchildren, Tempest?) didn’t insist on going with him, but the simple case of celebrity stalking might not be all it seems when he catches a man lurking behind the client’s property just in time to see him step into the moonlight and begin to transform.
All he wanted was a nice easy job where he got to be his own boss and could take his trusty Dachshunds to work. How much trouble can a typo cause?
The paranormal? It’s all nonsense, but proving it might get him killed.
131 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 9, 2019
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Steve Higgs
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When I wrote my first novel, Paranormal Nonsense, I was a Captain in the British Army. I would love to pretend that I had one of those careers that has to be redacted and in general denied by the government and that I have had to change my name and continually move about because I am still on the watch list in several countries. In truth though, I started out as a mechanic. Not like Jason Statham, sneaking about as a contract killer, more like one of those greasy gits that charge you a fortune and keep your car for a week when all you went in for was a squeaky door hinge.
At school, I was mostly disinterested in every subject except creative writing, for which, at age ten, I won my first award. However, calling it my first award suggests that there have been more, which there have not. Accolades may come but, in the meantime, I am having a ball writing mystery stories and crime thrillers and will claim to have more than a hundred books forming an unruly queue in my head as they clamor to get out.
Now retired from the military, I live in the south-east corner of England with a pair of lazy sausage dogs. Surrounded by rolling hills, brooding castles, and vineyards, I doubt I will ever leave, the beer is just too good.
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All I need from you is an email address to send them to. Here's the link you need - https://mailchi.mp/fd47a6eb4ae5/patri...
When I wrote my first novel, Paranormal Nonsense, I was a Captain in the British Army. I would love to pretend that I had one of those careers that has to be redacted and in general denied by the government and that I have had to change my name and continually move about because I am still on the watch list in several countries. In truth though, I started out as a mechanic. Not like Jason Statham, sneaking about as a contract killer, more like one of those greasy gits that charge you a fortune and keep your car for a week when all you went in for was a squeaky door hinge.
At school, I was mostly disinterested in every subject except creative writing, for which, at age ten, I won my first award. However, calling it my first award suggests that there have been more, which there have not. Accolades may come but, in the meantime, I am having a ball writing mystery stories and crime thrillers and will claim to have more than a hundred books forming an unruly queue in my head as they clamor to get out.
Now retired from the military, I live in the south-east corner of England with a pair of lazy sausage dogs. Surrounded by rolling hills, brooding castles, and vineyards, I doubt I will ever leave, the beer is just too good.
Links:
Amazon Author page: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Steve-Higgs/...
Website: https://stevehiggsbooks.wordpress.com/
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July 2, 2025
I did not realise this book was a reprint of A Typo, a Werewolf and Two Dopey Dachshunds until I started reading it but I enjoyed getting back to the start where it all began. A good introduction to the characters and series.
November 5, 2025
Going back to Tempest's first day as an investigator, he takes on an invisible man and a werewolf. A way to remind readers of his background for books 11-20.
November 2, 2022
This is a fun cozy mystery! There was a typo in the advertisement for Blue Moon Investigations which lead to many situations!
July 7, 2023
What???
Why is the beginning of the misadventures in book 11? The story in book 1 was more interesting. This just confused me. It just rehashed most of book 1.
Why is the beginning of the misadventures in book 11? The story in book 1 was more interesting. This just confused me. It just rehashed most of book 1.
November 21, 2021
A Typo, a Werewolf, and Two Dopey Dachshunds by Steve Higgs is an original story in the Blue Moon Investigations series. Because of a typo in Tempest Michaels (Paranormal Detective) newspaper add about Blue Moon Investigations which Tempest thought would kill his dream, he now has clients who are willing to pay for his services and he can take his dachshunds to work. His first cases are a celebrity with a werewolf stalker and a shopkeeper with an invisible thief. This is an excellently written story with a unique and interesting storyline with well developed and delightful characters which will keep you laughing throughout. Charles Robert Fox brought Tempest to life and made this an enjoyable listen. Received an audiobook ARC and this is my voluntary review.
May 6, 2022
Great Books but the Americanisms HAVE to go!
I recently got into the Blue Moon Investigations series, and really love the books. The characters are fleshing out nicely and the premise has plenty of legs, but.
But... The Americanisms are getting distracting!
This is a British series, set in England, with English characters! We don't have 'gas stations' we have 'petrol' or 'service' stations. Avocado pears are just avocados. Potato chips are NOT a thing - we have crisps.
This is the 11th book and I've noticed this creeping trend since the 3rd or 4th one. Please stop it. If you need an American edition for those across the pond, keep it for the .com
It's maddening.
I recently got into the Blue Moon Investigations series, and really love the books. The characters are fleshing out nicely and the premise has plenty of legs, but.
But... The Americanisms are getting distracting!
This is a British series, set in England, with English characters! We don't have 'gas stations' we have 'petrol' or 'service' stations. Avocado pears are just avocados. Potato chips are NOT a thing - we have crisps.
This is the 11th book and I've noticed this creeping trend since the 3rd or 4th one. Please stop it. If you need an American edition for those across the pond, keep it for the .com
It's maddening.
July 14, 2020
Book 11 (prequel)
I downloaded under a blue moon after I had read all of the Blue Moon set it gives you a glimpse into Tempest setting up, about the newspapers error which is inevitable to his success.
Characters make ya laugh
Big Ben makes ya wanna roll ya eyes
The dogs make ya wanna bend down n tickle their bellies.
Can't wait to read the next one
Keep up the good work Steve Higgs
Thank u🐾🐾
I downloaded under a blue moon after I had read all of the Blue Moon set it gives you a glimpse into Tempest setting up, about the newspapers error which is inevitable to his success.
Characters make ya laugh
Big Ben makes ya wanna roll ya eyes
The dogs make ya wanna bend down n tickle their bellies.
Can't wait to read the next one
Keep up the good work Steve Higgs
Thank u🐾🐾
September 16, 2021
I'm new to this series so I started with the prequel. It's funny and entertaining and I can't wait to get into the rest of the adventures. I did get an introduction to the characters while I was reading the Mrs, Fisher books. I've read all of those, to date, and can't wait for more adventures on the high seas. In the meantime, paranormal investigations seemed to be the perfect read. I love everything Steve Higgs writes!!!
September 20, 2021
A jolly read --
This book explains how Blue Moon Investigations got started -- an accident as you'll see.
Subsequent books get better and better as author Steve Higgs finds his voice and matures as an author. Along the way plots become more complex -- and the humor more hysterical!
Rarely have I chuckled and guffawed over one author's works so consistently. Light stuff but intriguing plots. A delight and pleasure to read.
This book explains how Blue Moon Investigations got started -- an accident as you'll see.
Subsequent books get better and better as author Steve Higgs finds his voice and matures as an author. Along the way plots become more complex -- and the humor more hysterical!
Rarely have I chuckled and guffawed over one author's works so consistently. Light stuff but intriguing plots. A delight and pleasure to read.
April 5, 2020
Great first.book of.series
I read 10 of Higgs' books before.reading the beginning. It.was.good.to.fill.in some of the gaps but still a.great read and.moved quite quickly. Love the characters and the series.
I read 10 of Higgs' books before.reading the beginning. It.was.good.to.fill.in some of the gaps but still a.great read and.moved quite quickly. Love the characters and the series.
August 29, 2020
So it begins
This one should be the first one you read . Enjoyed how this series all started but found that it doesn't follow the series. Being that this is the eleventh book in the series and it starts at the beginning, seems odd to me.
This one should be the first one you read . Enjoyed how this series all started but found that it doesn't follow the series. Being that this is the eleventh book in the series and it starts at the beginning, seems odd to me.
June 26, 2021
Good
I had been reading the Blue Moon investigation series,really good mix of suspense,humour and some base on legends and real life mysteries, I like that is been told by the protagonist point of view
I had been reading the Blue Moon investigation series,really good mix of suspense,humour and some base on legends and real life mysteries, I like that is been told by the protagonist point of view
July 31, 2021
A solid introduction
This is a solid introduction to the Blue Moon Investigation Series. It gives the beginning and back story of Tempest Michael, his friend Big Ben Winters, and the always lovable dachshunds Bull and Dozer.
This is a solid introduction to the Blue Moon Investigation Series. It gives the beginning and back story of Tempest Michael, his friend Big Ben Winters, and the always lovable dachshunds Bull and Dozer.
August 16, 2023
Great to read this book as it really goes back to the beginning and how tempest started it all. well written and really gives you an insight to what he's trying to achieve, a blunder and a typo set him up to be a successful investigator !
May 18, 2021
Good Enough that I've read them all.
This set of books is an Excellent series. Lost a lot of sleep reading these books. Hard to put down. Highly Recommended!
This set of books is an Excellent series. Lost a lot of sleep reading these books. Hard to put down. Highly Recommended!
June 17, 2021
This is where it all starts for Tempest. Great intro into how Blue Moon became a paranormal investigations agency.
I read this under the updated title of Under A Blue Moon.
I read this under the updated title of Under A Blue Moon.
July 24, 2021
guess this is the first , thought it was listed at #11. tells the story of the beginning
August 13, 2021
Good origin story!
Couldn't put it down! Looking for the next book for tomorrow. They characters have been following me around all summer! Exciting and funny stories!
Couldn't put it down! Looking for the next book for tomorrow. They characters have been following me around all summer! Exciting and funny stories!
September 12, 2022
Short but very entertaining. I’m glad I read the “origin story”, now on to the Blue Moon series.
January 3, 2023
Love this series.
July 9, 2023
the beginning
loved the short , have already read the 20 blue moon books, so this was fun to come back to the beginning.
loved the short , have already read the 20 blue moon books, so this was fun to come back to the beginning.
August 18, 2023
Nice...
Nice little flash to the past to show how things got started. It was fun. But back to our normal timeline...
Nice little flash to the past to show how things got started. It was fun. But back to our normal timeline...
August 27, 2023
Great start
This is a strange story introducing the Blue Moon Investigations series. The characters are great, the plotting is excellent and the mysteries are unusual.
This is a strange story introducing the Blue Moon Investigations series. The characters are great, the plotting is excellent and the mysteries are unusual.
June 22, 2024
Fun read, debunking the paranormal
November 18, 2024
And the adventure continues…..
Book 11 in the Blue Moon Series! This one is really interesting because I thought Tempest had met his match! Read this one to find out the details!
Book 11 in the Blue Moon Series! This one is really interesting because I thought Tempest had met his match! Read this one to find out the details!
March 1, 2025
I thought that this was a pretty good read. This prequel was light and amusing, an easy and pleasant read.
June 24, 2025
An excellent prequel
This book sets the scene well for the later books in the series.
Well paced and gripping which is Steve Higgs’ hallmark
This book sets the scene well for the later books in the series.
Well paced and gripping which is Steve Higgs’ hallmark
August 11, 2025
Entertaining and interesting
June 14, 2022
Tempest Michaels has finished his stint in the British Army and he's looking for a way to keep the wolf from the door. He decides on setting up a detective agency and places a half page ad in the local newspaper.
When they screw it up they do so magnificently - Tempest Michaels is now known to all and sundry as a Paranormal Investigator.
But, every cloud has a silver lining and Tempest is soon investigating the case of the invisible shoplifter, not forgetting the woman who has turned into a ghoul, and the werewolf stalker.
As an introduction to the Blue Moon Investigations it is great fun and a really enjoyable read. While it is deliberately light-hearted you do get the feeling that it may not always be so, Tempest is not afraid of violence and is difficult to intimidate.
4 Stars
When they screw it up they do so magnificently - Tempest Michaels is now known to all and sundry as a Paranormal Investigator.
But, every cloud has a silver lining and Tempest is soon investigating the case of the invisible shoplifter, not forgetting the woman who has turned into a ghoul, and the werewolf stalker.
As an introduction to the Blue Moon Investigations it is great fun and a really enjoyable read. While it is deliberately light-hearted you do get the feeling that it may not always be so, Tempest is not afraid of violence and is difficult to intimidate.
4 Stars
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