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The Mysteries of Max #23
Purrfect Passion
🐾 A luxury island. A reality show. A missing persons case. What could go wrong?
Life was purrfect. I had my favorite couch spot, my daily kibble, great friends, and the best human a cat could ask for. In other words: bliss.
And that’s exactly when trouble hit—by way of the wildly popular reality show Passion Island. Not only did the entire Poole family (and their cats—minus me, of course) become obsessed, but five of its contestants had recently vanished without a trace.
So off Odelia went—undercover—to Thailand, joining the cast to uncover the truth. And because Odelia is Odelia, she insisted that Dooley and I tag along. (Not that I had much of a choice—I mean, she does control the kibble supply.)
Before I knew it, we were knee-deep in smooth-talking seducers, a mysterious scar-faced spy, and—worst of all—a relationship crisis between Odelia and Chase that threatened to derail their wedding! 😱 Good thing Grandma Muffin and Scarlett showed up to help. Or… was it?
📺 Lights. Camera. Murder. Will we crack the case before the next contestant disappears? Or will Odelia’s cover be blown before the final rose is even handed out?
Life was purrfect. I had my favorite couch spot, my daily kibble, great friends, and the best human a cat could ask for. In other words: bliss.
And that’s exactly when trouble hit—by way of the wildly popular reality show Passion Island. Not only did the entire Poole family (and their cats—minus me, of course) become obsessed, but five of its contestants had recently vanished without a trace.
So off Odelia went—undercover—to Thailand, joining the cast to uncover the truth. And because Odelia is Odelia, she insisted that Dooley and I tag along. (Not that I had much of a choice—I mean, she does control the kibble supply.)
Before I knew it, we were knee-deep in smooth-talking seducers, a mysterious scar-faced spy, and—worst of all—a relationship crisis between Odelia and Chase that threatened to derail their wedding! 😱 Good thing Grandma Muffin and Scarlett showed up to help. Or… was it?
📺 Lights. Camera. Murder. Will we crack the case before the next contestant disappears? Or will Odelia’s cover be blown before the final rose is even handed out?
212 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 27, 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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August 1, 2020
Passion Island reality show and Odelia is a hit.
Trouble in the TropicsThere comes a time in every cat's life when he feels he's got it made. And it may surprise you that I was just such a cat. I had my sweet spot on the couch, I had my daily dose of kibble, I had my health, friends and the best human a cat can find. In other words: bliss. And of course that's when tragedy struck in the form of Passion Island. The reality show didn't just upset our lives by its sheer popularity, finding amongst its most avid fans the entire Poole family and its cats (minus myself, of course), but also because five of its contestants, all women, had recently gone missing.So off Odelia went, to Thailand, undercover as one of the show's contestants, along with Chase. And Odelia wouldn't be Odelia if she didn't insist Dooley and I tag along. I wasn't happy about it, but what could I do? It's hard to say no to the woman who pays for your kibble and provides a roof over your head. Soon we were up to our eyeballs in seducers and seductresses, mysterious scarfaced men spying on our human, and even a relationship crisis between Odelia and Chase that threatened to derail their upcoming nuptials. Good thing Gran and Scarlett were also there. Or was it?
Trouble in the TropicsThere comes a time in every cat's life when he feels he's got it made. And it may surprise you that I was just such a cat. I had my sweet spot on the couch, I had my daily dose of kibble, I had my health, friends and the best human a cat can find. In other words: bliss. And of course that's when tragedy struck in the form of Passion Island. The reality show didn't just upset our lives by its sheer popularity, finding amongst its most avid fans the entire Poole family and its cats (minus myself, of course), but also because five of its contestants, all women, had recently gone missing.So off Odelia went, to Thailand, undercover as one of the show's contestants, along with Chase. And Odelia wouldn't be Odelia if she didn't insist Dooley and I tag along. I wasn't happy about it, but what could I do? It's hard to say no to the woman who pays for your kibble and provides a roof over your head. Soon we were up to our eyeballs in seducers and seductresses, mysterious scarfaced men spying on our human, and even a relationship crisis between Odelia and Chase that threatened to derail their upcoming nuptials. Good thing Gran and Scarlett were also there. Or was it?
July 11, 2020
Passion Paradise?
Chase & Odelia find reality tv is far from real life when Kimmy, assistant on the show, Passion Island, is worried about some former contestants. They seem to have disappeared although their families get emails, supposedly from them. Passion Island separates couples on two islands near Thailand. The men & women have no contact but do have seducers trying to woo them into bed. Max & Dooley are content to stay home with Gran. However, Gran, an extreme fan of Passion Island, is desperate to go. None of them get their wish. Max & Dooley are whisked off to Thailand while diva Harriet & her Brutus stay with Gran. That was the plan but the best laid plans seldom survive Gran.
Somehow she & her frenemy, Scarlett, show up as seductresses on the men's island along with Harriet & Brutus. Can Odelia & Chase discover why former contestants are missing & can they resist the seducers when their every move is being filmed?
I liked this Max story particularly because the felines discover how much they miss being apart
Chase & Odelia find reality tv is far from real life when Kimmy, assistant on the show, Passion Island, is worried about some former contestants. They seem to have disappeared although their families get emails, supposedly from them. Passion Island separates couples on two islands near Thailand. The men & women have no contact but do have seducers trying to woo them into bed. Max & Dooley are content to stay home with Gran. However, Gran, an extreme fan of Passion Island, is desperate to go. None of them get their wish. Max & Dooley are whisked off to Thailand while diva Harriet & her Brutus stay with Gran. That was the plan but the best laid plans seldom survive Gran.
Somehow she & her frenemy, Scarlett, show up as seductresses on the men's island along with Harriet & Brutus. Can Odelia & Chase discover why former contestants are missing & can they resist the seducers when their every move is being filmed?
I liked this Max story particularly because the felines discover how much they miss being apart
August 1, 2020
Still Loving Max
In some books, Max and the kitty team play a more involved role and in others less. I think that is part of what holds my interest. That and the variety of tales.
This story seemed to be a relatively short story with less character development than usual. That was fine since the others characters won't be playing long term roles. I always enjoy Nic Saint writing style so I would have been just as happy if it had played out a little more. I WAS glad that gran and Scarlett didn't get more involved as seductresses though. My saving grace is I already have the next story to go to!
In some books, Max and the kitty team play a more involved role and in others less. I think that is part of what holds my interest. That and the variety of tales.
This story seemed to be a relatively short story with less character development than usual. That was fine since the others characters won't be playing long term roles. I always enjoy Nic Saint writing style so I would have been just as happy if it had played out a little more. I WAS glad that gran and Scarlett didn't get more involved as seductresses though. My saving grace is I already have the next story to go to!
June 28, 2020
Another Fabulous tale of Cat sleuthing
Obelisk, Chase, Max, Dooley, Gran and Scarlett as well as Harriet and Brutus windup on the reality show Passion Island investigating the disappearance of five former contestants. Wonderful story, thoroughly engaging. Gran and company are at their best.
Obelisk, Chase, Max, Dooley, Gran and Scarlett as well as Harriet and Brutus windup on the reality show Passion Island investigating the disappearance of five former contestants. Wonderful story, thoroughly engaging. Gran and company are at their best.
July 3, 2020
Another fantastic Max mystery!
There isn't a lot more I can say about this
series. It is phenomenal! I totally enjoy
every one. Dooley is my favorite car cuz
he's so sweet natured. All the story lines
are very entertaining. Most of the time I
finish each book in a single setting. This
is a fantastic series for all cat lovers! Can't
wait for book # 24!!!!
There isn't a lot more I can say about this
series. It is phenomenal! I totally enjoy
every one. Dooley is my favorite car cuz
he's so sweet natured. All the story lines
are very entertaining. Most of the time I
finish each book in a single setting. This
is a fantastic series for all cat lovers! Can't
wait for book # 24!!!!
June 28, 2020
Dangerous Passion
Odelia finds herself on her most dangerous mystery yet - with Chase on a reality show designed to tempt couples apart - trying to find some kidnapped former contestants. Gran and Scarlett as seductresses just add to the mayhem. Fun read.
Odelia finds herself on her most dangerous mystery yet - with Chase on a reality show designed to tempt couples apart - trying to find some kidnapped former contestants. Gran and Scarlett as seductresses just add to the mayhem. Fun read.
July 1, 2020
Purrfectly entertaining
Mix filming a reality show, finding missing women, eluding seducers, then add talking cats. An entertaining mystery very original. Plus laugh-out-loud funny episodes, and enjoy!
Mix filming a reality show, finding missing women, eluding seducers, then add talking cats. An entertaining mystery very original. Plus laugh-out-loud funny episodes, and enjoy!
January 30, 2023
The Mysteries of Max (book 23)
I'm addicted to this series and sincerely hope that Nice Saint keeps writing more in the series. For anybody who loves their pets and wish they could communicate like Odelia does with her cats, this is the perfect series.
I'm addicted to this series and sincerely hope that Nice Saint keeps writing more in the series. For anybody who loves their pets and wish they could communicate like Odelia does with her cats, this is the perfect series.
June 3, 2024
another cat story
This book was interesting, making a trip to Thailand and catching a bad guy made for an interesting cat story. But this time the cats weren’t the wiser about who was involved.
This book was interesting, making a trip to Thailand and catching a bad guy made for an interesting cat story. But this time the cats weren’t the wiser about who was involved.
June 28, 2020
Purrfect summer reading
I always enjoy reading the adventures of Max and his friends . It is a great way to have some light reading.
I always enjoy reading the adventures of Max and his friends . It is a great way to have some light reading.
July 1, 2020
Perhaps the best yet
Missing reality show former contestants send Odlia to Thailand to get answers, can she figure out whats up with that
Missing reality show former contestants send Odlia to Thailand to get answers, can she figure out whats up with that
July 15, 2020
I seriously love
these books. But I wish I could talk to my cats like Odelia. Gran and Scarlett made me laugh so hard my cats was looking funny at me.
these books. But I wish I could talk to my cats like Odelia. Gran and Scarlett made me laugh so hard my cats was looking funny at me.
February 23, 2021
I love the Mysteries of Max series
But for the love of Pete...the phrase is
"you've got another THINK coming" Not Thing!!
Thank You!!
But for the love of Pete...the phrase is
"you've got another THINK coming" Not Thing!!
Thank You!!
March 10, 2021
Perfect Passion
Another good read. Another working vacation. Missing woman's. Who taking them? How will gram make the look bad as always?
Another good read. Another working vacation. Missing woman's. Who taking them? How will gram make the look bad as always?
July 2, 2021
Loved it!! Loving this series with it's wonderful cast of characters!! Enjoyable quick read binge worthy cozy mystery series!!
November 15, 2021
Max
Scarlet and vesta haha what a pair and max and doyley when they shot up in the air I can see it now
Scarlet and vesta haha what a pair and max and doyley when they shot up in the air I can see it now
October 1, 2022
I liked the premis of this cozy but it would have been so much better without the very annoying character, Gran.
December 8, 2022
Thailand Reality
A fun Thailand reality show read. Odelia and Chase were in it to find the kidnapper. Lots of fun antics and laughs.
A fun Thailand reality show read. Odelia and Chase were in it to find the kidnapper. Lots of fun antics and laughs.
May 13, 2024
Another fine addition to the series.
The characters are fantastic and quirky. The plot is twisty and interesting. The world building is good. The humor is wonderful.
The characters are fantastic and quirky. The plot is twisty and interesting. The world building is good. The humor is wonderful.
March 6, 2025
Reality show kidnapping
What I really like about these books is the viewpoint of the cats and how they see some of the things humans do. And they're not exactly wrong.
What I really like about these books is the viewpoint of the cats and how they see some of the things humans do. And they're not exactly wrong.
May 31, 2025
Super fun book. Laughed and laughed!! The cats definitely make the stories. Happy Reading:)
November 4, 2025
So many could be guilty…
Purrfect Passion keeps you guessing…there are so many possible suspects✨
And you definitely won’t know who is involved until the very end.
Purrfect Passion keeps you guessing…there are so many possible suspects✨
And you definitely won’t know who is involved until the very end.
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