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The Mysteries of Max #26
Purrfect Patsy
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I won’t conceal the fact that when I found that inflatable pool in my backyard I was surprised to a degree. Inflatable pools, as a rule, contain water, you see, and everyone knows that cats don’t like water all that much. In fact we hate it. But Odelia had sworn she’d teach us how to swim, and she was keeping that promise, come hell or high… water.
As if that wasn’t enough, Dooley and I were suddenly set upon by an irate pigeon, dive-bombing us each time he caught us in his crosshairs. And it wasn’t as if we could afford the distraction, as Odelia had taken on a new case, this one relating to a woman who went missing twenty years ago, and whose exact lookalike had suddenly turned up murdered in a local farmer’s field. Was the dead woman the missing woman? But then why did she look exactly like she did when she disappeared twenty years ago, not having aged one bit? It was a mystery Odelia found hard to resist.
So there you have it: in between attacks from an angry bird, a mysterious cold case, strange messages found inside a goatherd figurine, a few instances of near-drowning, and an embarrassing mishap causing me to lose a large swath of fur around my midsection, it was all I could do to stay afloat, as it were, and assist my human. And just to put your mind at ease, I can assure you that no animals were harmed in the making of this book, except yours truly. Then again, I have no one to blame but myself, and in the end all’s well that ended well, and I will live to narrate another book.
I won’t conceal the fact that when I found that inflatable pool in my backyard I was surprised to a degree. Inflatable pools, as a rule, contain water, you see, and everyone knows that cats don’t like water all that much. In fact we hate it. But Odelia had sworn she’d teach us how to swim, and she was keeping that promise, come hell or high… water.
As if that wasn’t enough, Dooley and I were suddenly set upon by an irate pigeon, dive-bombing us each time he caught us in his crosshairs. And it wasn’t as if we could afford the distraction, as Odelia had taken on a new case, this one relating to a woman who went missing twenty years ago, and whose exact lookalike had suddenly turned up murdered in a local farmer’s field. Was the dead woman the missing woman? But then why did she look exactly like she did when she disappeared twenty years ago, not having aged one bit? It was a mystery Odelia found hard to resist.
So there you have it: in between attacks from an angry bird, a mysterious cold case, strange messages found inside a goatherd figurine, a few instances of near-drowning, and an embarrassing mishap causing me to lose a large swath of fur around my midsection, it was all I could do to stay afloat, as it were, and assist my human. And just to put your mind at ease, I can assure you that no animals were harmed in the making of this book, except yours truly. Then again, I have no one to blame but myself, and in the end all’s well that ended well, and I will live to narrate another book.
- GenresCozy MysteryFiction
238 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 2, 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.
www.nicsaint.com
www.facebook.com/nicsaintauthor
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Displaying 1 - 26 of 26 reviews
July 13, 2025
This one was really good!!! Had a feeling who it might be but still kept me guessing. Ohhh poor Max… he does try. This is such a great series… always has me chuckling. Happy Reading:)
August 12, 2023
I just have to share!
I have become addicted to this series. Within two weeks I read from book one through book 26. If you like any cozy mysteries and cats , I recommend this series. A small town reporter, her mom , and grandmother have the ability to communicate with cats so she uses her cats to help solve murders. The cats will walk around town talking to other cats, dogs, and other animals to see what they have heard from their humans/owners. Imagine Mayberry but with cats standing outside the grocery store and barber shop gossiping about what has been going on in the town. This series constantly has me laughing out loud (chuckling). I truly recommend this series, just don’t say Max is fat and orange. He says he is big bone blorange.-Blond with a touch of orange.
** Disclaimer: I don’t believe this series is suitable fo minors because it has some bad language.
***If you have Kindle Unlimited you can read all the books for free.
I have become addicted to this series. Within two weeks I read from book one through book 26. If you like any cozy mysteries and cats , I recommend this series. A small town reporter, her mom , and grandmother have the ability to communicate with cats so she uses her cats to help solve murders. The cats will walk around town talking to other cats, dogs, and other animals to see what they have heard from their humans/owners. Imagine Mayberry but with cats standing outside the grocery store and barber shop gossiping about what has been going on in the town. This series constantly has me laughing out loud (chuckling). I truly recommend this series, just don’t say Max is fat and orange. He says he is big bone blorange.-Blond with a touch of orange.
** Disclaimer: I don’t believe this series is suitable fo minors because it has some bad language.
***If you have Kindle Unlimited you can read all the books for free.
July 2, 2021
Funny Furballs
Laughing myself to sleep nights with Max & friends is just fun.Who wouldn't want to end the day this way? Also there's a little mystery to go along with it. This was one of my favorites because the banter between the cats as well as their Predicaments they'd gotten into was so hilarious! Love it when I can't figure out who the bad guy is halfway through a book as well. Very enjoyable. Make sure you say your prayers Before you start these books at night As you'll be slapping yourself on the cheek for " 1 more page ".
Laughing myself to sleep nights with Max & friends is just fun.Who wouldn't want to end the day this way? Also there's a little mystery to go along with it. This was one of my favorites because the banter between the cats as well as their Predicaments they'd gotten into was so hilarious! Love it when I can't figure out who the bad guy is halfway through a book as well. Very enjoyable. Make sure you say your prayers Before you start these books at night As you'll be slapping yourself on the cheek for " 1 more page ".
nic-saint
July 8, 2023Whose body?
Another exciting adventure for the sleuthing kitties. In this story, the body of a young woman turns up in a ditch who bears a startling resemblance to a young woman who disappeared twenty years earlier. It couldn't be the missing woman ... could it?
This is a tough investigation for the police, the cats, and the Neighborhood Watch, the latest bad idea conceived by Vesta and Scarlett. Everyone keeps getting in someone else's way, causing chaos on the journey to the truth.
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Another exciting adventure for the sleuthing kitties. In this story, the body of a young woman turns up in a ditch who bears a startling resemblance to a young woman who disappeared twenty years earlier. It couldn't be the missing woman ... could it?
This is a tough investigation for the police, the cats, and the Neighborhood Watch, the latest bad idea conceived by Vesta and Scarlett. Everyone keeps getting in someone else's way, causing chaos on the journey to the truth.
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September 27, 2020
I've loved all the Max books. They never fail to make me laugh. Very well written by a person that loves cats and the mysteries are great. I will say that the author seems to spend a tremendous amount of time watching TV and has a wicked sense of humor. I highly recommend this series especially to all the crazy cat people. I can't wait for the next book to see what will happen next.
January 5, 2021
Another fun loving tale
The thing I love most about the Max series is how normal everyone's lives are except for the fact that the Poole women can communicate with their cats.
I will always encourage people to start with the first book and read through. People and animals grow and change. New people come into their lives, personalities grow and the cats grow more human like.
The thing I love most about the Max series is how normal everyone's lives are except for the fact that the Poole women can communicate with their cats.
I will always encourage people to start with the first book and read through. People and animals grow and change. New people come into their lives, personalities grow and the cats grow more human like.
September 7, 2020
Another great mystery
One of the best stories about Max and friends. Hilarious in places and scary in others. The swimming lessons were a hoot and the pigeon was funny. Odelia,Max, and the rest of the gang solved the mystery with a little help from the Watch.
One of the best stories about Max and friends. Hilarious in places and scary in others. The swimming lessons were a hoot and the pigeon was funny. Odelia,Max, and the rest of the gang solved the mystery with a little help from the Watch.
September 7, 2020
An extraordinary Max mystery!
I really loved this new Max mystery! Great
story line and very interesting. As always the
cats were so entertaining. Loved all the
characters. Wonderful series!
I really loved this new Max mystery! Great
story line and very interesting. As always the
cats were so entertaining. Loved all the
characters. Wonderful series!
September 9, 2020
Maxes gang is back.
A missing wife, an unexpected find, and a barnstorming pigeon all combine to create a new great tale. The watch Friday with law enforcement and crime gets solved
A missing wife, an unexpected find, and a barnstorming pigeon all combine to create a new great tale. The watch Friday with law enforcement and crime gets solved
June 5, 2024
good story!
This story was interesting, what with the factory being close to an actual candy name today. The ending was interesting, or I should say the epilogue was interesting by completing the story.
This story was interesting, what with the factory being close to an actual candy name today. The ending was interesting, or I should say the epilogue was interesting by completing the story.
September 6, 2020
As always, fun and entertaining
September 6, 2020
Better and better
I can't believe that I've read26 books in this series. I always get tired of a series after only a few books. Please keep them coming.
I can't believe that I've read26 books in this series. I always get tired of a series after only a few books. Please keep them coming.
September 7, 2020
I love these cats
but please don’t tell my cats that. I can’t wait for the next book in the series. Watch out for pigeons lol
but please don’t tell my cats that. I can’t wait for the next book in the series. Watch out for pigeons lol
September 8, 2020
Max at his best
Fun mystery with poor Max enduring all sorts of trials while trying to help his humans solve a murder and a 20 year old disappearance. Very entertaining.
Fun mystery with poor Max enduring all sorts of trials while trying to help his humans solve a murder and a 20 year old disappearance. Very entertaining.
September 17, 2020
Is she dead or not? Was she killed or not? Are people really talking to cats and birds or not? I enjoyed the story and recommend the book.
March 11, 2021
Perfect Patsy
Another good read. You do not use a blow up pool to teach cats to swim. I like old cases.
Another good read. You do not use a blow up pool to teach cats to swim. I like old cases.
July 8, 2021
Loved it!! Loving this series with it's wonderful cast of characters!! Enjoyable quick read binge worthy cozy mystery series!!
September 23, 2022
Fair review
This was a slow starter and not as humorous as the previous books. Plot a bit weak and missed more cat action
This was a slow starter and not as humorous as the previous books. Plot a bit weak and missed more cat action
September 27, 2022
This one is funny.
March 2, 2023
Many thanks.
I love those cats to pieces. I can't tell you how many times they make me laugh 😂 Mant thanks Nic Saint!!!!
I love those cats to pieces. I can't tell you how many times they make me laugh 😂 Mant thanks Nic Saint!!!!
March 11, 2023
Another fun read
Another fun read with Max and the gang. This time they have a dead body and a twenty year old cold case. Read and enjoy!
Another fun read with Max and the gang. This time they have a dead body and a twenty year old cold case. Read and enjoy!
May 14, 2024
Another great addition to the series.
The characters are wonderful and quirky. The plot is twisty and interesting. The world building is good. The humor is fantastic.
The characters are wonderful and quirky. The plot is twisty and interesting. The world building is good. The humor is fantastic.
May 18, 2025
Such a fun read
The case of the missing woman is solved with a lot of fun in the solving. Don’t miss all the fun.
The case of the missing woman is solved with a lot of fun in the solving. Don’t miss all the fun.
May 19, 2025
Fun mystery
The mystery was interesting, and this book is funny. The interactions among the characters, feline and human, are fun and seem real.
The mystery was interesting, and this book is funny. The interactions among the characters, feline and human, are fun and seem real.
August 12, 2025
Can't wait for the next one!
I love the adventures of Max and his friends . .,
I can't wait to read the next one, they're so much fun to follow
I love the adventures of Max and his friends . .,
I can't wait to read the next one, they're so much fun to follow
September 30, 2020
Excellent as usual
Max, my favorite overstuffed blorange cat, has done it again.. With the help of his cohorts he solves every case.. If you like stories from the animal's point of view Nic Saint 's books can't be beat..
Max, my favorite overstuffed blorange cat, has done it again.. With the help of his cohorts he solves every case.. If you like stories from the animal's point of view Nic Saint 's books can't be beat..
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