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The Mysteries of Max #28
Purrfect Fool
Fool him once…
I’ve never been one to complain about my lack of good fortune, figuring I lead a pretty blessed life, but when suddenly people all around us started having their greatest wishes come true, I couldn’t help but wonder when this would happen to me. As it was, life had other surprises in store for us. Namely to be given away as wedding presents.
Indeed—a wedding had been announced and would soon be taking place between Mayor Charlene Butterwick and Chief of Police Alec Lip… if only the future groom hadn’t been kidnapped, causing much distress to all concerned.
Meanwhile a circus had set up shop in Hampton Cove, which soon proved very popular, especially when a fortune teller started telling everyone’s fortunes… and granting their every wish. Odelia felt things were too good to be true, and recruited us cats to do some snooping around. And so snoop around we did—at least until Grandma Muffin gave us away as wedding gifts. Oh, she meant well, of course—but then she always does… before all hell breaks loose.
I’ve never been one to complain about my lack of good fortune, figuring I lead a pretty blessed life, but when suddenly people all around us started having their greatest wishes come true, I couldn’t help but wonder when this would happen to me. As it was, life had other surprises in store for us. Namely to be given away as wedding presents.
Indeed—a wedding had been announced and would soon be taking place between Mayor Charlene Butterwick and Chief of Police Alec Lip… if only the future groom hadn’t been kidnapped, causing much distress to all concerned.
Meanwhile a circus had set up shop in Hampton Cove, which soon proved very popular, especially when a fortune teller started telling everyone’s fortunes… and granting their every wish. Odelia felt things were too good to be true, and recruited us cats to do some snooping around. And so snoop around we did—at least until Grandma Muffin gave us away as wedding gifts. Oh, she meant well, of course—but then she always does… before all hell breaks loose.
258 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 30, 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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October 4, 2020
I just love, love, love the mysteries of Max books.
These stories are what you need for a lift in your life. Gram is always a delight with her crazy schemes. Max is surrounded with such a fun group of family and friends (both human and non-human). Light on mystery but heavy with the laughs. I would love to be part of a group like Max's, or at least have my cat start to chat with me.
These stories are what you need for a lift in your life. Gram is always a delight with her crazy schemes. Max is surrounded with such a fun group of family and friends (both human and non-human). Light on mystery but heavy with the laughs. I would love to be part of a group like Max's, or at least have my cat start to chat with me.
February 9, 2021
Another fun read
The atmosphere of this story was fun. While the problems and mysteries were perplexing, the addition of Max's fly friend and secret agent, Norm, was fun. The personality changes of almost the entire family was interesting. I loved the ending.
Please, if you are new to the Mysteries of Max series and love series, start with book 1. Seeing the characters, town and interrelationships grow is wonderful.
The atmosphere of this story was fun. While the problems and mysteries were perplexing, the addition of Max's fly friend and secret agent, Norm, was fun. The personality changes of almost the entire family was interesting. I loved the ending.
Please, if you are new to the Mysteries of Max series and love series, start with book 1. Seeing the characters, town and interrelationships grow is wonderful.
April 1, 2022
It's a cats world
creative and funny. A wonderful escape from the real world.
Please stop using improper english,making human members of the family sound uneducated and simple. Also need to learn proper use of prepositions .
Story lines are truly unique. I love the way you are "allowing" Dooley to develope.
Have purchased first book for several of my cat loving friends. Just charming !
creative and funny. A wonderful escape from the real world.
Please stop using improper english,making human members of the family sound uneducated and simple. Also need to learn proper use of prepositions .
Story lines are truly unique. I love the way you are "allowing" Dooley to develope.
Have purchased first book for several of my cat loving friends. Just charming !
October 6, 2020
Another great adventure for Max and friends
Max’s humans were forgetting everyone and everything they knew. The police chief was kidnapped and Marge and Tex visited the fortune teller as well as many others in Hampton Cove. Weird things started happening and Max and friends were called into investigate.
Max’s humans were forgetting everyone and everything they knew. The police chief was kidnapped and Marge and Tex visited the fortune teller as well as many others in Hampton Cove. Weird things started happening and Max and friends were called into investigate.
October 12, 2020
Totally fantastic story line!
This one was hilarious! A fly??? Now that was
ingenious! I read this in just one setting. Just
couldn't put it down. So funny!! As always Max
mysteries are so entertaining and very enjoyable.
I'm really addicted to this series. Just can't get
enough! Love Max, but Dooley is my favorite
of the cats. Can't wait for the next Max mystery!!
This one was hilarious! A fly??? Now that was
ingenious! I read this in just one setting. Just
couldn't put it down. So funny!! As always Max
mysteries are so entertaining and very enjoyable.
I'm really addicted to this series. Just can't get
enough! Love Max, but Dooley is my favorite
of the cats. Can't wait for the next Max mystery!!
October 18, 2020
Fun
I loved this story. Max and Dooley join forces with a helpful fly, Norm, to investigate Uncle Alec's kidnapping and the very strange "good fortune" sweeping the town while gran and Scarlett keep getting themselves arrested. Everyone's behaving very oddly. Totally entertaining tale.
I loved this story. Max and Dooley join forces with a helpful fly, Norm, to investigate Uncle Alec's kidnapping and the very strange "good fortune" sweeping the town while gran and Scarlett keep getting themselves arrested. Everyone's behaving very oddly. Totally entertaining tale.
October 27, 2020
Sen in the Clowns ( cats)
No murder but a neat twist running through this 28th adventure of Max and friends.
A new but unusual recruit proves to be just what's needed when Uncle Alec, Chief of Police is kidnapped from his own house in front of mayor/girlfriend, Charlene. With the fair/circus fortune teller in town, everyone's run of good luck proves too good to be true
No murder but a neat twist running through this 28th adventure of Max and friends.
A new but unusual recruit proves to be just what's needed when Uncle Alec, Chief of Police is kidnapped from his own house in front of mayor/girlfriend, Charlene. With the fair/circus fortune teller in town, everyone's run of good luck proves too good to be true
May 4, 2023
Not my type of book
I did not realize the book had talking animals until I started reading. Talking animals are not what I enjoy reading. I did not think the mystery was very deep or. worth all the hullabaloo.
I did not realize the book had talking animals until I started reading. Talking animals are not what I enjoy reading. I did not think the mystery was very deep or. worth all the hullabaloo.
May 10, 2024
The Circus Comes to Town
When one has a spy fly what else in the world does one need? The whole family is involved in the caper to find a missing family member and Max solicits the help of a little buzzer
When one has a spy fly what else in the world does one need? The whole family is involved in the caper to find a missing family member and Max solicits the help of a little buzzer
June 11, 2024
interesting book
I’m not really into hypnosis, so finding that in this book gave it an interesting twist. But it took most of the book to find it out. And adding flies into the scenes was also interesting…..
I’m not really into hypnosis, so finding that in this book gave it an interesting twist. But it took most of the book to find it out. And adding flies into the scenes was also interesting…..
October 5, 2020
Unusual
Definitely the most complicated and creative of the Max stories. Strange things are going on in the town, and Max and Gran, with the help of Norm the fly solve the case.
Definitely the most complicated and creative of the Max stories. Strange things are going on in the town, and Max and Gran, with the help of Norm the fly solve the case.
October 9, 2020
One funny book
Love the purrfect series. They are funny, entertaining reads. Odelia, Max, gran and the rest are always getting into some type of mystery.
Love the purrfect series. They are funny, entertaining reads. Odelia, Max, gran and the rest are always getting into some type of mystery.
October 10, 2020
Don’t mess with Bella – or Gran!!! What happens when you don’t remember who I am – or who you are??? I enjoyed the story and recommend the book.
October 12, 2020
Interesting and entertaining, great series
October 16, 2020
I have read every book in the series so far. I love them. So entertaining. This series gets me away from everything we are going through now and makes me laugh out loud. Keep up the great work .
October 26, 2020
I love this series. You just fall in love with Max and Dooley! I just want to keep on reading about them.
March 12, 2021
Perfect Fool
A another good read. Oh what kind of trouble max and friends can get into. Lots of laughs and drama.
A another good read. Oh what kind of trouble max and friends can get into. Lots of laughs and drama.
June 9, 2021
Fortune Teller
As it began I had no idea where this book would lead. Nic is famous for getting the end using some tricks
As it began I had no idea where this book would lead. Nic is famous for getting the end using some tricks
July 8, 2021
Loved it!! Loving this series with it's wonderful cast of characters!! Enjoyable quick read binge worthy cozy mystery series!!
November 17, 2021
Max and co
Brilliant Harriet such a diva and vesta oh me the things her and scarlet get up too it's the blind leading the blind. Wish I had a gran like that lol
Brilliant Harriet such a diva and vesta oh me the things her and scarlet get up too it's the blind leading the blind. Wish I had a gran like that lol
June 9, 2022
Why I read these books
I love these books
They take me away from reality
We are in sad times in this great country of our
I love these books
They take me away from reality
We are in sad times in this great country of our
October 1, 2022
This one was much better than the previous one but still it was far too predictable.
October 22, 2022
Another good one.
March 11, 2023
another great one
I couldn't put this book down until I finished reading the whole thing and it was so much fun I missed dinner😻😻
I couldn't put this book down until I finished reading the whole thing and it was so much fun I missed dinner😻😻
March 19, 2023
A real cutie!
May 2, 2023
Good story
If you left out the foul language it would be a better story and I would have given it a 4 star rating.
If you left out the foul language it would be a better story and I would have given it a 4 star rating.
May 27, 2023
What a story!
This story keeps one busy trying to figure it out, but it ended too soon. I would have loved more details on the ending part - after they were caught.
This story keeps one busy trying to figure it out, but it ended too soon. I would have loved more details on the ending part - after they were caught.
August 5, 2025
Omg!!!! This had me on the edge of my seat. I was so nervous things weren’t going to be the same!!! Definitely a nail biter!!!! Happy Reading:)
December 25, 2025
Kept me guessing right up to the end.
Max and friends had quite a serious situation on their paws …and it was quite a surprise to see who offered their help.
Max and friends had quite a serious situation on their paws …and it was quite a surprise to see who offered their help.
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