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The Mysteries of Max #52
Purrfect Model
Anyone Can Paint
When Jay met Laia, it was love at first sight. But when Laia’s parents met Jay, disaster struck. To such an extent they forced her to choose between her family and her fiancé. Laia chose her fiancé, and that’s when the trouble started. The young couple soon became the victims of a harassment campaign, which led them to Odelia, who promised she would find the vicious stalker intent on their destruction.
And then of course there was the whole art class fiasco. I’d tell you more, but sometimes it’s best to find out for oneself. Also, I still haven’t fully recovered. Let’s just say that a sudden wave of artistic fervor swept across our family, affecting first Marge and Harriet, then Gran, then Tex, and finally even Grace, the most recent addition to the family roster. Suffice it to say, things soon turned ugly. Very ugly.
When Jay met Laia, it was love at first sight. But when Laia’s parents met Jay, disaster struck. To such an extent they forced her to choose between her family and her fiancé. Laia chose her fiancé, and that’s when the trouble started. The young couple soon became the victims of a harassment campaign, which led them to Odelia, who promised she would find the vicious stalker intent on their destruction.
And then of course there was the whole art class fiasco. I’d tell you more, but sometimes it’s best to find out for oneself. Also, I still haven’t fully recovered. Let’s just say that a sudden wave of artistic fervor swept across our family, affecting first Marge and Harriet, then Gran, then Tex, and finally even Grace, the most recent addition to the family roster. Suffice it to say, things soon turned ugly. Very ugly.
220 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 25, 2022
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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
www.twitter.com/nicsaintauthor
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Displaying 1 - 15 of 15 reviews
March 2, 2022
Max and the gang have quite an adventure which actually includes all of cat choir to save one of their own! As usual Max big brain figures out the murders while he working on something else. Lots of family hijinxs included, not gran totally, was good story! Entertaining and delightful
March 5, 2022
A delightfully entertaining Max mystery!
I can never get enough of this series! It's so much fun to read. Max is a marvel and I absolutely love Dooley! Every new case they solve is so involved it keeps me on the edge of my seat until the end. I adore all the different characters and the story lines are so interesting. There's a lot of humor throughout the story and I enjoy that. Can't wait for the next book in this series!
I can never get enough of this series! It's so much fun to read. Max is a marvel and I absolutely love Dooley! Every new case they solve is so involved it keeps me on the edge of my seat until the end. I adore all the different characters and the story lines are so interesting. There's a lot of humor throughout the story and I enjoy that. Can't wait for the next book in this series!
April 2, 2024
Art Leading To Murder? Not What Anyone Would Expect!
In this story, painting is the rage! Either people want to paint or even catnap in order to get art created. How does painting lead to murder? You have to read to find out. A very surprising ending in which baby Grace helps Max figure out who the killer was. Fun moments with some surprises. A truly fun read!
In this story, painting is the rage! Either people want to paint or even catnap in order to get art created. How does painting lead to murder? You have to read to find out. A very surprising ending in which baby Grace helps Max figure out who the killer was. Fun moments with some surprises. A truly fun read!
March 22, 2022
Art and Cats Don’t Mix
Another great book by Nic Saint. Read it straight through and thought I knew who the killer I was wrong again! This book has many side issues, including catnapping, art models and of course, murder!
Another great book by Nic Saint. Read it straight through and thought I knew who the killer I was wrong again! This book has many side issues, including catnapping, art models and of course, murder!
July 21, 2024
good story!
So this is another cat story with yet another twist. It seems this time it involves artists and models. But the author has figured out how to get baby Grace involved in the story.
So this is another cat story with yet another twist. It seems this time it involves artists and models. But the author has figured out how to get baby Grace involved in the story.
February 27, 2022
As always, interesting and entertaining
March 7, 2022
Max wins again
Once again Max helps solve the mystery. This series never fails to entertain. The cats are hysterical. And cast of characters is so good.
Once again Max helps solve the mystery. This series never fails to entertain. The cats are hysterical. And cast of characters is so good.
March 11, 2022
Who killed Dylon and why??? And then Jay??? Thank you, Max!!! How do you keep the cats still long enough to paint them??? I enjoyed the story and recommend the book.
March 13, 2022
Home run book
Hit it out of the park again. Always a change of pace for Max. This time it's artists, murder, drugs and painting cats. Great read.
Hit it out of the park again. Always a change of pace for Max. This time it's artists, murder, drugs and painting cats. Great read.
March 20, 2022
Art
Funny how one subject could lead down a road that was part of the story and not.
Saying goes what parents will do for their children
Funny how one subject could lead down a road that was part of the story and not.
Saying goes what parents will do for their children
June 8, 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.
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May 9, 2025
Stag Beetles
Another Brilliant book for the cat detectives. And who would have thought that beetles could be so entertaining 🐱 and extremely funny, you make my day. Thank you.
Another Brilliant book for the cat detectives. And who would have thought that beetles could be so entertaining 🐱 and extremely funny, you make my day. Thank you.
July 28, 2025
Just. My opinion
Too many characters and similar names for this aging brain. Not stopping reading the series but likely taking a break.
Too many characters and similar names for this aging brain. Not stopping reading the series but likely taking a break.
March 5, 2026
My go to books!!! Never lets me down !!!! Happy Reading:)
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