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Paul Madison A Cozy Mystery Short Read #1
Paul Madison P.I.
Travel back to Chicago in the 1970’s and 1980’s and step into the lives of…
A handsome and determined Private Investigator protected by a rather unique spirit guide.
A smart and beautiful Medical Examiner who won’t give up until she uncovers the deadly truth.
A family of pizza baking mobsters who will stop at nothing to defend their criminal empire.
A short read cozy filled with mystery, romance, and a touch of magic.
This is the story of Paul Madison PI, an idealistic cop turned private investigator. He will not rest until he figures out the real reason so many “accidents” are happening in his neighborhood. To his way of thinking these “accidents” are too coincidental and need to be taken seriously.
*****
Paul Madison P.I. is Book 1 in the Paul Madison cozy mystery series
Lies Threats Kidnappings is Book 2 (Coming June 2022)
Set-Up Betrayal Murder is Book 3 (Coming July 2022)
**The Paul Madison short read series is also the prequel to the Oscar the Doxie Detective cozy mystery series. **
A handsome and determined Private Investigator protected by a rather unique spirit guide.
A smart and beautiful Medical Examiner who won’t give up until she uncovers the deadly truth.
A family of pizza baking mobsters who will stop at nothing to defend their criminal empire.
A short read cozy filled with mystery, romance, and a touch of magic.
This is the story of Paul Madison PI, an idealistic cop turned private investigator. He will not rest until he figures out the real reason so many “accidents” are happening in his neighborhood. To his way of thinking these “accidents” are too coincidental and need to be taken seriously.
*****
Paul Madison P.I. is Book 1 in the Paul Madison cozy mystery series
Lies Threats Kidnappings is Book 2 (Coming June 2022)
Set-Up Betrayal Murder is Book 3 (Coming July 2022)
**The Paul Madison short read series is also the prequel to the Oscar the Doxie Detective cozy mystery series. **
- GenresCozy Mystery
87 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 24, 2022
20 people are currently reading
84 people want to read
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Sharon Michaels
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* Keeps You Guessing Stories
* Smart, Mature, Believable Characters
Bestselling author Sharon Michaels writes sweet, clean, and fun cozy mystery short reads about mature, smart women who know how to enjoy life. Small towns, close friends, a hint of romance, and a fur-baby or two makes solving mysteries fun and exciting.
Visit my Amazon Author Page!
https://author.to/AmazonSharonMichaels
Read what's new on my Facebook page!
https://www.facebook.com/sharonmichae...
If you haven't yet, sign up for my newsletter so we can stay in touch. I promise never to share your information nor spam. http://sharonmichaelsauthor.com/newsl...
Thank you so much for reading my profile and happy reading!
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November 17, 2022
What a fun little mystery!
This is a prequel to the Doxie mysteries, as I am to understand it. This is my first book by this author so I cannot say if these novels as a prequel, do any justice to the books they follow.
I will say, I quite enjoyed this little mystery. I found it good clean mystery with a splash of fun. These aren’t the scary by any means, which can be fun to sprinkle in to break up the heavier reads (which is what I am doing). These would be great all on their own, if you just love this type of genre.
This is a prequel to the Doxie mysteries, as I am to understand it. This is my first book by this author so I cannot say if these novels as a prequel, do any justice to the books they follow.
I will say, I quite enjoyed this little mystery. I found it good clean mystery with a splash of fun. These aren’t the scary by any means, which can be fun to sprinkle in to break up the heavier reads (which is what I am doing). These would be great all on their own, if you just love this type of genre.
March 24, 2025
Entertaining mystery listening 😘😏
This kindle ebook novella is from my Kindle Unlimited account book one of five
He is growing up in a Chicago neighborhood. He wants to be a police officer. He goes in the army and returned from Vietnam. He becomes a police officer then is shot in the leg. He becomes a PI Detective and falls in love 😘.
I would recommend this series and author to readers of romantic family and friends relationship mystery novels 🐕😃 2025 😚😉
This kindle ebook novella is from my Kindle Unlimited account book one of five
He is growing up in a Chicago neighborhood. He wants to be a police officer. He goes in the army and returned from Vietnam. He becomes a police officer then is shot in the leg. He becomes a PI Detective and falls in love 😘.
I would recommend this series and author to readers of romantic family and friends relationship mystery novels 🐕😃 2025 😚😉
July 18, 2024
Wonderful Cozy Mystery Short Read
Paul Madison PI and Kathleen ME
are the perfect combo for the very exciting book can't wait to see how things continue..
Paul Madison PI and Kathleen ME
are the perfect combo for the very exciting book can't wait to see how things continue..
April 29, 2022
I loved the cover! Makes you just want to read it!
I turned the pages at break neck speed after being lured in right from page 1.
I liked that the author began the story waaay back when our main character was only in a little boy.
Young Paul was in awe of his grandfather a veteran police officer. Paul loved to listen to his grandfathers stories about being a police officer.
Fast forwarding a few years and a few chapters later young Paul has grown up and becomes a police officer just like his grandfather.
And now Paul is on quest. Some killed his grandfather and Paul knows who is behind his execution and the other crime afflicting thier little burb.
With the help of the M.E. that Paul just happens to have a romantic relationship with they uncover clues and watch each other's backs to bring justice to their little world.
Paul has the help of his neighbors dog that sadly meets his maker. But this is fiction there's something about that dog.
Read on . . .
I turned the pages at break neck speed after being lured in right from page 1.
I liked that the author began the story waaay back when our main character was only in a little boy.
Young Paul was in awe of his grandfather a veteran police officer. Paul loved to listen to his grandfathers stories about being a police officer.
Fast forwarding a few years and a few chapters later young Paul has grown up and becomes a police officer just like his grandfather.
And now Paul is on quest. Some killed his grandfather and Paul knows who is behind his execution and the other crime afflicting thier little burb.
With the help of the M.E. that Paul just happens to have a romantic relationship with they uncover clues and watch each other's backs to bring justice to their little world.
Paul has the help of his neighbors dog that sadly meets his maker. But this is fiction there's something about that dog.
Read on . . .
October 19, 2025
As an author myself, I know how difficult it is to create an engaging story, believable characters and a compelling plot. And I have great respect for anyone who makes the attempt.
Having said that, I really struggled with 'Paul Madison P.I.' I found the characters one-dimensional and the dialogue really 'on the nose' and unbelievable. To have characters using words like "whippersnapper" and "hanky-panky" made it hard to get into the story, and I didn't make it all the way through.
PMPI would be a good way to while away a few hours for the less-demanding reader, but it's unfortunately a 'pass' from me.
Having said that, I really struggled with 'Paul Madison P.I.' I found the characters one-dimensional and the dialogue really 'on the nose' and unbelievable. To have characters using words like "whippersnapper" and "hanky-panky" made it hard to get into the story, and I didn't make it all the way through.
PMPI would be a good way to while away a few hours for the less-demanding reader, but it's unfortunately a 'pass' from me.
July 15, 2023
A Fast Read
This is an introduction to newly-minted PI Paul Madison ... Private Investigator, for those that didn't know.
His first case is an elderly woman with her dog in her arms, wanting to have him find and punish the person stealing her morning paper each day. This may seem mundane, but a guy's gotta start someplace.
While his business grows with cheating husbands, etc., Paul takes on a rather personal crusade that quickly becomes dangerous to him and those around him. Will he be able to get through this turmoil alive ... only time will tell.
This is an introduction to newly-minted PI Paul Madison ... Private Investigator, for those that didn't know.
His first case is an elderly woman with her dog in her arms, wanting to have him find and punish the person stealing her morning paper each day. This may seem mundane, but a guy's gotta start someplace.
While his business grows with cheating husbands, etc., Paul takes on a rather personal crusade that quickly becomes dangerous to him and those around him. Will he be able to get through this turmoil alive ... only time will tell.
January 24, 2025
This was a short read about a young man in Chicago in the 1970s. He grew up with his grandfather who was a cop and he wanted to do the same. He enlisted went to war, came back and became a cop. Then
a Private Investigator protected by a rather unique spirit guide.
A family of pizza baking mobsters who will stop at nothing to defend their criminal empire.
It was easy to read, short, only 3 stars as it felt a little flat for me.
a Private Investigator protected by a rather unique spirit guide.
A family of pizza baking mobsters who will stop at nothing to defend their criminal empire.
It was easy to read, short, only 3 stars as it felt a little flat for me.
January 6, 2024
Paul Madison PI Book 1
Paul Madison decides at a young age he wanted to
be a policeman just like his grandfather his mother prays he changes his mind. After time in the Army in Vietnam he joins the police force and after he's shot he becomes a detective. He knows the mob is behind his grandfather's death and his partner he becomes determined t DXo catch the rodeo family.
Paul Madison decides at a young age he wanted to
be a policeman just like his grandfather his mother prays he changes his mind. After time in the Army in Vietnam he joins the police force and after he's shot he becomes a detective. He knows the mob is behind his grandfather's death and his partner he becomes determined t DXo catch the rodeo family.
July 13, 2024
Always Exciting
This short intro to the series is an excellent opener. Learning the background and the setting for Paul and Kate, Max's history and details of the past makes these characters come to life. As usual, Sharon Michaels does wonderful writing and makes us care. Highly Recommended.
This short intro to the series is an excellent opener. Learning the background and the setting for Paul and Kate, Max's history and details of the past makes these characters come to life. As usual, Sharon Michaels does wonderful writing and makes us care. Highly Recommended.
August 18, 2024
a good read
Private investigator, medical examiner, spirit animal, murder, and pizza! What else would you want to read?
This was a fast read. This is definitely a different Cozy Mystery. It was a bit more intense, but it was a great read. Thoroughly enjoyed reading it!
Private investigator, medical examiner, spirit animal, murder, and pizza! What else would you want to read?
This was a fast read. This is definitely a different Cozy Mystery. It was a bit more intense, but it was a great read. Thoroughly enjoyed reading it!
May 5, 2022
oh my what a fun read! I cannot wait for the next book! Love the characters, love the cover, just love it all! This is the beginning of a wonderful series! A must must read!!
June 12, 2022
Who can you trust
Just love a good private investigator mystery. Can't wait for the 2nd series. The main character is leading quite an adventurous life.
Just love a good private investigator mystery. Can't wait for the 2nd series. The main character is leading quite an adventurous life.
November 24, 2022
Interesting little whodunit!
I had fun with this novella sized detective story and can’t wait for the next one. Max the dead dachshund protects him? Wow that is a twist.
I had fun with this novella sized detective story and can’t wait for the next one. Max the dead dachshund protects him? Wow that is a twist.
April 1, 2023
Who killed his grandfather and Vance - we know why!!! Paul, keep safe!!! I enjoyed this story and recommend the book.
April 2, 2023
Free short read!
Paul Madison is a quick and interesting read. You keep turning the pages to see what takes place between Paul and Dr O'Brien, and the Rossi connection. Enjoy!
Paul Madison is a quick and interesting read. You keep turning the pages to see what takes place between Paul and Dr O'Brien, and the Rossi connection. Enjoy!
January 29, 2025
Too choppy and the buildup was all for nothing. I get that this is the start of the series, but there is no resolution of any kind. Overall a boring waste of time.
March 7, 2025
Un libro soft. Lo use para comenzar a leer en inglés y me pareció una buena opción.
Cuenta con misterio, un poco de fantasía y romance.
Es super entendible y fácil de leer.
Cuenta con misterio, un poco de fantasía y romance.
Es super entendible y fácil de leer.
May 16, 2022
This is a fun, short read. The setting of Chicago with the plot revolving around the Mob and pizza drew me in and I was quickly turning the pages. Add in the likable Paul Madison PI and his love interest the beautiful, intelligent Dr. Kathleen O'Brien and you have the perfect cozy mystery. Can't wait for the next in the series.
June 14, 2022
I love this story about a young man who wants to do wonderful things for Chicago as a police officer. Due to an accident he became a P.I. He continued to show how much he cared about his community. He did not let anything stand in his way.
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