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Pet Psychic Cozy Mysteries #1-3
A Jaz and Luffy Cozy Mystery: Books 1-3
"The story has a Nancy Drew style to it… fun and upbeat with a mystery that's intriguing, engaging, and is perfectly fitted to the witty duo of Luffy and Jasmine… funny, charming, lighthearted"--5 Stars, Readers' Favorite
BOOK ONE
A quaint town full of secrets. A string of bizarre occurrences. An unconvincing suicide...
Jasmine Moore is a local favorite who is unusually gifted—she has random visions of the future that often portend disaster. She can also understand her loyal golden retriever. Literally.
When a body is discovered in the small town of Blackwood Cove, the authorities are ready to write it off as a suicide. But for Jasmine, something doesn’t quite add up...
The deceased was a seasoned swimmer. Drowning was probably the last way to go.
Taking up the mantle of detective, Jasmine sets out on a path full of twists and turns to solve the baffling case. Sifting through decades of forgotten town history and long-buried secrets, she soon discovers that everyone has something to hide.
Time is running out, and Jasmine needs to unearth the startling truth before the town is shaken to its core yet again.
BOOK TWO
She thought the mysteries were behind her…
When a promising young student plunges to his death from a historic clock tower, Jasmine knows that foul play is involved. Once again summoning her detective skills and her faithful companion Luffy, she must solve another case and catch an evasive killer.
Under the spell of the spring rains, her investigation will take her deep into the ancient halls of Wildwood College – a historic building echoing with memories of the past. As Jasmine peels through the darkest layers of secrets, she casts a new light on the College and its long-dead inhabitants.
But with a murderer on the loose and time running out, will she get to the bottom of it all? Or will the clock run short?
BOOK THREE
A puzzling murder and not a suspect in sight…
After a dead body is discovered in the dusty stacks of the old library, the quiet seaside town of Blackwood Cove is once again plunged into a seemingly unsolvable case.
College student Jasmine Moore wanted nothing more than to relax with a good book after a stressful and tumultuous semester. But it seems like fate has other plans. Surrounded by familiar faces and accompanied by her trusted dog Luffy, this amateur sleuth must once again put her wits to the test against a baffling murder with not a suspect in sight.
If Jasmine wants to fight her way to the bottom of this mystery, she’ll need more than just luck this time. With a sea of conflicting clues and contradictory information, it seems like Jasmine and Luffy are up against their toughest case yet. Only a few subtle connections hold the secret to finding the killer – if she’s quick-thinking enough to spot them…
BOOK ONE
A quaint town full of secrets. A string of bizarre occurrences. An unconvincing suicide...
Jasmine Moore is a local favorite who is unusually gifted—she has random visions of the future that often portend disaster. She can also understand her loyal golden retriever. Literally.
When a body is discovered in the small town of Blackwood Cove, the authorities are ready to write it off as a suicide. But for Jasmine, something doesn’t quite add up...
The deceased was a seasoned swimmer. Drowning was probably the last way to go.
Taking up the mantle of detective, Jasmine sets out on a path full of twists and turns to solve the baffling case. Sifting through decades of forgotten town history and long-buried secrets, she soon discovers that everyone has something to hide.
Time is running out, and Jasmine needs to unearth the startling truth before the town is shaken to its core yet again.
BOOK TWO
She thought the mysteries were behind her…
When a promising young student plunges to his death from a historic clock tower, Jasmine knows that foul play is involved. Once again summoning her detective skills and her faithful companion Luffy, she must solve another case and catch an evasive killer.
Under the spell of the spring rains, her investigation will take her deep into the ancient halls of Wildwood College – a historic building echoing with memories of the past. As Jasmine peels through the darkest layers of secrets, she casts a new light on the College and its long-dead inhabitants.
But with a murderer on the loose and time running out, will she get to the bottom of it all? Or will the clock run short?
BOOK THREE
A puzzling murder and not a suspect in sight…
After a dead body is discovered in the dusty stacks of the old library, the quiet seaside town of Blackwood Cove is once again plunged into a seemingly unsolvable case.
College student Jasmine Moore wanted nothing more than to relax with a good book after a stressful and tumultuous semester. But it seems like fate has other plans. Surrounded by familiar faces and accompanied by her trusted dog Luffy, this amateur sleuth must once again put her wits to the test against a baffling murder with not a suspect in sight.
If Jasmine wants to fight her way to the bottom of this mystery, she’ll need more than just luck this time. With a sea of conflicting clues and contradictory information, it seems like Jasmine and Luffy are up against their toughest case yet. Only a few subtle connections hold the secret to finding the killer – if she’s quick-thinking enough to spot them…
526 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 1, 2022
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About the author
Max Parrott
36 books117 followersMAX PARROTT is a cozy mystery author who lives with his beloved golden retriever... who just so happens to be named Luffy. Even though Luffy doesn't help Max solve crimes, he does help him stay amused.
The inseparable duo often enjoy big long walks down the canal where Max reminisces about Luffy's one shot at fame - a close second in Musical Chairs for dogs one wintry Christmas Eve.
Find out more at:
www.maxparrott.com
The inseparable duo often enjoy big long walks down the canal where Max reminisces about Luffy's one shot at fame - a close second in Musical Chairs for dogs one wintry Christmas Eve.
Find out more at:
www.maxparrott.com
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June 2, 2022
#1 - Paws in the Action
Jasmine "Jaz" Moore works part time at The Book Nook in Blackwood Cove, a small town that depends mostly on tourism. When Crazy Jack, a local fisherman, turns up dead on the beach, everybody presumes he drowned. On the other hand, Jaz suspects Jack was murdered. Jaz has a wonderful companion for her mysteries, a dog who can communicate with her. Is Jaz correct and can she prove it?
#2 - A Timely Murder
Jaz has decided to enroll at Wildwood College. Wildwood has a long history and plenty of old buildings. Two of the students in some of Jaz's classes seem to be at odds. When one of the students, Oliver Bridges, falls to his death from the clock tower, Jaz does not think it was accidental. Can Jaz unravel the mystery of Oliver's death?
#3 - Bookmarked for Death
Jaz decides to take a short break from college and heads home to visit her parents. They have a new puppy, Lulu and have hired Barry Brock, Jaz's former rival, to train him. When a body is found in the local library, Jaz suspects Barry had something to do with it, but he was out of town at the time. Will Jaz be able to solve this mystery or will she fall short?
Max Parrott has created a wonderful mystery series with great characters and a variety of situations. Each story is filled with plenty of twists, turns, and red herrings to keep the reader engaged clear to the end and looking for more.
Jasmine "Jaz" Moore works part time at The Book Nook in Blackwood Cove, a small town that depends mostly on tourism. When Crazy Jack, a local fisherman, turns up dead on the beach, everybody presumes he drowned. On the other hand, Jaz suspects Jack was murdered. Jaz has a wonderful companion for her mysteries, a dog who can communicate with her. Is Jaz correct and can she prove it?
#2 - A Timely Murder
Jaz has decided to enroll at Wildwood College. Wildwood has a long history and plenty of old buildings. Two of the students in some of Jaz's classes seem to be at odds. When one of the students, Oliver Bridges, falls to his death from the clock tower, Jaz does not think it was accidental. Can Jaz unravel the mystery of Oliver's death?
#3 - Bookmarked for Death
Jaz decides to take a short break from college and heads home to visit her parents. They have a new puppy, Lulu and have hired Barry Brock, Jaz's former rival, to train him. When a body is found in the local library, Jaz suspects Barry had something to do with it, but he was out of town at the time. Will Jaz be able to solve this mystery or will she fall short?
Max Parrott has created a wonderful mystery series with great characters and a variety of situations. Each story is filled with plenty of twists, turns, and red herrings to keep the reader engaged clear to the end and looking for more.
June 24, 2022
Wonderful Cozy Mysteries that are gentle and caring!
These books in this series is a really good read to take you away from everything for awhile, but in a kind way. They are gentle enough for some of the younger readers, middle readers, and folks like me who still just love to read a great book and series! They are not boring by any imagination, but rather very busy from the beginning to the ending of each book.
Book 1: Paws in the Action~
This was a great mystery good enough for people of any age! I loved the first fact, that Jaz could talk to and hear Luffy! I thought that added to the story as a whole.
The mystery was awesome! I think those that grew up loving Nancy Drew books will love this mystery, and how it unfolded, (as I did). Reading how the investigation changed what people thought of HOW Jack died was interesting... especially how Jaz's input, and how people looked at her before and after the investigation!
Book 2: A Timely Murder~
Great Murder Mystery!
What is not to love about this book, and this series? There is such a comforting feel of the characters... Jaz (Jasmine) and Luffy feel like part of the family
(albeit I wish I could hear my pets talking english in my head too)! They are now at college, trying to just be normal folks, and then, oh no, another vision which means probably another death. Sure enough, one of the nicest guys in school ends up dead, looking like a suicide! Sure enough, the police want Jaz to help out, since she is so seasoned at solving murders.
Book 3: Bookmarked for Death~
This is a wonderful book! Some continuations of stories get lame and boring... not this one!
Jaz and Luffy are back home for holiday from college, time for some R&R... Well, it doesn't happen that way. Jaz has another vision, which usually means there will be another murder.. or is it?
This book has growth with the characters, there is hometown battles between people that can make a person wonder if a person is really that way, or if you just feel that way because of previous issues with that person. People within a small town usually know of everyone even if they don't know the person, or do they? There is even a real feel of going home and finding another pet in the house, that Mom & Dad did not tell you about, AND they have her previous competition 'training' her!
This book in the series would be good as a standalone, but is SO much better when read in line with the previous.
Thank you Max Parrott for such Wonderful Stories to just Die Into... I mean Dive Into!
These books in this series is a really good read to take you away from everything for awhile, but in a kind way. They are gentle enough for some of the younger readers, middle readers, and folks like me who still just love to read a great book and series! They are not boring by any imagination, but rather very busy from the beginning to the ending of each book.
Book 1: Paws in the Action~
This was a great mystery good enough for people of any age! I loved the first fact, that Jaz could talk to and hear Luffy! I thought that added to the story as a whole.
The mystery was awesome! I think those that grew up loving Nancy Drew books will love this mystery, and how it unfolded, (as I did). Reading how the investigation changed what people thought of HOW Jack died was interesting... especially how Jaz's input, and how people looked at her before and after the investigation!
Book 2: A Timely Murder~
Great Murder Mystery!
What is not to love about this book, and this series? There is such a comforting feel of the characters... Jaz (Jasmine) and Luffy feel like part of the family
(albeit I wish I could hear my pets talking english in my head too)! They are now at college, trying to just be normal folks, and then, oh no, another vision which means probably another death. Sure enough, one of the nicest guys in school ends up dead, looking like a suicide! Sure enough, the police want Jaz to help out, since she is so seasoned at solving murders.
Book 3: Bookmarked for Death~
This is a wonderful book! Some continuations of stories get lame and boring... not this one!
Jaz and Luffy are back home for holiday from college, time for some R&R... Well, it doesn't happen that way. Jaz has another vision, which usually means there will be another murder.. or is it?
This book has growth with the characters, there is hometown battles between people that can make a person wonder if a person is really that way, or if you just feel that way because of previous issues with that person. People within a small town usually know of everyone even if they don't know the person, or do they? There is even a real feel of going home and finding another pet in the house, that Mom & Dad did not tell you about, AND they have her previous competition 'training' her!
This book in the series would be good as a standalone, but is SO much better when read in line with the previous.
Thank you Max Parrott for such Wonderful Stories to just Die Into... I mean Dive Into!
September 13, 2024
This is a delightful series. Jaz is a young lady who not only experiences visions when a murder has occurred or is about to occur, she also has a telepathic link to Luffy, the smartest dog around.
Book 1 - A local man is dead & the police think it was suicide. Convinced it wasn't suicide, Jaz convinces the local sheriff to let her help with the investigation. She and her delightful dog Luffy question suspects and find many secrets in their small town. Will they solve the murder? Or is the sheriff right and it's suicide? If it is murder, who might be next?
Book 2 - Jaz and Luffy are off to college. When a student falls to death from the clock tower, Jaz and her faithful furry companion investigate to find out if it's an accident, suicide, or murder. If it is murder, could Jaz or one of her new friends be in danger?
Book 3 - Jaz and Luffy are home for the holidays when a body is discovered in the town library. With just a short time before they have to return to school, can Jaz and Luffy find the killer? Luffy has a much bigger role in this investigation, and his involvement had me biting my nails!
Book 1 - A local man is dead & the police think it was suicide. Convinced it wasn't suicide, Jaz convinces the local sheriff to let her help with the investigation. She and her delightful dog Luffy question suspects and find many secrets in their small town. Will they solve the murder? Or is the sheriff right and it's suicide? If it is murder, who might be next?
Book 2 - Jaz and Luffy are off to college. When a student falls to death from the clock tower, Jaz and her faithful furry companion investigate to find out if it's an accident, suicide, or murder. If it is murder, could Jaz or one of her new friends be in danger?
Book 3 - Jaz and Luffy are home for the holidays when a body is discovered in the town library. With just a short time before they have to return to school, can Jaz and Luffy find the killer? Luffy has a much bigger role in this investigation, and his involvement had me biting my nails!
June 7, 2022
The books in the Jaz and Luffy cozy mystery series are a delightful and entertaining read! They begin when Jaz is still a teenager, with her faithful dog Luffy always at her side. Jaz has visions of future murders, which sometimes incapacitate her for a few moments, and Luffy has learned to recognize them and make sure she is safe. Together they make a great investigative team! Each Murder happens in a different setting; book 1 finds a seasoned swimmer in an unlikely drowning; book 2 involves a student falling from a old college clock tower; and in book 3, a body is discovered in the library stacks! All of the books are clean, well-written and highly entertaining cozies. I especially love listening to Luffy’s thoughts and conversations with Jaz.
September 11, 2024
I read this 3-book bundle in record time because the protagonist was a young adult, which is different than in many mysteries. She occasionally had visions, and she could communicate with her dog, which was how she was able to solve the murders. She grew up in a very small town in Maine, so she was extremely familiar with the area and the people.
She also became a good friend to the FBI agent, who gave her support, and together with the dog, they worked at solving the murders.
I would recommend these books to anyone who likes cozy mysteries. It was so much fun to read!
She also became a good friend to the FBI agent, who gave her support, and together with the dog, they worked at solving the murders.
I would recommend these books to anyone who likes cozy mysteries. It was so much fun to read!
September 12, 2024
A Jaz and Luffy Cozy Mystery
Jasmine and her dog companion, Luffy share three mystery murders in this tri set of books. She is a young student and can share thoughts and speech with her dog. Jaz is blessed? with flashes of visions of the future that always lead to murder. She feels it is her duty to help the police catch the killer. Out of the three book 3 was my favorite for surprise ending. All three were well written.
Jasmine and her dog companion, Luffy share three mystery murders in this tri set of books. She is a young student and can share thoughts and speech with her dog. Jaz is blessed? with flashes of visions of the future that always lead to murder. She feels it is her duty to help the police catch the killer. Out of the three book 3 was my favorite for surprise ending. All three were well written.
September 9, 2024
Enjoyable but needs editing
I don’t recall anyone calling Jasmine ‘Jaz’, so the subtle seems a little off to me. The interaction between Jasmine and Luffy was a treat to read. Everyone who has a dog talks to their buddy, and who wouldn’t like to hear answers? The end of the third book seemed a little strange, but I don’t want to give something away, so I’ll keep that to myself.
I don’t recall anyone calling Jasmine ‘Jaz’, so the subtle seems a little off to me. The interaction between Jasmine and Luffy was a treat to read. Everyone who has a dog talks to their buddy, and who wouldn’t like to hear answers? The end of the third book seemed a little strange, but I don’t want to give something away, so I’ll keep that to myself.
July 3, 2022
Love dogs
I loved the fact that the main character was a teenager and there was a talking dog that kept her grounded. It was not sappy. I would recommend this to all my mystery loving family and friends it really deserved more than five stars
I loved the fact that the main character was a teenager and there was a talking dog that kept her grounded. It was not sappy. I would recommend this to all my mystery loving family and friends it really deserved more than five stars
July 8, 2022
A Good Read
I loved this trilogy featuring Jasmine and Luffy, her dog. There were exciting adventures, solving murders and disappearances. Luffy can talk to Jaz, and helps her in her investigations. There was some humour and twists in these books.
I loved this trilogy featuring Jasmine and Luffy, her dog. There were exciting adventures, solving murders and disappearances. Luffy can talk to Jaz, and helps her in her investigations. There was some humour and twists in these books.
July 14, 2022
An Enjoyable Read
If you are looking for a relaxing read, you've stumbled upon the correct series! You will find yourself smiling as you move along from one Cozy mystery to the next. Enjoy!
If you are looking for a relaxing read, you've stumbled upon the correct series! You will find yourself smiling as you move along from one Cozy mystery to the next. Enjoy!
July 22, 2022
Another fantastic mystery
Wonderful mystery filled with plenty of excitement, surprises,danger, suspense, wonderful friends, and forgiveness.i would recommend this to everyone who enjoys reading a great mystery.
Wonderful mystery filled with plenty of excitement, surprises,danger, suspense, wonderful friends, and forgiveness.i would recommend this to everyone who enjoys reading a great mystery.
September 12, 2024
Plots hold promise…
Telepathic dog is a wonderful premise but the author treats the dog’s thoughts/speech/communication as dialogue and that didn’t work for me. I couldn’t figure out what was being “heard” and by whom. Sorry, but I just couldn’t wade through.
Telepathic dog is a wonderful premise but the author treats the dog’s thoughts/speech/communication as dialogue and that didn’t work for me. I couldn’t figure out what was being “heard” and by whom. Sorry, but I just couldn’t wade through.
September 15, 2024
Jaz and Luffy are a great time.
I enjoyed reading the book series 1-3 of Jaz and Luffy murder mystery books.
I believe that your dog knows you best. It would be really cool to actually talk with them. Jaz ability to have physic awareness is a big plus.
I enjoyed reading the book series 1-3 of Jaz and Luffy murder mystery books.
I believe that your dog knows you best. It would be really cool to actually talk with them. Jaz ability to have physic awareness is a big plus.
August 14, 2022
An Interesting anthology
A young college girl and her dog get involved in a local small town murder. After solving that one, they get further involved with two more.
A young college girl and her dog get involved in a local small town murder. After solving that one, they get further involved with two more.
August 27, 2023
dogs and detective
What more could you want in a book.
A very special dog who keeps you wanting more and more.
I love these books.
I need more😄
What more could you want in a book.
A very special dog who keeps you wanting more and more.
I love these books.
I need more😄
September 1, 2024
Please see individual stories for review.
September 25, 2024
These books were very enjoyable reads for anyone who loves dogs like I do. Maybe a little unbelievable but so much fun.
September 30, 2024
Great series
These three books were a delight. I enjoyed the adventures of Jaz and Luffy--solving mysteries and being a good team.
These three books were a delight. I enjoyed the adventures of Jaz and Luffy--solving mysteries and being a good team.
January 6, 2026
A Jazz and Lyft cozy mystery (books 1-3)
Engaging! Luffy is the best! Jax is ok., sometimes too pushy and seems like a spoiled know it all. Overall, she’s well rounded. The story has wholes and sometimes jumps to odd places. I really enjoyed reading it.
Engaging! Luffy is the best! Jax is ok., sometimes too pushy and seems like a spoiled know it all. Overall, she’s well rounded. The story has wholes and sometimes jumps to odd places. I really enjoyed reading it.
June 8, 2022
Paws in the Action: Psychic Sleuths and Talking Dogs (A Jaz and Luffy Cozy Mystery Book 1), my first enjoyable mystery read from author Max Parrott. Well-written with intriguing characters developed in great detail in the first few chapters of the book. I read a lot of clean, cozy mysteries & this book is more mystery than cozy. Sometimes a book is just enjoyable.
A Timely Murder: Psychic Sleuths and Talking Dogs (A Jaz and Luffy Cozy Mystery Book 2), my second enjoyable mystery read from author Max Parrott.
Bookmarked for Death: Psychic Sleuths and Talking Dogs (Jaz and Luffy Cozy Mystery #3), my third enjoyable mystery read from author Max Parrott. " I'll definitely be reading more from this author and look forward to the next book in the series. (RIP Marley January 20, 2014 - July 24, 2018).
A Timely Murder: Psychic Sleuths and Talking Dogs (A Jaz and Luffy Cozy Mystery Book 2), my second enjoyable mystery read from author Max Parrott.
Bookmarked for Death: Psychic Sleuths and Talking Dogs (Jaz and Luffy Cozy Mystery #3), my third enjoyable mystery read from author Max Parrott. " I'll definitely be reading more from this author and look forward to the next book in the series. (RIP Marley January 20, 2014 - July 24, 2018).
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