{"product_id":"2940033051489","title":"Maynard Soloman Proves Santa Claus is Real (Funny Detective Stories #4)","description":"\u003cp\u003e“Maynard is the philosopher-cum-man-of-action that we all wish we could be, the detective who solves mysteries by turning idiocy against itself.” – Peter Rozovsky, Detectives Beyond Borders (Spinetingler Award winner)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Oh my goodness! I’m not sure when I’ve laughed so hard. It was like having a conversation with the man from the Grumpy Old Men movie! So much fun!” – Gina Hott, Hott Books\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“I recommend to everyone who is looking for a quick read. It's perfect for that pick me up laugh, that bathroom read, that afternoon escape.” - Molly Edwards, Reviews by Molly\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“If you don't like Maynard Soloman then you don't like freedom. Ya mugs.” - Laura Roberts, ePublisher Daily\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Another detective tale with a satirical twist, this one a Christmas edition where our obstinate and life-weary protagonist is at risk of losing his 'bago, and finds himself facing down numerous obstacles in order to do so. It's always amusing to watch a jaded old fellow confronting the Christmas spirit head-on.”- Chantal Boudreau, author\/illustrator\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Nominated for Best Short Story of 2011 by Preditors \u0026amp; Editors Readers Poll.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFans of funny detective stories, meet Maynard Soloman. Some say he's crusty, profane and clueless. If you ask him, he solves the world's problems one case at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this short story, the Ol' Badger needs a Christmas miracle. Bill collectors want to repossess his beloved RV. To stay a step ahead, Maynard will have to prove Santa Claus is real. Or just drunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBONUS: Include Maynard's Guide to Milk and Cookies.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Benjamin Sobieck","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47105484718320,"sku":"2940033051489","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940033051489_p0.jpg?v=1763656595","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940033051489","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}