{"product_id":"2940033250608","title":"4 Funny Detective Stories: Starring Maynard Soloman","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\"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\"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\"It never ceases to amaze me how this young man has created such a perfect crotchety old character. This is such a fun series and Maynard has become one of my favorite characters.\" - Michelle Peden Vasquez, Life in Review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"With a chip on his shoulder and more than his share of attitude, the protagonist presents himself as a force to be reckoned with and immediately captured my interest.\" - Chantal Boudreau, author\/illustrator\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"With a satirical take on everything from America’s war on drugs to immigration law to social security, Maynard Soloman is a mobile home-dwelling crime-fighting dynamo. He may not be the brightest bulb in the box, but he sure is amusing.\" - Laura Roberts, ePublisher Daily\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Best short story of 2011 nominee by Preditors \u0026amp; Editors Reader Poll.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFans of funny detective stories, meet Maynard Soloman, gal-damn detective. Some would say he's crusty, profane and clueless. But if you ask him, he solves the world's problems one case at a time. Once you experience his 1930s-style of doing business in a 21st century world, you just might agree.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncluded are four short stories: \"Maynard Soloman Solves the War on Drugs,\" \"Maynard Soloman Fixes Social Security and Eats a Pony,\" \"Maynard Soloman and the Job-Nabbin' Illegal Immigrants\" and \"Maynard Soloman Proves Santa Claus is Real.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Benjamin Sobieck","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47121876320496,"sku":"2940033250608","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940033250608_p0.jpg?v=1763658887","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940033250608","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}