THE KIDS AREN’T ALRIGHT. AND APPARENTLY, NEITHER IS MAIZIE ALBRIGHT.From The Wall Street Journal bestselling author, Larissa Reinhart, the third book in the “sassy, sexy, and fun” Maizie Albright Star Detective series.“The mystery and detective cases drive the story, but Larissa Reinhart’s characters steal the show every time.” –The Girl with Book Lungs#StillDetectiveing As an ex-star of a hit … Lungs
#StillDetectiveing As an ex-star of a hit teen detective show, Maizie Albright gets the youth demographic. Or so she thought. Now that she’s adulting, today’s kids make Maizie feel out of date. At least the teen Youtube stars of Bigfoot Trackers who want to hire her to look into the disappearance and possible murder of their producer. A murder the police find as likely as Bigfoot.
Maizie has her own suspicions about the new celebrity retreat where their missing person was last seen. Particularly when she learns her ex-fiancé has been hired to run the Center. Kind of an issue when she thought Oliver was in prison. Kind of an issue when Nash, the man of her dreams, is out of commission.
Wait, not man of her dreams.
Boss of her fantasies. Professionally speaking, of course.
While Maizie’s looking for a missing Youtube star, she’s wrangling her mother’s wedding, assuaging an overzealous probation officer, and struggling to keep Nash Security Solutions solvent. Conspiracy theories collide with real-life catastrophes beginning with murder and possibly ending with Maizie’s life.
For an “undeniably fun mystery” and a “heroine to root for,” get your copy of NC-17 today!
Related subjects include: cozy mysteries, women sleuths, murder mystery series, whodunit mysteries (whodunnit), humorous murder mysteries, amateur sleuth books, Southern humor, humorous women’s fiction, chick lit, former child stars, romantic comedies, and small town humor
Books in the Maizie Albright Star Detective series:
•15 MINUTES
•16 MILLIMETERS
•NC-17
•A VIEW TO A CHILL
•17.5 CARTRIDGES IN A PEAR TREE
•18 CALIBER (2020)
Other series by Larissa Reinhart:
A Cherry Tucker Mystery series
Finley Goodhart Crime Capers
“This is an undeniably fun mystery that makes the most of celebrity lifestyles and replacement of network television by streaming channels, yet never sacrifices character development for laughs. Maizie is a heroine to root for as she grows a backbone, is supported by her hilarious LA Hair stylist besties, and proves to be a surprisingly adept real-life private detective.” — Cynthia Chow, Kings River Life Magazine
“I love Mazie and her hot mess of everything. She tries so hard to channel inner acting jobs to help her get through everything and when the chips are down.” ~Community Bookstop
“The entertaining story drew me in instantly and kept me enthralled all the way through. I love the ending.” ~Jane Reads
“I have been a fan of Reinhart’s for several years! If you are looking for a series that moves quickly with just the right combination of sass, romance, and mystery, you really can’t go wrong with this one!!!!” ~Devilishly Delicious Book Reviews
“If you are searching for a funny and twisted read with a brave woman, this is your book, I can assure you’ll enjoy the read! ” ~Varietats
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There is no character I cheer louder for than I do for Maizie Albright. Terrific character and such a fun series. This time around, Maizie has to do a little “adulting” too–not that she hasn’t been trying already, but the stakes are just higher this time. And the end…oh, the end… You’re going to love the end. Heck, I loved every single page!
Big Foot and guns don’t mix well.
Maizie Albright is an ex-actress on probation, training to be a private investigator. Left alone to run the office (while her boss is in a coma), Maizie must hold things together. Her to-do list includes getting new clients, collecting a past-due fee, attending therapy sessions, doing community service, and figuring out how to track down a missing person on her own. Sleep can’t fit into the schedule.
When three desperate teenagers (appearing on a Bigfoot Trackers U-Tube channel) hire Maizie to find their missing co-star, she can’t say no. Soon men with guns try to kill her, an ex-boyfriend turns up with a massive diamond ring, and her new therapist suggests selfie-therapy. Maizie’s courage and intelligence are sorely tested. Big Foot and guns don’t mix well.
This novel is guaranteed to keep readers interested from start to finish. I highly recommend this fast-paced, funny, and interesting mystery. I voluntarily read an advance reader copy of this book.
This review is for the audio book.
Oh wow, I loved this book. I have enjoyed the Maizie Albright series but think this is the best yet. I just love every one of the characters, especially Maizie and the often funny situations she finds herself getting into. Her little sisters attempts to catcher the tooth fairy is just too cute and will make everybody want to believe anything is possible. The mystery was excellent and really well thought out and plotted, so much so that I was booked until the very last word and plot twist. I think the plot idea of an actress having to work as a private investigator and do community service is perfect and if it isn’t already a tv show it should be, then add in Bigfoot and you are are on to a winner. This is book there and although it is not necessary to have read or listened to the other books, I would highly recommend that you do because they are a lot of fun and you won’t be disappointed. I can’t wait for the next book, this author is definitely on my just listen too list.
Whe ex actress Maizie’s boss Nash is injured in an attempt to foil a bank robbery, Maizie finds herself trying to keep the business running, so when he awakes from his coma he will still have a business.The problem is with Nash’s ex wife is doing her best to put them out of business and Maizie only has one case. Three teenagers hire her to find there missing friend, who went missing while trying to find bigfoot. Nobody else is worried about him? So should Maizie? She has enough worry about as it is , what with worry about when or even will Nash wake up? She needs to get paid by the mother of the man who tried to hold up the bank, that got Nash hurt. Find a therapist and do community appointed voluntarily work and save the business.Her ex boyfriend is back in the picture, her mother is up to her usual tricks and meddling in her life. What else could go wrong? Can she solve her first case without Nash’s help by finding the missing man?
I really like the narrator and think she is a good choice for Maizie and her friends as she gives them some great voices.I
I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
Maizie Albright has her hands full. She is on probation for something her ex-fiance did in California, she is also trying to become a real private detective by shadowing Nash, a real P.I. But he is out of commission when a bomb went off in a bank. Now Maizie is by herself, and three young kids hire her to find their missing friend who follows Bigfoot around. Plus there is the conditions of her probation she needs to do or else her probation officer is about to send her to jail for now doing them! Can Maizie get everything done? Oh, there is more going on, but you will have to read the story to find out what. I voluntarily read an ARC of this book.
4 Star review NC-17 (A Maizie Albright Star Detective Mystery #5) by Larissa Reinhart
Audio Review:
I was intrigued as I followed the clues along with Maizie Albright as she continues to follow her dream of being a private investigator. Maizie used to be the star of a hit teen detective show, now it’s her reality.
When the stars of a YouTube channel ask Maizie to investigate the disappearance of their producer, she jumps at the chance. Finding out that her ex-fiance Oliver, is running the place where the producer was last seen and that her boss Wyatt Nash is unable to assist her, she finds herself in a tough spot.
The narrator really brought this book to life for me and did a good job keeping me entertained. The characters are easy to relate too,likeable and NC-17 was a a book filled with a intrigue, mystery and suspense which kept me invested throughout as I listened to Joan Dukore’s performance.
The mystery itself is threefold, the bank bombing, Wyatt getting hurt and incapacitated and Maizie on her own to help three teenagers. Maizie and Wyatt were working surveillance at a bank when the person of interest enters the bank. Wyatt goes in after him and a bomb ignites causing Wyatt to be hurt and taken to the hospital. Maizie must go it alone to figure out who is behind this while also working on her probation requirements. Additionally, three teenagers need help in finding their missing friend which they believe Big Foot grabbed him. The investigation is filled with pitfalls, unexpected twists, multiple motives and surprises that keep you glued right to the end. A perfect cozy mystery with just the perfect amount of humor, romance, mystery, intrigue, quirky characters, and adventure that will keep you completely engaged. The romance between Maizie and Wyatt is building. Will they finally admit to each other of their feelings? Highly recommend the series.
This is a fantastic addition to the Maizie Albright series. There is so much happening in this story, poor Maizie has her hands full. The author has weaved a complex and intricate plot with many threads that come together to create a satisfying reading experience. With humor, suspense, action, and a bit of romance, there is something for everyone in this book. I look forward to reading what happens next.
“I really needed a talk with the universe and find out what I’d done to tick it off.”
Maizie’s Albright’s flying solo on this case as her boss and mentor, Wyatt Nash, is in the hospital in a coma. Maizie’s kind of forced to keep working due to her probation, but her job keeps getting in the way of her community service requirements, as does a lot of other things, including her mother’s impending wedding. Vicki Albright might have been her manager, but as a mother she leaves a lot to be desired….
This case involves the Wellspring Center, a new high end holistic spa in Black Pine. Since Maizie’s parole officer has arranged her new therapist and her new community service hours, we find our heroine spending time there as her new underage clients are connected to the place in some fashion as well. As Maizie is wont to say…Adulting is hard. Given the circumstances she really is growing up, standing up for herself and following through, in true Maizie style, as best she can.
Mazie’s back! And I for one am very glad to see her. In true Albright fashion, she ticks off some of her friends, keeps running into her past, has run-ins with the bad guys, however she’s also beginning to take responsibility for her actions. I found myself cheering for her as she begins to understand her abilities. But the ending cracks me up and opens the door to a whole new world. A great addition to a fun series. Highly Recommended 5/5
[disclaimer: I received this book from the author and voluntarily reviewed it]
NC-17, the latest Maizie Albright mystery, by Larissa Reinhart, is fabulous! Maizie and Nash are caught up in a bank robbery with a bomb exploding. Nash is injured so it’s up to Maizie to save Nash Security Solutions. Her clients are teenagers searching for a missing person….and Bigfoot! Maizie is a hot mess as she tries to juggle the case, her new probation officer, community service at Wellspring Spa, and Vicki’s upcoming nuptials. When her hunky ex, a couple of murders, and lack of sleep are added to the mix, Maizie struggles to stay afloat. Jolene Sweeney doesn’t help as she tries to worm herself back into Nash’s business and heart. As the intrigue thickens, Maizie gets deeper into a situation that she may not be able to get out of!
The ending leaves you wanting the next book…NOW!
I voluntarily read an advance copy of this book and highly recommend this series.
NC-17 is the third book in author Larissa Reinhart’s Maisie Albright, Star Detective series. As Maisie and her boss, PI Wyatt Nash, are following Roger Price, a young man whose mother has hired them to look into his activities as she is concerned he is into drugs, they are led to the local bank as Roger leaves his place of business and travels there. Nash follows Roger in leaving Maisie in his truck. Moments later there is an explosion which put Nash in the hospital, Roger in jail, and Maisie scrambling to figure out what happened, administering to Nash’s needs, and finding ways to help keep the business afloat. The mother that hired them isn’t available to make payment but a young group of high school kids with a Bigfoot blog want to hire her to find out where their leader has disappeared.
Meanwhile, the new health center that has opened puts Maisie in position to log community service hours while partaking in the court ordered counseling required. In this strange place Maisie finds a psychologist that deals with selfie analysis and her ex-fiancé that landed her on probation in the first place as the spa manager.
As the story evolves, the threads of attempted bank robbery, missing Bigfoot hunter, and strange happenings at the health center entwine. And when an injured Nash finally comes to, it is to help Maisie tie up loose ends.
This well written, laugh out loud mystery will keep you guessing throughout. I very much enjoyed this book and I do recommend it!
If you hang around Maizie, things will get crazy!
Maizie Albright gave up an acting career to become a private investigator. In this book, her boss is injured, and she is trying to keep the business going despite having to juggle the job, her mom’s over the top demands, her teen clients, and a search for Bigfoot. There are so many things going on in her life that craziness comes naturally.
Maizie’s latest adventure is a little darker than the previous books, but it is still very enjoyable. Maizie is still sassy even though she is stressed. This book can be read alone, but the reading experience is richer if the books are read in order.
I received an advanced reader’s copy, and I wrote this review so that other people would know that this is a great book.
Another delightful read full of all the things I love about Larissa Reinhart….mystery, sassiness, a bit of spice thrown in, with a lot of laughs.
This is the third book in the series, and it’s just as good as the previous books. Maizie finds herself in more trouble than before. She is in hot water with her probation officer…now she is mixed up in a bank robbery, with her boss and man she is falling for in the hospital, and now she is helping three teenagers try to find a missing Youtube star…oh there might be a Bigfoot sighting or two as well. However, it’s pretty convenient that the disappearance is connected to the new place she is supposed to be doing her community service. What could possibly go wrong, right?
As usual, I was hooked from the very first page of the book! Maizie is sometimes a walking trainwreck, but that is the reason I adore her! She is hilarious, and now teamed up with teenagers, she is even funnier! In this book, she will find herself confronting her past with her ex-fiance. Alas, no one can do that better than Maizie.
The storyline and plot were great with lots of twists to keep me guessing. Reinhart knows how to throw in just the right amount of romance. Maybe…just maybe….we will see where her relationship with Nash is going to go. You will have to read for yourself to find out!!!!
I have been a fan of Reinhart’s for several years! If you are looking for a series that moves quickly with just the right combination of sass, romance, and mystery, you really can’t got wrong with this one!!!!
Larissa Reinhart is amazing. She can take the zaniest situations and make them feel real! I have never know anyone like Maizie but Ms. Reinhart brings to so to life that her reversion to a hot mess with pushed my anxiety. I had to walk away several times but I had to come back every time. Maizie needed my support. My heart broke for her as her world crashed around her but I belly laughed too many times to count. And I almost cheered, ignore that fist pump, as she started to take back the woman she has become. Yes, she still has a long way to go and I will be there with her to watch the continued growth. I love dynamic characters and Maizie is that in spades.
ONCE A TEENAGE DETECTIVE – NOW AN ADULT??
NC-17: A Maizie Albright Laugh-Out-Loud Comedy Mystery (Maizie Albright Star Detective Book 3) finds former hit teen detective Maizie Albright still working on obtaining her PI License. As usual she is hit head on with all sorts of obstacles that attempt to stop her before she can even begin to find her first clue.
Maizie finds herself being stretched in new ways. Her boss (and unrequited love interest) Nash is in a coma after attempting to thwart a crime.
Maizie is trying her best to keep Nash Security Solutions afloat while he’s incapacitated. While in desperate need of clients, she wasn’t anticipating dealing with three teenagers, a lost YouTube star or two ex-fiancées! This is Maizie’s reality!!
Will teen star Maizie be able to relate to real life teenagers? Does she have the skills to solve the crime without Nash? Maizie is trying her best to prove she is an adult and discovers she’s also be becoming a pretty decent PI along the way. I was provided an ARC of this book by the author. The opinions expressed here are completely my own and without influence.
This series so much fun! Can someone really have that much rotten luck? Nothing goes right for Maizie. She is trying to hold the PI office together while her boss is in a coma from one of their cases. Too many ex-fiancé’s come out of the woodwork to make her life even more difficult than probation, court ordered therapy and community service. But she pushes through it all! She’s a hot mess but so much fun!
I received an ARC. This is my honest review.
I have been waiting and waiting for the next Maizie Albright installment and I loved it, loved it! Mazie, former Hollywood child star and current Georgia PI apprentice, is a non-stop whirling dervish in “NC-17”! She is trying to keep Nash Security Solutions afloat while her boss, Wyatt Nash, is in a coma in the hospital. She has taken on new clients–three High School kids who have U-Tube reality show “searching for Bigfoot” and are now searching for their adult co-star/producer. These are just a couple of the intertwined mysteries. Madcap Mayhem on all fronts! I received an Advance Reader Copy of this book and agreed to post an honest review.