Maynard Soloman vs. The Kidney Thieves (Funny Detective Stories #8‪)‬

Maynard Soloman, a cantankerous private detective full of old-timey insults, slices open a ring of kidney thieves in this crusty short story.

A band of baddies is posting ads for kidneys for sale on the Internet - at a sinister price. It's up to Maynard to climb into a bath tub of ice in a seedy motel to bust the ring in action.

* BONUS: Includes Dr. Maynard's Guide to Kidney Transplants, including 10 busted kidney transplant myths.

This is the eighth in a series of short stories that combines the slapstick fun of The Pink Panther with the sharp wit of The Onion. Fans of Carl Hiaasen will especially want to check out all the Maynard Soloman stories for quick, fun reads.

“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)

“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

“Benjamin Sobieck has created a unique character in Maynard Soloman. Everyone knows a guy like him, myself no exception. His story has all the sarcastic humor one would expect from the character...Pick this up instead of a crack-pipe.” – Liam Sweeney, author of the Anno Luce series

“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

“Maynard’s unabashed ways and sour disposition make for a very entertaining tale.” - Chantal Boudreau, horror author

“PonieeinoP.” – Anonymous 5-star reader review on BN.com