Kindle
$0.00
Available instantly
Audible Logo Audiobook
$0.00
with membership trial
Hardcover
$26.49
Paperback
$15.95
Kindle Price: $0.00

Save $0.99 (100%)

Promotions apply when you purchase

These promotions will be applied to this item:

Some promotions may be combined; others are not eligible to be combined with other offers. For details, please see the Terms & Conditions associated with these promotions.

Audiobook Price: $21.83

Save: $14.34 (66%)

Read with our free app
You've subscribed to ! We will preorder your items within 24 hours of when they become available. When new books are released, we'll charge your default payment method for the lowest price available during the pre-order period.
Update your device or payment method, cancel individual pre-orders or your subscription at
Your Memberships & Subscriptions
Kindle app logo image

Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required.

Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web.

Using your mobile phone camera - scan the code below and download the Kindle app.

QR code to download the Kindle App

Follow the author

Larissa Reinhart
+ Follow
More books from this author
Something went wrong. Please try your request again later.

15 Minutes: A Romantic Comedy Mystery Novel (Maizie Albright Star Detective Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Larissa Reinhart (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 1,752 ratings
See all formats and editions

SHE PLAYED ONE ON TV, BUT CAN MAIZIE ALBRIGHT MAKE IT AS A DETECTIVE IN REAL LIFE?

For fans of romantic comedy mysteries with earnestly optimistic female sleuths like Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum and Meg Cabot's Heather Wells. The Wall Street Journal bestselling and international award-winning author Larissa Reinhart brings her readers the first in the Maizie Albright Star Detective series, Hot Mystery Reviews’ "Top 10 Mysteries for Book Clubs.”

”Child star and hilarious hot mess Maizie Albright trades Hollywood for the backwoods of Georgia and pure delight ensues. Maizie's my new favorite escape from reality.” — Gretchen Archer, USA Today bestselling author of the Davis Way Crime Caper series

#WannabeDetective When ex-teen star Maizie Albright returns to her Southern hometown of Black Pine, Georgia, she hoped to rid herself of Hollywood tabloid and reality show hell for a new career as a private investigator. Instead, Hollyweird follows her home. Maizie’s costar crushing, but now for her gumshoe boss. Her stage-monster mother still demands screen time. Her latest rival wants her kicked off the set, preferably back to a California prison.

By entangling herself in a missing person's case, she must reprise her most famous role. The job will demand a performance of a lifetime. But this time, the stakes are real and may prove deadly.

Start the Wall Street Journal bestselling series and download 15 MINUTES today! "A great mix of Hollywood with Southern charm.”

"Maizie Albright is the kind of fresh, fun, and feisty star detective' I love spending time with, a kind of Nancy Drew meets Lucy Ricardo. Move over, Janet Evanovich. Reinhart is my new ‘star mystery writer!’" — Penny Warner, McCavity, Agatha, and Anthony award-winning author of Death of a Chocolate Cheater and The Code Busters Club

"Sassy, sexy, and fun, 15 Minutes is hours of enjoyment—and a wonderful start to a fun new series from the charmingly Southern-fried Reinhart.”— Phoebe Fox, author of The Breakup Doctor series

"Armed with humor, charm, and stubborn determination, Maizie is a breath of fresh air. I adored every second of 15 Minutes.” — Terri L. Austin, bestselling author of the Rose Strickland Mysteries and the Null for Hire series.

“Larissa writes a delightful book. Suspense, romance, and some funny situations. Maizie’s a teen star grown up to new possibilities.” — Sharon Salituro, Fresh Fiction

“This new series is a great mix of Hollywood with Southern charm. This story is totally unpredictable with lots of twists and turns. Can't wait to see what the future holds for Maizie!” — Book Babble

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
  • 18 1/2 DISGUISES
  • 19 CRIMINALS
  • 20 CARATS
Other Series by Larissa Reinhart:
  • A Cherry Tucker Mystery Series
  • Finley Goodhart Crime Capers
Read more Read less
Previous page
  1. Book 1 of 9
    Maizie Albright Star Detective
  2. Print length
    336 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Sticky notes
    On Kindle Scribe
  5. Publication date
    January 24, 2017
  6. File size
    1932 KB
  7. Page Flip
    Enabled
  8. Word Wise
    Enabled
  9. Enhanced typesetting
    Enabled
  10. See all details
Next page
Add a debit or credit card to save time when you check out
Convenient and secure with 2 clicks. Add your card
Next 5 for you in this series See full series
Total Price: $13.96
By clicking on the above button, you agree to Amazon's Kindle Store Terms of Use

From the Publisher

From the Wall Street Journal bestselling Maizie Albright Star Detective Romantic Comedy. Mysteries

author Gretchen Archer review blurb

Author Phoebe Fox review

author Penny Warner review blurb

clean romance, cozy, tv and movie, pop culture, fashion, silly, funny

Maizie Albright Star Detective series, funny romantic comedy murder cozy mysteries

Community Bookstop review

Cozy Tea Cottage review

lively, funny and satisfying series, Kings River LIfe Magazine review

mystery and detective case drives the story but Larissa Reinhart's character steal the show

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Larissa Reinhart's books hook you in!" ~ CeeCee James, USA Today bestselling author
"Sassy, sexy, and fun, 15 MINUTES is hours of enjoyment." ~ Phoebe Fox, author of The Breakup Doctor series
"Child star and hilarious hot mess Maizie Albright trades Hollywood for the backwoods of Georgia and pure delight ensues. Maizie's my new favorite escape from reality." ~ USA Today bestselling author Gretchen Archer
"I love Larissa Reinhart's books because they are funny but they also show the big heart of the protagonist. Despite the movie star background Maize is down to earth and cares about everyone and justice. The situations that she finds herself in are humorous, but she isn't a joke." ~ Lynn Farris, Hot Mystery Review
"This is a great start to a new series that boasts a quirky cast of characters, engaging dialogue and the liveliness that befits this delightfully amusing and fast-paced drama."~ Dru Ann Love, Dru's Book Musings
"I would recommend this book if you're a fan of the chic lit genre. I think you'll really like the authors writing style and Maizie. There is a mystery and plenty of suspects/characters to keep you guessing and entertained." ~ More Than A Review (PG-13 rating)
"Celebrity gossip fans, reality TV fans, and of course mystery fans are going to love Maizie Albright. She is determined, quirky, and lots of fun. Full of humor and romance, this is a great start to a new series." ~ The Book's The Thing
"Ms. Reinhart has struck gold with these characters and she has written them into a fabulous and funny mystery story. Twists and turns, romantic tension, great dialogue full of humor and fast quips, along with some Southern flair had these pages absolutely flying. I was sorry the story had to end. A smashing debut for this series! I want more Maizie A.S.A.P.!! 5 stars" ~ Escape with Dollycas into a Good Book
"Larissa writes a delightful book. Suspense, romance, and some funny situations. [Maizie's] a teen star grown up to new possibilities." ~ Sharon Salituro, Fresh Fiction

"This new series is a great mix of Hollywood with Southern charm. This story is totally unpredictable with lots of twists and turns. Can't wait to see what the future holds for Maizie!" ~ Book Babble

From the Author

In her first book, 15 MINUTES, ex-teen TV and reality star, Maizie Albright, returns home to Black Pine, Georgia, determined to start a new career as a private investigator, modeled after her childhood starring role in Julie Pinkerton: Teen Detective. For a license in Georgia, she needs training and there's only one gumshoe in Black Pine: Wyatt Nash of Nash Security Solutions. He's got a hard body, Paul Newman eyes, and no interest in having an ex-actress for an apprentice. Unbeknownst to Maizie, the reality show cast of All is Albright and her stage-monster manager also follows her to Georgia. Maizie's got a big learning curve to overcome--not only in private investigations but also in life as a non-celebrity--but an optimistic disposition, years of therapy, and donuts will help her become the independent thinker her manager always hoped she wouldn't become.I truly believe with the right attitude and donuts, you can "make it happen" just like Maizie.xoxoLarissa

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01N77ZK94
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Past Perfect Press (January 24, 2017)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 24, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1932 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 336 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 0997885327
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 1,752 ratings

About the author

Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations.
Larissa Reinhart

Larissa Reinhart

Brief content visible, double tap to read full content.
Full content visible, double tap to read brief content.

Visit Larissa's website to join her VIP Readers email group and get the free prequel to The Cupid Caper plus other exclusive bonus content! www.larissareinhart.com

A Wall Street Journal bestselling author, Larissa writes the award-winning Cherry Tucker Mystery, Maizie Albright Star Detective, and Finley Goodhart Crime Caper series. She loves to tell funny stories about women, looking for love (and dead bodies) in all the wrong places.

Larissa, her family, and Cairn Terrier, Biscuit, lived in Nagoya, Japan, but have returned to Peachtree City, Georgia. You can see them on HGTV's House Hunters International "Living for the Weekend in Nagoya" episode. Larissa loves books, food, and traveling with her family. You can often see her adventures on Instagram (and her little dog, too).

The Cherry Tucker Mystery Series in reading order:

A CHRISTMAS QUICK SKETCH (prequel novella)

PORTRAIT OF A DEAD GUY

STILL LIFE IN BRUNSWICK STEW

HIJACK IN ABSTRACT

THE VIGILANTE VIGNETTE (Halloween novella)

DEATH IN PERSPECTIVE

THE BODY IN THE LANDSCAPE

A VIEW TO A CHILL

A COMPOSITION IN MURDER

A MOTHERLODE OF TROUBLE (in YEAR-LONG TROUBLE anthology)

The Maizie Albright Star Detective series in reading order:

15 MINUTES

16 MILLIMETERS

NC-17

A VIEW TO A CHILL

17.5 CARTRIDGES IN A PEAR TREE

18 CALIBER (2020)

19 CRIMINALS (2021)

Finley Goodhart Crime Caper series:

Pig'N a Poke (for newsletter subscribers only)

THE CUPID CAPER

THE PONY PREDICAMENT (2020)

THE HEIR AFFAIR (2021)

Customer reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars
4.2 out of 5
1,752 global ratings

Top reviews from the United States

Jerri
5.0 out of 5 stars 15 Minutes
Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2024
Verified Purchase
I received this book as an Arc from the author and I’m leaving a voluntary review. A woman who played a teen detective role and is trying to re-invent herself. A judge gives her 10 days to get a job She moves to Georgia, and her micro-managing mother is still trying to keep her acting. When murder happens she has to save herself. It’s laugh out loud funny! Highly recommended!
Helpful
 Report
Carey
4.0 out of 5 stars Cute read
Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2023
Verified Purchase
Funny and intriguing. a cute read that will make you laugh and make you think. Look forward to book 2!
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
JAR
5.0 out of 5 stars Zany new series! Don’t miss a one!
Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2021
Verified Purchase
I listened to 15 Minutes, a Maisie Albright Star Detective mystery, by Larissa Reinhart as an audio book. I began early one morning and listened on and off all day and I was hooked with not only the story, but also the media! The title of this first in a series story, 15 Minutes, refers to the “15 minutes of fame”, an expression made notable by Andy Warhol.

Maisie has moved back to her hometown of Black Pine, Georgia, to live with her dad, Boomer Spayberry, the deer nose king and owner of a major “Outdoor Man” type business. Her move home is multifaceted. She’s trying to get away from Vicki, her manager/mother, who has ruled her life since her parents’ divorce and their move to Hollywood. As a child star, Maisie has awards and fame as her portrayal of Julia Pinkerton, Girl Detective. Having been managed through it all, Maisie has no access to her earnings. As a former child star the next step Vicki took was a reality series that followed Maisie as she attended college to get a degree in criminology. However, when the boyfriend Vicki had paired Maisie with is arrested as a drug seller, Maisie is caught in the middle of the fray and charged as an accessory. Her probation deal was to get out of Hollywood, stay out of the tabloids, and show evidence of a real job. Now back in Black Pine, Maisie is pursuing getting a job with Nash Securities, the only true licensed private investigator in town.

Though the initial meeting, well several after that, do not go very well, Maisie wins over the gruff, but handsome, detective, and slowly becomes a part of his investigation. However, in her first assignment she fails and the woman she was supposed to be keeping an eye on disappears. As the investigation unfolds, though, it seems it is Maisie who keeps uncovering the majority of leads. When bodies begin turning up and Maisie is threatened and hit over the head, her new boss, Wyatt Nash, instructs her to stay at her father’s house to protect her as he follows the leads to Savannah. Thwarting those trying to keep her on property, Maisie enlists the help of the beauty salon crew she recently met and it is road trip to Savannah.

Although upset that Maisie disregarded him, it is Nash’s saving grace that she is there. As the mystery unfolds and the culprit is exposed, Nash and Maisie find themselves in more than one awkward position as they team up to stop a murderer.

This is a well orchestrated mystery with likable, and sometimes zany, characters. I have found a new series and a new method of “reading” books. I look forward to continuing both the series and and mode! I did enjoy this book and I do recommend it!
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
Miran
3.0 out of 5 stars Fun and quick read
Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2022
Verified Purchase
It actually was a fun read,quick and clean read. Sexy read with a great cast of characters, witty dialogue and a lot of heart.
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
Theresa
4.0 out of 5 stars Maudie Albright
Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2023
Verified Purchase
Fun and fast paced, with twists and turns. Laugh out loud reading.

Great characters and story lines leaving you wanting more!
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
Alice Hazelbaker
5.0 out of 5 stars Can a teen star become a real detective?
Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2024
Verified Purchase
Maisie Albright starred as a teen detective in a few series. Now an adult, the judge in California orders her back to her small hometown in Black Pine, Georgia, giving her two weeks to find a job. Maisie is a hoot of a character and a chatterbox who could talk the ears off of an elephant! She decides she wants to become a detective, and needs time with a seasoned detective to get her credentials. She decides on Nash Security Solutions, the one detective agency in town, but Nash doesn’t agree. She tasks herself to tail a possibly cheating wife when the husband cancels their contract. Of course she loses her and the woman disappears! This kicks of an incredible and exciting adventure involving Nash! A fun and entertaining book.
Helpful
 Report
Jessica Lucci
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun fast-paced humourous mystery!
Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2020
Verified Purchase
15 Minutes (A Maizie Albright Star Detective Story, #1) by Larissa Reinhart is a fun fast-paced mystery.
Maizie Albright is a former child star who, has recently graduated from college. After a stint in rehab for substance abuse, must follow the protocol of her parole. This includes getting and keeping a new job and staying out of Hollywood. She moves back home with her rich father in a beautiful forested Georgia setting. The town is a mix of old and new, and the characters Maizie meets are amusing. She gets a job as an assistant with a private investigator, and she is determined to be the best she can be.
Her adjustment to the real world is not an easy one. She gets punched in the nose at a beauty parlour; her Jaguar gets repoed, she gains 5lbs from her stepmother's awesome soul-food, and her mother-business manager is still trying to force her unwillingly into the limelight.
Told in first person, this story had me chuckling out loud. Mysteries are usually not on my reading list, but this one was an absolute perfect blend of humour, interesting characters, fast-moving plot, and all without the sticky sweetness of requited romance.
Imagine if Britney Spears gave up her wealthy lifestyle, had a nervous breakdown, moved to a small town and got a job at the local Walmart. It would be interesting to see her reactions to every day normal non-famous people, through her point of view. That is a bit what Maizie is like. She's lovable and pitiful and worth rooting for!
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
 Report

Top reviews from other countries

Digital Panache
4.0 out of 5 stars Romcom
Reviewed in India on November 2, 2022
Verified Purchase
Romantic comedies are difficult to find and good that we have a stunner here. After a long time, I read a romcom that’s also a mystery thriller. The blurb tells you very little, there is so much more to this book which you won’t be able to put down till you finish it. Larissa had written something which I can easily see being turned into a movie. This reminded me of Lusie aasen type of romantic comedy which is so similar.
Report
k Murphy
5.0 out of 5 stars Just brilliant
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 7, 2021
Verified Purchase
I love Maizie, hate her mother and Jolene such good writing invokes strong feeling towards the characters, I’m invested in their lives from the start of the book can’t wait to read the next instalment
One person found this helpful
 Report
Kindle Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it
Reviewed in Australia on February 18, 2019
Verified Purchase
I really enjoyed the subtleties of the main character in this book. Maisie was an A Lister who is a bit of a neurotic mess. Despite that she still manages to bumble her way through her first mystery to reach a successful conclusion.
Report
Ann T
4.0 out of 5 stars An entertaining mystery
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 9, 2021
Verified Purchase
Maizie has had her 15 minutes of fame and wants to be taken seriously as a PI. Many obstacles are put in her path one being her mother. Great fun.
One person found this helpful
 Report
Vic
4.0 out of 5 stars Fun and enjoyable
Reviewed in Canada on December 30, 2019
Verified Purchase
Maizie Allbright is a likeable character in a lighthearted mystery.
One person found this helpful
 Report
Report an issue

Does this item contain inappropriate content?
Report
Do you believe that this item violates a copyright?
Report
Does this item contain quality or formatting issues?
Report