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The Dog Who Knew Too Much (Chet and Bernie #4)
by
Spencer Quinn (Goodreads Author)
The fourth entry in the irresistible New York Times bestselling mystery series featuring canine narrator Chet and his human companion Bernie, the coolest human/pooch duo this side of Wallace and Gromit. - (Kirkus Reviews).
Combining suspense and intrigue with a wonderfully humorous take on the link between man and beast, Spencer Quinn's exceptional mystery series has captur...more
Combining suspense and intrigue with a wonderfully humorous take on the link between man and beast, Spencer Quinn's exceptional mystery series has captur...more
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audio g driveNewtome author, and I'm diving in at #4 - hope that won't matter too much.
It was okay, so I'll use the GR(rr)amazon guide for star awarding and give it a 2* with the subtext 'I'm blowed if I will read anymore of these.'
#90 TBR Busting 2013
well, this is interesting though I just realized this news two years late...
I interviewed this guy for his first two books in his Chet and Bernie series but at that point his real identity wasn't known yet. I'll be interviewing him in December by email about his two new books, one of which is the latest in the series (which has the fun angle of a dog as a narrator - his human companion is a private eyes so it's private detective work from the dog's perspective leading to fun word play like when...more
I interviewed this guy for his first two books in his Chet and Bernie series but at that point his real identity wasn't known yet. I'll be interviewing him in December by email about his two new books, one of which is the latest in the series (which has the fun angle of a dog as a narrator - his human companion is a private eyes so it's private detective work from the dog's perspective leading to fun word play like when...more
This is the fourth book in a Mystery series with Bernie the private detective and his partner, Chet the dog. What sets this apart from any other mystery series is it's written from Chet the dog's point of view. This series is all about Chet for me. He's so so so cute. He's loyal and brave, and it all comes from his love for Bernie. He ADORES Bernie! Bernie treats Chet as an equal and his partner, and you don't want to call Chet "just a dog" in front of him. Although we only see things through Ch...more
Sometimes a POV from an animal works; sometimes it doesn't work. This author (Peter Abrahams writing as Spencer Quinn) nails it. Chet could be a typical dog or a normal teenager (easily distracted, bouncing with fun one moment while morose the next, etc.). So kudos for making me enjoy and "believe" I am reading a book written by Chet. My reason for thinking it is just OK is that the mystery development did not always hang together. I almost thought that when the Abrahams got stuck a bit, a new c...more
Although you would think a mystery told from the perspective of a dog would be in the genre of cozy, this one is not. There are several nasty characters and two violent deaths besides the kidnapping of a child.
Bernie accepts a job from a single mother to pose as her boyfriend to keep her ex at bay while visiting their son at a wilderness camp. Upon arriving at the camp, all is not as it is supposed to be. The boy went missing during an overnight and the local authorities are less than helpful i...more
Bernie accepts a job from a single mother to pose as her boyfriend to keep her ex at bay while visiting their son at a wilderness camp. Upon arriving at the camp, all is not as it is supposed to be. The boy went missing during an overnight and the local authorities are less than helpful i...more
What a dog! Chet is back for his next adventure, ably assisting Bernie Little to crack a missing child case, his favorite, while shutting down a corrupt blackmailing operation and meth lab. Our intrepid duo is hired to accompany a divorcee who is visiting her son at camp and doesn't want a confrontation with her ex. Lo and behold! When they get there, the kid is missing and Bernie's brain and Chet's nose come into play. When a crucial witness is murdered, Bernie is framed by the crooked sheriff...more
THE DOG WHO KNEW TOO MUCH
A Chet and Bernie Mystery by Spencer Quinn
Typically, this is not my kind of book. Cozies or book long on humor and short on plot are not on my shelf to be read. And I am not a “dog person”. But a friend recommended the Chet and Bernie series as a fun, fast read, and when the opportunity arose, I took advantage of it.
Chet, the 100 pound dog, who in the cover photo appears to be a sheep dog maybe, is the voice and heart of these books. Quinn does an excellent job of captur...more
A Chet and Bernie Mystery by Spencer Quinn
Typically, this is not my kind of book. Cozies or book long on humor and short on plot are not on my shelf to be read. And I am not a “dog person”. But a friend recommended the Chet and Bernie series as a fun, fast read, and when the opportunity arose, I took advantage of it.
Chet, the 100 pound dog, who in the cover photo appears to be a sheep dog maybe, is the voice and heart of these books. Quinn does an excellent job of captur...more
I've been rather halfhearted about this series. Chet is very cute of course, but cute doesn't always make for a compelling read. And the plots of the first three books seemed so predictable for a detective series. This one wasn't terribly different at first, a lost kid in the woods, but somehow it grew on me. Of course it was stretch as to how this kid ended up missing and eventually recovered, and again it revolved around the ever corrupt small town sheriff, a plot device used already in this s...more
This is the fourth book in the Chet and Bernie mystery series. I've enjoyed every single one of these books and while some may be marginally better than others, they are each entertaining and readable.
Spencer Quinn has created the most endearing and believable non-human character in Chet (the Jet), a large "police dog" who flunked out of K-9 training, but wound up as a partner to a private eye, Bernie. What makes Chet unique in the genre of thinking or talking animals is that while the novels a...more
Spencer Quinn has created the most endearing and believable non-human character in Chet (the Jet), a large "police dog" who flunked out of K-9 training, but wound up as a partner to a private eye, Bernie. What makes Chet unique in the genre of thinking or talking animals is that while the novels a...more
This is the fourth book in the seriously addictive series, A Chet and Bernie Mystery. These fascinating stories focus on Chet and his constant companion, Private Detective Bernie Little. As you might imagine, Bernie and Chet are hired as a team to solve crimes, yet the beloved dog, Chet, is the true leader of this daring duo.
Chet is the narrator of our story; he has a complete understanding of the English language, is extremely intelligent, and is also a great companion to Bernie. He is very lo...more
Chet is the narrator of our story; he has a complete understanding of the English language, is extremely intelligent, and is also a great companion to Bernie. He is very lo...more
As I told the folks on DorothyL:
This isn't the kind of book I'd ordinarily read. After all, the narrator is a
dog! This is one of the books I got in my book bag at Bouchercon. I decided to
start reading & see if I'd continue reading.
I've got to say, Quinn does a masterful job with the personality of Chet, the
dog. I could almost feel like Chet as I was reading. Chet belongs to Bernie,
though Chet always refers to Bernie as his friend and partner. Bernie is a P.I.
who is a bit down on his lu...more
This isn't the kind of book I'd ordinarily read. After all, the narrator is a
dog! This is one of the books I got in my book bag at Bouchercon. I decided to
start reading & see if I'd continue reading.
I've got to say, Quinn does a masterful job with the personality of Chet, the
dog. I could almost feel like Chet as I was reading. Chet belongs to Bernie,
though Chet always refers to Bernie as his friend and partner. Bernie is a P.I.
who is a bit down on his lu...more
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Cute setup with dog Chet as the narrator and getting involved in a missing kid search and rescue investigation...
This is definitely written by a man: the bond between the dog and his human is very male. The action scenes and the way Bernie approaches the events, all very male-oriented and realistic. It's a man's sleuthing story through a dog's eyes.
The dog narrative device leaves room for humans to step in and explain things along: his human, Bernie Little, has a tendency to make cryptic comment...more
This is definitely written by a man: the bond between the dog and his human is very male. The action scenes and the way Bernie approaches the events, all very male-oriented and realistic. It's a man's sleuthing story through a dog's eyes.
The dog narrative device leaves room for humans to step in and explain things along: his human, Bernie Little, has a tendency to make cryptic comment...more
“The Dog Who Knew Too Much” by Spencer Quinn, published by Atria Books.
Category – Mystery/Thriller
This is the fourth installment in the Chet and Bernie series and it fits in beautifully with the other three books.
I you have not read this series the story is told from Chet’s perspective. Chet is the dog and it is quite refreshing to have a story that sees us humans from another view. It can be funny and confusing at times, at least from Chet’s vantage point.
Bernie is a private eye, a good private...more
Category – Mystery/Thriller
This is the fourth installment in the Chet and Bernie series and it fits in beautifully with the other three books.
I you have not read this series the story is told from Chet’s perspective. Chet is the dog and it is quite refreshing to have a story that sees us humans from another view. It can be funny and confusing at times, at least from Chet’s vantage point.
Bernie is a private eye, a good private...more
Bernie Little was asked to give the keynote address at The Great Western Private Eye Convention. Although Bernie was a bit of a flop at public speaking, the P. I. in charge offered Bernie a job with his company; however, Chet was the one he really wanted. After turning down the offer and preparing to leave the hotel, they were approached by a woman who offered Bernie $500.00 if he would simply accompany her on a weekend visit to her son’s wilderness camp. She wanted a male to accompany her since...more
I enjoyed The Dog Who Knew Too Much by Spencer Quinn. Bernie and Chet, his 100 lb. dog, are partners in the Little Detective Agency and specialize in finding missing persons. Chet is the narrator of the story and it’s so funny when he gets distracted by smells or off the track with random thoughts. At first, it was even kind of annoying when I was trying to follow what was going on, but then I got used to it. I liked that the dog acted like a dog would and wasn’t like a person. He couldn’t actua...more
Bernie and Chet are partners in a private detective agency. The difference with this partnership is that Chet is a dog. Chet narrates our story, the fourth in the Chet & Bernie series.
Chet is a fantastic narrator. He’s a failed police K9 dog and he adores Bernie, frequently referring to things Bernie has said in the past. He takes things very literally at times, “keep your eyes peeled” and “keep your eye on the ball” being typical examples that have Chet puzzling. He can also go off at a com
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The Dog Who Knew Too Much
by Spencer Quinn
This is the fourth book in the Chet and Bernie series. Chet is a dog who tells the story of helping his owner, Bernie, on their cases, as Bernie is a private investigator. In this book, Chet and Bernie are hired by a woman to find her missing son, who was at a wilderness camp and never returned for an overnight hike. Not a simple missing persons case, as the boy's father has a criminal bent and got involved in some shady dealings with...more
The Dog Who Knew Too Much
by Spencer Quinn
This is the fourth book in the Chet and Bernie series. Chet is a dog who tells the story of helping his owner, Bernie, on their cases, as Bernie is a private investigator. In this book, Chet and Bernie are hired by a woman to find her missing son, who was at a wilderness camp and never returned for an overnight hike. Not a simple missing persons case, as the boy's father has a criminal bent and got involved in some shady dealings with...more
Ah, what a pleasure to re-enter the world of Chet, the canine narrator and K-9 school dropout, and his human companion, Bernie. In the midst of a plethora of dark books and novels featuring over-the-top sadism and end-of-the-world thrillers [not that there’s anything wrong with that, mind you], this charming series was just what I needed!
Not that there isn’t mystery aplenty here – including a missing person, murder etc. – after all, Bernie is a detective, and although very humorous, it isn’t you...more
Chet and Bernie have returned for another installment in the life of the Little Detective Agency, which is very successful in every aspect except finances. In this book, Bernie is hired to pose as the "friend" of a divorced woman who has gone to see her son at a summer camp in the mountains. Except, when they arrive, the group of campers with whom Devin, the son, has gone out has not returned on schedule. Eventually they reappear, but Devin is missing. Bernie goes out with Turk, the guide, and C...more
Another great entry in this series set in Arizona, told from the point of view of Chet, a failed police academy dog and his partner Bernie Little. Together they are the sum total of the Little Detective Agency, which is always on precarious ground--not because of any failing in the private detection part, but because Bernie's a bit less than a stellar business manager and often too kind-hearted and generous with his time. So when big-time PI company owner Georgie Malouf offers Bernie a permanent...more
“Combining suspense and intrigue with a wonderfully humorous take on the link between man and beast, Spencer Quinn’s exceptional mystery series has captured widespread praise since its New York Times bestselling debut, Dog on It”. In the fourth entry in the series, The Dog Who Knew Too Much, canine Chet becomes the focus of dognappers, while his partner Bernie is looking for a boy who has gone missing from a wilderness camp in the high country. The Dog Who Knew Too Much is classic Spencer Quinn,...more
I simply love this series! Chet the Jet is one of the best narrators of series fiction - and certainly one of the most convincing and entertaining canine narrators in all of literature! Each installment of this series has just been an absolute pleasure to read - in fact, I think Quinn has yet to produce one that I haven’t read in one sitting! I certainly stayed up much too late to finish this fourth book in the series!
Quinn manages to maintain high level of suspense, and create a well-layered pl...more
Quinn manages to maintain high level of suspense, and create a well-layered pl...more
3 1/2 Stars -- I Continue To Love Chet, The Plot Not So Much!
The Dog Who Knew Too Much is the fourth book by Spencer Quinn in a mystery series featuring Chet and Bernie, who are partners in The Little Detective Agency. What makes this book (as well as the series to-date) a lot of fun and uniquely enjoyable is that the detective, Chet the Jet, the narrator in the book, is a very lovable and wise dog. He's in charge of security in the partnership, and Bernie, his human partner (and owner but don't...more
The Dog Who Knew Too Much is the fourth book by Spencer Quinn in a mystery series featuring Chet and Bernie, who are partners in The Little Detective Agency. What makes this book (as well as the series to-date) a lot of fun and uniquely enjoyable is that the detective, Chet the Jet, the narrator in the book, is a very lovable and wise dog. He's in charge of security in the partnership, and Bernie, his human partner (and owner but don't...more
The past couple years August has brought added anticipation. I am more than ready for my beach vacation to relax with a pile of books. Also, there has been a new Chet and Bernie mystery to read and review.
I was excited to recently receive the fourth installment of Chet’s adventures a few days ago. THE DOG WHO KNEW TOO MUCH by Spencer Quinn went to the top of my mountainous reading pile. I would have gulped the novel down in one day, but a silly thing known as my day job at a public library got i...more
I was excited to recently receive the fourth installment of Chet’s adventures a few days ago. THE DOG WHO KNEW TOO MUCH by Spencer Quinn went to the top of my mountainous reading pile. I would have gulped the novel down in one day, but a silly thing known as my day job at a public library got i...more
Spencer Quinn continues to please. I can't see how anyone can dislike these books: they're just too darn cute and clever. This book, in particular, will be enjoyed by dog owners.
One scene made me a bit emotional on the subway (I miss my family dogs, who live in another state with my parents; the older dog is the love of my life and I miss him every day I don't see him). In these few sentences, my heart was broken. To give some background (spoiler-free!), Bernie (the owner) has been separated for...more
One scene made me a bit emotional on the subway (I miss my family dogs, who live in another state with my parents; the older dog is the love of my life and I miss him every day I don't see him). In these few sentences, my heart was broken. To give some background (spoiler-free!), Bernie (the owner) has been separated for...more
May 09, 2013
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Chet and Bernie have returned for another installment in the life of the Little Detective Agency, which is very successful in every aspect except finances. In this book, Bernie is hired to pose as the "friend" of a divorced woman who has gone to see her son at a summer camp in the mountains. Except, when they arrive, the group of campers with whom Devin, the son, has gone out has not returned on schedule. Eventually they reappear, but Devin is missing. Bernie goes out with Turk, the guide, and C...more
The Dog Who Knew Too Much by Spencer Quinn is the fourth book in the Chet & Bernie series. In this novel, Bernie has been hired by a single mother to pose as her boyfriend to keep her ex at bay while visiting their son at a wilderness camp. Instead Bernie and Chet end up trying to find the boy who disappeared from the campsite one night. The local authorities are less than helpful in the search, and Bernie is quickly framed for murder and arrested and Chet is on his own (with some help from...more
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I've been meaning to read Chet and Bernie Mystery books but never had the opportunity, until I got book #4 of the series from Simon and Schuster Galley Grab. I had heard great things about it, and it didn't disappointed me.
The Dog Who Knew Too Much continues the story of Chet, a dog, and Bernie, his human. They work together as private investigators and in this case, they have to found a missing boy. The mother think it's her ex-husband fault, but the case take an awful dir...more
I've been meaning to read Chet and Bernie Mystery books but never had the opportunity, until I got book #4 of the series from Simon and Schuster Galley Grab. I had heard great things about it, and it didn't disappointed me.
The Dog Who Knew Too Much continues the story of Chet, a dog, and Bernie, his human. They work together as private investigators and in this case, they have to found a missing boy. The mother think it's her ex-husband fault, but the case take an awful dir...more
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Spencer Quinn lives on Cape Cod with his dog Audrey, and is hard at work on the next Chet and Bernie adventure.
Spencer Quinn is a pseudonym of author Peter Abrahams.
Series:
* A Chet and Bernie Mystery
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Spencer Quinn is a pseudonym of author Peter Abrahams.
Series:
* A Chet and Bernie Mystery
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