Dog on It (A Chet and Bernie Mystery, #1) in Around the World in 80 Books

Dec 11, 2015 Karen rated it really liked it

A fun mystery series featuring a Private Detective agency which includes the Dog, Chet, and his human Bernie. Chet narrates the book, and he has an interesting take on his job (catching the bad guys) and life.

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Jul 06, 2009 Pam rated it really liked it

Dog On It by Spencer Quinn -- 4.5/B+ -- Mystery, 2009, 305 pgs -- Read 06/02/09 (library book) 1st in the Chet & Bernie mystery series -- First Line: "I could smell him or rather the booze on his breath -- before he even opened the door, but my sense of smell is pretty good, probably better than yours." Story told via Chet -- Bernie's dog & partner in his detective agency. They are hired by Cynthia Chambers to find her teenaged daughter. Cynthia is divorced from her daughter's father -- a RE whe ...more

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Jun 19, 2024 Nadine in NY Jones rated it it was amazing

Shelves: detective-mystery, mystery, dogs, humor

This book is so fun and clever! Quinn really nails it with the dog's thoughts, and yet he also manages to never become tiresome. It's just cute enough, never TOO cute. I'm definitely going to be reading more of this series.

Bernie came out [of the gas station convenience store], and I didn't spot Slim Jims ... just a big bottle of water. That meant he still wasn't hungry, what with our little session at Max's Memphis Ribs ... and maybe I wasn't hungry either ... Snacks taste better when y

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Nov 07, 2014 Kristen rated it really liked it

Shelves: mystery-suspense

I really don't like books that the animal is the narrator - but for some reason I really enjoyed this. Maybe it was how much it reminded me of Hank the CowDog that my kids listened to when they were little. Very fun book
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Jul 01, 2009 Rachel N. rated it really liked it

A mystery novel told from the point of view of Chet, a police trained dog. Chet and his owner Bernie get involved in a missing person case involving the disappearance of a 17 year old. I really liked Chet's voice, he sounded the way I think a dog would if it could talk. The mystery was a bit simplistic but it was a fun book. ...more

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May 09, 2017 Windy rated it it was amazing

Excellent crime story narrated by Chet the dog. Funny and perilous at the same time

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Mar 24, 2014 Suzanne rated it it was amazing

Shelves: cozy-mysteries, nook

Chet is soooo adorable and funny! Love the furry, little guy! Bernie is pretty okay too. This is an awesome start to what looks to be a promising series. I will definitely continue!

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