Dog On It

A Chet and Bernie mystery

Spencer Quinn    
Format: Paperback - B format
Pages: 300
AUD $19.99 inc. GST
Dog On It

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Fabulous, funny new detective novel featuring Bernie, a slightly down-at-heel PI and his offsider, Chet, a dog (and the captivating narrator of the story).

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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.
So begins this fabulous, funny new detective novel featuring Bernie, a slightly down-at-heel PI; and his offsider, Chet, a dog - and the captivating narrator of the story.
Chet may have flunked out of police school (I'd been the best leaper in K-9 class, which had led to all the trouble in a way I couldn't remember exactly, although blood was involved), but he's just as much a detective as Bernie - superior, sometimes, in his insight into human foibles.
In Dog On It, their first adventure, Chet and Bernie investigate the disappearance of a teenage girl who may or may not have been kidnapped, but who's definitely gotten herself mixed up with some very unsavoury characters.


Spencer Quinn lives on Cape Cod with his dog Audrey, and is hard at work on the next Chet and Bernie adventure.

ISBN: 9781741756883
Australian Pub.: March 2009
Publisher: ALLEN & UNWIN
Imprint: ARENA
Subject: Crime & Mystery
Edition Number: 1

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Reader reviews

'Spencer Quinn's Dog on It is a delightfully unusual mystery. The story is told by Chet, detective Bernie Little's faithful canine partner. Quinn pulls this off with skill; Chet is a very real and constantly amusing character.  For anyone looking for a light-hearted but highly entertaining read, Dog on It fits the bill perfectly.

The story ensues when the Little Detective agency is hired to find a missing teenage girl. What follows is a fast moving tale that travels around the state of California, involving a little action, a little romance and some clever detective work, but mainly laughs as we are privy to a dog's observations of oftentimes illogical human behaviour.  Chet's unfailing loyalty and adoration of his master is evident throughout, reminding us why dogs hold the title of man's best friend.' - Justine T

'An enjoyable, funny book about 'Bernie', a not-too-stupid PI and his offsider and K9 class dropout dog 'Chet'. Join them as they investigate the disappearance of a teenage runaway, or is she...

This book is unusual, as 'Chet' the dog is the narrator and I thoroughly enjoyed this aspect but maybe I'm just sentimental, as we have recently got a dog. I found 'Chet' really came alive for me and loved his humorous take on things.

Certainly an easy read and I'll be waiting for the second book!' - Marlene Pratt

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