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Dog on It (Chet and Bernie Mysteries, 1) Audio CD – Unabridged, January 30, 2009

by Spencer Quinn (Author), Jim Frangione (Narrator)
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 5,197 ratings
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Chet, the wise and lovable canine narrator of Dog on It, and Bernie, a down-on-his-luck private investigator, are quick to take a new case involving a frantic mother searching for her teenage daughter. This well-behaved and gifted student may or may not have been kidnapped, but she has definitely gotten mixed up with some very unsavory characters. With Chet's highly trained nose leading the way, their hunt for clues takes them into the desert to biker bars and other exotic locales-until the bad guys try to turn the tables and the resourceful duo lands in the paws of peril. Spencer Quinn's irresistible mystery kicks off a delightful new series that will have readers panting for more.
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  1. Print length
    305 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Recorded Books, Inc.
  4. Publication date
    January 30, 2009
  5. ISBN-10
    1436198380
  6. ISBN-13
    978-1436198387
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Recorded Books, Inc.; Unabridged edition (January 30, 2009)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Audio CD ‏ : ‎ 305 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1436198380
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1436198387
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8.8 ounces
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 5,197 ratings

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Spencer Quinn

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Spencer Quinn lives on Cape Cod with his dog, Audrey. He is currently working on the next Chet and Bernie novel.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great!!!!
Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2024
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I LOVE this series. It's narrated by the dog, but not at all silly or goopy. It feels like a real dog talking. Interesting social & interpersonal issues, humor, & great plotting. I mark my calendar for each upcoming book!
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Monnie Ryan
4.0 out of 5 stars Doggone Good Fun
Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2013
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Admittedly, I'm a bit of a sucker for books that involve cats and dogs. I never missed a single one of "The Cat Who..." mystery novels by the late Lilian Jackson Braun, for instance - I loved the antics (and murder-solving abilities of KoKo and Yum-Yum, the two Siamese cats owned by former newspaper reporter James Qwilleran. And one of my favorite books of all time is Garth Stein's "The Art of Racing in the Rain."

So when one of my e-newsletters arrived from BookBub.com announcing availability of this book for $2.99 at Amazon.com, I read the description, noted the average of 4-1/2 stars from 448 customer reviews and didn't "paws" long before hitting the "Buy Now" button.

Still, there's always a bit of concern over wasting time and money (even if it's just a little bit) as I Fire up my Kindle and navigate to the first page. Will it be a clunker after all? That feeling hung around for less than three pages, I'm happy to report - that's when something I read made me chuckle right out loud. Okay, I said to myself - we're good to go.

The books are narrated by Chet, a lovable dog who's loyal to Bernie and very smart (but not smart enough to avoid flunking out of K-9 police school). He's owned by Bernie, a relatively small-time private investigator who has to scramble to have enough money for his breakfast eggs. They're called to investigate the disappearance of a teenage girl who's gone missing and may (or may not) be the victim of a kidnapping. She turns up safe and sound, but days later she's gone again. Bernie's suspicious, and Chet's keen sense of smell tells him something's not quite kosher as well.

The search takes them to the desert, biker bars and abandoned mines, threatening both their lives at various stops along the way. Each step is described in typical doggie fashion by Chet, who does a pretty good job of figuring out what humans are up to even though he can't quite get a grip on emotions (smells, on the other hand, he's got down to a science).

The book is well written and the plot is for the most part plausible (if perhaps not the most gripping, edge-of-seat story I've ever read). Best of all, it's just fun; Chet's take on things can be a bit of a hoot - or should I say bark. All in all, an outstanding debut novel. Next up in the series is "A Fistful of Collars," which I now look forward to reading.
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L. Higgins
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun K-9 Mystery
Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2020
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Have you ever looked at your dog and wondered what in the world he or she (Chet says, “no ’it’s’ please”) is thinking? In Dog On It, you will be treated to author Spencer Quinn’s take on the imagined inner workings of a dog’s thoughts and personality. His vehicle for sharing these insights is the very likable and competent K-9 sidekick named Chet. The story is humorously told from his point of view.

I figure my dogs have the mentality of a two-year-old. They have a little understanding of the English language, even a smattering of Spanish, but I’m sure most of what I say goes over their heads. In a similar way, P.I. Bernie Little of Little Detective Agency talks over his cases with Chet. Chet picks up on the tone of the conversation, and over the years they have developed cues and routines that make them an outstanding team. When it comes to expressions like “wild good chase,” however, Chet is excited but confused.

We get to know Chet very well as he tells the story emphasizing what he and his “tribe” can do and how they are different from humans. Seen from his perspective, we learn the importance of scents, what delights Chet, and how easily distractible he is. Bernie does the thinking, but Chet’s role is equally important in following even the faintest whiffs and intimidating criminals.

Chet says that Bernie often has a cash flow problem although he doesn’t understand what that is. The source of the problem seems to be undercharging and an abundance of pro bono work. Bernie works to control his smoking and drinking. He has a combat past that Chet only shares a little about. Bernie is divorced and has a young son he adores. The detective displays intelligence, courage, and physical prowess. He isn’t perfect, but he is a very likable character.

Although this book truly brought a smile to my face throughout, don’t be deceived. Packing a good solid mystery with plenty of leads and some adventure as well, Dog On It is much more than a humorous book. On the other hand, don’t expect a deep plot exploring heavy issues; that’s not what this book is about. It is a quick read because it is so entertaining. I never tire of hearing what Chet is thinking or even why he is not thinking at all. This work is the most exquisitely funny example of anthropomorphism I have read in a very long time. I am looking forward to more reading pleasure with this series which currently has ten books.
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Jill Mishmash
5.0 out of 5 stars A man (Bernie) and his best friend, A dog named Chet.
Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2024
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I loved every bit of Bernie and Chet. I love a good book when the dog is talking about what is going on etc. Who couldn't love Chet in this book. Bernie love for Chet is special and the way they work together is amazing. At times you thought it was touch and go for them which makes this book so interesting. You won't be able to put it down especially if you are a dog lover like me!
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Linda P
3.0 out of 5 stars Chet deserves better
Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2021
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I wanted to like this book because of its unique dog point of view. The observations and interpretations by Chet the dog were amusing and realistic, i.e., if I were a dog, that's what I would think too. What started out as a missing girl case for Bernie the P.I. got more complicated the more he dug into it. If you like to read thrillers with exciting car chases and mobster thugs, you will like this book. However, the violence directed toward Chet was too much for me -- he is injured and barely survives (this is not a spoiler, as there are subsequent Chet & Bernie books). All this while Bernie stumbles along, oblivious to the clues Chet is trying to point out. Chet deserves better.
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Kindle Customer Angie
4.0 out of 5 stars Dog on it
Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2024
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I loved this book. It was fun reading with a good plot. Good characters you have to fall in love with Chet and Bernie. And how they work together t solve the mystery.
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5.0 out of 5 stars action packed adventure! never a dull moment!
Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2024
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As a lifelong dog lover, this book showed a realistic view of a true friendship and loyalty combined with a good, readable story. The dog character made me laugh, and the humans were entertaining too.
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Kate Frego Hastings
5.0 out of 5 stars what a delight!
Reviewed in Canada on February 10, 2024
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Telling the story from the POV of a dog may seem like a gimmick - but it works for me. Interesting story line, too, but Chet’s perceptions bring it to life. Just enough humour and pathos to tug at my heartstrings. Reading Book 2 asap.
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Anne-Laure K.
5.0 out of 5 stars A master piece in all respects...
Reviewed in France on February 26, 2024
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Having loved Steve Higgs' ALBERT SMITH'S CULINARY CAPERS (English) series, also with a brilliant human/canine team, I recently discovered this American series - this one actually told exclusively
from the canine view...
I must say I was hooked straight away - there is everything you would expect from a mystery series
(some scenes quite scary, dramatic and the suspense always there) but also a lot of humour, great
relationship of the man/dog team and a truly canine narrative! All mixed up in one book/( series...
What more can you expect?
I'll definitely read the other books in this series as well (am already into the 2nd one) and can only
warmly recommend this author (even though he's American and I usually prefer the British humour -
so there you go!).
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Bells
3.0 out of 5 stars An ok book
Reviewed in Germany on March 17, 2021
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Starts off very interesting, but then gets a bit dull for my taste.
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Tanvi naik
4.0 out of 5 stars Used
Reviewed in India on February 24, 2019
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The book comes as in the picture but doent give the new vibe. It seems used and the pages aare brown and dusky. Cant wait to read though
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4.0 out of 5 stars Used
Reviewed in India on February 24, 2019
The book comes as in the picture but doent give the new vibe. It seems used and the pages aare brown and dusky. Cant wait to read though
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pillyman
5.0 out of 5 stars And thereby hangs a tale!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 25, 2017
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I loved this book and the clever dog who wrote it! Certainly a good idea writing from the dog's perspective. I enjoyed the story and the sense of place being the desert. I will probably read more of this series when I feel like light reading and humour.
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