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    Dog on It
    Dog on It
    Dog on It
    Audiobook9 hours

    Dog on It

    Written by Spencer Quinn

    Narrated by Jim Frangione

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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.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRecorded Books, Inc.
    Release dateFeb 27, 2009
    ISBN9781440708510
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    Spencer Quinn

    Spencer Quinn is the bestselling author of eight Chet and Bernie mystery series, as well as the #1 New York Times bestselling Bowser and Birdie series for middle-grade readers. He lives on Cape Cod with his wife Diana—and dogs Audrey and Pearl. Keep up with him by visiting SpenceQuinn.com.

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    • 4/5
      This is an entertaining, lighthearted read with an interesting mystery presented from the point of view of the detective's dog. Quinn has done an excellent job of capturing the essence of the dog's personality, and has avoided presenting him as a super dog. Chet is just a plain old loving, good natured (usually) impulsive friend and companion, the sort of dog we'd all like to know. High marks for originality and character development on this one.
    • 4/5
      Bernie is a private detective with a bit of a cash flow problem. Chet is his partner and his dog; a former K-9 police dog drop-out. Bernie and Chet are hired to find a missing teenage girl who disappears, re-appears and disappears again. Her father insists that she is just a runaway and will be back soon. Bernie doesn't believe him and sets out with Chet to solve the mystery. The entire book is told from Chet's perspective which makes it hilarious. The fact that Chet is a dog and can't tell Bernie what he knows, makes it suspenseful and fun. I would definitely read more Chet and Bernie mysteries.
    • 3/5
      This book was very entertaining. Watching the case unfold through a dog's eyes was enlightening and funny. I enjoy mysteries and this one was very light hearted. This book’s definitely worth a read. You’ll find yourself laughing and turning the page to find out what bizarre thing happens next to Chet the K-9 dog.
    • 5/5
      I loved it. I wasn't sure how I would react to Chet being the narrator since he is a dog. He did a fine job. Not great literature but a really fun read, especially if you're a dog love as I am.
    • 4/5
      Bernie is a private investigator and Chet is his loyal sidekick. Chet is also his partner in solving crimes. Bernie is hired to investigate the disappearance of a teenage girl, Madison. Madison's father is a real estate developer who smells like cat and Chet takes an instant dislike to him. Her father states that she is a runaway, but clues tell the team otherwise.Two great detectives working as a team! I really liked this book so much. I love Chet as a PI helping his partner, Bernie, solve crimes. The charactors are engaging, the mystery is intriguing, and the look at the world from a dog's point of view is a nice change. I hope there will be more from this fun team...
    • 5/5
      Such a lovely feel good book. Can't wait for the rest
    • 4/5
      We all need a "Chet" in our lives. Once I got in the mode of dog talk I flew thru this fun and loving story. Chet and Bernie are a team not to be missed. Stock up on snacks before you sit down to read, you will get hungry . I had to cook up some ribs.
    • 5/5
      Dogs and cats often appear in detective stories, and occasionally they even help solve mysteries. Like many readers, I tend to prefer stories where the animals are simply animals, although I have enjoyed Shirley Rousseau's tales of Joe Grey, a cat who has the power of speech. So, I might not have chosen to read but for several recommendations from the DorothyL list (and of course the great title!) Now that I have, I think it's quite possible that Dog on It will be on my Ten Best List for books published this year.Chet, who narrates the book, is a large mixed-breed dog who flunked out of K-9 training because of an unfortunate incident involving a cat. He was adopted by private eye Bernie Little. who considers him a partner as well as a companion. Chet is a great dog for a private eye -- he has a wonderful nose, deep loyalty to Bernie, and is quite intelligent and resourceful. But he is never presented as other than what he is -- a dog. The best thing aboutDog on It was the pitch-perfect voice of Chet, which is never cutesy or sentimental, but often brings a smile of recognition to any dog-owner reading it. Chet can communicate with people only as all dogs can, through barking, leaping, pawing, and tail-wagging. His frustration when he cannot tell Bernie what he knows adds to the suspense. I should warn the tender-hearted that there are some scenes where Chet is in great danger, and even though all ends well, these scenes are hard to read.The plot finds Bernie and Chet asked to find a missing teenager. The first time they're hired, she shows up safe and sound, but the girl soon disappears again. Her battling, divorced parents add to Bernie and Chet's difficulties, and then -- is someone trying to get them to drop the case? Then Bernie, who's also divorced, meets a woman who's a local reporter. Is she interested in him, or just after a story? Is the teenager a runaway or a kidnap victim? Chet and Bernie will have a lot of adventures before they solve the case.Dog on It is set in a Southwestern state, maybe Arizona, maybe not, and Bernie has decided views on development and water use and a real love for the desert landscape. I'm looking forward to reading Spencer Quinn's next Chet and Bernie novel. (Later note: After reading the rest of the books I now realize that the books are set in the San Fernando Valley in California.)
    • 4/5
      not very mysterious....but, fun
    • 4/5
      A private investigator and his dog take the case of a missing teenage girl. Bernie is a good investigator who isn't making a lot of money. Divorced, with only partial custody of his son, Charlie, Bernie's real life partner is Chet, his dog and side-kick. Another cutesy dog mystery? Not so! Chet tells the story here, in a voice as genuine as you can imagine. He's fiercely loyal to Bernie but easily distracted by food scraps, other creatures, and even memories of former encounters with any of the above; completely involved in the investigation as long as it involves his nose or sight but bored to sleep with human conversation; perfectly happy riding shotgun in Bernie's Porsche but frustrated when Bernie doesn't understand what he's trying to communicate. Spencer Quinn uses this potentially-disastrous narrative device to near perfection (with just a bit annoying repetition), resulting in a funny, touching, and interesting mystery.
    • 5/5
      While it's not one of the new books I need to be finishing (getting there!!), Dog on It was insanely enjoyable and I don't, for a second, regret diverting my attention to it. Told in the first person - er, canine - by Chet, a police K-9 school almost graduate and current partner to Bernie a private investigator, Dog on It is likely unlike anything you've ever read before.He may be a dog, but he's also, most definitely a detective and as Bernie and Chet investigate the disappearance - and maybe kidnapping - of a teenage girl more and more trouble, and bad characters find them. Chet may not understand everything Bernie worries about (his divorce, custody of his son, money - cash flow specifically) but he certainly proves all the sayings about the loyalty of dogs.As they investigate we learn more about their personal lives - and Chet's taste in treats - and their past, specifically just what may have caused Chet to become a police school flunk out.Insanely fun but also so, so good, you'll have trouble putting it down for anything. You'll also be sorry when it's over (despite a fantastic ending), but don't worry because it's just the first in a series with three more already out and the fifth in the series releasing in September.Telling things from the dog's point-of-view is a great way to do things. It allows author Spencer Quinn to take certain liberties with the story: Chet zones out on parts of conversations that he finds boring, forgets certain parts of past events, tries to remember things but they tend to remind him of a bone he buried somewhere, or he just decides to take a nap. It's a great way to give readers a first person account of the story without giving us the whole story - or it seeming strange that we only get half conversations or stories.It also allows for some fantastic humor: (After a mom tells her kid how he yawned means Chet's aggressive) "First of all, I wasn't yawning, only stretching my mouth, always nice and relaxing. Second, I wasn't feeling aggressive: She must have been confusing me with hippos, ugly brutes I'd seen on the Discovery Channel and wanted no part of..." (pg 45.)Not only do I love, love Chet and find little bits of my different dogs in him, I also love that the mystery of Dog on It is strong as well. It doesn't take a backseat to being a cutesy dog book (nor, really, is it a cutesy dog book, I'm pretty sure Chet would find that insulting).I'm beyond excited to read more in this series and hope we continue to get more about Bernie and see his character develop as well - I love seeing him through Chet's eyes.If you love mysteries, love dogs at all (or can even put up with them), this is a book for you.Rating: 9/10
    • 5/5
      This is my first cozy mystery of this series where the dog Chet tells the entire story. Thank you Alice_Wonder #73 for the recommendation. Loved it and I have the next one in line at the library. Chet's views are funny and even interesting like how he does not understand crying, oh he gets the verbal noice, for his kind does that too, but where does the overflow of water come from that runs down the humans face? Chet loves his food and many thing are "bliss"! ADORED this book.
    • 5/5
      A great read. Really enjoyed it. I loved how Chet was the narrator. I'm always trying to think what my dog is thinking, many times it's the same as Chet's thoughts. A nice light mystery for a change.
    • 4/5
      I thought this book was great until I read the second of the series, which is even more fun! This mystery is told from the perspective of Chet, the partner of a private investigator named Bernie. Since Chet just happens to be a dog, memory lapses and bad behavior sometimes occur... but you have to forgive him... he just can't help himself! A terrific book if you are looking for a quick and entertaining read.
    • 5/5
      If you don't go to the nearest bookstore to get this book to add to your collection, maybe go to the library and take it out or get it from RecordedBooks like I did. This was such a fun book to listen to. Chet and Bernie make the best team. The author writes Chet as smart, but not superdog smart. Chet loves Bernie and will do anything for him and to get back to him when he is taken away. That is what a dog will do when he loves his people. He helps him with Bernie's cases. The best thing about this book is that it is told through Chet's voice. All characters are voiced, but the story only occurs if Chet is in the 'room'. Chet admits to his faults such as dislike of cats and the bird Capt Crunch. He knows his memory is limited, but not his nose or devotion for his partner Bernie.There's a bit of...SQUIRREL!...but not an overabundance. It's a superb story and I cannot wait to listen to the next one, THEREBY HANGS A TAIL. It's up high on the wishlist on RecordedBooks.Six yummy Chet would love these gourmet dogbiscuits!!!
    • 4/5
      cute. original. I don't think I could read more than one more if this becomes a series though. Chet is a great super-dog.
    • 4/5
      The first book in the series.I loved this funny, clever mystery. Very inventive in the way that the author includes Chet's thoughts and his perceptions on the world around him.A very fresh idea and very entertaining. I found myself laughing out loud at times.Chet may be a Dog who loves his grilled steak, a Slim Jim every now and then, Cruller's, water and nap time, but he is a detective of the first order!And he love's Bernie and his smell. Chet takes us on a journey through his eyes and first person narrative ,that is at times, hilarious.It's such an addictive read, pure guilty pleasure.I haven't met two character's in a novel that i haven't wished they really existed.I can't wait to continue with their adventures.Highly recommended, especially for Dog lovers.
    • 5/5
      If you are looking for a delightful series filled with humor as well as excitement, be sure to give the Chet and Bernie Mystery series a serious look. Told from the expert, if somewhat limited, point of view of Chet, canine detective and beloved partner of Bernie, you will be highly amused by Chet’s interpretation of life’s situations. In the first book of the series, "Dog On It," Bernie is coping with his divorce, not seeing his son as often as he’d liked to, and oh, yes, making a living as a private eye. Working on a missing person case, Bernie is sure there is more to this case than his client and especially her ex-husband are willing to disclose. Danger abounds in this business, and both Chet and Bernie are in the thick of it. If only Chet could make those clueless humans understand what he is barking! With a little luck, some unexpected help from friends, and the unwritten code that you always have your partner’s back – even if one is furry – Chet and Bernie are bound to save each other and solve the case, although they get a bit bruised in the process. Spencer Quinn has done a wonderful thing: he has written a great mystery while thinking like a dog. My only criticism? Cats get a bum rap in this story. My hope is that in future tales, Chet will come to realize that not all cats are his sworn enemy.
    • 4/5
      New to me author and series so was a bit cautious while reading it. Has great reviews and fans that rave about the series so decided to be a bit more objective.

      First, I normally don't like books with animals that "talk". I'll give this one credit because the dog doesn't actually talk to his owner or to anyone except himself, in his head. The entire story is basically told from his viewpoint.

      The mystery is very good, there is a lot of fun things going on, the human is very smart and loves his dog -- which is a huge plus in my opinion.

      I'll read more, I liked Chet's (the dog)voice and the other characters were a lot of fun as well.

    • 4/5
      This mystery from Spencer Quinn – the first in what promises to be a fun series – is narrated by Chet, a dog of unspecified breed who has one black ear and one white ear. Chet belongs to Bernie Little, a private detective who has cash flow problems. Their current case is the investigation of a missing teenage girl, whose divorced mother has hired Bernie to find her. The girl's father is a seedy character: a real estate developer who owns a cat, much to Chet’s disgust. As Chet and Bernie try to get to the bottom of things, they encounter big bikers, a scary animal shelter, an old mine, and a hair-raising car chase on a high mountain road. Chet’s doggie-perspective narration is great, and both he and Bernie are likeable characters. You'll find yourself looking forward to the next book in the series.
    • 4/5
      Chet, the canine narrator of Dog On It, may have flunked out of K-9 school but he’s found his niche as partner to Bernie Little, owner of Little Detective Agency. Bernie is divorced and lonely and misses his son Charlie. Chet doesn’t understand the concept of money but takes his cues from Bernie and knows Bernie is worried about their finances. Bernie is hired by a divorced mom to find her missing daughter, Madison, who turns up unharmed with a story that’s obviously made up. A few days later, Madison is missing once more and this time Bernie suspects it’s the real thing. With Chet leading the way, they follow Madison’s trail, which takes them to a group of nefarious Russians determined to stop them from finding Madison.Told from a dog’s point of view, Dog On It offers a refreshing addition to the mystery genre. Chet perceives most things through body language, odors, and tone of voice. His perceptions are adept and it is amusing how food and other things distract him. Chet’s thinking processes seem much like what this reviewer would attribute to a dog’s thoughts. The voice of Chet is amusing and a bit noir-ish, which suits the book. Fun read.
    • 4/5
      What a fun mystery read! I wasn't sure about the dog narration or exactly how far the author was willing to go as far as the 'dogness' vs. 'humaness'...but it was great. Highly readable, very enjoyable. I love that Chet!
    • 4/5
      Woof! Woofwoofwoof! The idea of a dog narrator may be too cutesy, but Spencer Quinn nails this one with a canine protagonist who knows how to get to the root not only of the crime but of all that's important in life: treats, a soft rug, a steady companion, a scratch in just the right spot between the ears, an open road, and did I mention treats? Pat pat.
    • 3/5
      Bernie's the human guy. He does the driving (a beat up Porsche that goes fast and makes really cool noises), the phone work, and the heavy thinking. Chet's the dog guy. He always rides shotgun and he's in charge of any task that requires a superior sense of smell. Chet also tells the story, so sometimes bits of it go missing when Chet feels an overwhelming urge to chase something or gets too blissed out scratching behind his own ears.Bernie and Chet are a perfect partnership. Chet, while cognizant of some of Bernie's shortcomings still thinks he's the smartest funniest human alive. Bernie, though he doesn't always get Chet's doggy communications recognizes his superiority as a dog and a friend.And missing bits of the story due to a certain someone's need to bury a bone in the backyard is a small price to pay. Dog On It is a delightful romp, suitable for plane ride or beach or long winter's night. You'll read it in two sittings, and while you might not remember that much later(missing child, Russian mobsters, sexy lady reporter) you will be left wanting more.
    • 4/5
      Since my husband is a k-9 handler i was very found of the book. It is written from the dog's point of view which is funny at times.it was a nice fast read about a teenage girl that disappears and a down on his luck private eye needs to find her with the help of his police dog.
    • 5/5
      Bernie Little manages the Little Detective Agency with the help of his canine partner Chet, a failed K-9 school trainee. When the mother of a missing teenager hires the agency to find her daughter, Chet and Bernie are obstructed in their investigation by the daughter’s father, the developer of a large housing estate in the desert. They get help from a pretty reporter with an endless supply of dog treats, in a case that includes adventures with a biker gang and an exciting car chase. Dog On It is a very funny private detective story told from the first person point-of-view, although, in this case canine. The narrator’s opinions and actions spring believably from a canine personality whose instincts sometimes trump his best intentions. The characters are likeable and well-defined. Dog On is the first book in a new mystery series.
    • 4/5
      Detective stories these days tend to be more about the gimmick tan the mystery. Colorful detectives have run the gamut from Monks and Priests to Antique Dealers and New Jersey Bounty Hunters. The mystery itself is always good to have, but it is no fun solving it if the Private Investigator isn't entertaining on the way.Spencer Quinn has introduced an original and captivating twist into the Detective novel genre with the first of the Chet and Bernie mystery series. Bernie is a down-on-his-luck Private Investigator, and Chet is his lovable and faithful canine sidekick. It might seem strange that the detective's dog should get top billing, but this is because the entire story is told from Chet's point of view.This is a little bit different. James Qwilleran might have solved countless crimes with his Siamese cats Koko and Yum Yum, but neither feline has ever bothered to narrate a story for their master. With a narrative device like this, there is a risk of being too campy or silly. Yet Quinn dodges both dangers and delivers a furry Watson that actually manages not to stray too far from believability.This is mainly due to Chet. It's hard not to like Chet, and his observations on human events and actions manage to be quite humorous, endearing, an occasionally insightful. This might leave his owner Bernie in the backseat in several parts of the story, but the book never suffers from it.Let's hope there future adventures in store for Chet and Bernie, because finishing this book definitely leaves you wanting more.
    • 4/5
      This ia 2009 book about Bernie, a private detective in Arizona, and his dog, Chet. It is told in the first "person" by Chet, the dog and that works well since Bernie, the detective, talks to Chet a lot, explaining what he thinks. It is a thoroughly engaging story and though on analysis incredible one is caught up in the story and Chet is a totally likeable dog. A girl is missing and Bernie is hired to find her. Chet is key to getting Benie out of the worst jams. I read the large print book and did not need glasses--first book I have read without glasses in probably 20years!
    • 4/5
      FMC pick for 2009. Book from dog's point of viewChet & Bernie book 1
    • 3/5
      Amusing with a clever perspective.