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    A Cat Was Involved: A Chet and Bernie Mystery eShort Story
    A Cat Was Involved: A Chet and Bernie Mystery eShort Story
    A Cat Was Involved: A Chet and Bernie Mystery eShort Story
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    A Cat Was Involved: A Chet and Bernie Mystery eShort Story

    By Spencer Quinn

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    Spencer Quinn’s first original e-short story reveals how everyone’s favorite detective duo—Chet the Dog and P.I. Bernie Little—came to meet before their first big case in Dog On It.

    As fans know, Chet first met Bernie on that fateful day when he flunked out of K-9 police school. The details of that day though have always remained a little vague (like so much in Chet’s doggy brain). All we know is that Chet had been the best leaper in his K-9 class, but for some reason he failed his final leaping test...and that a cat was involved...and that there was some blood. But whose? The test, the cat, the blood—all pieces of a puzzle that, when solved, will bring down a dangerous gang of thieves—and signal the start of a beautiful friendship.

    This fateful day has been alluded to in every book in the series, and now fans of Chet and Bernie will finally get to find out what actually happened. For these two beloved characters, it was something like love at first sight—and, for Chet, at first smell, too.
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    PublisherAtria Books
    Release dateAug 14, 2012
    ISBN9781451690620
    A Cat Was Involved: A Chet and Bernie Mystery eShort Story
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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
      Fans of Chet and Bernie will know that Chet often mentions, but never fully explains, how he flunked out of police dog school on the very last day, the very last test, the leaping test, his best thing--and all because of a cat.

      This is that story.

      It's also Chet's first meeting with Bernie, and recruitment into the Little Detective Agency. The two soft-as-mush tough guys begin to get acquainted, and start to learn how to work together.

      If you're a fan of Chet and Bernie, this is a sweet, charming addition to their story.

      Recommended.

      I bought this story.
    • 4/5
      Very short little appetizer of a tale that was a very fun read. My first intro to the Chet & Bernie series and am looking forward to reading more soon. Worth the $.99 for the chuckles I got.
    • 5/5
      Love it, love it, love it! That Chet writes a darn good book. As usual, Chet and Bernie are in pursuit of some bad guys. They are on the road almost the entire book with Chet riding shotgun and making observations as they go. This time Bernie's romantic interest, Suzie Sanchez, goes missing along with a charming little show dog, Princess, and her owner Adelina. As usual, Chet knows way more about this than Bernie. But Bernie will finally catch up with Chet, and justice will be served. This is the most original mystery series to come down the pike in years. Can't wait for Chet to speak again! (And by the way, we vote that Princess is definitely a Maltese.)
    • 4/5
      Thereby Hangs a Tail by Spencer Quinn was enjoyable and gave an inside a dog's mind to criminal investigation. Chet, the dog's partner is Bernie Little. They live out where there are mesas and both have had disappointments in their lives. Chet, a talented sniffer did not make it through K 9 School due a cat. Bernie has had some financial setbacks that Chet could give some good advice on if Bernie could understand him and also is trying to recover from a divorce.Chet is the narrator and tends to be a little tangential when he thinks and talks to the reader. He tends to take things too literally. He also has a knack for description. Sometimes when reading this book, I really wanted Bernie to read Chet’s mind. That would speed up the investigation.Originally the pair was hired to be body guards for an adorable prize winning dog Princess. Later Princess and her owner were kidnapped. The story is pretty simple and it is easy to figure out who did it, the main focus of the story is Chet and his view of the world. There were moments of violence that Chet was unfortunate to witness but food seems to keep him from feeling too low. I think that this book is more focused on what a dog’s world than an actual mystery.I recommend this book to all dog lovers and hope that Chet has more adventures in the future.
    • 5/5
      A lot of fun. Book 2 in the Chet and Bernie Mystery series. Chet is the narrator (and is a dog). He and his human Bernie Little make up the Little Detective Agency. (First book in series was Dog On It)
    • 4/5
      Chet the dog is an irresistible hero, and an irresistible narrator, which is why I bought this book (number two in the Chet and Bernie series) as soon as I finished number one. For any dog lover, at least any dog lover who can deal with a little anthropomorphism, the dog's voice is funny, endearing, and (we'd like to think) spot on. Atop his order of priorities is his master, followed by food in any form, followed by a miscellany of other dogs, other people, potential things to chase, and his own physical being. Bernie, Chet's "partner" is a likable and well developed character, and the secondary characters are more fully realized than is often the case. An enjoyable read, but I am not going to "fetch" Number Three in the series right away. Rather, I will save this books for times when I need a cheerful distraction.
    • 4/5
      AUTHOR Quinn, SpencerTITLE: Thereby Hangs a Tail DATE READ 04/09/16RATING 4/BGENRE/ PUB DATE/PUBLISHER / # OF PAGES Mystery/ 2010 / Atria / 309 pgsSERIES/STAND-ALONE: #2 Chet & Bernie CHARACTERS Bernie Little/ PI & Chet his canine assistantTIME/PLACE: Present/ AZFIRST LINES The perp looked around -- what nasty little eyes he ha d! -- and saw there was nowhere to go.COMMENTS: Bernie & Chet are hired to safeguard a prissy little showdog. There have been threats made against this dog and the owner is taking this very seriously… when Princess is abducted Bernie & Chet are on the case.
    • 5/5
      This is the second in the Chet and Bernie series. I had read the first one when it was published several years ago and enjoyed it, but don't remember loving it like I loved this entry! It's told from the point of view of a dog, Chet, who assists his person, Bernie, in his private detective practice. It is so funny--the author really gets how dogs are. It hardly matters what the plot is--this is what you'd call a character-driven novel, and the main character is Chet. If you love dogs and like mystery / PI books, this is a winner! By now there are a couple others in the series--you can bet I'll be getting my hands on them!
    • 3/5
      Book #2 in the Chet and Bernie series finds the Little Detective Agency hired as bodyguards for a prize-winning pooch, Princess … and just as quickly fired when Chet snatches the tiny fluff-ball’s bacon bit. Before they can find a new client, Princess and her owner, Adelina Borghese, are kidnapped and Chet and Bernie are brought into the case by Adelina’s husband, Count Borghese. When Susie Sanchez (Bernie’s on-again-off-again reporter girlfriend) goes missing while investigating the story, their interest in the case escalates.

      There’s plenty of intrigue and suspense to keep the plot moving (a must for the mystery genre), but the star of this series is the narrator – Chet the Jet. He’s intelligent (though easily distracted), loyal (to anyone with good treats), strong and determined. He’s also an astute judge of character. He recognizes the bad guys (“perps”) almost immediately (but did I mention his judgment might be clouded by a bacon bit or Slim Jim?). His ruminations on subjects near and far – javalinas, various kinds of balls, the Porsche, Bernie’s sterling qualities – are an absolute delight.

      Jim Frangione does a great job narrating the audio book. He has great pacing and he brings Chet to life. I can really see a dog thinking this way!
    • 4/5
      Thereby Hangs a Tail is Spencer Quinn’s second Chet and Bernie mystery, but the first one I’ve read. Told from the point of view of hundred-pound canine Chet, it’s a tale of mystery and suspense, with occasional squirrels, dog biscuits, car chases and the chance to chew a bad guy’s pant leg. The voice reads like a cross between Mr. Ed and LA Noir. The digressions are fun and thoroughly canine. And the plot is nicely drawn, becoming clear despite the curious viewpoint, with just the right amount of human dialog caught between the lines.Okay, it’s a fairly twisted plot, with a few seriously convenient coincidences. But it works, it yields its fair portion of serious bad guys, and a reasonable number of characters (human and canine) survive. I’ll certainly read more, while Chet will undoubtedly seek more treats from the coffee shop, and Bernie will maybe see a little more of his son sometime. With humans a little more flawed than their pets, Chet and Bernie are well worth following as they seek out more mysteries to solve.Disclosure: I’d been waiting to read one of these for ages.
    • 2/5
      This second in the “Chet” series is another romp through a kidnapping with the Little Detective Agency. The twist is that this time the victim is a dog. As usual, Chet is the narrator.

      These are fun books and always leave enough of a bone (pun fully intended) to make me want to read the next book. Although I will pick up the next book, they are already feeling a little formula-ish.
    • 5/5
      A Cat Was Involved(Chet and Bernie Mystery)By Spencer QuinnI loved how this story unfolded. It introduced the characters in a unique fashion and it was mostly told by the point of view of the dog, Chet. Since Chet is a smart dog but still a dog, he can't talk. So many chances go by if only Chet and Bernie knew each other's cues better.Excellent mystery for such a small story and a great taste of what is to come!
    • 5/5
      This short story explains how Chet flunked out of the police canine school and how he and Bernie came to be a team. It wasn’t Chet’s fault that he failed the last test; he was distracted by what turned out to be a bigger case. It’s a delightful tale, told by Chet, and who, since he is a dog (although an extraordinary one), doesn’t always understand human nature and language. This fun tale is the “purrfect” beginning.
    • 4/5
      A cute story for young readers about a PI and his dog, Chet. Narrated by Chet, the author has captured his voice beautifully and with humour. A fun read.
    • 5/5
      love it
    • 5/5
      This is really a short story, the prequel to Dog On It and the entire Chet & Bernie mystery series, but it fills in a blank for me & it’s important enough for me to record as book. (Count it as a novella: honestly, it’s hard to know how long it was since it was on my Kindle.)This series is my very favourite. It’s light-hearted enough to be narrated by the dog, which device is a source of much humour. But it’s always a good, serious mystery too.This short story filled in the blanks of Chet & Bernie’s meeting – and it has a mystery to boot. Loved it!Read this if: you’re a Chet & Bernie fan (obviously); you like dogs and mysteries and are looking for a new series to read; or you want a small taste of what the series is like – if you like this story, you’ll like the books. 5 stars
    • 4/5
      As fans know, Chet first met Bernie on that fateful day when he flunked out of K-9 police school. The details of that day though have always remained a little vague (like so much in Chet’s doggy brain). All we know is that Chet had been the best leaper in his K-9 class, but for some reason he failed his final leaping test...and that a cat was involved...and that there was some blood. But whose? The test, the cat, the blood—all pieces of a puzzle that, when solved, will bring down a dangerous gang of thieves—and signal the start of a beautiful friendship.This fateful day has been alluded to in every book in the series, and now fans of Chet and Bernie will finally get to find out what actually happened. For these two beloved characters, it was something like love at first sight—and, for Chet, at first smell, too.A great start to this series. Very clever that the action is from Chet's point of view...and smell.Looking Forward to reading them.
    • 4/5
      Review: 9 of fiftyRating: 3.5* of fiveThe Book Report: The second book of an irresistible series narrated by a loveable and wise dog. In the newest Chet and Bernie mystery, Chet gets a glimpse of the show dog world turned deadly. "We run a detective agency, me and Bernie, called the Little Detective Agency on account of Little being Bernie's last name. My name's Chet, pure and simple. Headquarters is our house on Mesquite Road, a nice place with a big tree out front, perfect for napping under, and the whole canyon easily accessible out back, if it just so happens someone left the gate open. And then, up in the canyon -- well, say no more."Praised by Stephen King as "a canine Sam Spade full of joie de vivre," Chet and his human companion Bernie have both had some setbacks in life -- Bernie in combat, Chet in K-9 school, but together they make up a team like no other. In Thereby Hangs a Tail, Bernie and Chet are called on to investigate threats made against an unlikely target -- a pretty, pampered show dog named Princess. What seems like a joke turns into a serious case when Princess and her owner are abducted. To make matters worse, Bernie's on-again, off-again girlfriend, reporter Susie Sanchez, disappears too. When Chet is separated from Bernie, he's on his own to put the pieces together, find his way home, and save the day.With genuine suspense and intrigue, combined with humor and insight into the special bond between man and dog, Thereby Hangs a Tail will have everyone talking.My Review: Cute! Very cute! Chet is such a clever boy I want to give him Milk Bones until he faints!And that's kinda the problem under the fun: Cute. It's fun, yes, and it's pleasantly written with a well-imagined dog's point of view. But I think this is a series that needs to be taken in annual doses, and in the proper mood. I am, admittedly, as curmudgeonly as the day is long. But I'm not immune to charm. The series has charm.It's just, well, it's wearing a bit thin at the elbows. Also, I hate Susie.
    • 4/5
      This is a short story, not a whole book. It would have been a 4 star, but I was disappointed in the length. I knew it would be short, but it seemed really short.This is a prequel to the Chet and Bernie series that I love. For the uninitiated, Chet is the dog partner of private investigator Bernie Little. The stories are told from Chet's point of view. This prequel tells the story of when Chet met Bernie, when Chet flunked out of K-9 training. I've listened to the other Chet and Bernie books as audiobooks, but this story was only available on Kindle. I still heard narrator Jim Frangione's "Chet" voice in my head as I read. I see it just became available on Audible today.
    • 3/5
      This is as enjoyable as all the Chet and Bernie mysteries. However, I think this prequel contradicts statements from other books.
    • 4/5
      Chet and Bernie novels are not great literature, but if you have a dog, enjoy a good satire, and want a light mystery/detective story to read, This series by Spencer Quinn is satisfying. Told from Chet the dog's point of view.
    • 4/5
      Private Investigators Chet (a dog) and Bernie are hired to find a missing showdog named Princess and her owner who have been kidnapped. Also missing is local newspaper reporter and very good friend, Suzie Sanchez. As Chet and Bernie dig further into the case, there seems to be a lot more going on than a missing showdog.Quinn's Chet and Bernie books are great. The two work together and always manage to solve their quirky cases. In typical PI fashion, Bernie never has any money and tends to drink a little too much, but Chet is really the main character and is also the narrator of the story. Quinn does a great job of writing the books through Chet's eyes and that's what makes them so humorous. Highly recommended.
    • 4/5
      Chet and Bernie run the Little Detective Agency - because Bernie's last name is Little, as Chet will let you know - Bernie's a P.I. and Chet is his dog, a K-9 school almost graduate.Back in their second mystery of this series, Chet and Bernie are pulled into a world they're both almost wholly unaware of: that of the competitive dog shows. When Princess, one of the top competitors is threatened, or, at least, her owner feels that way, she comes to Bernie for protection.It's not their usual type of job, but as Chet wants to point out, money is money. And they're in sore need of it. No one - aside from Princess' owners and trainer are taking the case that seriously, police included, until Princess and her owner are kidnapped.That's when Chet and Bernie's real detective skills come into play.Then when the two are separated, it's up to Chet to find clues, stay safe, and get back to Bernie all on his own.Will the two be able to solve this mystery? One that started out seeming so silly but is gradually seeming more and more dangerous - to them and those around them.I really loved Dog on It (the first in this series) and was excited to see that this continued with the elements that made that novel so unique and enjoyable. Of course, I do love dogs and would probably love just about any (well written) book where a dog is one of the true characters. The Chet and Bernie Mysteries take things a step (or two or three) further, though by making Chet the series' narrator.It seems to be a great literary device. Not only is Quinn able to leave out parts of dialogue and/or observation that a human narrator would absolutely be faulted for, he's also able, through Chet, to bring in almost completely random parts of back story. Sometime they stay completely random but other times they seem to come into the story at a later time and are actually relevant.All this while making Chet more endearing and definitely more than 'just a dog' - if it's ever possible to be that.Some of the characters from the previous novel were carried over. In a way that those who read Dog on It would know who they were and have a bit more to start with than those who didn't, but they weren't so integral to the story that you have to have read the first mystery. Chet and Bernie are the real stars here and this series seems fairly standalone.There's one not major, but not tiny part of the plot that I'm hoping wasn't resolved in Thereby Hangs a Tail. If it was, it wrapped up much too quickly for how long it was a part of the story. There's also one part that I'm almost hoping is wrapped up but, at the same time, am pretty sure is not . . . it's something sure to keep you reading to the third To Catch a Thief, though!
    • 4/5
      Finding the Chet and Bernie series have been very enjoyable. After reading book one I had to immediately go get book two. Spencer Quinn hones in The emotions and thoughts of a dog that many of with dogs as companions have experienced. The mystery still light to be cozy but suspenseful. The humor just enough to add to character set up and the enhancement of Chet himself. I'll be on my way tomorrow to search out book three as book two leaves you with a nagging thought.
    • 4/5
      These books are like the potato chip under the coffee table is to a dog. Not the most nutritious thing to eat, but ooohboy what a find!In this second of the Bernie and Chet detective series, more perps are collared, er, pant-legged, Bernie's military past is brought a little more to light, love-interest/reporter Susie Sanchez is kidnapped, a pricey pooch is dognapped, and Chet makes some amazing leaps, mental and physical. Have a biscuit. Good doggie.
    • 5/5
      Thereby Hangs a Tail by Spencer Quinn is the second in the Chet and Bernie Mystery series. It revolves around a case of a missing teenager, with our detectives getting involved in several mysteries as they try to solve the case. If you've not read any of the series yet, you should know that Chet and Bernie are private investigators. Bernie, the owner, is down on his luck detective with a heart and social conscience, while Chet, the narrator of the story, is a happy-go-lucky live for the moment sort of guy. Chet, incidentally, is a dog, and the entire story is told from his optimistic perspective. He enjoys the scents, sounds and tastes of life, loves Bernie unconditionally, and understands Bernie's words and gestures. He really doesn't solve any crimes, because he lives for the moment and forgets almost everything that happened previously, but helps out with his keen sense of smell, his ability to track, his protectiveness of Bernie, and his sixth sense for quickly assessing who is the bad guy. He quickly became my hero, with his keenness to please Bernie, his loyalty, enthusiasm, and good-natured humor. I had many laugh-out-loud moments in the story at Chet's narration; the author has found exactly the right tone for Chet. Bernie, as seen though Chet's eyes, is sweet, thoughtful, strong and wonderful. He talks to Chet constantly, which allows the story to flow along seamlessly. I laughed out loud many times while reading this book. It is really great fun, and highly recommended for dog and/or mystery lovers.
    • 4/5
      The second in the Chet & Bernie series, "Thereby Hangs the Tail" is a fun and entertaining read. Anyone who has a dog will love this series and chuckle when Chet tells a few tales of his exploits. Take a few hours and read an enjoyable story!
    • 5/5
      I listened to DOG ON IT (review in link) a few months ago and became enamoured of Chet and Bernie...mostly Chet. The story told from the point of view of a smart dog was a very neat premise. Add that to the well written mystery and it was a winner. THEREBY HANGS A TAIL was equally as good. It doesn't go all Disney and have all the dogs talking to each other. It's just Chet doing the narrating, leaving it sort of noir-ish in feeling. There's the down on his luck PI, the sassy reporter girlfriend of the DOHL PI and there's the dog. Perfect.Bernie is a good PI, but a little naive when it comes to finances, making bad investment choices in tin futures from a guy who even Chet knows is a shyster. Bernie has to take the job as the bodyguard of the pampered show dog, Princess, just for the dough. Then the dog and her owner go missing and no one knows nuthin'...Chet and Bernie on the case. Darkly funny and a fab mystery..I can highly recommend this series.Five dog-earred beans....
    • 3/5
      Thereby Hangs A Tail by Spencer Quinn, is a book I finished reading earlier this year. It is another Chet and Bernie mystery following in the footsteps of Dog On It. It was entertaining, but, I enjoyed the first one more than this one. Three stars.
    • 4/5
      2nd in the series, after Dog On it, this is a delightful summer read about a private investigator and his 100 pound canine partner, Chet. It is Chet who relates their adventures from his perspective, yet the effect is neither cutesy nor saccharin.Chet adores Bernie, his human, snatches bacon, loves chew strips and is not above eating tennis balls and then vomiting them back up. His favorite activity is everything, but especially catching perps by the ankle. This story begins with a pet show and a possible dognapping of a prize winning poodle, Princess. It then develops into kidnapping, missing persons, and murder. All ends happily, and Chet, does indeed, satisfyingly catches the perp by the ankle.

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    Praise for the Chet and Bernie Mystery Series

    THE DOG WHO KNEW TOO MUCH

    A charming tale.

    —People

    Outstanding. . . . intelligent writing and on-the-mark pacing and tone.

    —Publishers Weekly (starred review)

    Human cunning and canine smarts triumph once again.

    —Kirkus Reviews

    A thoroughly entertaining comic mystery. A must-read, of course, for everyone who likes a canine presence in their crime novels.

    —Booklist

    TO FETCH A THIEF

    Terrific. . . . You don’t have to be a dog lover to enjoy this deliciously addictive series.

    —Publishers Weekly (starred review)

    "If you like Sue Grafton and Janet Evanovich, hop on this train. . . . To Fetch a Thief is every bit as good as the first two."

    —LA Times Magazine

    Tender-hearted Chet and literal-minded Bernie are the coolest human/pooch duo this side of Wallace and Gromit.

    —Kirkus Reviews

    THEREBY HANGS A TAIL

    Pulls the reader along as if on a leash.

    —Booklist

    A proper, satisfying whodunit.

    —Publishers Weekly

    For all mystery lovers, even those with cats.

    —Library Journal

    The most winning detective duo since Shaggy met Scooby. . . . Quinn mixes suspense and humor as Chet tries to puzzle out humans’ odd ways.

    —Christian Science Monitor

    DOG ON IT

    Spencer Quinn speaks two languages—suspense and dog. . . . My sincere advice to you is to rush to your nearest bookstore and put your paws on this enchanting one-of-a-kind novel.

    —Stephen King

    Nothing short of masterful.

    —Los Angeles Times

    Chet is a hoot—or should I say a howl.

    —The Boston Globe

    Sweetly engaging . . . and wonderfully entertaining.

    —The Denver Post

    Readers will love Chet’s ruminations on steak, bacon, chew toys and cats. Adorable describes this character-driven novel, which is also well-written and nicely paced. . . . Even cat lovers will howl with delight.

    —USA Today

    A winning debut . . . that fans of classic mysteries are sure to appreciate.

    —Publishers Weekly (starred review)

    Excellent and fully fleshed primary and secondary characters, a consistently doggy view of the world, and a sprightly pace make this a not-to-be-missed debut. Essential for all mystery collections and for dog lovers everywhere.

    —Booklist (starred review)

    At last, a dog lover’s mystery that portrays dogs as they really are.

    —Library Journal (starred review)

    "A detective, a dog, and some major league prose. Dog On It is a genuine joy."

    —Robert B. Parker

    Bernie and Chet may be the most appealing detective duo since Watson and Holmes.

    —Sharon Kay Penman

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