It’s a Wonderful Woof

Chet and Bernie Mysteries, Book 12

By: Spencer Quinn

Narrated by: Jim Frangione

Length: 8 hrs and 51 mins

Publisher's summary

Holiday time in the Valley, and in the holiday spirit - despite the dismal shape of the finances at the Little Detective Agency - Bernie refers a potential client to Victor Klovsky, a fellow private eye. It’s also true that the case - promising lots of online research but little action - doesn’t appeal to Bernie, while it seems perfect for Victor, who is not cut out for rough stuff. But Victor disappears in a rough-stuff way, and when he doesn’t show up at his mom’s to light the Hanukkah candles, she hires Chet and Bernie to find him.

They soon discover that Victor’s client has also vanished. The trail leads to the ruins of a mission called Nuestra Señora de los Saguaros, dating back to the earliest Spanish explorers. Some very dangerous people are interested in the old mission. Does some dusty archive hold the secret of a previously unknown art treasure, possibly buried for centuries? What does the Flight into Egypt - when Mary, Joseph, and the baby Jesus fled Herod - have to do with saguaros, the Sonoran desert cactus? No one is better than Chet at nosing out buried secrets, but before he can, he and Bernie are forced to take flight themselves, chased through a Christmas Eve blizzard by a murderous foe who loves art all too much.

©2021 Spencer Quinn (P)2021 Recorded Books, Inc.

What a treat! Another story with Chet & Bernie

I love this series. Hearing Chet talk about what is going on around him as he and Bernie investigate is always a treat. The mystery is never the thing (how they solve anything is generally the mystery - at least to Chet), although this one was more complicated than usual. Jim Frangione is the best voice for Chet. I can't imagine anyone else reading these books to me.

It doesn't matter that many of Chet's comments are ones you've heard before - although he gets to the number 3 during this book. Then he forgets the concept and goes back to two. They are still funny. A new romantic interest for Bernie? I think so. Bernie's concern about the aquifer and the rest of the environment, particularly in his beloved Arizona valley, are still in place.

If you have never listened to a Chet & Bernie story before, start at the beginning: Dog On It is the first in the series.

Another outstanding book by spencer Quinn

As always, Mr. Quinn delivers a fabulous story with great character development and an imaginative plot line. OK, it’s a little preposterous but it works.

Great Book!

Loved it ! As a dog lover listening to the book and hearing Chet makes it all the more enjoyable. I wish there were even more Chet and Bernie mysteries. Please keep writing ! Jim Frangione is perfect!!!

Don't ever stop.

Listening to Chet narrate his adventures with Bernie brings me so much joy. Thank you for bringing him to life.

Exciting and funny, maybe In the series

If you haven’t read the Chet and Bernie series and you love dogs, then you are really missing out. Spencer Quinn is easily the best interpreter of what a dog is thinking and it’s hysterical, but full of love. This book is very exciting and also funny. I eagerly await each new book and hope they go on forever.

Nothing better than Chet and Bernie

Jim Frangione does such a great job voicing Chet and Spencer Quinn does such a great job capturing the life of a dog.
This was a great story. I was worried at first that Bernie somehow drove Waverley away but relieved to read that she knew she was in the wrong and that their relationship has survived.
Chet is hilarious when it comes to Trixie and Shooter. Will those 3 have more adventures.
Always ready for another Chet and Bernie story.

tremendous reader and writer combo

I've come to love these books by Spencer Quinn so much that I pre-order them and save them for a special occasion once they arrive. They're so beautifully read by Jim frangione, and they wrap up all too soon, leaving me eager for the next one.

Quinn & Frangione never disappoint!

The story was a little more complicated than usual and it took a bit to remember who everyone was, but the ending was very exciting, and Chet & Bernie as lovable as ever!

One of the best in the series

I always enjoy the adventures of Chet and Bernie, as narrated by Chet. But the cases aren't usually as compelling as this one, which involves southwestern history and Italian grand masters. Plus, Bernie gets his new relationship on solid footing, and Chet spends time with his sister and son. An absorbing read all around.

Never disappoints

Spencer Quinn has such a talent for mixing complex situations with simple logic. I love hearing the stories from Chet’s point of view. He constantly reminds us what is important in life (loved ones, treats, having fun, security, and a good place to nap). All of Chet and Bernie’s cases are interesting, entertaining and a great opportunity to relax and live in the moment. In have read all of the series and look forward to the next book! If only someone could help them with the financial part of their business plan….