A Fistful of Collars

A Chet and Bernie Mystery, Book 5

By: Spencer Quinn

Narrated by: Jim Frangione

Hoping to bring some Tinseltown money to the Valley, the mayor lures a movie studio to town to shoot their next production, a big-budget Western in the classic tradition. The star is none other than ruggedly handsome—and notoriously badly behaved—Thad Perry. When the mayor decides that someone needs to keep an eye on Thad so that he doesn’t get into too much trouble, Bernie and Chet are handpicked for the job.

The money is good but something smells fishy, and what should have been a simple matter of babysitting soon gets more complicated—especially when they discover that Thad has a mysterious connection to the Valley that nobody wants to talk about. What kind of secret could Thad have left behind when he went to Hollywood to seek fame and fortune? The only people who might know the answer have a bad habit of turning up dead before they can talk.

©2012 Spencer Quinn (P)2012 Recorded Books

I love Chet and Bernie

What did you love best about A Fistful of Collars?

I have 5 Dachsunds nad they talk to me all the time. Chet's voice is familiar

Another great Bernie and Chet book!

I can't imagine ever tiring of Bernie and Chet books. This one had lots of twists and turns, as usual. I think this may have been the first one where Chet and Bernie didn't get separated and I enjoyed that because I think it's more entertaining when they are together (too stressful for me when they are apart :). Dog lovers who don't read this series don't know what they are missing! I recommend the Spencer Quinn series, but the audible books of them are even better! Quinn and Frangione both have their finger on the pulse of a dog's inner thoughts if you ask me.

Still cute

Any additional comments?

This series remains cute and funny, even in the face of some of Chet's limited and almost over-used catch phrases. Just when I think it's going to be too much I find myself chuckling. I'm a soft touch when it comes to Chet, I guess.

Chet the wonder dog

What made the experience of listening to A Fistful of Collars the most enjoyable?

The narrator is just wonderful.

What did you like best about this story?

The mystery was a good one

Which scene was your favorite?

Chet at the movie scene chasing the cat.

Still Going Strong in the Fifth Book

Would you listen to A Fistful of Collars again? Why?

Yes, because Chet and Bernie are my buddies and I love to revisit old friends.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Chet - always Chet. He give me insight into my dogs brain.

Which character – as performed by Jim Frangione – was your favorite?

Although I adore Chet, its always fun to hear Bernie calling, "Che---et!"

Any additional comments?

After 4 wonderful book covers, why is this one boring white with writing?