The Dog Who Knew Too Much

A Chet and Bernie Mystery

By: Spencer Quinn

Narrated by: Jim Frangione

Length: 10 hrs and 18 mins

Publisher's summary

The fourth entry in the irresistible New York Times best-selling mystery series featuring canine narrator Chet and his human companion Bernie, "the coolest human/pooch duo this side of Wallace and Gromit" (Kirkus Reviews).

Combining suspense and intrigue with a wonderfully humorous take on the link between man and beast, Spencer Quinn's exceptional mystery series has captured widespread praise since its New York Times best-selling debut, Dog on It. The Dog Who Knew Too Much marks the duo's triumphant return in a tale that's full of surprises.

Bernie is invited to give the keynote speech at the Great Western Private Eye Convention, but it's Chet that the bigshot P.I. in charge has secret plans for. Meanwhile Chet and Bernie are hired to find a kid who has gone missing from a wilderness camp in the high country. The boy's mother thinks the boy's father - her ex - has snatched the boy, but Chet makes a find that sends the case in a new and dangerous direction. As if that weren't enough, matters get complicated at home when a stray puppy that looks suspiciously like Chet shows up. Affairs of the heart collide with a job that's never been tougher, requiring our two intrepid sleuths to depend on each other as never before. The Dog Who Knew Too Much is classic Spencer Quinn, offering page-turning entertainment that's not just for dog-lovers.

Hot dog: listen to another Chet and Bernie Mystery.

©2011 Spencer Quinn (P)2011 Recorded Books, LLC

It’s Chet the Jet—Always a Pleasure!!

If you have not discovered the Chet and Bernie Mystery series, you may want to give one of them a try. The novels would be considered light mysteries, and they are written from the perspective of Chet, the dog half of the Little Detective Agency (Bernie being the human half!).

I always find these books to be cute and different, and good for several hours of entertainment. The narrator has been the same for all of the books so far, and he IS Chet in our minds—and absolutely perfect for this series.

If you’re not sure about committing to a series, another good point for this one is I feel the books can be enjoyed by themselves or even out of order. I did experience a sound quality issue in the last book, but am happy to report that this one is fine.

It was a pleasure spending time with Chet and Bernie again—I look forward to more adventures in the future!!

A delightful light and lighthearted read.

Would you listen to The Dog Who Knew Too Much again? Why?

I probably would a few years down the line, particularly if I can accumulate all of the books in the series and listen to them in order.

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

I didn't find this an edge of your seat kind of book, but I did choose to continue to listen when I could have opened a book or switched on the TV.

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

Chet, of course. There were a few times when he really did make me laugh out loud.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

I don't see how this book could be made into a film without changing the entire tone of it.

Any additional comments?

This book was perfect for my escape listen mood. I've already recommended it to a few friends.

Chet always there is same Bernie!!

Just when you think there isn't any possibility of getting out of the current jam. Chet comes along to save Bernie!

A bit more mystery in this one which is great. Some romantic trouble for Bernie as well. Overall a great story and wonderful series.

Quinn and Frangione are well suited!!

Completely charming mystery

Spencer Quinn should be given kudos for his utterly charming and creativity in a mystery series through the eyes of a dog. Jim Frangione is PERFECT as a narrator. You are completely charmed from beginning to end. To top that off, the story is a good yarn. It builds slowly, in the sense that you're not sure if this is the centerpiece of the mystery. It unwinds slowly (but not boringly) but engagingly.

One of the aspects of the writing that I loved is the sort of uneven narrative because of the way Chet's (the dog) brain works. I just adore this writing. To me this is the essence of artistry to create a story from the viewpoint of a dog. Spencer, you rock!

Another Hit for Spencer Quinn!

I love this series! Always go searching for the next book when ever I finish one!

Favorite of the series yet

This book received mixed reviews and I almost skipped it. I'm glad I didn't. The story was superb. Chet and Bernie really do solve these cases as a team.

Another funny story

I enjoy these stories with Chet and Bernie. There is always a mystery that the bits of humor make it from being quite so serious a book.

Clever and Enjoyable

This is an engaging mystery presented as experienced by a clever dog. A good story with a clever twist. Yes, I can recommend this book.

another great chet n Bernie story

as usual I'm transported into a dog's mind as I listen to this well written story. always enjoyable. absolutely love the narrator. his voice is wonderful and he really understands the assignment. another Chet

Same Old Story

I could review this one in depth but it really is the same old story. Chet and Bernie take on a case of a missing kid for a mother. The story of how the kid came to be missing is full of holes; once again it seems that the divorced father of a missing has gotten involved with the wrong people and now owes them money. The bad guys take the child to prove a point and make sure that Papasan cooperates with them. At some point Bernie gets arrested again; Chet gets captured again. Stop me if you've heard this please. In the end Bernie saves the kid and brings him back and apprehends the bad guys. Okay this is obviously the series, and the author isn't planning on stepping outside the comfort zone that they've established so the fans of this series will have to settle for a dog that relates a good story. This one is a solid four and a good time listening experience.