To Fetch a Thief

A Chet and Bernie Mystery

By: Spencer Quinn

Narrated by: Jim Frangione

Spencer Quinn’s quirky, best-selling tales from the four-legged perspective of K-9 school dropout Chet are unlike anything else in the mystery genre. In this third adventure, Chet once again teams with his two-legged detective partner Bernie Little to sniff out the clues in a perplexing case.

©2010 Spencer Quinn (P)2010 Recorded Books, LLC

A great book from an interesting perspective!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes, anyone who likes mysteries and is a fan of dogs. I wasn't sure I'd like a book told from a dog's perspective, but it ended up adding something instead of taking anything away from the story. The mystery was good and kept me wondering what would happen next, who was involved, and how. The viewpoint of the dog added a some humor to the book. Chet's value in Bernie's PI business is clear, as is the companionship and support he provides to Bernie and the very close relationship between the two of them. Chet reminds us of the amazing things dogs can do and how they can help us. As a trained almost graduate of the police K9 academy, Chet is highly skilled. He is an excellent tracker, he can identify smells and remember people and places based on their unique scent. Naturally, his sense of hearing, smell, and his vision at night are superior to Bernie's, but he depends on Bernie for wisdom and intellect. The two combined are quite a duo.

Chet's perspective adds humor: from what he understands when listening to human conversation (and how he interprets human sayings) to his sometimes convenient / limited memory of past events. His priorities remain clear throughout the book. Most important is his beloved Bernie's health, success, and safety, followed by his desire to take down "perps" (bad guys), then comes food, which he is quite fond of, getting petted or scratched, pursuing the girls, and the joy of marking his territory. Chet rarely displays less than perfect canine behavior and conveniently seems to quickly forget it happened or exactly what transpired.

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

Yes, I wanted to hear more about the case to figure out how the different characters were involved with each other and in the case. I also wanted to find out what would happen next.

Chets Blends Bogart and Rin Tin Tin

This third book in the series continues in the same vein as the others with a straightforward mystery, nice characterization and love of canines. Chet as the narrator remains wonderfully executed and the reason to bring your ears to the book. He’s your typical loyal and happy canine with a hardboiled edge (nicely enhanced by Jim Frangione’s reading). He adds humor too with his longing to go on “wild goose chases” and his initial distrust of “bear claws” at the local doughnut shop. This mystery has Chet and Bernie searching for a missing circus elephant and her trainer. If you liked the other ones in the series, then you’ll enjoy another adventure with Chet. Definitely recommended for dog lovers.

Chet is the best!!!!

Like mysteries? Love dogs? Equals get this book and the ones before it.
Quinn has a way of putting our beloved pets thoughts into words. Very talented.
The series just makes me smile!!!

Great angle and fun to listen to

What did you love best about To Fetch a Thief?

that it is told from a dog's point of view

Who was your favorite character and why?

Chet the dog of course. His thinking is so like what I imagine our favourite dog to think

Any additional comments?

would love to hear more of this series

LOVE Chet and Bernie

Would you listen to To Fetch a Thief again? Why?

Yes, have already twice.

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

Chet, of course.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Wanted to, but work was calling.

Any additional comments?

Thank you for this story and please keep them coming.