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Thereby Hangs a Tail

A Chet and Bernie Mystery

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Thereby Hangs a Tail

By: Spencer Quinn
Narrated by: Jim Frangione
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Spencer Quinn follows the critical success of his "New York Times best-selling Dog on It with this second mystery starring hapless private investigator Bernie and his four-legged partner Chet, a K-9 school dropout.

While Bernie continues his struggle to pay the bills, Chet - with his sharp nose and even sharper teeth - keeps bringing down the perps. Told from Chet's perspective and featuring the humorous ramblings of a dog, Thereby Hangs a Tail is another winner.

Hot dog: listen to another Chet and Bernie Mystery.©2010 Spencer Quinn (P)2010 Recorded Books, LLC
Mystery Suspense Thriller & Suspense Witty

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Because I'm not a dog, I can't say for sure that the author and reader of this delightful story have perfectly nailed what goes on in a dog's mind. But it sure sounds like it. The reader, Jim Frangione, is fantastic. Everything about Frangione's delivery portrays Chet, the engaging animal who tells the story, just as I imagine Chet would sound to another dog.

This book is the second in the series. I suggest starting with the first in the series, but it's not impertive to do so. The second book is even funnier than the first. I hope this series continues for many dog years to come.

I laughed out loud throughout this book

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Chet is a very special member of the nation within a nation. Bernie is not so bad either. They are a special team, you know!

Just as good as I expected

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Who doesn't love a good mystery! It's even better when it's told by a k9!

Masterfully written

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Getting things from the dog's point of view is, again, refreshing and fun. You do get to know and enjoy the characters. I'll keep listening to this series!

Fun listen!

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I love how the story is told by Chet. He's not a genius, nor a super hero. He thinks the way a dog does. Telling the story with no human or 3rd party narration is difficult. Well done.

Love Chet!

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