My local library is filling in the gaps in some of my favorite mystery series, including Spencer Quinn's amusing Chet and Bernie series, and Thereby Hangs a Tail (#855). This is an earlier book in the on-going series. Chet the Jet is on the case with his human PI partner Bernie to solve a dog napping.
Bernie has already been fired by Countess Adelina di Borghese as a bodyguard for herself and her prize-winning show dog Princess when the two are kidnapped in a remote mountain location. When Bernie's reporter girlfriend Suzie Sanchez alerts him to a story about the huge dog show about to take place in the city, Bernie belatedly admits to himself that there could be danger involved for his former clients. Unfortunately, his insight comes too late, and not only are the Countess and Princess missing, so is Suzie! Chet, of course, is key to solving the case at great personal risk to himself. Neither he nor Bernie escape without damage to themselves or the perps...
I just love the humor in these books. They make me laugh out loud at Chet's antics and Bernie's cluelessness when it comes to women. If you've ever lived with a dog, you're sure to recognize Chet's goofy behavior and profound loyalty to those he loves. This is one of the mystery series I always recommend to friends looking for a well-plotted and paced read. Haven't come across any of my friends yet who haven't responded to these engaging books.
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