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DOG DAYS OF SUMMER GIVEAWAY! Chet and Bernie Mystery Set by Spencer Quinn

July 25, 2011 By Mary

Schatze presents:  THE DOG DAYS OF SUMMER!

Description

Chet might have flunked out of police school (“I’d been the best leaper in K-9 class, which had led to all the trouble in a way I couldn’t remember exactly, although blood was involved”), but he’s a detective through and through. In Dog On It, Chet and Bernie investigate the disappearance of a teenaged girl who may or may not have been kidnapped, but who has definitely gotten mixed up with some very unsavory characters. Readers will be instantly captivated by Chet’s doggy ways and his endearingly hard-boiled voice. Full of heart and occasionally prone to mischief, he is intensely loyal to Bernie, who, though distracted by issues that Chet has difficulty understanding—like divorce, cash flow, and child custody—is enormously likeable himself, in his flawed, all-too-human way. There’s genuine suspense and intrigue, combined with humor and deep insight into the bond between dog and man.

Description

In the irresistible second Chet and Bernie mystery, Chet gets a glimpse of the show dog world turned deadly.What first seems like a walk in the park to wise and lovable canine narrator Chet and his human companion Bernie—to investigate threats made against a pretty, pampered show dog—turns into a serious case when Princess and her owner are abducted. To make matters worse, Bernie’s on-again, off-again girlfriend, reporter Susie Sanchez, disappears too. When Chet is separated from Bernie, he’s on his own to put the pieces together, find his way home, and save the day. Spencer Quinn’s “brilliantly original” (Richmond Times-Dispatch) and “masterful” (Los Angeles Times) new series combines genuine suspense and intrigue with humor and insight for a tail-wagging good time readers won’t soon forget.

Description

In the third book in the brilliant New York Times bestselling series featuring a lovable and wise dog narrator, Chet and Bernie go under the big top to solve the most unlikely missing persons (and animals!) case ever. We were outnumbered, some big number against two. When it comes to numbers, two is as far as I go, but it’s enough, in my opinion. . . .
“Sit,” Bernie said.
 I sat. Bernie would think of something—he always did. That was one of the things that made the Little Detective Agency such a success, except for the finances part . . .
Chet has smelled a lot of unusual things in his years as trusted companion and partner to P.I. Bernie Little, but nothing has prepared him for the exotic scents he encounters when an old-fashioned traveling circus comes to town. Bernie scores tickets to this less-than-greatest- show-on-earth because his son Charlie is crazy about elephants. The only problem is that Peanut, the headlining pachyderm of this particular one-ring circus, has gone missing—along with her trainer, Uri DeLeath. Stranger still, no one saw them leave. How does an elephant vanish without a trace?
At first there’s nothing Bernie and Chet can do— it’s a police matter and they have no standing in the case. But then they’re hired by Popo the Clown, who has his own reasons for wanting to find out what has become of the mysteriously missing duo. After Chet takes a few sniffs in Peanut’s trailer and picks up her one-of-a-kind scent, he and Bernie are in hot pursuit, heading far away from the bright lights of the traveling show and into the dark desert night.
Some very dangerous people would prefer that Chet and Bernie disappear for good and will go to any lengths to make that happen. Across the border in Mexico and separated from Bernie, Chet must use all his natural strength and doggy smarts to try to save himself—not to mention Bernie and a decidedly uncooperative Peanut, too.
To Fetch a Thief shows why readers everywhere have fallen head-over-paws in love with the Chet and Bernie mystery series. Top-notch suspense, humor, and insight into the ways our canine companions think and behave make this the most entertaining and irresistible book in the series yet.

About the Author

Spencer Quinn lives on Cape Cod with his dog, Audrey.  He is currently working on the next Chet and Bernie novel.

WANT TO WIN A SET OF THESE BOOKS? 
(the first two are ARCs- third is a new paperback!)

Contest is open to anyone over 13 years old with a US mailing address (sorry, no PO Boxes)
Contest ends on 8.8.11 Winner will be chosen by Random.org on 8.9.11
Winner will have 48 hours to respond to email or a new winner will be chosen.
This giveaway is sponsored by the me and Atria and ONE set of books are available.

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Comments

  1. holdenj says

    July 25, 2011 at 2:26 pm

    Great pic of Schatze, can’t decide is she’s on the beach or in the desert, although I’m leaning toward beach. Woefully behind in Chet’s life, thanks for the giveaway!
    JHolden955(at)gmail(dot)com

  2. Mary (BookHounds) says

    July 25, 2011 at 2:37 pm

    She is on the beach, but won’t go near the water which is right in front of her. She does like to eat the seaweed though.

  3. carla says

    July 25, 2011 at 5:45 pm

    Sweet!
    Schatze looks great!

  4. Carol N Wong says

    July 25, 2011 at 7:52 pm

    Wow! Three books, I love dog mysteries. Fingers crossed to win!

    CarolNWong(at)aol(dot)com

  5. carla says

    July 25, 2011 at 9:46 pm

    I forgot to put in my address in..

    cjay(at)iavalley(dot)edu

  6. Denise Z says

    July 25, 2011 at 10:00 pm

    Chet and Bernie sound like a hoot. I would love to get to know them. Thank you for sharing about this series, the fun interview, and the incredibly generous giveaway opportunity.

    dz59001[at]gmail[dot]com

  7. Bethie says

    July 26, 2011 at 1:24 am

    Thanks for the great giveaway.

    lizzi0915 at aol dot com

  8. holdenj says

    July 26, 2011 at 11:24 am

    Daily entry 7/26. Thanks!
    JHolden955(at)gmail(dot)com

  9. carla says

    July 26, 2011 at 5:58 pm

    7/26 Daily
    cjay (at) iavalley (dot) edu

    thank you!

  10. Bethie says

    July 27, 2011 at 1:40 am

    Daily entry 7/26

    Lizzi0915 at aol dot com

  11. holdenj says

    July 27, 2011 at 11:50 am

    Daily entry 7/27. Thanks!
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  12. Bethie says

    July 28, 2011 at 4:28 am

    Daily Entry 7/27

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  13. holdenj says

    July 28, 2011 at 11:23 am

    Daily entry 7/28. Thanks!
    JHolden955(at)gmail(dot)com

  14. carla says

    July 28, 2011 at 5:12 pm

    Daily entry 7/28
    cjay (at) iavalley (dot) edu

    thank you!

  15. mamabunny13 says

    July 29, 2011 at 4:45 am

    Thanks for the giveaway!
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  16. holdenj says

    July 29, 2011 at 1:46 pm

    Daily entry 7/29. Thanks!
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  17. Bethie says

    July 30, 2011 at 2:40 am

    Daily entry 7/29

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  18. Bethie says

    July 30, 2011 at 11:21 am

    Daily entry 7/30

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  19. holdenj says

    July 30, 2011 at 2:52 pm

    This comment has been removed by the author.

  20. holdenj says

    July 30, 2011 at 2:54 pm

    Daily entry 7/30. Thanks!
    JHolden955(at)gmail(dot)com

  21. carla says

    July 30, 2011 at 3:36 pm

    Daily entry 7/30
    cjay (at) iavalley (dot) edu

    thank you!

  22. holdenj says

    July 31, 2011 at 2:48 pm

    Daily entry 7/31. Thanks!
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  23. bloggingmom says

    August 1, 2011 at 1:06 am

    These books look great! garczynski (at) aol (dot) com

  24. holdenj says

    August 1, 2011 at 11:49 am

    Daily entry 8/1. Thanks!
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  25. carla says

    August 1, 2011 at 5:39 pm

    Daily entry 8/1
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    thanks!

  26. Bethie says

    August 1, 2011 at 11:04 pm

    Daily Entry 8/1

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  27. carla says

    August 2, 2011 at 6:22 pm

    Daily entry 8/02
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    thank you!

  28. Lisa Richards/alterlisa says

    August 2, 2011 at 10:11 pm

    Thanks for the giveaway!
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  29. holdenj says

    August 3, 2011 at 1:16 am

    Daily entry 8/2. Thanks!
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  30. Bethie says

    August 3, 2011 at 2:33 am

    Daily Entry 8/2

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  31. holdenj says

    August 3, 2011 at 11:39 am

    Daily entry 8/3. Thanks!
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  32. Jo says

    August 3, 2011 at 3:10 pm

    Great giveaway.

    Blessings,
    Jo
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  33. Bethie says

    August 3, 2011 at 10:27 pm

    Daily Entry 8/3

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  34. holdenj says

    August 4, 2011 at 11:37 am

    Daily entry 8/4. Thanks!
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  35. Bethie says

    August 4, 2011 at 1:11 pm

    Daily Entry. 8/4

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  36. carla says

    August 4, 2011 at 7:49 pm

    Daily entry 8/04
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    thank you!

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  38. holdenj says

    August 5, 2011 at 12:55 pm

    Daily entry 8/5. Thanks!
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  39. holdenj says

    August 6, 2011 at 11:54 am

    Daily entry 8/6. Thanks!
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  40. Bethie says

    August 7, 2011 at 1:29 am

    Daily Entry 8/6

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  41. holdenj says

    August 7, 2011 at 11:42 am

    Daily entry 8/7. Thanks!
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  42. Bethie says

    August 7, 2011 at 2:30 pm

    Daily entry 8/7

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  43. holdenj says

    August 8, 2011 at 3:55 pm

    Daily entry 8/8. Thanks!
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  44. Bethie says

    August 10, 2011 at 3:49 am

    Daily entry 8/9

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  45. Mary (BookHounds) says

    August 11, 2011 at 9:14 pm

    JULIA — JHolden955

    An email has been sent to the lucky people named above (first part of their email address in case my note ends up in spam). The winner(s) has 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen.
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  46. Mary (BookHounds) says

    August 11, 2011 at 9:15 pm

    JULIA — JHolden955

    An email has been sent to the lucky people named above (first part of their email address in case my note ends up in spam). The winner(s) has 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen.
    Thanks to all who entered.
    PLEASE CHECK YOUR SPAM FOR THE EMAIL FROM BOOKHOUNDS @ HOTMAIL REQUESTING YOUR MAILING ADDRESS!

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