Spencer Quinn

b. 1947

1 series 16 books in order

Spencer Quinn is a pen name of Peter Abrahams, an American author of crime fiction for both adults and children. Under this name he is credited on our catalog with the Chet and Bernie series, including Dog on It, A Fistful of Collars, and Heart of Barkness. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)

Born
1947
Known for
Chet and Bernie

Series by Spencer Quinn

Chet and Bernie

16 books in order · 2008–2026

  1. Cover of Dog on It

    Dog on It

    2008 · Spencer Quinn

    A detective novel narrated by Chet, a dog partnered with down-at-heel PI Bernie. Chet flunked out of police school despite being the best leaper in…

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  2. Cover of Thereby Hangs a Tail

    Thereby Hangs a Tail

    2010 · Spencer Quinn

    An American private detective and his partner, the dog Chet, take on a job to protect another dog.

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  3. Cover of To Fetch a Thief

    To Fetch a Thief

    2010 · Spencer Quinn

    Chet, partner to PI Bernie Little, encounters unusual scents when an old-fashioned traveling circus comes to town. Peanut, the headlining elephant,…

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  4. Cover of The Dog Who Knew Too Much

    The Dog Who Knew Too Much

    2011 · Spencer Quinn

    Bernie is invited to give the keynote speech at a private investigator convention, during which his canine companion is secretly targeted by the…

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  5. Cover of A Fistful of Collars

    A Fistful of Collars

    2012 · Spencer Quinn

    A Fistful of Collars is a 2012 book by Spencer Quinn. It is book 5 of the series Chet and Bernie.

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  6. Cover of The Sound and the Furry

    The Sound and the Furry

    2013 · Spencer Quinn

    Chet and Bernie encounter Frenchie Boutette, an old criminal acquaintance they once sent to prison, on a work crew. Frenchie needs help finding his…

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  7. Cover of Paw and Order

    Paw and Order

    2014 · Spencer Quinn

    After a case in the Louisiana bayou, PI Bernie Little and his dog Chet visit Bernie's girlfriend Suzie Sanchez, a journalist in Washington D.C. Suzie…

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  8. Cover of Scents and Sensibility

    Scents and Sensibility

    2015 · Spencer Quinn

    When his neighbor gets in trouble for cactus smuggling, Bernie Little and his dog investigate and uncover dangerous goings-on in the desert linked to…

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  9. Cover of Heart of Barkness

    Heart of Barkness

    2019 · Spencer Quinn

    Heart of Barkness is a 2019 book by Spencer Quinn. It is book 9 of the series Chet and Bernie.

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  10. Cover of Of Mutts and Men

    Of Mutts and Men

    2020 · Spencer Quinn

    Of Mutts and Men is a 2020 book by Spencer Quinn. It is book 10 of the series Chet and Bernie.

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Frequently asked questions

How many books has Spencer Quinn written?

We list 16 books by Spencer Quinn across 1 series, published between 2008–2026 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Spencer Quinn's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “Dog on It.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

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