A Chet & Bernie Mystery, #11
by Spencer Quinn
Scott County Library eBook on Libby
Published: 2021
Spencer Quinn is a pen name for Peter Abrahams. From his website's "about the book" section:
Chet and Bernie are contacted by a terribly scared young woman who seems to want their help. Before she can even tell them her name, she flees in panic. But in that brief meeting Chet sniffs out an important secret about her, a secret at the heart of the mystery he and Bernie set out to solve.
It’s a case with no client and no crime and yet great danger, with the duo facing a powerful politician who has a lot to lose. Their only hope lies with a ferret named Griffie who adores Bernie. Is there room for a ferret in the Chet and Bernie relationship? That’s the challenge Chet faces, the biggest of his career. Hanging in the balance are the lives of two mistreated young women and the future of the whole state.
Chet is a fabulous dog narrator and there was a line that made me laugh out loud, but I didn't jot it down so now I don't remember it.
Involving politicians was an interesting choice. Bernie is incorruptable. The fact that his two neighbors are supporting opposing candidates is amusing.
I liked that we learned more about Bernie's past and his parting with the police department. Captain Ellis was a particularly nasty character.
Another great story! I liked having it on my phone, but it was too quick a read.
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