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To Fetch a Thief by Spencer Quinn

To Fetch a Thief

A Chet and Bernie Mystery

by Spencer Quinn

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  • Sep 2010, 320 pages
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Following Dog On It and Thereby Hangs a Tail, To Fetch a Thief is the third Chet and Bernie mystery featuring an irresistible canine narrator. 

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"Starred Review. You don't have to be a dog lover to enjoy this deliciously addictive series." - Publishers Weekly

"There is humor and action, followed by more humor and suspense. Highly recommended." - Library Journal

"Tender-hearted Chet and literal-minded Bernie are the coolest human/pooch duo this side of Wallace and Gromit." - Kirkus

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Spencer Quinn Author Biography

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Spencer Quinn is the pen name for Peter Abrahams, the Edgar-winning, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Chet and Bernie mystery series, as well as the #1 New York Times bestselling Bowser and Birdie series for middle-grade readers. He lives on Cape Cod with his wife Diana and dog Pearl.

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