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Title details for Scents and Sensibility by Spencer Quinn - Available

Scents and Sensibility

#8 in series

by Spencer Quinn
Jim Frangione
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When a mysterious case of illegal cactus smuggling comes to their attention, Chet and his human P.I. companion, Bernie Little, find themselves in a prickly situation in this eighth book in the New York Times bestselling mystery series. In the latest entry in the immensely popular Chet and Bernie mystery series, Private Investigator Bernie Little and his canine companion Chet return home to encounter some alarming developments. First off, Bernie's wall safe-normally hidden behind the waterfall picture in the office-is gone, and with it Bernie's grandfather's watch, their most valuable possession. And next door, old Mr. Parsons is under investigation for being in possession of a saguaro cactus illegally transplanted from the desert. Bernie and Chet go deep into the desert to investigate. Is it possible that such a lovely old couple have a terrible secret in their past? Chet and Bernie discover bad things going on in the wilderness, far worse that cactus smuggling, and all connected to a strange but innocent-seeming desert festival called Arrow Bright. They unearth leads that take them back to a long-ago kidnapping that may not have been a kidnapping and threaten a ruthless and charismatic criminal with a cult following, a criminal who sees at once what Chet and Bernie mean to each other and knows how to exploit it. Every bit as "insightful" (Booklist), "humorous" (Library Journal), and "deliciously addictive" (Publishers Weekly, starred review) as Quinn's previous books, Scents and Sensibility is a drool-worthy mystery that will have readers everywhere begging for more.

  • Creators

  • Series

    Chet and Bernie Mystery

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    July 28, 2015

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Listen audiobook

      • ISBN: 9781470333317
      • File size: 271017 KB
      • Duration: 09:24:37

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • Publisher's Weekly

      June 1, 2015
      The theft of a saguaro cactus kicks off Quinn’s charmingly offbeat eighth mystery narrated by Chet, the crime-solving canine, who idolizes his human partner, Bernie Little of the Little Detective Agency (after 2014’s Paw and Order). Special Investigator Ellie Newburg of the Department of Agriculture finds the purloined cactus on the front lawn of Bernie’s elderly neighbor, Daniel Parson, about the same time that Bernie discovers his grandfather’s antique watch missing from his wall safe. The common denominator is Daniel’s son, Billy, who has recently left prison on parole. In the course of tracking Billy, Bernie comes across a dead body in the desert; clashes with his nemesis, Det. Brick Mickles of the Valley PD; and unearths the truth behind the long-ago kidnapping that sent Billy to prison. Series fans may be glad to learn that Chet, who offers constant, bemused commentary on human foibles, points to Arizona as the hitherto unknown broader setting. Author tour. Agent: Molly Friedrich, Friedrich Agency.

    • AudioFile Magazine
      Private eye Bernie and his canine partner, Chet, investigate a murder over a cactus. Jim Frangione delivers the audiobook, told in Chet's voice, with simple emotion and enthusiasm. The result is amusing, with a few laugh-out-loud moments. The scene of Chet's tussle with another dog followed by a run through thorn bushes and his puzzlement over Bernie's reaction is classic. There is crime involved, so things eventually get serious. Chet's escape from bad guys, with the help of his new canine friend, is tense and exciting. The audiobook closes on a dramatic note that could catch listeners off guard. New listeners might prefer an earlier installment, but fans will want to know what Chet and Bernie are up to this time. J.A.S. © AudioFile 2015, Portland, Maine

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  • OverDrive Listen audiobook

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  • English

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