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In this witty mystery, PI Bernie is paired with Chet, a former police‑school student turned loyal canine partner and narrator. Their first case: a missing teenage girl entangled with dangerous players. The duo blends human intuition and canine instinct to uncover clues, turning the city’s streets into a playground for detective work and humor.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Private Investigator
Authors: Peter Abrahams
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