Cat on a Hot Tin Woof by Spencer Quinn

About the Book:

Chet the dog is less than enthusiastic about the Little Detective Agency’s next case. Chet and his human partner, PI Bernie Little, have been hired to find a missing person―only the missing person is a cat. Miss Kitty, an internet sensation, has disappeared, and Chet and Bernie have been hired to find her before her many followers realize something is wrong.

Miss Kitty belongs to Bitty, a sweet teenage girl who lives with her mom. Bitty and her mother are struggling financially, but the arrival of Miss Kitty and the chance discovery of her social media appeal has changed everything. Bitty now has sponsors, a high-powered agent, and all the tools needed to thrive online, and real money is flowing in. At least, it was. With Miss Kitty gone, the family's income is on the line.

My Review:

This is an enjoyable series. I like the humor along with a mystery to solve. That we get to see the action from Chet's perspective is fun. That he gets distracted in his thoughts from time to time just adds to the coziness of this mystery series. I was surprised by the good descriptions of the Arizona desert, a plus in a novel like this one. Having a dog and human duo makes the murder mystery quite enjoyable. This novel is way down the line in the series. It can be enjoyed pretty well on its own, once you figure out what is going on. Good characters, fun action, a murder mystery, it all makes for an enjoyable read.

My rating: 4/5 stars.

About the Author:

Spencer Quinn is the pen name of Peter Abrahams, the Edgar-award winning author of many novels, including the New York Times and USA Today bestselling Chet and Bernie mystery series, Mrs. Plansky’s Revenge, The Right Side, and Oblivion, as well as the New York Times bestselling Bowser and Birdie series for younger readers. He lives on Cape Cod with his wife Diana―and Dottie, a loyal and energetic member of the four-pawed nation within.

Minotaur Books, 320 pages.

I received a complimentary egalley of this book from the publisher. My comments are an independent review.

(My star ratings: 5-I love it, 4-I like it, 3-It's OK, 2-I don't like it, 1-I hate it.)