Cat on a Hot Tin Woof by Spencer Quinn ~ a Review

by Donna Huber

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.

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April 2026; Minotaur Books; 978-1250331779
audio, ebook, print (320 pages); cozy mystery

Cat on a Hot Tin Woof is book 16 in Spencer Quinn's Chet and Bernie mystery series. Don't worry if you haven't been following this series. This is the first one I read, and it can totally be read as a standalone book.  

It is an adorable read. The book is narrated by the dog Chet. In Chet's eyes, Bernie (his person) is absolutely perfect, and everything about him is Chet's favorite. 

I worried that it would get annoying having the dog narrate the story, as Quinn really captures a dog's personality in this story. Chet is also an unreliable narrator. He processes everything through his doggie mind and there are things about humans he just doesn't understand. Instead of being annoying, his doggie behaviors and thoughts are endearing and charming. 

Overall, it is a cute read. 

A missing cat case may seem to be insulting for a PI, but Bernie takes the job seriously. According to Chet, they can't really be choosy about their cases. Yet, Bernie never makes it seem like the case is beneath him, which I really liked about his personality. Now, if you are thinking, why would I read a cozy mystery about a missing cat? The mystery does get a bit larger with a murder.

If you are looking for a cute, lighthearted read, then you can't go wrong with this book.

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Donna Huber is an avid reader and natural encourager. She is the founder of Girl Who Reads and the author of how-to marketing book Secrets to a Successful Blog Tour.

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