New Releases by Spencer Quinn

Chet the dog, "the most lovable narrator in all of crime fiction" (Boston Globe) and his human partner PI Bernie Little are on to a new case, and this time they''re entangled in a web of crime unlike anything they''ve ever seen before. Their elderly next door neighbor, Mr. Parsons, thought he was doing the right thing by loaning his ne''er do well son, Billy, some money to help get himself settled. But soon, Mr. Parsons discovers that his entire life savings is gone. A run-of-the-mill scam? Bernie isn’t so sure that the case is that simple, but it''s Chet who senses what they''re really up against. Only Billy knows the truth, but he''s disappeared. Can Chet and Bernie track him down before it''s too late? Someone else is also in the hunt, an enemy with a mysterious, cutting-edge power who will test Chet and Bernie to their limit—or maybe beyond. Even poker, not the kind of game they''re good at, plays a role. Spencer Quinn''s A Farewell to Arfs ups the ante in the action-packed and witty New York Times and USA Today bestselling series that Stephen King calls "without a doubt the most original mystery series currently available." At the Publisher''s request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Mrs. Plansky''s Revenge is bestselling author Spencer Quinn''s first novel in a new series introducing the irresistible and unforgettable Mrs. Plansky.[Bokinfo].

Chet the dog, "the most lovable narrator in all of crime fiction" (Boston Globe) and his human partner Bernie Little find themselves high in the mountains this holiday season to help Dame Ariadne Carlisle, a renowned author of bestselling Christmas mysteries, find Rudy, her lead reindeer and good luck charm, who has gone missing. At Kringle Ranch, Dame Ariadne’s expansive mountain spread, Chet discovers that he is not fond of reindeer. But the case turns out to be about much more than reindeer after Dame Ariadne’s personal assistant takes a long fall into Devil’s Purse, a deep mountain gorge. When our duo discovers that someone very close to Dame Ariadne was murdered in that same spot decades earlier, they start looking into that long ago unsolved crime. But as they reach into the past, the past is also reaching out for them. Can they unlock the secrets of Dame Ariadne’s life before they too end up at the bottom of the gorge? Is Rudy somehow the key? Up on the Woof Top is a brand-new holiday adventure in Spencer Quinn''s delightful New York Times and USA Today bestselling series that the Los Angeles Times called “nothing short of masterful.” At the Publisher''s request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Mrs. Plansky''s Revenge is bestselling author Spencer Quinn''s first novel in a new series since the meteoric launch of Chet and Bernie--introducing the irresistible and unforgettable Mrs. Plansky, in a story perfect for book clubs and commercial fiction readers. Mrs. Loretta Plansky, a recent widow in her seventies, is settling into retirement in Florida while dealing with her 98-year-old father and fielding requests for money from her beloved children and grandchildren. Thankfully, her new hip hasn’t changed her killer tennis game one bit. One night Mrs. Plansky is startled awake by a phone call from a voice claiming to be her grandson Will, who desperately needs ten thousand dollars to get out of a jam. Of course, Loretta obliges—after all, what are grandmothers for, even grandmothers who still haven’t gotten a simple “thank you” for a gift sent weeks ago. Not that she''s counting. By morning, Mrs. Plansky has lost everything. Law enforcement announces that Loretta''s life savings have vanished, and that it’s hopeless to find the scammers behind the heist. First humiliated, then furious, Loretta Plansky refuses to be just another victim. In a courageous bid for justice, Mrs. Plansky follows her only clue on a whirlwind adventure to a small village in Romania to get her money and her dignity back—and perhaps find a new lease on life, too. At the Publisher''s request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Mrs. Plansky''s Revenge is bestselling author Spencer Quinn''s first novel in a new series since the meteoric launch of Chet and Bernie--introducing the irresistible and unforgettable Mrs. Plansky, in a story perfect for book clubs and commercial fiction readers. Download a FREE sneak peek today! Mrs. Loretta Plansky, a recent widow in her seventies, is settling into retirement in Florida while dealing with her 98-year-old father and fielding requests for money from her beloved children and grandchildren. Thankfully, her new hip hasn’t changed her killer tennis game one bit. One night Mrs. Plansky is startled awake by a phone call from a voice claiming to be her grandson Will, who desperately needs ten thousand dollars to get out of a jam. Of course, Loretta obliges—after all, what are grandmothers for, even grandmothers who still haven’t gotten a simple “thank you” for a gift sent weeks ago. Not that she''s counting. By morning, Mrs. Plansky has lost everything. Law enforcement announces that Loretta''s life savings have vanished, and that it’s hopeless to find the scammers behind the heist. First humiliated, then furious, Loretta Plansky refuses to be just another victim. In a courageous bid for justice, Mrs. Plansky follows her only clue on a whirlwind adventure to a small village in Romania to get her money and her dignity back—and perhaps find a new lease on life, too. At the Publisher''s request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Spencer Quinn''s Bark to the Future continues the adventurous New York Times and USA Today bestselling series that Stephen King calls “without a doubt the most original mystery series currently available.” When Chet the dog, “the most lovable narrator in all of crime fiction” (Boston Globe), and his human partner, PI Bernie Little, are approached by a down-and-out older man with a cardboard sign at an exit ramp, Bernie is shocked to discover the man is a former teammate from his high school baseball team. Chet and Bernie take Rocket out for a good meal, and later, Bernie investigates Rocket’s past, trying to figure out what exactly went wrong. Then, Rocket goes suspiciously missing. With his former teammate likely in danger, Bernie goes back to his old high school for answers, where much that he remembers turns out not to be true—and there are powerful and dangerous people not happy with the questions Bernie is asking. Bernie soon learns that he misunderstood much about his high school years – and now, Chet and Bernie are plunged into a dangerous case where the past isn’t dead and the future could be fatal. At the Publisher''s request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

From Spencer Quinn, short stories in the New York Times and USA Today bestselling series that Stephen King calls “without a doubt the most original mystery series currently available.” This collection of short stories of Chet the dog, “the most lovable narrator in all of crime fiction” (Boston Globe), and his human partner, PI Bernie Little includes: Upper Story, The Iggy Papers, and The Numbers After Two, plus a sneak peek at the next installment of the series, Bark to the Future. “I have been a Chet and Bernie fan from the start. Chet is a wonderful narrator—top dog, you could say—but he never descends to cuteness, and Bernie is as tough a PI as Spade or Marlowe, a man as quick with his .38 as he is with a Slim Jim for his sidekick. I’m already jonesing for the next one.” —Stephen King “Delightful...dog lovers won’t want to miss this one.” —Publishers Weekly on Heart of Barkness “Would that we all were as infallible in our dogs’ eyes as Bernie is in Chet’s.” —Susan Wilson, New York Times bestselling author of The Dog I Loved At the Publisher''s request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

INSTANT USA TODAY BESTSELLER Spencer Quinn''s It''s a Wonderful Woof presents a holiday adventure for Chet the dog, “the most lovable narrator in crime fiction” (Boston Globe), and his human partner, PI Bernie Little. Holiday time in the Valley, and in the holiday spirit—despite the dismal shape of the finances at the Little Detective Agency—Bernie refers a potential client to Victor Klovsky, a fellow private eye. It’s also true that the case—promising lots of online research but little action—doesn’t appeal to Bernie, while it seems perfect for Victor, who is not cut out for rough stuff. But Victor disappears in a rough-stuff way, and when he doesn’t show up at his mom’s to light the Hanukkah candles, she hires Chet and Bernie to find him. They soon discover that Victor’s client has also vanished. The trail leads to the ruins of a mission called Nuestra Señora de los Saguaros, dating back to the earliest Spanish explorers. Some very dangerous people are interested in the old mission. Does some dusty archive hold the secret of a previously unknown art treasure, possibly buried for centuries? What does the Flight into Egypt—when Mary, Joseph and the baby Jesus fled Herod—have to do with saguaros, the Sonoran desert cactus? No one is better than Chet at nosing out buried secrets, but before he can, he and Bernie are forced to take flight themselves, chased through a Christmas Eve blizzard by a murderous foe who loves art all too much. At the Publisher''s request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

THE INSTANT USA TODAY BESTSELLER Spencer Quinn''s Tender Is the Bite is a brand new adventure in the New York Times and USA Today bestselling series that Stephen King calls "without a doubt the most original mystery series currently available." Chet and Bernie are contacted by a terribly scared young woman who seems to want their help. Before she can even tell them her name, she flees in panic. But in that brief meeting Chet sniffs out an important secret about her, a secret at the heart of the mystery he and Bernie set out to solve. It''s a case with no client and no crime and yet great danger, with the duo facing a powerful politician who has a lot to lose. Their only hope lies with a ferret named Griffie who adores Bernie. Is there room for a ferret in the Chet and Bernie relationship? That''s the challenge Chet faces, the biggest of his career. Hanging in the balance are the lives of two mistreated young women and the future of the whole state. At the Publisher''s request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

From New York Times bestseller Spencer Quinn comes book 3 in the laugh-out-loud series about the most epic rivalry of our time . . . Arthur the dog vs. Queenie the cat. Arthur doesn''t always remember where he buried his bone, or what he was doing before he started scratching his ear, but he never forgets three important facts:1) Bacon is delicious2) He loves his humans, twins Bro and Harmony, with all his heart3) Queenie the cat is out to destroy himSo when Queenie wins first place in a feline beauty contest at the county fair, Arthur expects her to be snootier than ever. (Even though she barely beat out another cat who looked almost exactly like her.) Yet when Queenie returns from the fair, she seems oddly nice and sociable -- almost like she''s had a personality change!The humans chalk up Queenie''s good mood to her recent win, but Arthur knows the truth. He can tell from the smell that this friendly Queenie is an imposter! Yet before he can decide what to do, Cuthbert the Clown -- the only one who knows what''s really going on -- turns up missing. Arthur wants to help his humans find Cuthbert, but he has seen some disturbing things they have not. Can he solve a mystery on his own? Or will he have to accept that he needs Queenie as much as he needs bacon?

Spencer Quinn''s Of Mutts and Men is the latest in the New York Times and USA Today bestselling series that the Los Angeles Times called “nothing short of masterful"... When Chet the dog, “the most lovable narrator in all of crime fiction” (Boston Globe), and his partner, PI Bernie Little of the desert-based Little Detective Agency, arrive to a meeting with hydrologist Wendell Nero, they are in for a shocking sight—Wendell has come to a violent and mysterious end. What did the hydrologist want to see them about? Is his death a random robbery, or something more? Chet and Bernie, working for nothing more than an eight-pack of Slim Jims, are on the case. Bernie might be the only one who thinks the police have arrested the wrong man, including the perp’s own defense attorney. Chet and Bernie begin to look into Wendell’s work, a search that leads to a struggling winemaker who has received an offer he can’t refuse. Meanwhile, Chet is smelling water where there is no water, and soon Chet and Bernie are in danger like never before. At the Publisher''s request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

From New York Times bestseller Spencer Quinn comes book 2 in the laugh-out-loud series about the most epic rivalry of our time . . . Arthur the dog vs. Queenie the cat. Queenie the cat has a BIG problem. And for once, it''s not the slobbery, overly-excited creature who also lives at Blackberry Hill Inn. Sweet Lady Emsworth, the neighbor''s prize cow, has disappeared, meaning no morning cream for Queenie. And when Queenie''s not happy, NO ONE is happy . . .Things aren''t looking great for Arthur the dog, either. His beloved humans, twins Harmony and Bro, are distressed about the strange activity in their town. Mysterious hi-tech people are suddenly very interested in nearby Catastrophe Falls, bills are piling up at their mom''s inn . . . and now the twins might be hiding a fugitive?!Arthur is desperate to help but for some reason, no one seems to think he''s up to the task. (Could that be because he can''t remember what happened more than ten seconds ago? Surely not!)Can Arthur save the day-and become a hero in Queenie''s eyes-without making a disastrous splash?

THE INSTANT USA TODAY BESTSELLER Spencer Quinn''s Heart of Barkness is the latest in the New York Times bestselling series that the Los Angeles Times called “nothing short of masterful"... Chet the dog, “the most lovable narrator in all of crime fiction” (Boston Globe) and P.I. Bernie encounter heartache and much worse in the world of country music. They’re both music lovers, so when Lotty Pilgrim, a country singer from long ago, turns up at a local bar, they drive out to catch her act. Bernie’s surprised to see someone who was once so big performing in such a dive, and drops a C-note the Little Detective Agency can’t afford to part with into the tip jar. The C-note is stolen right from under their noses – even from under Chet’s, the nose that misses nothing – and before the night is over, it’s stolen again. Soon they’re working the most puzzling case of their career, a case that takes them back in time in search of old border-town secrets, and into present-day danger where powerful people want those secrets to stay hidden. Chet and Bernie find themselves sucked into a real-life murder ballad where there is no one to trust but each other. At the Publisher''s request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

New York Times bestseller Spencer Quinn returns with a laugh-out-loud series about the most epic rivalry of our time . . . Arthur the dog vs. Queenie the cat. From the outside, Queenie the cat and Arthur the dog appear to have a lot in common. Both pets live in the charming Blackberry Hill inn. They both love their humans, twins Harmony and Bro. They both have a fondness for sausage. But that doesn''t change the fact that they are mortal enemies. Goofy, big-hearted Arthur loves everyone he''s ever met . . . except the snobby, scheming cat who''s devoted her life to ruining his. Queenie is a bit choosier. And who can blame her? When you''re brilliant AND exquisitely beautiful, you can''t be expected to rub tails with commoners. Especially not slobbery dogs. But when the twins'' beloved cousin is framed for murder, Queenie and Arthur must work together to clear his name . . . something Queenie finds even more distasteful than inexpensive caviar. Can two enemies put aside their differences long enough to solve the mystery?

Queenie is a cat, deeply aware of her own perfection, and Arthur is a dog who normally likes everyone (except Queenie who is devoted to making his life a misery), and they both live at the Blackberry Hill Inn in the Northeast in snow country with their human twins (Harmony and Bro), and Mom; but one winter''s day an unpleasant and suspicious stranger comes to stay at the inn, and soon the twin''s uncle is framed for murder--and Queenie and Arthur must put aside their differences and work together to solve the mystery and protect their humans.

At first, they thought it wasn''t real, but science has discovered the truth. Sometimes people call oxytocin the "cuddly" hormone, and rightfully so, because this hormone stimulates closeness, creates happiness, affects attachments patterns, and creates a chemical, biological connection between partners, friends, and family members. What else can we learn about oxytocin? Why do we need oxytocin as human beings? How can we increase oxytocin releases in our brain? Although these are the most important issues that will be tackled in this short read, other subtopics related to it will be addressed as well. These include but are not limited to: How exactly oxytocin functions in male and female brains. What you can achieve with meditation and how it boosts oxytocin levels if done the right way. How oxytocin counters stress. The main differences between oxytocin and co-dependency. The best ways to grow your relationship by boosting your testosterone and oxytocin levels. When you understand the significance and the best triggers of oxytocin releases, you can have more fulfilled, happier life. Add this book to your cart. You and perhaps your partner, too, will benefit from it.

Can you attract the opposite sex with sweat, perfumes, and smells? When we think of pheromones, we often think about animals, but humans have pheromones too, and they have a profound effect on their social interaction, sexual attraction, and territory protection. Pheromones are volatile and odorous. There are different types of pheromones, and it is definitely worth studying them. As you dive into the scientific explanations and intriguing content of this book, you will find that you learn more about the primitive instincts that drive people to find a partner, reproduce, and protect their own species. As humans, although we are different from animals in creative ways and in terms of having more freedom of choice, we are partially motivated by deep instincts that shape our society. In this book, you will find answers to questions like: What is the psychology behind pheromones? How do pheromones make your more attractive to the other sex? How do you attract women with pheromones? How do you attract men with pheromones? How do you increase your natural pheromone production? Which products and foods can you get to increase pheromone attraction? Discover the subtle secrets that make people more attractive, the invisible little substances in the air that trigger desire because of fragrance, hormones, and fertility. Find out what you can do to become more attractive and how individuals and companies have been using these types of tricks on you.Add this book to your cart. You will read something you''ve never read before.

Some people get addicted to it, others receive a healthy dosage each day. What is dopamine and why is it so important? Dopamine rewards the brain. We as humans have animalistic instincts, and dopamine triggers control the majority of the decisions we make. We want fulfilment, pleasure, happiness, closure, results, and more. All of these things are because of dopamine. Drugs instill so much dopamine in an individual that he or she easily becomes addicted to it, with all the negative consequences that follow. So is dopamine good, bad, neutral, or is there a balance we need to strive for? I almost already gave the answer. Some dopamine is beneficial, but only for the right reasons and in the right circumstances. In this book, we''ll dive deeper into all of this. We''ll take a closer look at the effects of dopamine, its many triggers, and how you can control the dopamine levels in your brain the best way possible. We''ll discuss subtopics such as: How those with autism, ADHD, or schizophrenia need to be extra careful about dopamine triggers. Whether or not dopamine supplements are recommended. How handling dopamine cautiously can help you get out of debt and avoid addictions. Methods that can help you release dopamine to stay motivated, lose weight, or become more successful in life. The surprising connection between dopamine and Parkinson''s Disease. How dopamine levels rise and fall when taking drugs, having sex, or eating food. Natural ways to increase dopamine, without all the risks. Why controlling dopamine levels is crucial, especially for teenagers. A lack of dopamine can make us depressed, while an overdose of dopamine can make us addicted. Moreover, it matters where the dopamine comes from, why it is being released, and what actions are being rewarded. It''s a complicated neural transmitter that is worth learning more about. If you want to understand yourself, your emotions, and the invisible forces that drive you in life, you must study this essential topic. Add this book to your cart. You will be more intelligent after reading it.

A bull shark in the swamp? No one in the Louisiana town of St. Roch believes it at first, but when a local boy has a face-to-face encounter with the toothy monster, every big fisherman is called out for the hunt. There''s a big cash bounty on the shar

"A deeply damaged female soldier home from the war in Afghanistan becomes obsessed with finding a missing girl, gains an unlikely ally in a stray dog, and encounters new perils beyond the combat zone."--Provided by publisher.

"Spencer Quinn speaks two languages -- suspense and dog -- fluently." -- Stephen King A bull shark in the swamp? No one in the Louisiana town of St. Roch believes it at first, but when a local boy has a face-to-face encounter with the toothy monster, every big fisherman is called out for the hunt. There''s a big cash bounty on the shark.Sharp-eyed Birdie Gaux and her handsome dog Bowser can''t help noticing that shark fever is causing some shady doings in town. For instance, where is Snoozy, the clerk who works at the Gaux family fishing store? He''s the town''s best fisherman, but suddenly he''s missing. Is a rival bounty hunter behind Snoozy''s suspicious disappearance? Or perhaps the marine biologist who said he''ll do anything to keep the shark alive?Birdie and Bowser are determined to find Snoozy and bring him home safe, but the job is more dangerous than they know. Bowser better practice his paddling: He and Birdie are heading for deep waters . . .

Your marketing strategy has to reflect the strengths and weaknesses ofyour business. This includes the competitive strengths and weaknessesnoted in Chapter Four.In a successful business, all important parts of running the businessare covered adequately if not necessarily brilliantly. No major area can beleft unattended. A management audit (see Figures 8.1 and 8.2) helps yougauge the quality of your management, spot areas where improvement isneeded, and make sure that there are no glaring omissions to trip you up.Your aim is to establish the right balance for your business. Your businessis an assembly of systems, each of which has to work well for thewhole business to be profitable. The audit helps make sure that your businesshas all its necessary parts, that they are all working together towardsthe same goals, and that the goals are suitable for the resources of yourbusiness.

When his neighbor gets in trouble for cactus smuggling, Bernie Little, along with his dog, investigates and discovers dangerous goings-on in the desert that seem to be linked to a strange festival, a cult, and a long-ago kidnapping.

"Spencer Quinn speaks two languages -- suspense and dog -- fluently." -- Stephen King Why would anyone break into 19 Gentilly Lane? That''s where the Gaux family lives, and everyone knows they have nothing worth stealing. More important, the house is usually guarded by Birdie Gaux''s dog, Bowser, a large and handsome fellow with a big set of sharp teeth.Now Birdie is looking worried and Bowser is on the trail of something rotten. Who was behind the break in? Why is a girl with green hair asking odd questions about what happened to Birdie''s dad, a policeman who was killed in the line of duty years ago? Worst of all, why is the whole town starting to stink of limeade aftershave and CAT?!? The death of Birdie''s father may be a cold case, but Bowser can tell it''s heating up fast. Someone is coming after Birdie and her family, and Bowser must be ready to protect them from anything. Even that awful cat.

Santa doesn’t just deliver gifts—he takes them too!—in this delightful holiday e-short featuring New York Times bestselling sleuths Chet and Bernie. He sees you when you’re sleeping. He knows when you’re awake. This year, jolly old St. Nick knows Bernie has been sleeping on preparations for a special Christmas celebration with his son Charlie. Enter Plumpy Napoleon, fresh from a short stint in prison, to save Bernie from the naughty list. Plumpy calls his latest business plan “Santa 365.” For a small fee (that only gets bigger), he’ll fill your life with holiday cheer, including elves, a festive party, gifts, and even a Christmas tree delivered right to your front door. Bernie signs on for the full yuletide experience. But after the blowout holiday bash, Bernie and Chet the dog discover one of Santa’s helpers helped himself to more than Christmas candy. The intrepid duo sets out to find the sticky-fingered perp and reclaim the stolen goods. Add in a surprise visit from Bernie’s mom, two elderly sisters seeking their own brand of justice, and an elf with a stocking full of secrets, and you have a Christmas mystery that only Chet and Bernie could possibly unwrap.

"I defy anyone to read this book -- kid or adult -- without a big, goofy grin." -- HARLAN COBEN, #1 New York Times bestselling author The New York Times Bestselling MysteryThere is trouble brewing in the Louisiana swamp -- Bowser can smell it. Bowser is a very handsome and only slightly slobbery dog, and he can smell lots of things. Like bacon. And rawhide chews! And the sweat on humans when they''re lying.Birdie Gaux, the girl Bowser lives with, also knows something is wrong. It''s not just that her grammy''s stuffed prize marlin has been stolen. It''s the weird rumor that the marlin is linked to a missing treasure. It''s the truck that seems to be following Birdie and the bad feeling on the back of her neck.When Birdie and Bowser start digging into the mystery, not even Bowser''s powerful sniffer can smell just how menacing the threat is. And when the danger comes straight for Birdie, Bowser knows it up to him to sic ''em.

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