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.

About The Author

Randi Baird

Spencer Quinn

Spencer Quinn is the bestselling author of eight Chet and Bernie mystery series, as well as the #1 New York Times bestselling Bowser and Birdie series for middle-grade readers. He lives on Cape Cod with his wife Diana—and dogs Audrey and Pearl. Keep up with him by visiting SpenceQuinn.com.

Product Details

Publisher: Atria Books (November 24, 2015)
Length: 64 pages
ISBN13: 9781476703671

Raves and Reviews

Praise for Scents and Sensibility:

"Charmingly offbeat.”

– Publishers Weekly

“A perfect treat for fans of Chet and Bernie who are begging (and maybe drooling) for the eighth installment of their humorous and enjoyable investigations.”

– Library Journal

Praise for Paw and Order:

“A doggone clever detective duo… always a hoot. This onesalts a doggedly determined investigation with plenty of laughs”.

– Kirkus Reviews

“Both smart and funny.”

– Booklist

“Dog lovers will enjoy Chet’s original, offbeat narration.”

– Publishers Weekly

Praise for The Sound and the Furry

“Spencer Quinn’s masterful job of having a canine narrator isn’t cutesy, nor does it grow tiresome, a tribute to his wordsmithing.”

– New York Journal of Books

“If you are a dog lover, you will instantly recognize your own pet in Chet’s wry commentary on the world as he sees it. Quinn’s masterly skills at suspense writing provide a heart-racing climax.”

– Book Reporter

Praise for the New York Times Bestselling Chet and Bernie Mystery Series

"Nothing short of masterful."

– Los Angeles Times

"Even cat lovers will howl with delight."

– USA Today

"Spencer Quinn speaks two languages--suspense and dog--fluently."

– Stephen King

"Pulls the reader along as if on a leash."

– Booklist

“Quinn radiates pure comic genius…You don't have to be a dog lover to enjoy this deliciously addictive series.”

– Publishers Weekly (Starred Review)