Review: Chet's Past Revealed
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 08 9, 2013
Chet FINALLY tells the tale of his 'flunking out' of police dog school Training, and how he and Bernie became a team. Another winner for the author of this excellent series told from the dog's point of view. Chet the dog also narrated this prequel to the series, which has been alluded to many times, but never fully explained or told.I've been a fan of the series from the beginning when I stumbled upon the first novel. Combining the dog's narration with mysteries (cases his PI & former cop owner Bernie takes on) is a winning formula. Clever dialog that allows we mere humans to be privy to a dog's thoughts and emotions makes the series a "Must Read". From Chet's love for Bernie's son (who lives with the ex), to his desire for crullers from Bernie's cop buddy & rides in Bernie's vintage Porsche convertible--we readers are at long last able to read exactly why dogs love to hang out car windows, how Chet feels about Iggy, his little dog pal next door, and just how easily distracted Chet can be...cat? That's exactly what got him into trouble in the first place---Lucky for all of us who've grown to love Chet & enjoy his take on life as he helps Bernie solve cases.This is a short story, the 'back story' to Chet's fall from police grace--Thank goodness for all of us readers--how it all began. Totally enjoyable, thoroughly Chet, and a nice place to start for the uninitiated to the series. Never 'cutsey' or saccarine, just a great P.I. story mixed with the human characters and a lot of dog. I recommend both this short story and the whole series. Well written, laugh out loud funny at times, wistful at others, a dog lover's delight all the time. Great read that helps bide the time until the next novel.