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Peter Abrahams

Bestselling Author • 12 Series • 60 Books

12
Series
60
Books
12
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🎯 Where Should I Start?

Best Starting Point
Publication Order of Chet and Bernie Mysteries Books
Start with: Dog On It (2008)
Popular Choice
Publication Order of Chet and Bernie Short Stories/Novellas
Start with: A Cat Was Involved (2012)
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Publication Order of Bowser and Birdie Books
Start with: Woof (2015)

About Peter Abrahams

Born on the 28th of June 1947, Peter Abrahams is a writer specializing in writing about crime thrillers. Abrahams states that he was born at the day and age when the last wholly mammoths were still walking on the earth. The story about how he began writing wasn’t just a simple discovery of talent and great story telling abilities or an episode of him reading a book and realizing ‘yep, I can definitely beat that!”. In fact, he attributes his writing success mostly to his mother. His mother discovered that her son could write one day when his preschool teacher told her of a story Abrahams had written about how their teacher took them to a make believe walk on a rainy day. Coming to a puddle he teacher asks the children to walk slowly around it so they do not get muddy. Rising to prominence with the Publication Order of Chet and Bernie Mysteries Books series, Peter Abrahams has since expanded their repertoire to include numerous successful works across various genres. Their writing style, characterized by compelling narratives and memorable characters, has earned them a dedicated global readership with millions of fans worldwide.

📚 All Book Series by Peter Abrahams

Publication Order of Chet and Bernie Mysteries Books
16 books 2008–2026
1

Dog On It

Dog On It continues the Publication Order of Chet and Bernie Mysteries Books story arc with Peter Abrahams's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2008
2

Thereby Hangs a Tail

Thereby Hangs a Tail is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Chet and Bernie Mysteries Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Peter Abrahams have come to expect.

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2009
3

To Fetch a Thief

To Fetch a Thief is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Chet and Bernie Mysteries Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Peter Abrahams have come to expect.

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2010
4

The Dog Who Knew Too Much

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Chet and Bernie Mysteries Books with The Dog Who Knew Too Much, another outstanding contribution from Peter Abrahams.

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2011
5

A Fistful of Collars

A Fistful of Collars continues the Publication Order of Chet and Bernie Mysteries Books story arc with Peter Abrahams's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2012
6

The Sound and the Furry

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Chet and Bernie Mysteries Books with The Sound and the Furry, another outstanding contribution from Peter Abrahams.

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2013
7

Paw and Order

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Chet and Bernie Mysteries Books with Paw and Order, another outstanding contribution from Peter Abrahams.

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2014
8

Scents and Sensibility

Scents and Sensibility continues the Publication Order of Chet and Bernie Mysteries Books story arc with Peter Abrahams's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2015
9

Heart of Barkness

Heart of Barkness explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Chet and Bernie Mysteries Books series by Peter Abrahams.

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2019
10

Of Mutts and Men

Of Mutts and Men continues the Publication Order of Chet and Bernie Mysteries Books story arc with Peter Abrahams's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2020
11

Tender is the Bite

Tender is the Bite is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Chet and Bernie Mysteries Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Peter Abrahams have come to expect.

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2021
12

It's a Wonderful Woof

It's a Wonderful Woof continues the Publication Order of Chet and Bernie Mysteries Books story arc with Peter Abrahams's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2021
13

Bark to the Future

Bark to the Future is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Chet and Bernie Mysteries Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Peter Abrahams have come to expect.

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2022
14

Up on the Woof Top

Up on the Woof Top is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Chet and Bernie Mysteries Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Peter Abrahams have come to expect.

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2023
15

A Farewell to Arfs

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Chet and Bernie Mysteries Books with A Farewell to Arfs, another outstanding contribution from Peter Abrahams.

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2024
16

Cat on a Hot Tin Woof

Cat on a Hot Tin Woof is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Chet and Bernie Mysteries Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Peter Abrahams have come to expect.

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2026
Publication Order of Chet and Bernie Short Stories/Novellas
5 books 2012–2022
1

A Cat Was Involved

A Cat Was Involved is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Chet and Bernie Short Stories/Novellas series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Peter Abrahams have come to expect.

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2012
2

The Iggy Chronicles, Volume One

The Iggy Chronicles, Volume One is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Chet and Bernie Short Stories/Novellas series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Peter Abrahams have come to expect.

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2013
3

Tail of Vengeance

Tail of Vengeance is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Chet and Bernie Short Stories/Novellas series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Peter Abrahams have come to expect.

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2014
4

Santa 365

Santa 365 continues the Publication Order of Chet and Bernie Short Stories/Novellas story arc with Peter Abrahams's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2015
5

Short Tails

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Chet and Bernie Short Stories/Novellas with Short Tails, another outstanding contribution from Peter Abrahams.

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2022
Publication Order of Bowser and Birdie Books
3 books 2015–2017
1

Woof

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Bowser and Birdie Books with Woof, another outstanding contribution from Peter Abrahams.

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2015
2

Arf

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Bowser and Birdie Books with Arf, another outstanding contribution from Peter Abrahams.

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2016
3

Bow Wow

Bow Wow is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Bowser and Birdie Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Peter Abrahams have come to expect.

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2017
Publication Order of Den Of Shadows Books
1 books 2007–2007
1

666

666 continues the Publication Order of Den Of Shadows Books story arc with Peter Abrahams's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2007
Publication Order of Echo Falls Books
3 books 2005–2008
1

Down the Rabbit Hole

Down the Rabbit Hole is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Echo Falls Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Peter Abrahams have come to expect.

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2005
2

Behind the Curtain

Behind the Curtain is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Echo Falls Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Peter Abrahams have come to expect.

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2006
3

Into the Dark

Into the Dark is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Echo Falls Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Peter Abrahams have come to expect.

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2008
Publication Order of Outlaws Of Sherwood Street Books
2 books 2012–2013
1

Stealing from the Rich / Robbie Forester and the Outlaws of Sherwood Street

Stealing from the Rich / Robbie Forester and the Outlaws of Sherwood Street is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Outlaws Of Sherwood Street Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Peter Abrahams have come to expect.

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2012
2

Giving to the Poor

Giving to the Poor continues the Publication Order of Outlaws Of Sherwood Street Books story arc with Peter Abrahams's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2013
Publication Order of Queenie & Arthur Books
3 books 2019–2020
1

Ruff vs. Fluff

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Queenie & Arthur Books with Ruff vs. Fluff, another outstanding contribution from Peter Abrahams.

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2019
2

Paws vs. Claws

Paws vs. Claws is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Queenie & Arthur Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Peter Abrahams have come to expect.

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2019
3

Bark vs. Snark

Bark vs. Snark continues the Publication Order of Queenie & Arthur Books story arc with Peter Abrahams's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2020
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
21 books 1980–2022
1

The Fury of Rachel Monette

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with The Fury of Rachel Monette, another outstanding contribution from Peter Abrahams.

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1980
2

Tongues of Fire

Tongues of Fire continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Peter Abrahams's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1982
3

Red Message

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Red Message, another outstanding contribution from Peter Abrahams.

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1986
4

Hard Rain

Hard Rain continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Peter Abrahams's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1988
5

Pressure Drop

Pressure Drop continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Peter Abrahams's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1989
6

Revolution #9

Revolution #9 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Peter Abrahams have come to expect.

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1992
7

Lights Out

Lights Out is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Peter Abrahams have come to expect.

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1994
8

The Fan

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with The Fan, another outstanding contribution from Peter Abrahams.

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1995
9

A Perfect Crime

The investigation intensifies in A Perfect Crime, as this installment of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series takes readers deeper into the criminal underworld of Peter Abrahams's creation.

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1998
10

Crying Wolf

Crying Wolf is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Peter Abrahams have come to expect.

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2000
11

Last of the Dixie Heroes

Last of the Dixie Heroes continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Peter Abrahams's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2001
12

The Tutor

The Tutor is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Peter Abrahams have come to expect.

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2002
13

Their Wildest Dreams

Their Wildest Dreams is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Peter Abrahams have come to expect.

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2003
14

Oblivion

Oblivion continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Peter Abrahams's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2005
15

End of Story

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with End of Story, another outstanding contribution from Peter Abrahams.

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2006
16

Nerve Damage

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Nerve Damage, another outstanding contribution from Peter Abrahams.

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2007
17

Delusion

Delusion is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Peter Abrahams have come to expect.

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2008
18

Reality Check

Reality Check is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Peter Abrahams have come to expect.

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2009
19

Bullet Point

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Bullet Point, another outstanding contribution from Peter Abrahams.

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2010
20

The Anfield Man

The Anfield Man is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Peter Abrahams have come to expect.

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2017
21

Mine Boy

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Mine Boy, another outstanding contribution from Peter Abrahams.

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2022
Publication Order of Children's Books
2 books 2004–2011
1

The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon

The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Children's Books series by Peter Abrahams.

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2004
2

Quacky Baseball

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Children's Books with Quacky Baseball, another outstanding contribution from Peter Abrahams.

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2011
Publication Order of Laura Geringer Books
1 books 2009–2009
1

Reality Check

Reality Check is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Laura Geringer Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Peter Abrahams have come to expect.

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2009
Publication Order of Mrs. Plansky Books
2 books 2023–2025
1

Mrs. Plansky's Revenge

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Mrs. Plansky Books with Mrs. Plansky's Revenge, another outstanding contribution from Peter Abrahams.

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2023
2

Mrs. Plansky Goes Rogue

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Mrs. Plansky Books with Mrs. Plansky Goes Rogue, another outstanding contribution from Peter Abrahams.

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2025
Publication Order of Anthologies
1 books 2008–2008
1

Up All Night

Up All Night continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Peter Abrahams's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2008

? Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Peter Abrahams?

Peter Abrahams is a bestselling author known for 12 book series containing over 60 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Chet and Bernie Mysteries Books, Publication Order of Chet and Bernie Short Stories/Novellas, Publication Order of Bowser and Birdie Books. Their work spans multiple genres and has captivated millions of readers worldwide.

What is the best Peter Abrahams series to start with?

For readers new to Peter Abrahams's work, the Publication Order of Chet and Bernie Mysteries Books series is the ideal entry point. It showcases the author's signature style and contains 16 books. Begin with Dog On It to start from the very beginning.

How many books has Peter Abrahams written?

Peter Abrahams has written over 60 books across 12 series. This prolific output covers multiple genres, making them one of the most versatile authors in contemporary fiction.

Should I read Peter Abrahams books in order?

Yes, reading Peter Abrahams's series in publication order is strongly recommended. Most series feature evolving character arcs, ongoing story threads, and references to earlier events that are most rewarding when experienced in sequence. Our complete reading order guides are listed above.

What genre does Peter Abrahams write in?

Peter Abrahams writes primarily in fiction. With 12 series across 60 books, the author has explored a wide range of themes and storytelling approaches throughout their career.

Are Peter Abrahams's books standalone or must they be read as a series?

Most of Peter Abrahams's books are part of ongoing series and deliver the most satisfying experience when read in order. However, several standalone novels and short story collections provide excellent entry points without requiring prior knowledge of other series.

What is Peter Abrahams's most popular book?

Based on reader reviews and sales data, Peter Abrahams's most celebrated works come from the Publication Order of Chet and Bernie Mysteries Books series. The first book, Dog On It, is widely considered the ideal starting point and consistently receives outstanding reader ratings.