Peter Abrahams / Spencer Quinn Reading Order
12 series Β· 86 books Β· Born 1947
Peter Abrahams, also known as Spencer Quinn, is a prolific author celebrated for his engaging mystery and adventure stories. With a remarkable catalog of 86 books spanning 12 series, his most notable works include the Chet and Bernie Mysteries, Bowser and Birdie, and the Den of Shadows series. Active from 1980 to 2026, Quinn's storytelling captivates readers with unique perspectives and compelling narratives.
Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (2008β2008)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Up All Night 2008Buy πΊπΈ |
Bowser and Birdie Series
Complete3 books (2015β2017)
Start with Woof and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Woof 2015Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Arf 2016Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Bow Wow 2017Buy πΊπΈ |
Chet and Bernie Mysteries Series
Ongoing16 books (2008β2026)
Start with Dog On It, the first of 16 books in the Chet and Bernie Mysteries series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Dog On It 2008Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Thereby Hangs a Tail 2009Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | To Fetch a Thief 2010Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | The Dog Who Knew Too Much 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | A Fistful of Collars 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | The Sound and the Furry 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | Paw and Order 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | Scents and Sensibility 2015Buy πΊπΈ |
| 9 | Heart of Barkness 2019Buy πΊπΈ |
| 10 | Of Mutts and Men 2020Buy πΊπΈ |
| 11 | It's a Wonderful Woof 2021Buy πΊπΈ |
| 12 | Tender is the Bite 2021Buy πΊπΈ |
| 13 | Bark to the Future 2022Buy πΊπΈ |
| 14 | Up on the Woof Top 2023Buy πΊπΈ |
| 15 | A Farewell to Arfs 2024Buy πΊπΈ |
| 16 | Cat on a Hot Tin Woof 2026Buy πΊπΈ |
Chet and Bernie Short Stories/Novellas Series
Likely Complete5 books (2012β2022)
Start with A Cat Was Involved, the first of 5 books in the Chet and Bernie Short Stories/Novellas series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | A Cat Was Involved 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Iggy Chronicles, Volume One 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Tail of Vengeance 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Santa 365 2015Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Short Tails 2022Buy πΊπΈ |
Children's Series
Complete2 books (2004β2011)
Start with The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon 2004Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Quacky Baseball 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
Den Of Shadows Series
Complete1 book (2007β2007)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | 666 2007Buy πΊπΈ |
Echo Falls Series
Complete3 books (2005β2008)
Start with Down the Rabbit Hole and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Down the Rabbit Hole 2005Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Behind the Curtain 2006Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Into the Dark 2008Buy πΊπΈ |
Laura Geringer Series
Complete26 books (1992β2010)
Start with Return of the Shadows(By: Norma Farber,Andrea Baruffi), the first of 26 books in the Laura Geringer series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Return of the Shadows(By: Norma Farber,Andrea Baruffi) 1992Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Lost Sailor(By: Richard Egielski,Pam Conrad) 1992Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | The Same Wind(By: Barbara Bustetter Falk,Bette Killion) 1992Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Cowboy Ed(By: Bill Grossman) 1993Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Horses With Wings(By: Lynn Curlee,Dennis Haseley) 1993Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Hurricane City(By: James Warhola,Sarah Weeks) 1993Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | The Big Green Pocketbook(By: Felicia Bond,Candice Ransom) 1993Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | Red Ribbon(By: Sarah Weeks,Jeffrey Greene) 1995Buy πΊπΈ |
| 9 | Asylum for Nightface(By: Bruce Brooks) 1996Buy πΊπΈ |
| 10 | Mean Margaret(By: Tor Seidler) 1997Buy πΊπΈ |
| 11 | The Silent Spillbills(By: Tor Seidler) 1998Buy πΊπΈ |
| 12 | Vanishing(By: Bruce Brooks) 1999Buy πΊπΈ |
| 13 | Brainboy and the DeathMaster(By: Tor Seidler) 2003Buy πΊπΈ |
| 14 | Ariel(By: Grace Tiffany) 2005Buy πΊπΈ |
| 15 | The Midnight Diary of Zoya Blume(By: Laura Shaine Cunningham) 2005Buy πΊπΈ |
| 16 | Wind Rider(By: Susan Williams) 2006Buy πΊπΈ |
| 17 | Frannie in Pieces(By: Delia Ephron) 2007Buy πΊπΈ |
| 18 | Undercover(By: Beth Kephart) 2007Buy πΊπΈ |
| 19 | Alive and Well in Prague, New York(By: Daphne Benedis-Grab) 2008Buy πΊπΈ |
| 20 | House of Dance(By: Beth Kephart) 2008Buy πΊπΈ |
| 21 | The Halloween Play(By: Felicia Bond) 2008Buy πΊπΈ |
| 22 | I, Lorelei(By: Yeardley Smith) 2009Buy πΊπΈ |
| 23 | Reality Check 2009Buy πΊπΈ |
| 24 | The Last Polar Bear(By: Jean Craighead George) 2009Buy πΊπΈ |
| 25 | What Hearts(By: Bruce Brooks) 2009Buy πΊπΈ |
| 26 | As Simple as It Seems(By: Sarah Weeks) 2010Buy πΊπΈ |
Mrs. Plansky Series
Ongoing2 books (2023β2025)
Start with Mrs. Plansky's Revenge and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Mrs. Plansky's Revenge 2023Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Mrs. Plansky Goes Rogue 2025Buy πΊπΈ |
Outlaws Of Sherwood Street Series
Complete2 books (2012β2013)
Start with Stealing from the Rich / Robbie Forester and the Outlaws of Sherwood Street and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Stealing from the Rich / Robbie Forester and the Outlaws of Sherwood Street 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Giving to the Poor 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
Queenie & Arthur Series
Complete3 books (2019β2020)
Start with Paws vs. Claws and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Paws vs. Claws 2019Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Ruff vs. Fluff 2019Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Bark vs. Snark 2020Buy πΊπΈ |
Standalone Novels Series
Likely Complete22 books (1980β2022)
Start with The Fury of Rachel Monette, the first of 22 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Fury of Rachel Monette 1980Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Tongues of Fire 1982Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Red Message 1986Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Hard Rain 1988Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Pressure Drop 1989Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Revolution #9 1992Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | Lights Out 1994Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | The Fan 1995Buy πΊπΈ |
| 9 | A Perfect Crime 1998Buy πΊπΈ |
| 10 | Crying Wolf 2000Buy πΊπΈ |
| 11 | Last of the Dixie Heroes 2001Buy πΊπΈ |
| 12 | The Tutor 2002Buy πΊπΈ |
| 13 | Their Wildest Dreams 2003Buy πΊπΈ |
| 14 | Oblivion 2005Buy πΊπΈ |
| 15 | End of Story 2006Buy πΊπΈ |
| 16 | Nerve Damage 2007Buy πΊπΈ |
| 17 | Delusion 2008Buy πΊπΈ |
| 18 | Reality Check 2009Buy πΊπΈ |
| 19 | Bullet Point 2010Buy πΊπΈ |
| 20 | The Anfield Man 2017Buy πΊπΈ |
| 21 | The Right Side(As: Spencer Quinn) 2017Buy πΊπΈ |
| 22 | Mine Boy 2022Buy πΊπΈ |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Peter Abrahams / Spencer Quinn written?
- Peter Abrahams / Spencer Quinn has written 86 books across 12 series. Their published works span from 1980 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Peter Abrahams / Spencer Quinn series?
- Here are the first books in Peter Abrahams / Spencer Quinn's series: Bowser and Birdie: Woof; Chet and Bernie Mysteries: Dog On It; Chet and Bernie Short Stories/Novellas: A Cat Was Involved; Children's: The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon; Echo Falls: Down the Rabbit Hole.
- What order should I read Peter Abrahams / Spencer Quinn's books?
- We recommend reading Peter Abrahams / Spencer Quinn's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Peter Abrahams / Spencer Quinn still writing new books?
- Yes, Peter Abrahams / Spencer Quinn has 2 ongoing series: Chet and Bernie Mysteries, Mrs. Plansky.

