Peter Abrahams

Peter Abrahams

Peter Abrahams also writes as: Spencer Quinn.

Upcoming Peter Abrahams Books

April 14th, 2026: Cat on a Hot Tin Woof (Chet and Bernie Mysteries, #16)

Mrs. Plansky Goes Rogue (Mrs. Plansky, #2) was the most recently released book by Peter Abrahams, on July 15th, 2025.

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Peter Abrahams Stats: The highest rated book by Peter Abrahams on Book Notification is Woof, the first novel in the Bowser and Birdie series. The second-highest rated book is A Farewell to Arfs (Chet and Bernie Mysteries #15).

The most read book by Peter Abrahams on Book Notification is Dog On It, the first novel in the Chet and Bernie Mysteries series. The second most read book is To Fetch a Thief (Chet and Bernie Mysteries #3).

Below is a complete list of Peter Abrahams books in publication and chronological order, broken down by series.

List of Chet and Bernie Mysteries Books in Publication Order (as Spencer Quinn)

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
8.4
Dog On It
2008
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2
8.8
Thereby Hangs a Tail
2009
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3
8.6
To Fetch a Thief
2010
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4
9.1
The Dog Who Knew Too Much
2011
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5
8.4
A Fistful of Collars
2012
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6
8.4
The Sound and the Furry
2013
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7
7.8
Paw and Order
2014
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8
8.5
Scents and Sensibility
2015
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9
8
Heart of Barkness
2019
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10
8.4
Of Mutts and Men
2020
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11
7.6
Tender is the Bite
2021
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12
8
It's a Wonderful Woof
2021
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13
7.2
Bark to the Future
2022
Go
14
8.8
Up on the Woof Top
2023
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15
9.2
A Farewell to Arfs
2024
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16
Cat on a Hot Tin Woof
2026
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List of Bowser and Birdie Books in Publication Order (as Spencer Quinn)

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
9.3
Woof
2015
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2
10
Arf
2016
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3
10
Bow Wow
2017
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List of Den Of Shadows Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
666
2007
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List of Echo Falls Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
9
Down the Rabbit Hole
2005
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2
8
Behind the Curtain
2006
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3
8
Into the Dark
2008
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List of Outlaws Of Sherwood Street Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Stealing from the Rich / Robbie Forester and the Outlaws of Sherwood Street
2012
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2
Giving to the Poor
2013
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List of Queenie & Arthur Books in Publication Order (as Spencer Quinn)

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
10
Ruff vs. Fluff
2019
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2
8
Paws vs. Claws
2019
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3
Bark vs. Snark
2020
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List of Standalone Novels in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
The Fury of Rachel Monette
1980
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2
Tongues of Fire
1982
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3
Red Message
1986
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4
Hard Rain
1988
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5
8
Pressure Drop
1989
Go
6
6
Revolution #9
1992
Go
7
Lights Out
1994
Go
8
6
The Fan
1995
Go
9
4
A Perfect Crime
1998
Go
10
Crying Wolf
2000
Go
11
Last of the Dixie Heroes
2001
Go
12
6
The Tutor
2002
Go
13
Their Wildest Dreams
2003
Go
14
10
Oblivion
2005
Go
15
End of Story
2006
Go
16
Nerve Damage
2007
Go
17
Delusion
2008
Go
18
Reality Check
2009
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19
Bullet Point
2010
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20
The Anfield Man
2017
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21
8.4
The Right Side ( As: Spencer Quinn)
2017
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22
Mine Boy
2022
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List of Children's Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon
2004
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2
Quacky Baseball
2011
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List of Laura Geringer Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Return of the Shadows (By: Norma Farber, Andrea Baruffi)
1992
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2
The Lost Sailor (By: Richard Egielski, Pam Conrad)
1992
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3
The Same Wind (By: Barbara Bustetter Falk, Bette Killion)
1992
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4
The Big Green Pocketbook (By: Felicia Bond, Candice Ransom)
1993
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5
Horses With Wings (By: Lynn Curlee, Dennis Haseley)
1993
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6
Cowboy Ed (By: Bill Grossman)
1993
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7
Hurricane City (By: James Warhola, Sarah Weeks)
1993
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8
Red Ribbon (By: Sarah Weeks, Jeffrey Greene)
1995
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9
Asylum for Nightface (By: Bruce Brooks)
1996
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10
Mean Margaret (By: Tor Seidler)
1997
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11
The Silent Spillbills (By: Tor Seidler)
1998
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12
Vanishing (By: Bruce Brooks)
1999
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13
Brainboy and the DeathMaster (By: Tor Seidler)
2003
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14
The Midnight Diary of Zoya Blume (By: Laura Shaine Cunningham)
2005
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15
Ariel (By: Grace Tiffany)
2005
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16
Wind Rider (By: Susan Williams)
2006
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17
Undercover (By: Beth Kephart)
2007
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18
Frannie in Pieces (By: Delia Ephron)
2007
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19
House of Dance (By: Beth Kephart)
2008
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20
Alive and Well in Prague, New York (By: Daphne Benedis-Grab)
2008
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21
The Halloween Play (By: Felicia Bond)
2008
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22
Reality Check
2009
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23
I, Lorelei (By: Yeardley Smith)
2009
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24
The Last Polar Bear (By: Jean Craighead George)
2009
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25
What Hearts ( By: Bruce Brooks)
2009
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26
As Simple as It Seems (By: Sarah Weeks)
2010
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List of Mrs. Plansky Books in Publication Order (as Spencer Quinn)

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
8
Mrs. Plansky's Revenge
2023
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2
Mrs. Plansky Goes Rogue
2025
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List of Peter Abrahams Anthologies in Publication Order

#ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Up All Night
2008
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Peter Abrahams

Peter Abrahams was born on June 28th, 1947 and is currently 78 years old. Peter Abrahams was born in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. Abrahams attended Williams College and.

Peter Abrahams is probably best known for his Standalone Novels. There are currently 22 novels available. The first standalone was released in 1980 with the novel The Fury of Rachel Monette. The most recently released novel was Mine Boy which was released in 2022. There are no upcoming standalone novels by Peter at this time.

Peter Abrahams has also written the Chet and Bernie Mysteries series which has 16 books including Dog On It and Thereby Hangs a Tail.

Peter Abrahams: Awards & Accolades

Abrahams' book, Reality Check won the Edgar Award, Best Young Adult, in 2010.

Peter Abrahams books have also been nominated for multiple awards, Lights Out was nominated for the Edgar Award, Best Mystery Novel, in 1995 as well as the Crime Writers of Canada Awards of Excellence - Best Crime Novel in 1995. Oblivion was nominated for the Shamus Award, Best P.I. Novel, in 2006.

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  3. Stephen King, author of The Dark Tower Series.
  4. David Baldacci, author of the Amos Decker Series.
  5. Lee Child, author of the Jack Reacher Series.

Peter Abrahams: F.A.Q

When was Peter Abrahams Born? How old is Peter Abrahams?

Peter Abrahams was born on June 28th, 1947. Peter Abrahams is currently 78 years old.

Where was Peter Abrahams Born?

Peter Abrahams was born in Boston, Massachusetts, USA and is American.

What book awards has Peter Abrahams won?

Abrahams' book, Reality Check won the award Edgar Award, Best Young Adult, in 2010.

What was the first book Peter Abrahams wrote?

The first book written by Peter Abrahams was The Fury of Rachel Monette, published in 1980.

What was the most recent book Peter Abrahams wrote?

His most recently released work was Mrs. Plansky Goes Rogue on July 15th, 2025.

Will there be any more books by Peter Abrahams?

Peter Abrahams has a new book coming out on April 14th, 2026 called Cat on a Hot Tin Woof.

How many books has Peter Abrahams written?

Peter Abrahams has written 59 books across 12 series, excluding contributions to anthologies.
  • 16 books in the Chet and Bernie Mysteries Series
  • 5 Chet and Bernie Short Stories/Novellas
  • 3 books in the Bowser and Birdie Series
  • 1 book in the Den Of Shadows Series
  • 3 books in the Echo Falls Series
  • 2 books in the Outlaws Of Sherwood Street Series
  • 3 books in the Queenie & Arthur Series
  • 22 Standalone Novels
  • 2 Children's Books
  • 1 Spencer Quinn Standalone Novels
  • 1 book in the Laura Geringer Series
  • 2 books in the Mrs. Plansky Series

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