Chet Gecko Mysteries (Unnumbered) Series

Farewell, My Lunchbag

by Bruce Hale

Published 1 April 2001

When fourth-grade private eye Chet Gecko is called to catch someone who is stealing food from the school cafeteria, he finds himself framed for the crime.

This Gum for Hire

by Bruce Hale

Published 1 September 2002

To save his own skin, private eye Chet Gecko sets out to solve the mystery of Emerson Hicky Elementary School's disappearing football players.

Hamster of the Baskervilles

by Bruce Hale

Published 1 April 2002

Something is trashing the classrooms at Emerson Hicky Elementary School, and sixth-grade private eye Chet Gecko sets out to find the creature that's responsible.

Trouble Is My Beeswax

by Bruce Hale

Published 1 September 2003

Chet and his partner, Natalie Attired, investigate a cheating ring at Emerson Hicky Elementary school.

Chet Gecko, Private Eye Volume 2

Mystery of Mr. Nice

by Bruce Hale

Published 1 August 2000

When the principal of his school begins acting nice to him, Chet Gecko realizes that he is an imposter and so sets out to find the real one.

Hiss Me Deadly

by Bruce Hale

Published 1 October 2007

Chet Gecko is hired by Principal Zero to investigate the disappearance of valuable items from Emerson Hicky Elementary--including Mama Gecko's pearls.

The Possum Always Rings Twice, 11

Get ready for muckraking time at Emerson Hicky Elementary. The race is on for student council president, but it's quickly getting fishier than the bottom of a pelican's lunch box. Someone is sending candidates ominous threats and posting signs with messages like FIR IS FIRST! and DOWN WITH FEATHERS. Could someone be trying to rig the election? Good thing Chet and Natalie are around to expose the filthy frauds!

Key Lardo

by Bruce Hale

Published 1 January 2006

Hold on to your fedoras, Gecko fans, a new detective has arrived at Emerson Hicky Elementary. His name's Bland. James Bland. And he immediately cracks a case that has baffled Chet and Natalie. Do our favorite PIs get jealous? You'd better believe it! When Bland suddenly goes missing, the blame falls squarely on everyone's favorite gecko. So Chet will have to rescue his tubby rival or face a stint behind bars--and we're not talking the jungle gym.

Murder, My Tweet

by Bruce Hale

Published 1 January 2004

Right in the middle of a run-of-the-mill case, the powers that be finger Chet's fine-feathered partner, Natalie Attired, as a no-goodnik blackmailer and boot her out of Emerson Hicky quicker than you can say, "Boot her out of Emerson Hicky."

Chet, of course, tackles the case for free. Mess with his partner, mess with--well, somebody. (Natalie's the brains of the outfit.) But just when Chet thinks he might clear her name, Natalie disappears, leaving behind a reddish smear that looks kind of like cherry ladybug jam. . . . Is it murder, or something serious?

Give My Regrets to Broadway

by Bruce Hale

Published 1 April 2004

It's no mystery: Chet Gecko can't sing. He can't dance. He can't act. Heck, he can't even act normal. So why would he take the lead in Mr. Ratnose's musical version of Shakespeare's Omlet, Prince of Denver? A new case, naturally. The original leading man has disappeared, and something smells rotten in the realm of Ratnose. Did the third-act lip-lock with Shirley Chameleon scare him away? Or is foul play afoot? One thing's for certain: This mystery won't be over until the fat gecko--er, lady--sings.

From Russia with Lunch

by Bruce Hale

Published 1 January 2010

Malted Falcon

by Bruce Hale

Published 1 April 2003

Chet Gecko and his partner Natalie try to find a missing valentine and the winning ticket to a fantastic dessert.

Chameleon Wore Chartreuse

by Bruce Hale

Published 1 April 2000

When hired by a fellow fourth-grader to find her missing brother, Chet Gecko uncovers a plot involving a Gila monster's revenge upon the school football team.