Hold on to your fedoras, Gecko fans: Chet and Natalie have at last met their sleuthing match. Thats righta new detective has arrived at Emerson Hicky Elementary. His names Bland. James Bland. Bland immediately cracks a case that has baffled Chet and Natalie. Do our favorite PIs get jealous? Youd better believe it! And if this wasnt bad enough, when Bland suddenly goes missing, the blame falls squarely on Chet. The only way forour heroto clear his name is to rescue his tubby rival. Its either that or face a stint behind barsand were not talking the jungle gym.This twelfth installment in Bruce Hales Chet Gecko series is full of the hilarious characters, witty one-liners, and fast-paced mystery that have made Chet a favorite with middle grade readers.