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Title: One for the Money (Stephanie Plum Novels (Paperback)) by Janet Evanovich ISBN: 0-312-99045-6 Publisher: St. Martin's Press Pub. Date: 01 April, 2003 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.51 (368 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: ...a winner...
Comment: What do you get when you combine a former lingerie buyer, a sleazy business owner and a former cop accused of murder? An utterly hilarious novel that is laugh out loud funny and very difficult to put down. Stephanie Plum has just had her car repossessed and no job prospects for six months. In desperation, she blackmails her cousin Vinnie into giving her a job as a bounty hunter.
What follows is a comic romp through Stephanie's life as she tries to bring in a former fling for a promised $10,000. In the process, the reader is introduced to the seedier side of Trenton, New Jersey and the dangers involved in a not so glamorous profession. We are also given a glimpse into the pit falls of living entirely too close to Mom, not paying the phone bill on time and having only a hamster named Rex for company.
If humor is more your speed and you're tired of the more serious and darker mystery novels that are out there today, do yourself a favor and introduce yourself to Stephanie Plum. She may still have a lot to learn in her new profession, but anyone who chooses to read One For The Money will surely enjoy the ride. Janet Evanovich has created one hell of a winner with this first novel in the series.
Rating: 4
Summary: So funny, for a mystery novel.
Comment: Introducing Stephanie Plum: divorced at 30, laid off ... lingerie buyer ("not exactly Victoria's Secret"), drives a...Chevy Nova she traded for her TV, VCR and small kitchen appliances after her Miata Roadster was repossessed. In a brutal New Jersey August, she's struggling to keep food and shelter for herself and her pet hamster, Rex. Desperate, she turns to her least favorite relative, Cousin Vinnie, and blackmails him into giving her a bail-bond recovery job paying [dollar amount]. The job: bring in Joseph Morelli, a cop accused of [a crime]. Coincidentally, the same guy who took her virginity at 16. Oh, revenge is sweet.
With no experience and no gun, Stephanie is determined to bring in Morelli, not realizing how dangerous it could be. Benito Ramirez, a sleazy heavyweight title contender, is now following and threatening her. He's also been charged with [physical crimes] three times. Stephanie gets some advice (and some rescuing) from Ranger, the "Dirty Harry" of bond enforcement who also works for Vinnie. Stephanie is most definitely a tough cookie. Let's hope she doesn't get herself killed in the process of getting Morelli.
This is the 1st book of the Stephanie Plum series. Although it's a mystery series, it's very funny. I must've chuckled at something on almost every page. The characters are so vivid, from Stephanie's nagging mother, her practically senile and wacky grandmother, and somewhat charming Joeseph Morelli. There may still be some chemistry there. Who knows?
This is Janet Evanovich's first mystery novel. She began her career writing romance and is now working on the 9th book of the series. She's definitely got something here. Her writing is so witty and real. Great detail to describing each action and scene. Really great characters you want to see again.
Rating: 5
Summary: Fun!! Very enjoyable read
Comment: I picked up One for the Money and could not put it down! Before I was finished reading it, I ordered the rest of the books in the Plum "number" series.
Not a big mystery fan, I was pleasantly surprised at the light humor, the well-laid out plot and the likable characters. Maybe they weren't deep, and they didn't have the answers to the mysteries of the universe, but they were so much fun. I also loved the sparks that flew between Stephanie and Morelli -- just enough sexual tension to round out this novel. It's one of my favorite books so far this year!
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Title: Two for the Dough by Janet Evanovich ISBN: 0671001795 Publisher: Pocket Books Pub. Date: 01 September, 1996 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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Title: Three To Get Deadly : A Stephanie Plum Novel by Janet Evanovich ISBN: 0312966091 Publisher: St. Martin's Press Pub. Date: 15 July, 1998 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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Title: Four To Score by Janet Evanovich ISBN: 0312966970 Publisher: St. Martin's Press Pub. Date: 15 June, 1999 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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Title: High Five by Janet Evanovich ISBN: 0312971346 Publisher: St. Martin's Press Pub. Date: 15 June, 2000 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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Title: Seven Up by Janet Evanovich ISBN: 0312980140 Publisher: St. Martin's Press Pub. Date: 04 June, 2002 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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