jjares reviewed on 9/4/2013 + 3413 more book reviews

Helpful Score: 2

Several years ago, Sue Grafton lost a huge hunk of her fan base because readers became frustrated with the lack of personal growth in her character, Kinsey Millhone. Evanovich may be going the same way.

Stephanie Plum needs to decide on one man or the other or find someone new. The three-way romance is no longer interesting. The shock value of Granny is gone. In this story, 3 cars were bombed: Stephanies, Joe Morellis and Rangers. Boy, that is a real surprise I believe theres been a car bombing in each of the last 10 books.

Just to add to the fun, someone dies in Stephanies apartment I dont think that hasnt happened in at least 2 books. I note that Evanovich has joined forces with a couple of different writers. The latest with Dorian Kelly is awful (THE HUSBAND LIST). I havent read THE HEIST and doubt I will.

In this edition, Steph helps Joe Morelli and Trentons police search for an embezzler who disappears after surgery on his appendix. The Trenton police need Stephanie Plum? Meanwhile, she agrees to act as backup for Ranger at pre-wedding festivities. Stephanie cant even remember to load her gun; if Ranger thinks she can be a successful backup, he should just eat his gun now.

There were a few laugh-out-loud moments; but they were very few. Even Lula has grown tired and boring. Read something else. 2 stars

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