Lean Mean Thirteen (Stephanie Plum Novels)

"Good so far but careless proof-reading may be the series' downfall" according to Rebecca A. I really enjoy this series so far. I do recommend that any reader just beginning to read the Stephanie Plum mysteries begin with book one and read them in order. The series is written much like one big, long story with each novel picking-up where the previous installment left off. But I'm pleased to note that each book in the series (so far) DOES have an ending to that particular plot conflict. I like that feature. But since characters and events from previous books in the series are mentioned - and have an affect on the ways the character. "Out loud laughter" according to Customer. I absolutely loved this one. I thought Eleven and Twelve were great as usual and the funny bits made me smile, but I didn't outright laugh like usual with a Stephanie Plum book. This one had me laughing so hard that I got "the look" from my husband. You know, the "she has lost her mind" look.In other reviews some readers have issues with Stephanie's bounty hunter flaws or with the Joe/Ranger triangle. In my opinion, these are the things that make the series what it is. If Stephanie were to wake up one morning less accident prone, more effi. Funny as usual!! The Stephanie Plum series never disappoints! I never tire of the main characters and enjoy the relationships between each of them. Grandma Mazur and Lula are my favorites! They are hilarious! Same characters in each book but new FTA's to apprehend. And calamity always insues and keeps the reader entertained. There are the occasional curse words and sexual innuendos. So be aware of that. I enjoy these books and Janet Evanovich does an excellent job in each one to catch the reader up on characters if they happen to forget or pick up a book m

Is Dickie dead? Can he be found? And can Stephanie Plum stay one step ahead in this new, dangerous game? Joe Morelli, the hottest cop in Trenton, New Jersey, is also keeping Stephanie on her toes---and he may know more than he's saying about many things in Stephanie's life. And it turns out Ranger's favors always come with a price. New secrets, old flames, and hidden agendas are about to send bounty hunter Stephanie Plum on her most outrageous adventure yet!MISTAKE #1Dickie OrrStephanie was married to him for about fifteen minutes before she caught him cheating on her with her archnemesis, Joyce Barnhardt. Turns out, he is. With Janet Evanovich's flair for hilarious situations, breathtaking action, and unforgettable characters, Lean Mean Thirteen shows why no one can beat Evanovich for blockbuster entertainment.. MISTAKE #2Doing favors for super bounty hunter Carlos Manoso (aka Ranger) Ranger needs Stephanie to meet with Dickie and find out if he's doing something shady. MISTAKE #3Going completely nutso while doing the favor for Ranger, and trying to apply bodily injury to Dickie in front of the entire office Now Dickie has disappeared, and Stephanie is the natural suspect in his disappearance. Another fifteen minutes after that, Stephanie filed for divorce, hoping never to see either one of them again. It's a cat-and-mouse game for Stephanie Plum wherein the ultimate prize might be her life. Turns out, Dickie's also back to doing

But when Dickie disappears from his house leaving behind only bloodstains and bullet holes, Plum becomes the prime suspect in his alleged murder. All rights reserved. And when Dickie's jilted business partners decide Stephanie holds the key to the $40 million they believe Dickie stole from them, she's in for a wild ride. Plucky, bumbling New Jersey bounty hunter Plum is reunited with her two-timing lawyer ex-husband, Dickie Orr, while doing a favor for the mysterious, sexy Ranger. (June)Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. Determined to clear her name, Plum and her on-aga