One For The Money: A Stephanie Plum Novel

Stephanie Plum has been out of work long enough to force her to sell off furniture, appliances and jewelry just to survive. After telling her parents that she has been out of work for six months they suggest she visit her cousin Vinny the bail bondsman for a clerical job. Reluctantly she does so and finds out from his secretary the position has been filled. She also lets her know how much she could earn as a bounty hunter. The biggest payoff is to be made if she can capture someone who has periodically come into her life to torment her, Officer Joseph Morelli. Bringing him in would net her $10,000. When Vinny refuses to give her the job she threatens to reveal certain secrets to his wife. Vinny gives in. This is where Stephanie’s life takes a dangerous turn. Inexperienced as a bounty hunter and determined to get Morelli may just get her killed. I put off reading this book every time something “more interesting” came along. This author was recommended to me by three different teachers who know I predominantly read Young Adult books. I was very pleased with the book and will definitely read more. She does an excellent job of keeping you on the edge of your seat as you get caught up in the action.

Brain candy at it's finest. Janet Evanovich developed quirky, heartwarming characters that make you laugh out loud. Don't expect to learn any new words (unless you don't know that asphalt is called macadam), but you will laugh out loud. There are 14 in the series and more to come, so you better get reading. But pace yourself. Janet makes us wait no less than a year between releases of Stephanie's adventures. Your eyes will roll. You'll shake your head. You'll find a place in your heart for a hamster. You'll realize that your family isn't as crazy as you might have thought! Enjoy!

While she may never be studied in the nations colleges and universities Ms Evanovitch definitely has a talent for keeping a reader interested. This effort has me wondering what sort of trouble Ms Plum may get herself into next. I will continue to read on so I suppose that One For the Money may not go down in the literary world as a classic it should be on the literary "Must Read" list. Just the opinion of an average reader. I should also say that it was recommended and even highly praised by my mother.