Dirty thirty

Those who don't yet know sassy, spunky New Jersey sleuth Stephanie Plum simply must meet her. While her adventures as a bail bond- recovery agent are often dangerous and violent, they also provide plenty of wacky, outrageous humor. But whatever happens, Stephanie always survives with aplomb. Her supporting cast is eclectic, to say the least--larger than life, mouthy former "ho" Lula, whose fashion choices include fluorescent clothes and giant wigs; Stephanie's longtime lover, handsome cop Joe Morelli; and sexy security agent and former special-forces operative Ranger. Stephanie's latest case involves tracking down two men involved in a massive jewelry heist: Duncan Dugan, who skipped bail post robbery, and Stephanie's high-school friend, Nutsy Manley, now a professional clown and security guard, who was apparently involved in the heist. In her quest to find the pair, Stephanie encounters physical danger, has her apartment firebombed, and is threatened and nearly shot. As usual, though, she refuses to give up until she's cracked the case and brought the baddies to justice. And just to make sure her life isn't boring, she receives not one but two marriage proposals. An uproarious, crazy, laugh-a-minute caper with Trenton, New Jersey's most likable and notorious crime buster. HIGH-DEMAND BACKSTORY: This strong entry in Evanovich's long-running series will excite Stephanie Plum's many fans.

Newark, N.J., bounty hunter Stephanie Plum looks into a pair of jewelry heists in her goofy, good-natured latest adventure from bestseller Evanovich (after 2022's Going Rogue). Martin Rabner, owner of one of Newark's best-known jewelry stores, asks Stephanie to track down his missing security guard, Andy "Nutsy" Manley, who Rabner believes stole a tray of diamonds valued at nearly a million dollars from his safe. Stephanie gladly accepts, seeing the job as a quick cash grab--she's known Nutsy since childhood--and a nice complement to her other gig trailing Duncan Dugan, who jumped bail after being arrested for robbing Rabner's store on the same day Nutsy went missing (though he conclusively didn't steal the diamonds). Joining Stephanie in her investigations are her flamboyant best friend Lula, and Bob, an excitable dog she's taking care of for her boyfriend, Morelli, while he's out of town. Series fans know what they're in for, and Evanovich delivers it: quick wit, sly clue-dropping, and a well-utilized supporting cast including Stephanie's irrepressible Grandma Mazur and the sexy Ranger, owner of a high-end security business who offers Stephanie backup (and a bed) as needed. This is fast-paced and laugh-filled fun. Agent: Celeste Fine, Park and Fine. (Oct.)

*Starred Review* Those who don't yet know sassy, spunky New Jersey sleuth Stephanie Plum simply must meet her. While her adventures as a bail bond- recovery agent are often dangerous and violent, they also provide plenty of wacky, outrageous humor. But whatever happens, Stephanie always survives with aplomb. Her supporting cast is eclectic, to say the least—larger than life, mouthy former "ho" Lula, whose fashion choices include fluorescent clothes and giant wigs; Stephanie's longtime lover, handsome cop Joe Morelli; and sexy security agent and former special-forces operative Ranger. Stephanie's latest case involves tracking down two men involved in a massive jewelry heist: Duncan Dugan, who skipped bail post robbery, and Stephanie's high-school friend, Nutsy Manley, now a professional clown and security guard, who was apparently involved in the heist. In her quest to find the pair, Stephanie encounters physical danger, has her apartment firebombed, and is threatened and nearly shot. As usual, though, she refuses to give up until she's cracked the case and brought the baddies to justice. And just to make sure her life isn't boring, she receives not one but two marriage proposals. An uproarious, crazy, laugh-a-minute caper with Trenton, New Jersey's most likable and notorious crime buster. HIGH-DEMAND BACKSTORY: This strong entry in Evanovich's long-running series will excite Stephanie Plum's many fans. Copyright 2023 Booklist Reviews.

Bounty hunter Stephanie Plum is back in a milestone—her 30th adventure—and though we don't yet know what she'll be up to, she'll doubtless be pulling in her wild and reckless family and friends. Prepub Alert. Copyright 2023 Library Journal

Newark, N.J., bounty hunter Stephanie Plum looks into a pair of jewelry heists in her goofy, good-natured latest adventure from bestseller Evanovich (after 2022's Going Rogue). Martin Rabner, owner of one of Newark's best-known jewelry stores, asks Stephanie to track down his missing security guard, Andy "Nutsy" Manley, who Rabner believes stole a tray of diamonds valued at nearly a million dollars from his safe. Stephanie gladly accepts, seeing the job as a quick cash grab—she's known Nutsy since childhood—and a nice complement to her other gig trailing Duncan Dugan, who jumped bail after being arrested for robbing Rabner's store on the same day Nutsy went missing (though he conclusively didn't steal the diamonds). Joining Stephanie in her investigations are her flamboyant best friend Lula, and Bob, an excitable dog she's taking care of for her boyfriend, Morelli, while he's out of town. Series fans know what they're in for, and Evanovich delivers it: quick wit, sly clue-dropping, and a well-utilized supporting cast including Stephanie's irrepressible Grandma Mazur and the sexy Ranger, owner of a high-end security business who offers Stephanie backup (and a bed) as needed. This is fast-paced and laugh-filled fun. Agent: Celeste Fine, Park and Fine. (Oct.)