From Publishers Weekly
Narrator King somehow makes the crazy, comic antics of Evanovich's irresistible bond agent, Stephanie Plum, seem almost rational in this fine audio adaptation. The story opens with the outrageous apprehension of a nude, Vaseline-coated fugitive by Stephanie and her plus-sized, ex-hooker, "sometimes partner" Lula. Soon after, Stephanie sets off on the trail of Samuel Singh, an illegal immigrant who apparently fled a Visa bond and his fiancee. With plenty of prior experience narrating Evanovich titles (Hard Eight, etc.), King has no trouble highlighting the eccentricities of the author's invariably quirky cast of characters, as well as the ongoing romantic triangle between Stephanie, her sexy partner Ranger and Joe, a Trenton cop with whom she shares a "long, strange history." Evanovich's quick-witted, sarcastic and often raunchy dialogue takes the edge off the story's suspense, but King's chameleon voice and ease with accents make this a lively listening experience
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Evanovich once again delivers an entertaining mystery in the blunt, wisecracking voice of working-class New Jersey bounty hunter Stephanie Plum. Unfortunately, Lorelei King's interpretation makes Plum sound smooth, seductive, and upper crust. Fortunately, the writing--funny and compelling--will reward readers able to listen past the off-key narration. Cousin Vinnie, a bail-bondsman, sends Plum in search of a missing immigrant, but the tables are turned when sedative-laced darts, mysteriously delivered flowers, and creepy email messages make it clear that Plum has become the prey in a strange, deadly game. Lust, love, and family dysfunction break up the steadily intensifying tension with humor. TO THE NINES deserves a more suitable reader. E.S. © AudioFile 2003, Portland, Maine--
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