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To the Nines

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3 star:		(27)
2 star:		(6)
1 star:		(9)

 

 

Stephanie Plum always gets her man. Well usually. Nearly always anyway. And sometimes she even knows why she has him.

I've enjoyed every book in this series, despite the fact that it has a gimmicky naming convention I would usually find off-putting. The protagonist is Stephanie Plum, a Jersey girl and bounty hunter employed by her cousin Vinnie. Her main job skill is persistence, and an uncanny ability to attract the attention of wackos and murderers wherever she goes. To The Nines is no exception, as what starts off as a simple hunt for a foreign computer geek who skipped out on his visa bond evolves into a cat and mouse game between Stephanie and an unknown assailant determined to do something unknown to her.

One of the endearing characteristics of these books is that Stephanie very rarely understands what her real problem is until it's solved, and sometimes not even then. The plot here twists back and forth, and sometimes pauses while Ranger and Morelli, the two very macho love interests, duel for position in Stephanie's heart and bed. The resolution is entertaining as always, even if hard core fans of the series will be slightly disappointed by the survival of Stephanie's car through the entire book. Highly recommended!

These are the most awesome and hilarious books, and
Janet Evanovich is my favorite 'mystery' writer.

This time, the ninth time, turns out to be a computer
game. Stephanie,Lula and Connie head to Las Vegas in search of
clues, and a little fun. People are dying left and right of them, but after being manhadled and shot at, Steph finds her man.

Lula goes through diet problems, and Boo goes missing, but
in the end, and with the help of Ranger and Morelli, Stephanie
comes out being a top bounty hunter again.

To The Nines is full of adventure. You don't want to miss this one. I give this five stars, and I can't wait
for Ten Big Ones:)

This book would be on the one top of the best Stephanie Plum books I read so far and all of them are GOOD. This book had me rolling on some parts. And Lula had to be her funniest with her diets.

Stephanie is on very important bond case where she is working with Ranger as her partner, she is bounder hunter, as you may know. There is sort of a stoker after her who calls them self Webmaster who wants Stephanie dead. Almost the whole book Stephanie is living with Joe Morelli. And Grandma Bella keeps having vision of Stephanie dead. Lula goal is to become a super model & Stephanie goal is pretty mush to live to see the next day with a nuts-o on her trail. Stephanie suspects Morelli to be cheating on her is it true? And Vinnie is in big trouble. Valire is finally haves her baby but isn't sure if she wants to marry Kloughn. And Stephanie stops wrecking her cars it some thing new can you guess what is now? They even go to Las Vegas in this book where in Las Vegas where there is thong throwing, fake Elvis, gambling, danger, shopping, airplanes, death, and marriages? But now in this book the table are turned and Stephanie, she is the one hunted...

This book is excellent BUY IT! I will always keep this book it was sooo Good could not put it down, I read it only in a few days. Wonderful book!!!!! I love it!!!! Very GOOD READ!! I just love this book! One of my favorite, I want to buy the 10th book NOW!!!!

I belong to a "Stephanie Plum" book group with a few of my girlfriends. We've read volumes one through nine and eagerly await number ten. The only bad thing about these books is if you are reading them in a public place, it is embarrassing when you laugh out loud at Stephanie and her cast of characters' antics! I only hope that Ms. Evanovich keeps putting out new adventures of my favorite bounty hunter!

It always starts out simple, but never stays that way long. When cousin Vinnie branches out to include visa bonds in his bail bonds business, it looked like good pr, until the resident alien in question skipped out on the bond, leaving Plum Bonds out a fee and with egg on its face. One meeting with his future mother in law is enough to reveal why he might have skipped, but even with such a good reason, Stephanie still has to find and bring him and the dog he kidnapped home. Her search is rather fruitless until she gets a tip that sends her, Connie, and the now dieting Lula to Vegas where the trail literally dead ends with the skip found shot. They do find the dog alive. That does not end the case though. Someone targets Stephanie as the next prize in a deadly game, prompting Ranger and Joe to set aside their rivalry to protect the woman they both care about. In the middle of all this, Steph's sister gives birth, which proves very messy for one of the bodyguards.

**** With the perfect mix of laughs and chills, readers once again get to share the fun of a Plum mystery. If you want a good time, then picking up To the Nines is a no brainer. ****

Amanda Killgore for Huntress Reviews.

With the Stephanie Plum series Evanovich brings us fast-moving entertainment, though ulimately, an unsophisticated agent of the thriller genre.

Reminiscent of Hamilton's Anita Blake vampire series in sassy, slick style and sexy, superficial characterisation, the Plum series is an entertaining diversion rather than cerebral education.

The plot is thin and fast like an early Patterson novel, and the bad guy is evident from half way in. This doesn't spoil the ride though and it's impossible not to hang on with Stephanie and her diverse stereotyped sidekicks for a rollercoaster of fun!

"In a race against time that takes her from the Jersey Turnpike to the Las Vegas Strip, Stephanie Plum is on the case of her life. The unforgettable characters, nonstop action, high-stakes suspense, and sheer entertainment of To the Nines define Janet Evanovich as unique among today's writers."

This was the first novel by Janet Evanovich that I have tried. I chose the Unabridged Audio Cassette version narrated by C. J. Critt. Ms. Critt did an excellent job with the various voices throughout the novel. I certainly don't know how she remembers the voices for each character.

From the beginning when Stephanie is trying to bring in a little fat bail jumper who has completely greased himself up with Vaseline, this book gets you laughing and giggling. Not to mention the antics of Lula, the overweight ex-hooker who also works for Vinnie and sometimes partners with Stephanie. The voices Ms. Critt uses to portray the characters only add to their personalities.

Unfortunately, the plot in this novel is drawn out to much and it is the spurts of comedy that keep the unabridged version of this novel going between events. Perhaps if this were the abridged version I would feel differently.

Ms. Evanovich did a great job of fooling me with the plot (even with it taking a while to develop) of this novel. With Samual Singh working for a company that makes parts for slot machines, I was expecting something completely different.

Don't let my negativity stop you from getting this book as it wasn't bad. I just couldn't find it in me to rate it more then average. Will I read or listen to other books by Ms. Evanovich? Yes. I never just read or listen to one book by an author. After all, everyone needs a second chance, and besides, my wife is currently reading One for the Money which I believe is the first Stephanie Plum novel by Ms. Evanovich and she tells me that it is excellent.

Ms. Evanovich has won the Silver Dagger award and truly she can be compared with other winners of this award such as Patricia Daniels Cornwell, Eric Ambler and James Lee Burke. I don't know if they have ever won the Silver Dagger, but I would also like to compare Ms. Evanovich to Tess Gerritson and Margaret Truman.

Ugh...Lorelai King just doesn't "do" Stephanie Plum right! And, what's with that awful rendition of Ranger? Ugh, ugh, ugh. The story is wonderful, but all but ruined by the terrible reading. Please get Debi Mazur back for 10!!! Now, SHE's got Stephanie down pat!

If you like mystery and wacky screw ball comedy mixed together you must read this series! The characters in Ms. Evanovich's Stephanie Plum series will remind you of your family, only much funnier. We all know or dream about people like this. These books are what life would be like if we all forgot our internal edit buttons. Ranger and Joe are to die for. The Plum family is just too true to life, and if I were a bounty hunter, I'm sure I'd screw up as much as Stephanie.
When I read this series - I just can't keep it in - I have to laugh! Out loud!!!!

Stephanie Plum is a Jersey Girl to the core in this rollicking tale of, well, everything. Folks, suspend your disbelief for a while, sit back, and enjoy this hoot of a ride. From perps who grease themselves with Vaseline to give poor Stephanie the "slip" to questionable love interests that heat things up, this rollercoaster of a ride is pure entertainment from page one and into infinity.

Janet Evanovich's reputation could have easily rested on the former books in this series, but now she's gone and done it---topped even those with the best one yet. Would also recommend another great read I've come across recently---equally good and funny: "The Bark of the Dogwood--a tour of southern homes and gardens." Great fun, these two!