Stephanie Plum

30 primary works • 47 total works

One for the Money

by Janet Evanovich

Published 31 July 1994

Watch out, world. Here comes Stephanie Plum, a bounty hunter with attitude in the bestselling debut mystery that earned Janet Evanovich nominations for the Edgar, Anthony, Agatha, Shamus, and Macavity awards. She's a product of the "burg", a blue-collar pocket of Trenton where houses are attached and narrow, cars are American, windows are clean, and (God forbid you should be late) dinner is served at six.

In Stephanie's opinion, toxic waste, rabid drivers, armed schizophrenics, and August heat, humidity, and hydrocarbons are all part of the great adventure of living in Jersey. Out of work and out of money, with her Miata repossessed and her refrigerator empty, Stephanie blackmails her bail bondsman cousin into giving her a try as an apprehension agent. Stephanie knows zilch about the job requirements, but she figures she can learn what it takes to catch a crook. Her first assignment: nail a former vice cop on the run from a charge of murder one-- who also happens to be the irresistible macho pig who took Stephanie's virginity at age sixteen. There's still powerful chemistry between these two, so the chase could be as interesting as it is dangerous.

Witty, fresh, and full of surprises, "One for the Money" is a dazzling introduction to a sleuth you'll be hearing from again.

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by Janet Evanovich

Published 28 April 2009

Two for the Dough

by Janet Evanovich

Published 10 January 1996

Janet Evanovich's first Stephanie Plum outing, the Dilys award-winning "One for the Money, was a finalist for the Edgar, Anthony, Agatha, Shamus, and Macavity awards, and was named the book "most fun to sell" by the Independent Mystery Booksellers of America in 1994. Now she once again takes to the mean streets of Trenton, armed with attitude (not to mention stun guns, defense sprays, killer flashlights, and her untrustworthy .38) to find Kenny Mancuso, who recently left the army, inadvertently shot his best friend, and is on the run in violation of a bond.

Aided by her tough bounty hunter coach and her irrepressible Grandma Mazur, Stephanie once again forms a rocky alliance with fast-talking, slow-handed vice cop Joe Morelli for the tumultous chase through back alleys and Grandma's favorite funeral parlors.

Witty, fresh, and full of surprises, "Two for the Dough is the Stephanie Plum sequel fans have been waiting for.

Three to Get Deadly

by Janet Evanovich

Published 1 February 1997

In Three to Get Deadly, a saintly old candy store owner is on the lam---and bounty hunter extraordinaire Stephanie Plum is on the case. As the body count rises, Stephanie finds herself dealing with dead drug dealers and slippery fugitives on the chase of her life. And with the help of eccentric friends and family, Steph must see to it that this case doesn't end up being her last. . . .

Four to Score

by Janet Evanovich

Published 15 June 1998

The problem with being a bounty hunter is it's all on-the-job training. And Stephanie Plum is still learning the ways to get yourself killed. Take the case of Maxine Norwicki....

When Maxine failed to turn up for her day in court, Stephanie was given the task of bringing her in. Simple. Except Maxine's boyfriend has now begun receiving mysterious, coded notes from the runaway that hint at buried treasure.

In fact the notes are so indecipherable that Stephanie has to call on the help of Sally Sweet, giant drag queen and code-breaker extraordinaire. And Steph's knight errant, cop Joe Morelli. is also proving useful - although he can't decide what he wants most: Maxine's bounty or Stephanie's body.

Meanwhile a friend loses a finger, a mother is scalped, an apartment is firebombed and a store clerk is murdered. And out in the street, the crazy treasure hunt game goes on....

'Stephanie Plum is ass-kicking form..... utterly delightful.' Cosmopolitan

'As smart and sassy as high-gloss wet paint.' Time Out

' Among the great joys of contemporary crime fiction.' GQ

'All the easy class and wit that you expect to find in the best American TV Comedy, but too rarely find in modern fiction.' GQ

High Five

by Janet Evanovich

Published 16 July 1999

Out of bail skippers and rent money, Stephanie throws caution to the wind and follows in the entrepreneurial bootsteps of Super Bounty Hunter, Ranger, engaging in morally correct and marginally legal enterprises. So, a scumball blows himself to smithereens on her first day of policing a crack house and the sheik she was chauffeuring stole the limo. But hey, nobody's perfect! Anyway, Stephanie has other things on her mind. Her mother wants her to find Uncle Fred who's missing after arguing with his garbage company; homicidal rapist Benito Ramirez is back, quoting scripture and stalking Stephanie; vice cop Joe Morelli has a box of condoms with Stephanie's name on it; and Stephanie's afraid Ranger has his finger on her trigger. The whole gang's here for mirth and mayhem. Read at your own risk in public places.

Hot Six

by Janet Evanovich

Published 1 June 2000

First there's fellow bounty hunter Ranger, currently on the run from a murder rap and requesting Stephanie's help. Trouble is she can't decide if she should turn him in or keep him for herself. Then there's sexy vice cop Joe Morelli - the man her heart says she's in love with (even though her head says otherwise). He's after Ranger too - but for less romantic reasons. . . And now there's another male in her life. He's big, he's orange, and he howls when he's left alone. Sexual temptation, homicidal maniacs, car crashes and doughnut addiction are all part of Stephanie Pum's daily routine. But all that pales into insignificance when Grandma Mazur moves in . . .

Seven Up

by Janet Evanovich

Published 4 June 2001

Stephanie Plum is back, in yet another explosive adventure packed full of murder, kidnap and extortion. It seems that the only possible complication that Stephanie faces when going after Eddie DeChooch, is that he is dating her grandma. When she and Lula show up at his house it and he disappears, leaving a corpse in the woodshed, it becomes clear that this is not such a simple case. He may be an old man, but his years in the mob have made him trigger happy, and to top it all there's his involvement with 'MoonMan' Dunphy and Dougie 'The Dealer' Kruper (Stephanie's high-school classmates). They've been sucked into an operation which is much more than simple smuggling, and when they disappear Stephanie goes into high-octane search mode. As if she didn't have enough to worry about, there are also two proposals to consider, one of marriage and the other of a single perfect night...

Hard Eight

by Janet Evanovich

Published 18 June 2002

Bombshell bounty hunter Stephanie Plum is back on her Harley. As she spirals and tumbles through the frenetic and incendiary world of Plum she can hardly catch her breath, let alone her man - even if she could decide which one to chase...

To the Nines

by Janet Evanovich

Published 7 July 2003

Take a trip down the Jersey Turnpike to the irresistible world of Stephanie Plum - where America's favourite bounty hunter gets into more trouble than ever. This time, Stephanie, Lula, and Grandma have a Vegas-sized problem on their hands. The pursuit of a skip brings Stephanie to Las Vegas, and three mob guys want to make sure it's a one-way ticket. Once there, Stephanie meets up with Sally Sweet as well as a whole cast of characters who could only exist in a place like Vegas. With Joe Morelli making a surprise visit and Ranger doing own kind of surveillance, Stephanie's nights have never been hotter. This ninth Stephanie Plum novel is Janet Evanovich's wildest, wackiest, and most suspenseful yet.

Ten Big Ones

by Janet Evanovich

Published 21 June 2004

Stephanie Plum, girl bounty hunter, the terror of Trenton, the bane of her boyfriend Joe Morelli's existence, and the delight of her crazy grandma's heart, is in the wrong place at the wrong time--as usual. Just happening to be indulging her nachos jones at a local deli when it's robbed by the notorious Red Devils.

Eleven on Top

by Janet Evanovich

Published 1 June 2005

Trouble seems to find Stephanie everywhere she goes, and once again she's struggling with her tangled love life, chaotic family, and her God-given gift for destroying every car she drives. This time, Plum has decided to quit her job as a bounty hunter. She's tired of creeps, weirdos and stalkers. But just when she thinks she's out, they pull her back in! So fasten you seatbelt and hang on - Stephanie's back in town.

Twelve Sharp

by Janet Evanovich

Published 1 June 2006

The twelfth in Janet Evanovich's series of bestselling novels featuring her lovable and hapless heroine, Stephanie Plum. The unforgettable characters, non-stop action, high-stakes suspense, and sheer entertainment of her Stephanie Plum novels define Janet Evanovich as unique among today's writers. This Stephanie Plum bestseller is packed full of Janet Evanovich's trademark wit, adventure and sly comedy.

Plum Lovin'

by Janet Evanovich

Published 9 January 2007

Love is in the air in Trenton, New Jersey and a new year for Stephanie and Lulu and Connie Rosolli has a secret admirer. Or does she? Connie is receiving both love and hate letters. Could they be from the same person, or does she have two stalkers? Stephanie is determined to find out.

Lean Mean Thirteen

by Janet Evanovich

Published 1 June 2007

Trenton, New Jersey, bounty hunter Stephanie Plum, along with her offbeat family and associates, embarks on her thirteenth perilous adventure. This time, she is a suspect when her ex-husband disappears after she roughed him up in public.

Fearless Fourteen

by Janet Evanovich

Published 1 January 1960

Personal vendettas, hidden treasure, and a monkey named Carl will send bounty hunter Stephanie Plum on her most explosive adventure yet.

Finger Lickin' Fifteen

by Janet Evanovich

Published 4 June 2009

Janet Evanovich's lovable and hapless heroine, Stephanie Plum, is back! Her fifteenth adventure is guaranteed to be her most fantastic, hilarious and most outrageous ever!

Sizzling Sixteen

by Janet Evanovich

Published 22 June 2010

It's summertime in Jersey and all across the land It's time for Summer Reading and working on your tan. But no vacation can start or go off without a hitch Unless you've packed your bag with the latest Evanovich. Yes, it's time for Stephanie and gang to get up to their old antics With Grandma, Lula, Connie too- Mrs. Plum, she will be frantic! See, someone wants to kill Vinnie. Who? The list is long And Mooner returns to brighten our day complete with his favorite bong. And Lula's involved in a Ponzi scheme Stand back! You know she'll be pissed While Stephanie's chasing a dangerous skip He thinks he'll never be missed. With Ranger days and Morelli nights (Or perhaps it's the other way 'round) This sixteenth Stephanie Plum adventure Will wear the blockbuster crown. So grab some donuts and Cluck-in-a-Bucket And get ready for grand-scale fun! Number sixteen is a sure-fire bet For bestseller lists: number one!

Smokin' Seventeen

by Janet Evanovich

Published 1 January 2011

Where there’s smoke there’s fire, and no one knows this better than New Jersey bounty hunter Stephanie Plum.
 
Dead bodies are showing up in shallow graves on the empty construction lot of Vincent Plum Bail Bonds. No one is sure who the killer is, or why the victims have been offed, but what is clear is that Stephanie’s name is on the killer’s list.

Short on time to find evidence proving the killer’s identity, Stephanie faces further complications when her family and friends decide that it’s time for her to choose between her longtime off-again-on-again boyfriend, Trenton cop Joe Morelli, and the bad boy in her life, security expert Ranger. Stephanie’s mom is encouraging Stephanie to dump them both and choose a former high school football star who’s just returned to town. Stephanie’s sidekick, Lula, is encouraging Stephanie to have a red-hot boudoir “bake-off.” And Grandma Bella, Morelli’s old-world grandmother, is encouraging Stephanie to move to a new state when she puts “the eye” on Stephanie.

With a cold-blooded killer after her, a handful of hot men, and a capture list that includes a dancing bear and a senior citizen vampire, Stephanie’s life looks like it’s about to go up in smoke.

The hardcover edition of Smokin’ Seventeen contains two smokin’ hot stickers inside!

Explosive Eighteen

by Janet Evanovich

Published 1 January 2011

Bounty hunter Stephanie Plum is used to danger and adventure; they follow her at every turn. But when international murder hits dangerously close to home, this could be more explosive than exciting...Once Stephanie steps on the plane from Hawaii to Newark, she hopes to put her hellish holiday behind her. But when her seatmate mysteriously disappears during the stopover in LA - to be found later in a garbage can - things are only going to get worse. Only one other person has seen the missing photograph the dead man was supposed to be carrying - and it just so happens to be Stephanie Plum. Now she's the target, and she doesn't want to end up in a garbage can...More to the point, she still has to deal with the fallout from Hawaii. Both the men in her life refuse to talk about it and all Stephanie will say is...It's complicated.