Notorious Nineteen

A Stephanie Plum Novel

By: Janet Evanovich

Narrated by: Lorelei King

Length: 6 hrs and 4 mins

Publisher's summary

Number-one best-selling author Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum novels are: "irresistible" (Houston Chronicle), "stunning" (Booklist), "outrageous" (Publishers Weekly), "brilliantly evocative" (The Denver Post), and "making trouble and winning hearts" (USA Today).

New Jersey bounty hunter Stephanie Plum is certain of three truths: People don't just vanish into thin air. Never anger old people. And don't do what Tiki tells you to do.

After a slow summer of chasing low-level skips for her cousin Vinnie's bail bonds agency, Stephanie Plum finally lands an assignment that could put her checkbook back in the black. Geoffrey Cubbin, facing trial for embezzling millions from Trenton's premier assisted-living facility, has mysteriously vanished from the hospital after an emergency appendectomy. Now it's on Stephanie to track down the con man. Unfortunately, Cubbin has disappeared without a trace, a witness, or his money-hungry wife. Rumors are stirring that he must have had help with the daring escape...or that maybe he never made it out of his room alive.

Since the hospital staff's lips seem to be tighter than the security, and it's hard for Stephanie to blend in to assisted living, Stephanie's Grandma Mazur goes in undercover. But when a second felon goes missing from the same hospital, Stephanie is forced into working side by side with Trenton's hottest cop, Joe Morelli, in order to crack the case.

The real problem is, no Cubbin also means no way to pay the rent. Desperate for money - or maybe just desperate - Stephanie accepts a secondary job guarding her secretive and mouthwatering mentor Ranger from a deadly Special Forces adversary. While Stephanie is notorious for finding trouble, she may have found a little more than she bargained for this time around. Then again - a little food poisoning, some threatening notes, and a bridesmaid's dress with an excess of taffeta never killed anyone.... Or did they? If Stephanie Plum wants to bring in a paycheck, she'll have to remember: No guts, no glory.

©2012 Janet Evanovich (P)2012 Random House Audio

Best Evanovich in five years.

Frankly the Plum series was getting boring with mediocre stories and old humor, but this was a return to the early Plum's. Great story with lots of great humor. Loved this book.

Loved it

One of her best. This one kept you intrigued to the very end. The narrator does an amazing job.

Formulaic, but not lame

What did you love best about Notorious Nineteen?

I always enjoy her books - it's my "light" reading. I, like many, remained conflicted over which boyfriend is better (although it should be obvious), and it never ceases to amaze how many fixes she can get into and out of. Just fun!

What a Romp!

Once again, Janet Evanovich has done it! Stephanie Plum manages to have another car blow up within the first few pages, and it just keeps going from there. Big Blue is still indestrucible, and Stephanie is still confused about who she wants to be with - Morelli or Ranger. She has to be the worst bounty hunter ever! But she manages to get her man anyway (even if he's dead). Laugh-out-loud funny!

Nothing Changes

Would you listen to Notorious Nineteen again? Why?

Yes, It's always better the second time around. Nice easy listening.

Which character – as performed by Lorelei King – was your favorite?

Lula, Lula, Lula. Always funny and always so easy to visualize.

She is back!

What made the experience of listening to Notorious Nineteen the most enjoyable?

All the funny stuff that moves the story along. Even the "inside" jokes from previous books that have you giggling in anticipation.

Which scene was your favorite?

Can't say, it would give stuff away

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

two tales

Any additional comments?

I like Janet's books. 17 and 18 should be read as one. She was losing her comic touch and in this book it just seemed that her writing was fresh again. Could be longer!

as always I love listening to her books

Another fine adventure in time. All the crime drama , comedy and romance of the books that I have come to expect. Yet suprises enough to keep my interest and enough sexual tension to stir up the libido in me.

I did enjoy this book

This book was OK it's too bad Stephanie didn't hook up with Ranger I really look forward to those intimate moments between them.

Loved them from the first book

I have loved every one of these books. Yes, they're a bit predictable, but I just love to continue reading about the shenanigans of Stephanie, Lula, Grandma, Joe and Ranger.

Janet does it again!

I love the Stephanie plum series and Loralei King is an amazing narrator. I recommend