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

another hit

loved the book. Evanovich always makes me laugh out loud with the antics of Stephanie Plum.

Another hit for Janet and Stephanie!

Where does Notorious Nineteen rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

It's more of the bumbling Stephanie that we all love! The only thing I wish is that they lasted longer. I'm finished before I know it and waiting for number 20!

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

Lula always is my favorite, her voice and her attitude make me laugh all the time.

Any additional comments?

I want Stephanie to get together with Ranger again!

missed reading this series

I can't wait to hear the next few in the series I hipe they are as good

Notorious Nineteen

What did you love best about Notorious Nineteen?

I love this book for the humour and the characters plus I like the plot and the great love of food.

What did you like best about this story?

I like the the triangle love story with Stephanie.

Have you listened to any of Lorelei King’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No this is the first. But I do like the accents and variety of voices for the characters.

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

Get ready to laugh sit back and enjoy the movie.

Any additional comments?

This book lives up to the previous novels.

fun

This was a great book to listen to while I was going for four mile walks.

loved it!

as usual Stephanie Plum finds herself in hilarious and dangerous situations. never a boring or dull moment. I'm ready for the next book!

Still hilarious and crazy

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

Notorious Nineteen does not disappoint. You'd think Stephanie and Lula would have run out of crazy situations, but they are still finding them. More cars blown up, more rescues by
Ranger.More development with Morelli. This book even had a good mystery going.

What did you like best about this story?

The scene at the nude beach was hilarious-I could picture it all. The action parts of the story were exciting and somewhat believable. Joe and Stephanie's relationship is definitely getting more interesting.

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

Lula

Any additional comments?

can't wait for #20

YAY! Stephanie's Back!

After three disappointments in a row, I was ready to give up on this series. I'm glad I gave it one more chance - because this one is Classic Plum - complete with laugh out loud funny Lulu, hot Ranger moments, silly criminals and exploding cars.

My only complaint was not enough Grandma, but with so much else happening, she still managed to make herself heard.

19 books in and I still enjoy Stephanie!

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

I like to read and listen to the Plum series; but I think I enjoy the listening so much because of the narrator.

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

Let's be real, the story line is pretty formulaic. So I can't say I was on the edge of my seat. BUT I thought this story was a bit harder to decipher than some of the others. Especially the Cubbin story line.

What does Lorelei King bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Her voices are pretty great. I mean they're very animated and possibly over the top...but that's part of the fun!

Any additional comments?

The Plum series is an easy, lighthearted, listen. Even though I personally don't lol at the jokes or anything, I can still appreciate the humor. I highly recommend!

Wonderful time

I have been recuperating from two knee replacements .I wanted to listen to something light hearted fun where I laughed and didn’t have to concentrate too much. I have a great collection of Stefanie Plum books, so I dove in. What a joy. Thanks so much to the author and Lorelei King.