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

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.

Awesome!

Would you listen to Notorious Nineteen again? Why?

yes, I love these stories and the narrating was great.

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

so-so. It is a typical Janet Evanovich. But I love the sense of humor.

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

no

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

no

Same old same old

Reading / listening to Stephanie Plum books is like catching up with the crazy basket case you went to high school with. When you hear from her you get an earful of the same insanity, the same repeated mistakes and the same unresolved issues. You are essentially a dumping ground for someone who will never go anywhere. The only reason you put up with it is that you are not expected to do anything for or about your nutso friend, and also she is usually amusing.

That being said, these are getting old. Very old.
If you miss a Stephanie Plum book, or a phone call from your crazy friend, you’re not missing anything.


I will probably keep listing just for the pure undemanding escapism, but I suppose that will only last until I have better things to do with my time than drive cross-country.

I liked that Ranger played a larger part in this story, although I’m unhappy that he is continually marginalized by Morelli—the appeal of whom I really do not see. I think maybe it is time for Evanovich to write two # 20s. One for Morelli fans, finishing that story up, and one for Ranger fans. Then maybe she can take some time off and come up with a new story.

great story line!!

Once again good story line. I believe this is the closest Stephanie came to dying.

Great listen!

If you could sum up Notorious Nineteen in three words, what would they be?

Funny, intriguing, & scintillating

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

Janet is back to good writing!! Great story line, a little too much blowing up of things, but that's to be expected when Stephanie is around. Laid out the plot good, and followed through.

Which scene was your favorite?

I loved the scene when Ranger rescues Stephanie at the end. It was funny and touching all at the same time.

Who was the most memorable character of Notorious Nineteen and why?

I think Ranger is getting a bit more human.

Any additional comments?

Great listen. Kept me very entertained;)

Cant wait for the next one!

Would you listen to Notorious Nineteen again? Why?

I simply love love love this series. Funny, heartwarming, full of tangled messes that Lula and Stephanie get into, and who doesnt love grandma?! Crack up, laugh out loud funny.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Grandma!

Which scene was your favorite?

Stuffing the dwarf Briggs into the delivery box of a building so they could break and enter without breaking anything.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

yes!

Any additional comments?

Keep um coming! Please make a TV show about this character!

Fun and entertaining.

If you could sum up Notorious Nineteen in three words, what would they be?

I'm still laughing.

What did you like best about this story?

Grandma Masur helping with the investigation.

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

Not sure

Any additional comments?

If you are a fan of Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum novels, this will not disappoint. It is the same story, but I enjoy a book that just makes me laugh sometimes. Can't wait for number 20!

Worth the time

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

In the middle

What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting?

It is one of the Plum books

What do you think the narrator could have done better?

She does a good job.

If you could take any character from Notorious Nineteen out to dinner, who would it be and why?

Stephen

Any additional comments?

I will wait for the next one