Top Secret Twenty-One

A Stephanie Plum Novel

By: Janet Evanovich

Narrated by: Lorelei King

Length: 6 hrs and 13 mins

Publisher's summary

Number-one New York Times best seller

Catch a professional assassin: top priority. Find a failure-to-appear and collect big bucks: top score. How she’ll pull it all off: top secret.

Trenton, New Jersey’s favorite used-car dealer, Jimmy Poletti, was caught selling a lot more than used cars out of his dealerships. Now he’s out on bail and has missed his date in court, and bounty hunter Stephanie Plum is looking to bring him in. Leads are quickly turning into dead ends, and all too frequently into dead bodies. Even Joe Morelli, the city’s hottest cop, is struggling to find a clue to the suspected killer’s whereabouts. These are desperate times, and they call for desperate measures. So Stephanie is going to have to do something she really doesn’t want to do: protect former hospital security guard and general pain in her behind Randy Briggs. Briggs was picking up quick cash as Poletti’s bookkeeper and knows all his boss’ dirty secrets. Now Briggs is next on Poletti’s list of people to put six feet under.

To top things off, Ranger - resident security expert and Stephanie’s greatest temptation - has been the target of an assassination plot. He’s dodged the bullet this time, but if Ranger wants to survive the next attempt on his life, he’ll have to enlist Stephanie’s help and reveal a bit more of his mysterious past.

Death threats, highly trained assassins, highly untrained assassins, and Stark Street being overrun by a pack of feral Chihuahuas are all in a day’s work for Stephanie Plum. The real challenge is dealing with her Grandma Mazur’s wild bucket list. A boob job and getting revenge on Joe Morelli’s Grandma Bella can barely hold a candle to what’s number one on the list - but that’s top secret.

Praise for Top Secret Twenty-One

“The combination of biting dialogue, outrageous characters and intense story lines are consistent throughout. And [Janet Evanovich] novels are the true definition of a guilty pleasure.” (Associated Press)

“Evanovich doesn’t disappoint.... [She] weaves setting, family, romance and crime to pull the plot of Top Secret Twenty-One forward.” (Bookreporter)

©2014 Janet Evanovich (P)2014 Random House LLC

Do you want to laugh?

What did you love best about Top Secret Twenty-One?

Everything

Who was your favorite character and why?

Grandma

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

My sister introduced me to Janet Evanovich with Lorelei King narrating the book. Perfect combination. and I look to make sure she always the one.

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

I am sure the drivers on the road thought I was having a conversation with myself. I was laughing as I drove.

I really think people just miss C. J. Crit

I know I do I fell in love with those characters the way she voiced them there was something about her that just made her stephanie for me. That being said I still love more Miss King find & I am thankful she brings the story alive.

Love Stephanie Plum!

I’ve been reading/listening to the series for years. It’s always fun. An easy diversion from life.

Laugh out loud

Stephanie Plum never fails to entertain. I love these books!! Do yourself a favor and give a listen.

Outstanding!!!

suspenseful, intriguing, hilarious. Author hits another home run with this clever cozy mystery featuring Stephanie Plum

one of the most enjoyable Stephanie Plum Novels

Would you consider the audio edition of Top Secret Twenty-One to be better than the print version?

I really enjoy this novel as there was a nice play between Ranger and Joe Morelli with Stephanie I really enjoy the emotional sorta tug of feelings between the two men for Stephanie and I love the way Lorelei King said Babe the influx of the word does say a whole lot with out voicing more than the one word

What was one of the most memorable moments of Top Secret Twenty-One?

when Ranger threw the Russian over the wall in the garage to the ground below saving Stephanie

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

Ranger

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

yes and will listen to more than once

Any additional comments?

I love all of the Stephanie Plum books and I Lorelei King as the narrator if someone else was to narrator them now I don't think I could enjoy them as much

Laugh Out Loud!

Where does Top Secret Twenty-One rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

I love these books. 21 Is fantastic and filled with all the hilarious action that makes Stephanie Plum a treat to savor! Janet Evanovich has done it again! Grandma, Lula, and the gang are once again so outrageous and full of great fun. Love Love Love!

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

Lorelei King is hands down the BEST narrator around. Janet Evanovich is a Superior author & King does her justice. I have listened to other authors not up to Janet's caliber & Lorelei can make even mediocre books much more enjoyable. Love her!

Another great Stephanie Plum story

If you could sum up Top Secret Twenty-One in three words, what would they be?

delightfully entertaining

What other book might you compare Top Secret Twenty-One to and why?

I would compare this book with the rest of the books in this series. There are always crazy characters, and much much more.

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

Stephanie and Lula

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

yes

Any additional comments?

I really enjoyed this book. There was non stop adventure.

Stephanie of old is back

Which scene was your favorite?

Grandma Mazur knocking things off of her bucket list. Especially the last (and best) one.

Any additional comments?

I liked this one a lot. The last couple of novels have been fine, but this one kept me listening and engaged. Steph was funny, spunky and fun... and there were some great Cupcake and Babe moments. I enjoyed this one.

The best yet!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes, the reader if so good.

What did you like best about this story?

The story line always keeps your interest.

What about Lorelei King’s performance did you like?

She has the voices down pat.

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

Just good reading!