Veronica Mars: The Thousand-Dollar Tan Line

The Thousand-Dollar Tan Line

By: Rob Thomas, Jennifer Graham

Narrated by: Kristen Bell

From Rob Thomas, the creator of the television series and movie phenomenon Veronica Mars, comes the first book in a thrilling mystery series that picks up where the feature film left off.

Ten years after graduating from high school in Neptune, California, Veronica Mars is back in the land of sun, sand, crime, and corruption. She’s traded in her law degree for her old private investigating license, struggling to keep Mars Investigations afloat on the scant cash earned by catching cheating spouses until she can score her first big case.

Now it’s spring break, and college students descend on Neptune, transforming the beaches and boardwalks into a frenzied, week-long rave. When a girl disappears from a party, Veronica is called in to investigate. But this is no simple missing person’s case; the house the girl vanished from belongs to a man with serious criminal ties, and soon Veronica is plunged into a dangerous underworld of drugs and organized crime. And when a major break in the investigation has a shocking connection to Veronica’s past, the case hits closer to home than she ever imagined.

In Veronica Mars, Rob Thomas has created a groundbreaking female detective who’s part Phillip Marlowe, part Nancy Drew, and all snark. With its sharp plot and clever twists, The Thousand-Dollar Tan Line will keep you guessing until the very last page.

Critic reviews

Praise for the television series Veronica Mars

A Time, Entertainment Weekly, and Salon Best Show of the Year

“Nancy Drew meets Philip Marlowe, and the result is pure nitro.” —Stephen King

"Best. Show. Ever. Seriously, I've never gotten more wrapped up in a show I wasn't making, and maybe even more than those. . . . These guys know what they're doing on a level that intimidates me. It's the Harry Potter of shows." —Joss Whedon, creator of Buffy and writer/director of Marvel's The Avengers

"Classic California film noir. . . . Raymond Chandler in its writing." —The Seattle Times

“Sharp wits, steely nerves, and a wicked sense of humor. . . . This is one TV case we don’t want to see closed.”—USA Today

“It’s what lies deeper that not only makes the show remarkable but what defines it. Mysteries are its central metaphor; Veronica solves little puzzles because she, like all of us, cannot unravel the bigger ones. . . . Filled with deft, glorious wit.” —Entertainment Weekly

How did I not know about this

I had just rewatched the series, and I was wondering did they ever do any book. Lo and behold not only did they do a book but with Kristen Bell as the narrator. If you have ever been a fan give this one a listen just to close the series for you.

It's Like a New Episode Marshmallows!!!

Where does Veronica Mars rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

This ranks high because I'm a huge fan and already suffering from withdrawal after just the movie! It's starts right where the movie left off. 4 stars because I REALLY wanted more banter! And Logan!

Which character – as performed by Kristen Bell – was your favorite?

Veronica of course!! It's just like a Veronica Mars episode which made me want even more episodes/movies/books!

Any additional comments?

If they keep making books, it will be an incredible new series for fans! Especially if we can't have any more TV or movie episodes!!

I loved this book!

I was so excited to download the second book, but then I saw that Kristen Bell did not narrate it. After ready the reviews, I will not and hope that you can correct this error but having Kristen record it.

A great companion to the original series!

This is a great story that takes place just months after the Veronica Mars movie. Read by Kristen Bell, makes it a perfect collection for any Veronica Mars fan.

Outstanding

Brilliant performance by Kristen Bell. Great story as usual. It takes you right back to Neptune and, if you've seen the series and the movie, the characters jump off the page. I wish there had been more of Logan though. I can only hope Kristen will continue to read the Veronica Mars series.