Dirty Thirty

Stephanie Plum, Book 30

By: Janet Evanovich

Narrated by: Lorelei King, Janet Evanovich

Length: 8 hrs and 2 mins

Publisher's summary

INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

Janet Evanovich, the “most popular mystery writer alive” (The New York Times), is in top form as she sends Stephanie Plum on the trail of a stolen stash of dirty diamonds.

Stephanie Plum, Trenton’s hardest working, most underappreciated bounty hunter, is offered a freelance assignment that seems simple enough. Local jeweler Martin Rabner wants her to locate his former security guard, Andy Manley (a.k.a. Nutsy), who he is convinced stole a fortune in diamonds out of his safe. Stephanie is also looking for another troubled man, Duncan Dugan, a fugitive from justice arrested for robbing the same jewelry store on the same day.

With her boyfriend Morelli away in Miami on police business, Stephanie is taking care of Bob, Morelli’s giant orange dog who will devour anything, from Stephanie’s stray donuts to the upholstery in her car. Morelli’s absence also means the inscrutable, irresistible security expert Ranger is front and center in Stephanie’s life when things inevitably go sideways. And he seems determined to stay there.

To complicate matters, her best friend Lula is convinced she is being stalked by a mythological demon hell-bent on relieving her of her wardrobe. An overnight stakeout with Stephanie’s mother and Grandma Mazur reveals three generations of women with nerves of steel and driving skills worthy of NASCAR champions.

As the body count rises and witnesses start to disappear, it won’t be easy for Stephanie to keep herself clean when everyone else is playing dirty. It’s a good thing Stephanie isn’t afraid of getting a little dirty, too.

©2023 Janet Evanovich (P)2023 Simon & Schuster Audio

Critic reviews

"Lorelei King, who has become the voice of Stephanie Plum, will delight fans in this 30th addition to the series. King masterfully performs the quirky crew surrounding bounty hunter Stephanie, including familiar and new characters. The plot, filled with laugh-out-loud moments, follows Stephanie and her sidekick, Lula, as they track down a colorful collection of felons. Their pursuits take them to Maine and back. The regular characters all make appearances, as do endless donuts and exploding cars. King shines in her ability to differentiate male and female characters, especially the indomitable Lula. Whatever the plot, the true joy for fans lies in spending time with Evanovich's beloved characters, vividly brought to life in King's narration." (AudioFile)

Awesome instalment

Love this latest instalment in the series. Everyone cracked me up. Funny and zany as always. I’ve been reading this series for a long time, but first time listening to it, and really enjoyed the narrator. She did a good job on the different voices, could easily tell them apart.

Another winning novel

I pre-ordered this novel as I enjoy Evanovich and Lorelei's interpretation, narration, and voices. Once again I was not disappointed.....and, because of how the novel ended.....(I won't spoil it) .... I can't wait for Thirty-One!!!!!

If you don’t love it 100%, your nuts!!

Another awesome story from Janet. I relisten to her stories for the fun lift it gives me! Good luck on the choice Stephanie, you can’t have them both!❤️

Another Masterpiece!

I have been listening to Janet ever since 2010! Janet is my all time favorite Author!! I have read every single book and her creativity is always fun!!! I can not wait for #31

Don't make me wait !

Another fun story, but the twist at the end makes me want to wish a year away! That says a lot because I'm close to 70 and I don't throw away time. Happy reading/listening everyone.

Best ever

I love this series! This book is so good I have read it twice. Can’t wait for 31. Thank you

Loved it!

I always love Stephanie Plum books!! TEAM RANGER!! And seriously who is a better reader than Lorelei King?!! The best!!

Excellent

This was one of my favorite books so far by this particular author. It’s a great audiobook especially while traveling. I love all of the books by this author.

Janet did it again.

The characters never disappoint. The story is fast paced and entertaining. Funny and the plot is connected to all the goings on.

Always amazing!!!! Can’t wait for her next one!!!!!

Always amazing!!!! Can’t wait for her next one!!!!! Can’t wait to see what happens next!