Lean Mean Thirteen

By: Janet Evanovich

Narrated by: Lorelei King

Length: 6 hrs and 43 mins

Publisher's summary

New secrets, old flames, and hidden agendas are about to send bounty hunter Stephanie Plum on her most outrageous adventure yet!

MISTAKE #1
Dickie Orr
Stephanie was married to him for about fifteen minutes before she caught him cheating on her with her archnemesis, Joyce Barnhardt. Another fifteen minutes after that, Stephanie filed for divorce, hoping never to see either one of them again.

MISTAKE #2
Doing favors for super bounty hunter Carlos Manoso (aka Ranger)
Ranger needs Stephanie to meet with Dickie and find out if he's doing something shady. Turns out, he is. Turns out, Dickie's also back to doing Joyce Barnhardt. And it turns out Ranger's favors always come with a price. . . .

MISTAKE #3
Going completely nutso while doing the favor for Ranger, and trying to apply bodily injury to Dickie in front of the entire office
Now Dickie has disappeared, and Stephanie is the natural suspect in his disappearance. Is Dickie dead? Can he be found? And can Stephanie Plum stay one step ahead in this new, dangerous game? Joe Morelli, the hottest cop in Trenton, New Jersey, is also keeping Stephanie on her toes---and he may know more than he's saying about many things in Stephanie's life. It's a cat-and-mouse game for Stephanie Plum wherein the ultimate prize might be her life.

With Janet Evanovich's flair for hilarious situations, breathtaking action, and unforgettable characters, Lean Mean Thirteen shows why no one can beat Evanovich for blockbuster entertainment.

Jersey girl: listen to more in the Stephanie Plum series.

©2007 Janet Evanovich (P)2007 Audio Renaissance, a division of Holtzbrinck Publishers LLC

Critic reviews

"Best-seller Evanovich is in top, quirky form....[she] proves once again that Stephanie Plum and her entourage are here to stay." (Publishers Weekly)

Lots of fun

I've read the previous Plum books, but this is the first one I've gotten on audio, and it was really enjoyable. The narrator did a really good job. My main complaint of this series has been a lack of character growth, but it seemed a bit better this time. That quibble aside, if you've read the previous books, you know what to expect -enjoyable and fun with laugh out loud spots. Ranger fans will be pleased (go Ranger) and Morelli also plays a large part. Looking forward to fourteen.

Great again

Yet another wonderfully light Stephanie Plum novel. J.E. is always on my top list and I look forward to each new series of Stephanie fiascos.

What a HOOT

I enjoy the Stephanie Plum stories. we downloaded this one t listen to on a car trip and we both enjoyed it. My wife reads the hard copies so she is up for it. Next road trip in March--another one out bty hen?

Looking For Dicky

What did you love best about Lean Mean Thirteen?

All the things Lula and Stephanie get into keep you laughing. This is a really light hearted series with lots of personalities.

What did you like best about this story?

I love the quick pace and humor as well as the storyline.

What about Lorelei King’s performance did you like?

She has got Ranger now sounding like the sexy creature he is. Love the change. All of the characters are very recognizable. Great job.

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

Took two listens and enjoyed every minute of it.

The Best!

I laugh my butt off everytime. Ms Evanovich is the greates and Lorelei King is the best! As far as I'm concerned it's the best. Ms Evanovich has not let me down yet when it comes to the Stephanie Plum character! Keep them coming!

Oh to be able to write like that!

I love reading or listening to the Stephanie Plum series. Janet Evanovich and I have the same sense of humor, she just makes me laugh aloud. Since I listen to books on the treadmill or walking outdoors, I get strange looks when I double up laughing for no apparent reason. I have to point to my headphones! Seriously, if you haven't tried Evanovich, give her a whirl, you can start with this one, they really don't absolutely have to be read in the order that they were written. One caution, Debi Mazur read the early ones, she is the only audio reader I couldn't listen to, I had to read the books she recorded.

Love the series!

This is the first time I have read this author and have fallen in love with the Stephanie Plum series. I downloaded all 13 books and listened to them all within a week. I couldn’t wait to hear what adventures (and mishaps!) that Stephanie, Joe, Ranger, Lula and the rest of the gang would get into. I’ve read some of the previous reviews. I agree with some and disagree with others. I disagree that it gets old and complacent that Stephanie finds herself in the same situations in every book. It appears to me that Stephanie’s character is just one of those people that trouble and mayhem seem to find. I do agree that narrator Lori Petty is the voice of Stephanie. Narrator Debi Mazar’s accent is a bit heavy for audio books and then after all this Lorilei King takes over as narrator for the rest of the series. While Ms. King’s character voices are awesome (she has such a range!) her Stephanie voice has no Jersey accent at all and sound just a little too “blue blood”. Otherwise Ms. King is a joy to listen to. You will fall in love with Ranger and Joe! Both are too hot to handle……no wonder Stephanie can’t choose between the two!

Don’t let the narrator changes deter you from listening to this funny charming, and at times mysterious series. You won’t be disappointed if you’re looking for something light hearted to listen to.

Another funny, exciting Stephanie Plum book!

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

Yes I would recommend this audiobook. I listen to audiobooks while I'm driving, this story kept me entertained and awake!

What did you like best about this story?

The descriptions were so well done I felt like I could see the people. Funny

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

My first

Lean Mean Thirteen

Ranger or Joe? I'm not sure we want Stephanie to choose. Like the other 12 books, this one's fast and fun. Every summer, I wait for Janet's new installment. Hope it never ends.

Must read(listen)

The description of "Blackie" and what happened afterwards made my husband hand me the phone and told me to call the "loony bin." Believe it or not, I can relate and picture the characters. If I have any say so, "Steph, go for Ranger, YO, Babe," "Cupcake," ain't doin' nothin' for me...Thanks Janet for the laughter that I can share with my buds (in the middle of the night).