Stephanie Plum, Book 22
Synopsis: Something big is brewing in Trenton, N.J., and it could blow at any minute.
Stephanie Plum might not be the world’s greatest bounty hunter, but she knows when she’s being played. Ken Globovic (aka Gobbles), hailed as the Supreme Exalted Zookeeper of the animal house known as Zeta fraternity, has been arrested for beating up the dean of students at Kiltman College. Gobbles has missed his court date and gone into hiding. People have seen him on campus, but no one will talk. Things just aren’t adding up, and Stephanie can’t shake the feeling that something funny is going on at the college – and it’s not just Zeta fraternity pranks.
As much as people love Gobbles, they hate Doug Linken. When Linken is gunned down in his backyard it’s good riddance, and the list of possible murder suspects is long. The only people who care about finding Linken’s killer are Trenton cop Joe Morelli, who has been assigned the case, security expert Ranger, who was hired to protect Linken, and Stephanie, who has her eye on a cash prize and hopefully has some tricks up her sleeve.
Review: Stephanie Plum is a long series by Janet Evanovichet and here comes the 22sd Volume, okay more are out now but I took my time to read this one. Besides, for a change, I tried this novel in audio. This is the second time I try a similar format and I admit that the experience was better than the first time. My concern is always the time and my inability to stay focused long enough to really follow everything but I think the audio in French might be a bit simpler for that.
In all cases we find Stephanie in a whole new story where Morelli explains at the beginning that he would like take a break with her (yes another one) and he wants to reconsider his life to know what to do exactly. I’m not telling you in what state this revelation puts Stephanie. But then, it does not change the fact that our heroine has to work. First, she has to work to Ranger as a bodyguard to keep a woman safe, but she must also find a fugitive that everyone seems to hide. Finally, you can imagine that like always we have crazy situations, exploding cars and a heroine we love to follow.
I spent a good time with this new novel as always. I think the series is perfect when you want a light and pleasant moment. It is true that the story does not vary much but it is not really a problem and we have a nice surprise at the end of the novel!
Lorna
Well I hope she finally picks the man she wants. I quit reading at probably 17 or 18 because each book became repetitious and I just couldn’t anymore. I loved this series for a very long time.
Melliane
yes it’s quite always the same for that
Sophia Rose
One of these days I will start this series. I’m glad your second chance at audio worked better. I’ve read books from the author’s other series and they are fun and light.
Melliane
they’re fun!
blodeuedd
I think I have given up…huh, it just happened
Melliane
lol I saw you did read this one
Kristin (Book Sniffers Anonymous)
Wow. This is a pretty long series. Sorry to hear this installment wasn’t better. It seems like the author may be running out of material. I would be really annoyed if the relationship kept going back and forth. I hope the next book is better for you.
Melliane
yeah I think she doesn’t want to end the series
Joy // Joyousreads
This is a series I’ve been endeavouring to read, but I haven’t been able to find the first book in my thrift store. Lol.
I’m glad you’re enjoying these books!
Melliane
it’s been a while since book 1
Mary Kirkland
I haven’t read this series but this book does sound good.
Kimberly @ Caffeinated Reviewer
Ya know I have never tried this author. Glad you had a pleasant time with it 🙂
Melliane
I used to love her a lot
Carole @ Carole's Random Life in Books
I don’t know if I have read this one or not. I have read a lot of the books in the series several times but I haven’t picked any of them up recently. I have the first few books in audio but have only listened to one so far. Glad you enjoyed this one overall.
Melliane
there are so many
Nadene
I have heard good things about this author. Never got around to reading anything of hers though. The series is long though.
Melliane
yeah
LilyElement Book Reviews
I’ve been wanting to try this series but always forget about it, thank you for the reminder!
Mogsy @ BiblioSanctum
Wow, these books are up to 22 now. Hard to believe. It’s good you’re still having fun.
Melliane
25 now
Greg
These look fun!
Carole Rae
ooo! An audiobook. 😀
herding cats
I just love Ranger. Hers are fun on audio 🙂
alison
Il faut vraiment que je découvre cette auteur !
Melanie Simmons
I keep saying that I’m going to try this series. I love the narrator (Lorelei King in the US, don’t know if she is the narrator outside of the US or not). Glad to see you enjoyed this one.