One for the Money

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Summary: Letdown! A Scooby Doo style mstery
Review: I gave this book two stars because it was semi-entertaining, in a bad movie sort of way. It is not the hilarious book other posts have claimed. Maybe you have to be from Jersey to get it. It is generally predictable and unexciting. It is the equivalent of watching a movie made for the USA channel - same tired tv movie plot. My title refers to the Scooby Doo style ending. I'm sure anyone could find a better book than this. This was my first and last from Evanovich!

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Summary: A delightful series
Review: The first Janet Evanovich book that I read was High Five. I thought that Stephanie was such a believable character that I decided I had to read the series, in order. One For the Money is a wonderful little mystery that set the stage for those that follow. Along the same lines as the early Grafton books, Evanovich has created a female character who values her independence, stuggles to make ends meet, wants to be good at bounty hunting but usually falls a little short, and still has to rely on her mom, dad, and grandmother more often than she cares to admit. A fast read, uplifting, and just plain fun.

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Summary: Laugh your head off
Review: The great news is there are six more in the series.Number 7 comes out soon.They are truly addicting. I can't wait to see what oddball character we get to meet this time. The one with the midget is hysterical.The six foot something cross dresser is a hoot to.I wouldn't want to be in her shoes to have to decide between Ranger and Morrelli.

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Summary: Two stars for completing the book
Review: I first saw the author on Sunday morning getting interviewed in New Jersey. Apparently she was a big success. I bought the first book and read it and passed it on to my friends. None of us liked it at all. Compared to what is out there this is weak. She does do an excellent job of describing New Jersey it is an awful place. I didn't like the main character or any of the others. The grandmother had potential but was highly unlikely as written. The reason for the success of Who wants to be a Millionaire-which I absolutely don't like and the success of this book may be the missing link to all of it. Sue Grafton or J.A. Jance are phenomenally better.

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Summary: interesting mystery story
Review: In the novel, ONE FOR THE MONEY, Janet Evanovich creates a humorous, appealing, mystery story regarding why and how Stephanie Plum, a girl whi is out of work and out of money, tracks down Joe Morelli, a charged murderer who has jumped bail. The story's leading characters are Stephanie Plum, a New Jersey native and Joe Morelli, who stole Stephanie Plum's virginity when they were in high school. Stephanie Plum was laid off from her job, so she rapidly becomes poor and has to sell whatever she has. In order to make a living, she meets her cousin Vinnie, A Bail bondsman. He gives her a bail-bond recovery job worth $10,000. Her mission is to bring in Joe Morelli, who becomes a cop accused of murdering in cold blood and has jumped bail. Because of the huge amount of money and good opportunity of revenge for her lost virginity, she accepts this case even though she is afraid of gun and has no experience to do this job at all. After she starts this case, she encounters a lot of problems and difficulties. For example, she is pursued by a psycho nutcase, her borrowed car is bombed and her expensive new handbag is shot by her by accident.... One For The Money has three outstanding characters. First, it is easy to read. Janet Evanovich's writing is pretty smooth and clever. The dialogue is breezy, witty and bright as well as the plot is ingenious and fresh. Secondly, it is fascinating. It combines the aspects of mystery, humor and suspense. What is more, it has no slow or dull parts. Once I start reading it, I am interested the whole way through. Finally, the cast of all caharacters in well-rounded. The chemistry between Stephanie and Joe. Grandma Mazur is bust-a-gut funy, as is the portrayal of family life in the burg. Ranger is appropriately tough and mysterious. Ramirez is very creepy. I highly recommend this book to all mystery lovers not only because of its fascinating story but also because of its excellent description of cast of each character in the story. I believe no one will be disappointed from reading this book.

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Summary: Fun and surprising!
Review: Stephanie has had her car repossessed, her phone turned off, she's living off donated fig newtons, and she is just about to be evicted. She has pawned off everything she owns...her VCR, lamps, you name it. And she is desperate. So, she runs to her cousin Vinnie, who runs a bounty hunting operation, and black males him into letting her take one of his cases. So, she chooses the case about a man accused of murder because when...or IF she tracks him down, she will then get $10,000. Pretty simple, hu? Nope. He turns out to be the sexy charmer that took her virginity when they were kids. And he still has that effect on her after all these years! So...the chase is on. I thought this book was a lot of fun. I breezed right through it and it thoroughly enjoyed it. I really enjoyed watching this poor girl strive to gain respect and the money she needs to get her life back in order, and all the extra characters that pop up. She is silly, witty, strong minded, vengeful, and just a blast. I recommend this book to anyone! Romance lovers, adventure lovers, mystery lovers. Even thriller lovers. You will NOT be disappointed!! I am ready to start the second book to the Stephanie Plumb series. Can't wait!

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Summary: Great Reading
Review: This book is full of adventure and hilariously funny situations. You can believe that this might happen to this gal. I love the family angle.

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Summary: A Witty Suspensful Novel
Review: Evanovich's "One for the Money" is definetly a book I'd recommend for those who love light mystery book. This book combines the aspects of mystery, humor, and suspense to create a fascinating novel. The good thing about this book was that once you started reading it you were interested the whole way through. There were no slow or dull parts; each chapter and a new and exciting adventure.

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Summary: Fun... sometimes sexy
Review: I thoroughly enjoyed this novel. The lead character is a real kick in the pants. I can definitely recommend this easy-to-read and fun book about a semi-bumbling, attractive, novice detective to any and all. Great summer, lounging-around-the-pool, read.

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Summary: best detective writer going
Review: Sure, I love Sue Grafton, Lawrence Block and Patricia Cornwell. But Janet Evanovich has the best detective series going with Stephanie Plum. Fast paced, hilarious and gutsy. If you read this one, you'll be hooked. You, too, won't be able to wait for the next one in the series!