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Summary: One For The Money
Review: Janet Evanovich's, One For The Money takes place in New Jersey where Stephanie Plum lives. This woman basically had no money and no food to live off of. She had loving parents whom lived close by her apartment. She recently had been laid off from a lingerie store. Sadly she went home that night to her parent' s house for dinner. Where everything changed in her world when her mother made a suggestion. The suggestion had been that she should talk to her cousin, Vinnie who was in charge of a bail bond's man agency. Taking the suggestion made by her mother she went to Vinnie's office where she instead of filing papers was on her way to be an apprehensive agent. She got a case from Connie, Vinnie's secretary. The case dealt with a murder that a police officer committed. The police officer, being Joe Morelli was by coincidence the man who was the first to make her unclean. She signed a bond agreement that stated that if she turned Joe Morelli in she would receive $10,000.The money could tremendously help her out with paying her rent off. So off she went in looking for Joe Morelli who supposally had killed Ziggy Kulesza on purpose when arriving at Carmen Sanchez's apartment. Joe went to Carmen's apartment because she had called him of a police matter. According to Morelli it was in self-defense that he shot Ziggy Kulesza. At the scene they said there was another suspect who fled when the police had arrived. Not only did that suspect disappear but also did Carmen. Stephanie got more information on the case and met with Ranger Manoso. When discussing the case with him she figured out that Ziggy worked for Benito Ramirez, the champion of boxing. She went after Ramirez in hoping that she could get information for the case. When she went to meet him at the gym she had unpleasant attack on her and was saved by Morelli. A number of times after that she ran into Morelli and they had nice conversations but just could not arrest him. After meeting Morelli, many times they become friends. He made an agreement to her that she could have her money if she did not turn him in and prove him innocent. He also could protect Stephanie in case Ramirez tried to attack her again. Later through out the story she got many threatening phone calls and even an unpleasant view in front of her apartment. It was of a dead body that was brutally beaten by Ramirez. He was a sick man who liked to molest women. Stephanie again tried to confront him but this time ran into Jimmy Alpha who was in charge of Ramirez. He apologized for all the assault she had received due to Ramirez. Eventually she figured out who the missing suspect was and what had happened to Carmen. Stephanie figured all this out when she followed Louise to a marina bank post. There she called Morelli and they went on that dock and found Louise and Carmen's body dead. They found no evidence of the gun that Carmen and Louise were killed with. Ramirez and Jimmy did this all. She locked all of them into the refrigeerator including Morelli and turned it in to the police. Her check was for $10,000 was on her. She went home that day and ran into Alpha at her house that tried to kill her and finally explained to her the missing story. Jimmy Alpha was in charge of Ramirez who was in charge of Ziggy. Who with Louise the missing suspect killed Carmen. All of these people were involved with importing cocaine into town. Jimmy warned her that Ramirez was on his way to assault her again. At that point she felt confused about turning in Morelli because she kind of missed him and realized that he was innocent. Jimmy shot Stephanie in the leg but Stephanie pulled out her gun and shot him. Later she heard a knock on the door, it was Morelli. He was released of all charges and walked in with a box of pizza.
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Summary: This stuff is really good reading
Review: A friend of mine gave me "One for the money", and after reading a mere 25 pages, was hooked. Even though you have to read from books one through seven, it's still an awesome read. Stephanie Plum is a great character, and so is Joe Morelli. I highly recommend this book to anyone wanting to have a good read...
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Summary: I've still got a smile on my face...
Review: Oh my goodness, _One for the Money_ is one of the most hysterical books I've ever read. Stephanie Plum is one kicking chick and a total joy to read about. _One for the Money_ is so fast paced and addicting that I read it in one sitting. Janet Evanovich really puts all she has into her first mystery novel and it shows. The story line is unique, her main character, Stephanie Plum, is so well developed you can practically see her, and the suspense is masterful. One book is definitely not enough and I would suggest buying at least two more books in the series before starting this one because you will want to read these books as fast as you can. I just can't say enough good things about _One for the Money_ and the whole Stephanie Plum series. It's got everything you could ever want in a book/series. One amazing main character, spicy secondary characters, and a plot/ writing style so addicting you can't put the book down. Stop reading reviews about this book and pick up _One for the Money_! Right now!
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Summary: What a kick
Review: I am so glad I starated at the beginning of this funny fresh series. I have gotten some of my friends hooked on Stephanie and Gramma Mazur. I laughed until my mascara ran. Keep them coming.
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Summary: Poorly Written
Review: I am an avid reader of this genre, and was excited to begin a new series and bond with a new heroine. Unfortunatly the level of writing was poor, and I do not intend to read any more of this author's books. This book was written at a high-school reader's level, but with adult content. In my opinion a bad combination.
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Summary: Your Money's Worth
Review: After finishing 7up, I needed a Janet fix. Dug up my copy of One and sat down to enjoy all over. Just as funny the second time. Loved seeing the crew again. Ranger was great and Joe Morelli was so good. The scene with Steph handcuffed to the bathtub and Ranger rescues her...... Ya gotta love it. This series is a hoot. All funny characters to be followed all the way thru. Just one good time! It's a feel good book without being sappy.
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Summary: Fun reading
Review: I was told I couldn't find this book used. I did and I loved it. Lots of fun to read. Now I see why it's hard to find used.
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Summary: Introduce yourself to Evanovich's Colorful Characters
Review: Janet's story of how Stephanie Plum becomes a bounty hunter after losing her job as a lingerie buyer is laced with her characters' colorfulness, a close knit neighborhood and the idiosyncrasies of her opinionated family. Humorous asides of these characters kept me chuckling while I followed the plot like a donkey after a carrot!
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Summary: One for the Money
Review: I love Stephanie Plum!! I have read all during the last month starting with this one and am now nearing the end of Seven Up hoping that Eight will be soon to follow. I have come to the conclusion that indeed Debbie Mazar should be Stephanie (that feeling not originally mine, I guess, because I see that she has narrated one of the AudioCassette versions.) It's hard to see anyone but Steven Seagal as Ranger (though he is a little older than I would like him to be for this role). Grandma Mazur has to be Estelle Getty, of course. Loretta Devine is Lula and Sally sounds like Howard Stern in drag...So many fun characters brought so fully alive through Evanovich's colorful dialog! I love how she has such wonderful elderly characters in her stories and develops Stephanie to the extent that you feel that she is a very real person and has been a part of your life. I think it should be a TV movie if not a series! Hurry with the next one Janet!!
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Summary: Very Funny
Review: It was suggested that I get my nose out of romance books and read something different. My friend suggested these. OH MY GOSH- I am hooked. I woke my husband up laughing so hard at parts of this book. The grandmother of Stephanie Plum is a riot. She says the kinds of things that we all want to say and don't dare. The main character is kind of a mess at times and yet somehow things seem to work out. If you want an easy to read, funny book; this is the book to get. If you want something with deap meaning and lots of themes, don't bother.
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