Book Review for: High Five
Written by: Janet Evanovich
St. Martin's Press
ISBN: 978-0-312-97134-2
Avail as an ebook and in print
4.5 Stars
Evanovich pens another delightful romp with Stephanie Plum
through Trenton, New Jersey with "High Five." Uncle Fred has gone
missing and it's slow at the bond agency so Stephanie decides to help out and
look for her uncle. Unfortunately, all she gets is trouble.
Stephanie meets with Aunt Mabel and learns Fred was in a
dispute with the garbage company. She discovers Fred was cheap, a cheater, and
had photos of a dead person. She reports them to the police. Soon she's being
followed by a bookie named "Bunchy" who wants to find Fred, too. When
she finally brings in a bail jumper named "Briggs," she's forced to
take him into her house when his is wrecked.
Lula comes back to help Stephanie's investigations and
Grandma Mazur tucks her gun into her handbag for an assist as well. Ranger
offers Stephanie work to get by and both discover an attraction. Can Stephanie
find out what happened to Uncle Fred before more people die at the garbage
company?
Evanovich's writing is crisp, witty, and easy to read. The
narrative will make you smile and then have you anxious about what's going to
happen next.
The supporting cast consists of endearing characters that will have you cheering for them. Stephanie is a very likeable heroine, admirable to a fault, still struggling to find her way, but it's reassuring to know she's on the right path.
"High Five" is another excellent story and a "must
read" in the Stephanie Plum series. It's full of smiles, laughs, and
nonstop action. I highly recommend this book.
Question for you: What is your favorite Janet Evanovich book?
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