Do people in Jersey go through a lot of cars? Hasn’t Stephanie gotten to the point where no company will insure her? Still waiting for the one where she starts out and finishes with the same, unmolested vehicle…

Anyway, Stephanie goes after a bad guy, and suffers some indignities along with her injuries. Connie and Lula are a big help. Grandma Mazur is still a piece of work. Perfect Valerie makes her appearance. Stephanie’s relationships with Morelli and Ranger evolve. Basically, same elements, different reasons to go after the criminals. The fun is in the journey.

I’m becoming convinced that the Morelli-Ranger question may be solved only by death (not necessarily at the hand of the other), although I’m not so sure Evanovich wants to throw such a serious twist into the series. Maybe Mrs. Plum’s onset of menopause is the author’s way of sticking her toe into the lake of serious topics.

Nah.

BTW, ends with a cliffhanger. Suggest that you have Hard Eight on hand or on the way before you finish.

Previously published on BookCrossing.com

Rating: 3*/5