Dirty Thirty
By Janet Evanovich
- Release Date: 2023-10-31
- Genre: Women Sleuths
Description
Janet Evanovich, the “most popular mystery writer alive” (The New York Times), is in top form as she sends Stephanie Plum on the trail of a stolen stash of dirty diamonds in this instant #1 New York Times bestseller.
Stephanie Plum, Trenton’s hardest working, most underappreciated bounty hunter, is offered an assignment that seems simple enough. Local jeweler Martin Rabner wants her to locate his former security guard, Andy Manley (a.k.a. Nutsy), who he is convinced stole a fortune in diamonds from his safe. Stephanie is also looking for another troubled man, Duncan Dugan, a fugitive from justice arrested for robbing the same jewelry store on the same day.
With her boyfriend Morelli away in Miami on police business, Stephanie is taking care of Bob, Morelli’s giant orange dog who will devour anything, from Stephanie’s stray donuts to the upholstery in her car. Morelli’s absence also means the inscrutable, irresistible security expert Ranger is front and center in Stephanie’s life when things inevitably go sideways. And he seems determined to stay there.
To complicate matters, her best friend is convinced she is being stalked by a mythological demon hell-bent on relieving her of her wardrobe. An overnight stakeout with Stephanie’s mother and Grandma Mazur reveals three generations of women with nerves of steel and driving skills worthy of NASCAR champions.
As the body count rises and witnesses start to disappear, it won’t be easy for Stephanie to keep herself clean when everyone else is playing dirty. It’s a good thing Stephanie isn’t afraid of getting a little dirty, too in this “uproarious, crazy, laugh-a-minute caper” (Booklist, starred review).
Reviews
Talk about a cliff hanger!
5By hnbraswellAwesome 📕Loved it
5By LME63Love the Stephanie Plum novels have always been team Ranger so my fingers are crossed.Never disappoints! 5 Stars
5By Nancy*Might be my favorite of the 30 books and that’s saying something!Entertaining!
4By LybisWondering what will happen next? If Ranger, described as the self-made successful security-tech expert, why aren’t other women interested/pursuing him?Never disappoints!
5By Smileykat81I can’t say enough about this series! Hilarious, delicious, keeps you on your toes! The only complaint I have is I read them too fast, and I want more!So good!
5By 92redraiderI don’t want to wait until November to find out what happens! Team Ranger!Boring
1By tcm6750I’m just tired of the same old stuff in this series. Hope it’s over.Better than last 2 or 3
4By AloweoPurchased at a discounted price. Better than the last few.Dirty Thirty
5By Kayebug101Can’t go wrong with Plum!!!Wow
5By Doodle walkerHoly cow didn’t see that coming can’t wait for the next bookStephanie TOPs herself
5By CaKrisThis time it’s Stephanie in Charge while the men in her life are away. She shows how she Can handle it and that she IS able to plan and execute. So maybe she has to manage someone trying to kill her by burning out her home. Well guess again. Your talking Stephanie Plumb, here, not some bimbo. Good read.Great
5By DwunkAwesome bookDirty Thirty
5By Reena56A classic fun Stephanie Plum book. I love that Stephanie and her friends are back . As always there is a crime, a car blown up or destroyed, an apartment ruined . A fast paced story that doesn’t disappoint . Look forward to book thirty one and an answer to Stephanie’s dilemma Morrelli or Ranger .Evanovich at Her Best
5By mdr6954I’ve been reading these books for years. Every time I finish one I can’t wait for the next. By now, Stephanie, Lula, and Connie seem like old friends. The books are funny, zany, and a great escape from reality. Thank you, Janet, for another wild ride!A Surprising Ending
4By asildroffopsDirty Thirty makes more than 30 Stephanie Plum novels by the talented Janet Evanovich. As usual the book was filled with several mysteries to be solved, FTAs with comical crimes to be captured, some explosions, some life or death situations, and some pretty big surprises. In this volume, Stephanie, a Bond Enforcer who flies by the seat of her pants, was tasked with bringing in a failed jewel thief and hired privately by the jeweler to locate a missing security guard whom he suspected of stealing additional jewels. In the midst of her many skip trace cases, Stephanie worked with Ranger, Connie, Lula and Grandma Mazer to solve the lingering questions about the jewel thefts all while babysitting Bob for Morelli, who was out of town to testify in a trial. I was frequently amused while reading this book and there were some really surprising twists for Stephanie near the end of this novel. If you are a Stephanie Plum fan, you’ll love the antics of Stephanie’s crew, and if you aren’t a Stephanie Plum fan, you should be! These books are part mystery, part comedy, a splash of suspense, and a pinch or two of romance. There is something for everyone! Other than some kissing and references to spice, this book barely registers on the spice meter. With the cliffhanger at the end of the book, I will be anxiously waiting for Thirty-one. I am voluntarily leaving this honest review after reading an advanced complementary copy of this book thanks to Netgalley and Atria Books.Dirty Thirty
5By Christian singer & dancerAs always, another great read by Janet Evanovich! I can’t wait for the next one.Same old Same old
1By Weathergirl8Nothing much changes for n these booksI love Stephanie, and Lula, and Bob
5By jherlihy13Same core characters, always interesting, always fun. I’ve read them all, and could use another to start soon.Sloooow start
4By Fragile little flowerBut once it feels like it’s revving up it keeps going.
