Author: Janet Evanovich
Title: Takedown Twenty
Genre: Mystery
Publication Date: 2013
Number of Pages: 295
Geographical Setting: Trenton, New Jersey
Time Period: Present Day
Series: Stephanie Plum
Plot Summary:
In Takedown Twenty we find female bounty hunter, Stephanie Plum living and working in Trenton, New Jersey, chasing criminals, trying to decide between two men, and solving the mystery of why a full grown giraffe is running around loose in the city. All of this is done with a little mystery, a lot of humor and with the help of her sassy friend and partner, Lula. Stephanie's attempts to find Salvatore "Uncle Sunny" Sunucchi are proving to be more difficult than she anticipated, especially when her boyfriend's grandmother does all she can to throw Stephanie off his trail. On top of all this, Stephanie finds herself spending many evenings playing Bingo at the senior center, while trying to uncover who is killing little old ladies and throwing them in dumpsters.
In Takedown Twenty we find female bounty hunter, Stephanie Plum living and working in Trenton, New Jersey, chasing criminals, trying to decide between two men, and solving the mystery of why a full grown giraffe is running around loose in the city. All of this is done with a little mystery, a lot of humor and with the help of her sassy friend and partner, Lula. Stephanie's attempts to find Salvatore "Uncle Sunny" Sunucchi are proving to be more difficult than she anticipated, especially when her boyfriend's grandmother does all she can to throw Stephanie off his trail. On top of all this, Stephanie finds herself spending many evenings playing Bingo at the senior center, while trying to uncover who is killing little old ladies and throwing them in dumpsters.
Subject Headings:
Plum, Stephanie--Fictitious Character
Women bounty hunters--Fiction
Organized crime--New Jersey--Fiction
Plum, Stephanie--Fictitious Character
Women bounty hunters--Fiction
Organized crime--New Jersey--Fiction
Appeal:
In this twentieth installment of the Stephanie Plum series, we learn a little more about the main character, and enjoy the funny, yet sassy sidekick's antics as well. The story is set, once again in Trenton, New Jersey where we learn more about Stephanie's home and the area she lives in. The mood is both lighthearted and funny, yet at times, serious and suspenseful. The pacing of the story is quick, yet occasionally descriptive.
In this twentieth installment of the Stephanie Plum series, we learn a little more about the main character, and enjoy the funny, yet sassy sidekick's antics as well. The story is set, once again in Trenton, New Jersey where we learn more about Stephanie's home and the area she lives in. The mood is both lighthearted and funny, yet at times, serious and suspenseful. The pacing of the story is quick, yet occasionally descriptive.
Three terms that describe this book: Humorous, fast-paced, suspenseful
Similar Authors and Works:
Non-Fiction
Mob - 200 Years of Organized Crime in New York by V. W. Peterson -- This book provides information on the mob, which is a main part of the storyline in Takedown Twenty.
Betrayal, Murder and Greed: the true story of a bounty hunger and a bail bond agent by Pam Phree and Mike Beakley -- Stephanie Plum is a bounty hunter, and much of the story is centered around her line of work. Those interested in this type of job, might find useful information in this book.
The huntress: the true saga of Dotti and Brandi Thorson, Modern day bounty hunters by Christopher Keane and Dotti Thorson -- This title offers a look into this area of the criminal justice system, and the inspiring story of two women who have prevailed in a world of men, fighting to the top of a tough and dangerous profession
Fiction
A is for Alibi by Sue Grafton (or any book in the Kinsey Millhone series) -- Another mystery book series that includes a female protagonist with her share of problems and fast paced mysteries with plenty of twists and turns.
The Last Word by Lisa Lutz -- This book offers mystery, plot twists, a bit of humor, and drama created by working with family, all things found in Evanovich's book as well.
Body Movers by Stephanie Bond -- Similar to Takedown Twenty, this book provides mystery, suspense and humor.
Any other book in the Stephanie Plum series by Janet Evanovich
Similar Authors and Works:
Non-Fiction
Mob - 200 Years of Organized Crime in New York by V. W. Peterson -- This book provides information on the mob, which is a main part of the storyline in Takedown Twenty.
Betrayal, Murder and Greed: the true story of a bounty hunger and a bail bond agent by Pam Phree and Mike Beakley -- Stephanie Plum is a bounty hunter, and much of the story is centered around her line of work. Those interested in this type of job, might find useful information in this book.
The huntress: the true saga of Dotti and Brandi Thorson, Modern day bounty hunters by Christopher Keane and Dotti Thorson -- This title offers a look into this area of the criminal justice system, and the inspiring story of two women who have prevailed in a world of men, fighting to the top of a tough and dangerous profession
Fiction
A is for Alibi by Sue Grafton (or any book in the Kinsey Millhone series) -- Another mystery book series that includes a female protagonist with her share of problems and fast paced mysteries with plenty of twists and turns.
The Last Word by Lisa Lutz -- This book offers mystery, plot twists, a bit of humor, and drama created by working with family, all things found in Evanovich's book as well.
Body Movers by Stephanie Bond -- Similar to Takedown Twenty, this book provides mystery, suspense and humor.
Any other book in the Stephanie Plum series by Janet Evanovich
I like that you included Sue Grafton books in your read-a-likes. Two strong female authors writing about strong female protagonists. You did a great job of bringing out the best elements of Evanovich's series. I've not read this one, but I can completely see Plum at the bingo center and being frustrated at trying to solve the mystery. Excellent annotation!
ReplyDeleteI love mysteries, but I've not read any Evanovich mysteries to date, although I'm not sure why. I like that there is a mix of suspense and humor and I think I'll need to begin this series.
ReplyDeleteThis was my first one and I really enjoyed the book!
DeleteExcellent annotation! Full points!
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