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One For The Money (Abridged): A Stephanie Plum Novel Audiobook
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Discover where it all began—#1 New York Times bestselling author Janet Evanovich’s first “snappily written, fast-paced, and witty” (USA TODAY) novel in the beloved Stephanie Plum series featuring a feisty and funny heroine who “comes roaring in like a blast of very fresh air” (The Washington Post).
Meet Stephanie Plum, a bounty hunter with attitude. In Stephanie’s opinion, toxic waste, rabid drivers, armed schizophrenics, and August heat, humidity, and hydrocarbons are all part of the great adventure of living in Jersey.
She’s a product of the “burg,” a blue-collar pocket of Trenton where houses are attached and narrow, cars are American, windows are clean, and (God forbid you should be late) dinner is served at six.
Out of work and out of money, Stephanie blackmails her bail-bondsman cousin Vinnie into giving her a try as an apprehension agent. Stephanie knows zilch about the job requirements, but she figures her new pal, el-primo bounty hunter Ranger, can teach her what it takes to catch a crook. Her first assignment: nail Joe Morelli, a former vice cop on the run from a charge of murder one. Morelli’s the inamorato who charmed Stephanie out of her virginity at age sixteen. There’s still powerful chemistry between them, so the chase should be interesting…and could also be extremely dangerous.
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"I loved this book and cannot wait for the second one to check in at the library! The character reminded me of myself. I would be just like that if I had to branch out and start a drastically new job, and who does not have a Morelli in their past:)"
— Mrspam4ever (5 out of 5 stars)
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“Stephanie Plum is so smart, so honest, and so funny that her narrative charm could drive a documentary on termites.
— Amazon.com, editorial review -
“Evanovich’s debut is a delightful romp.”
— Publishers Weekly -
“Evanovich’s writing is as smooth, clever, and laugh-aloud funny as Robert Parker at his best, her plot is ingenious and fresh, her dialogue is breezy, bright, and witty, and gutsy.”
— Booklist -
“A witty, well-written, and gutsy debut.”
— Library Journal
Awards
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A New York Times bestseller
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Winner of the 1995 CWA New Blood Dagger
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Winner of the 1995 Dilys Award
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A 1995 Anthony Award Nominee for Best Novel
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A 1995 Edgar Allan Poe Award Nominee
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A 1995 Shamus Award Nominee
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A 1994 Agatha Award Nominee
One For The Money Listener Reviews
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" I have read this book before and am still entertained by Janet Evanovich's wit and humor. "
— Ria, 7/6/2016 -
" There were definite funny bits, but I'm pretty sure Stephanie Plum is a moron and wouldn't actually have ended up alive. It was a fluffy little book despite a few gruesome scenes, and good for leisurely holiday reading. "
— Meagan, 2/19/2014 -
" I love Janet's books... I got hooked with the first and can't stop reading them...they are such easy reads... "
— Dawn, 2/15/2014 -
" A lighthearted, fast read. Predictable, but humorous. "
— Jenny, 2/13/2014 -
" This book was the one that got me hooked on Stehpine Plum! The whole series is a must read! "
— Kendra, 2/13/2014 -
" Totally fun and lighthearted series! "
— Kerri-jo, 2/10/2014 -
" I love Stephanie Plum "
— Benja, 1/27/2014 -
" I'm not understanding the hype of this book honestly. "
— Brandie, 1/24/2014 -
" Can't believe I found a book where I liked the movie better! It was ok, but I wouldn't bother with another one in the series. There were some funny parts, but I found it a bit raunchy. You can have a good plot, funny, suspenseful...without the nasty language, in my opinion. I was disappointed as I was wanting to find a series that would keep me occupied for a long time! "
— Lori, 1/18/2014 -
" Pretty fun, overall fluffy, but it builds suspense well. Good light reading. "
— Rosemary, 1/17/2014 -
" Really love Janet Evanovich characters and 'laugh out loud' stories. "
— Debbi, 1/16/2014 -
" Again, movie made it okay. "
— Bèbè, 1/5/2014 -
" Just ok. I kept waiting for it to get better and it never really did. Maybe if I were from New Jersey I would have enjoyed this more. I really liked the love/hate relationship with Morelli, but was unimpressed with the mystery part of the plot. "
— April, 12/10/2013 -
" An OK read, not very impressive. Hopefully the series gets better "
— Chained_rose, 11/26/2013 -
" This book was so much better then I ever imagined it would be. I was glued to it and completely interested in what would happen next. "
— Demi, 11/16/2013 -
" I love this entire series! I can't wait for #19 to come out!! "
— Ashley, 11/14/2013 -
" Easy read - love the humor "
— Jenny, 10/17/2013 -
" The equivalent of a chick flick - lighthearted, enjoyable, and a quick/easy read. "
— Jeanette, 9/18/2013 -
" easy and entertaining read "
— Markus, 4/30/2013 -
" funny.....every one else has read these so why not? good audiobook for the car. "
— Kealey, 4/27/2013 -
" Another good beach read. I really like Stephanie Plum... she cracks me up and I'm going to read the entire series. "
— Ginger, 3/7/2013 -
" As a wiSe bookseller told me when I bought it, this book wasn't good, but it was fun. Great for beach reading. "
— Anne, 1/9/2013 -
" A wonderful series for those looking for a quick and funny mystery. "
— Julia, 9/30/2012 -
" These are fun, but she doesn't seem to really hit her stride until the third or fourth one "
— Miranda, 5/24/2012 -
" Read this first one and became hooked. I load the next book in the series as soon as I finish the last one. "
— Terry, 1/31/2012 -
" I found One For The Money, first in the long running Stephanie Plum, bounty hunter series, a quick and easy read. There's nothing too deep or thoughtful here but I did enjoy the antics of Stephanie and her family. "
— Kathleen, 10/31/2011 -
" I love all of the Stephanie Plum books. "
— Kelly, 9/6/2011 -
" Stephanie Plum is down on her luck, no job, no money and more. a job comes along with cousing Vinny and she becomes a bounty hunter. witty, wise and a great read. "
— Joni, 6/17/2011 -
" a very hilarious and very "adult" mystery novel...and of course i loved it :) i really hope that the movie does this book justice "
— Andrea, 5/24/2011 -
" These "Number" books are VERY funny and action packed "
— Breigh, 5/23/2011 -
" I really enjoyed this! My mother has read these books for years and I never got into them until now. Looking forward to reading the rest!! "
— Michelle, 5/21/2011 -
" I am listening to it on CD, so far it is a good book. I am laughing alot and can put myself in her place at times. "
— Caroline, 5/20/2011 -
" Alot of people I know have read thiis book and have been trying to get me to read it. I didnt think that I would like it but whenfinnally read it I found that i liked it.I loved the humor in this book, it was funny and serious at the same time. "
— Katherine, 5/20/2011 -
" Love the book so happy I found a new series I liked =-)<br/> "
— Liz, 5/18/2011 -
" What a great read...and I need more! "
— Michelle, 5/15/2011 -
" Ah, read on a whim. Not to impressed. While I did enjoy Stephanie and Morelli's relationship, that is all I liked. "
— Panagiota, 5/14/2011 -
" So, I got on the journey to run around with Ms Plum. it wad great fun, so far. "
— Cindy, 5/14/2011 -
" Totally funny! I actually did LOL at this one. "
— LaNell, 5/14/2011 -
" Her books crack me up. They are fun to read. "
— Marni, 5/14/2011 -
" Funny and suspenseful! I really enjoyed it! "
— Betsyb, 5/13/2011 -
" Fluffy, fun book. Read it in an hour, promptly forgot about it. "
— Christina, 5/13/2011
About the Authors
Janet Evanovich is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Stephanie Plum novels, as well a dozen romance novels, the Alexandra Barnaby novels, and more. She is the winner of the New Jersey Romance Writers Golden Leaf Award and multiple Romantic Times awards, including for lifetime achievement. She is also a long-standing member of Romance Writers of America.
Jeaniene Frost is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of several series of paranormal and romance novels, including the Night Huntress series, Night Prince series, and the Broken Destiny series, among others. Foreign rights for her novels have sold to nineteen different countries. She lives in North Carolina with her husband Matthew, who long ago accepted that she rarely cooks and always sleeps in on the weekends. Aside from writing, she enjoys reading, poetry, watching movies with her husband, exploring old cemeteries, spelunking and traveling—by car. Airplanes, children, and cookbooks frighten her.
About Amanda Ronconi
Amanda Ronconi is an actress and narrator who divides her time between New York City and upstate New York. She holds a BFA from New York University, where she studied at the Stella Adler Conservatory. Amanda has performed in theaters around New York City and regionally, as well as on film and television.