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Welcome to Trenton, New Jersey, where bounty hunter Stephanie Plum's life is about to implode in Janet Evanovich's wildest, hottest novel yet!
FIRST A STRANGER APPEARS
While chasing down the usual cast of miscreants and weirdos Stephanie discovers that a crazed woman is stalking her.
THEN THE STRANGER REVEALS HER SECRETS
The woman dresses in black, carries a 9mm Glock, and has a bad attitude and a mysterious connection to dark and dangerous Carlos Manoso …street name, Ranger.
NEXT, SOMEBODY DIES
The action turns deadly serious, and Stephanie goes from hunting skips to hunting a murderer.
SOON, THE CHASE IS ON
Ranger needs Stephanie for more reasons than he can say. And now, the two are working together to find a killer, rescue a missing child, and stop a lunatic from raising the body count. When Stephanie Plum and Ranger get too close for comfort, vice cop Joe Morelli (her on-again, off-again boyfriend) steps in.
Will the ticking clock stop at the stroke of twelve, or will a stranger in the wind find a way to stop Stephanie Plum…forever? Filled with Janet Evanovich's trademark action, nonstop adventure, and sharp humor, Twelve Sharp shows why her audiobooks have been called "hot stuff" (The New York Times), and Evanovich herself "the master" (San Francisco Examiner).
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"And here we finally get some behind-the-scenes on Stephanie's men, Morelli and Ranger. This is a fun, growing-up chapter in the Plum series, as Ranger's daughter is kidnapped by a guy who wants to be him and he goes into track-down mode, taking everyone with him. There are some great, human moments for both Morelli and Ranger in this one, alongside the typical antics and crazed sex drives. Applause to Evanovich for keeping things fresh, interesting, and real twelve books into a series."
— Jen (5 out of 5 stars)
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“Stephanie Plum, Evanovich’s ditzy but delightful bounty hunter heroine, returns—this time to solve her own career crisis. Actress Lorelei King gives each character a distinct—and hilarious—voice.
— People on Eleven on Top with praise for the narrator -
Narrator King steps neatly into Stephanie's shoes, her agile voice conveying not only Stephanie's fear and frustration, but her plaintive, why-does-this-always-happen--to-me attitude. King also nails the manly, mysterious voice of gorgeous bounty hunter Ranger, Stephanie's sometime superhero… Her vocal stylings are generally as superb as Evanovich's zany characterizations.
— Publishers Weekly on Ten Big Ones -
Narrator Lorelei King does a fabulous job, as each character is assigned a distinctive voice, thus milking the humor for every drop.
— The Boston Globe on To the Nines -
As addictive as Fritos.
— People on the Stephanie Plum novels -
Hot and sassy.
— Boston Herald on the Stephanie Plum novels -
Stunning.
— Booklist on the Stephanie Plum novels -
Irresistible.
— Houston Chronicle on the Stephanie Plum novels -
Brilliantly evocative.
— Denver Post on the Stephanie Plum novels -
Dorothy Parker with a Jersey accent.
— Time on the Stephanie Plum novels -
Models of screwball artistry, fueled by inventive twists.
— The New York Times on the Stephanie Plum novels
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Nominated for Quill Award - Nominee, 2006
Twelve Sharp Listener Reviews
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" I love it when we learn more about the characters and what Stephanie does to help those in need and what happens to her on her job. "
— Deb, 4/3/2023 -
" Tried & true, this book series is great for plane reading. Simple plot, zany characters, more junk food consumption than any character should have.... Reliable to the end! "
— Jamie, 2/8/2014 -
" This is my third favorite series. Stephanie Plum is hysterical! I strongly recommend this whole series. "
— Lori, 2/8/2014 -
" Bought this for Hilary for Christmas, then took too long to send it and she bought her own and I had to get her something else. So, I read it myself. "
— Amy, 2/7/2014 -
" Wow. I have been reading the Plum series in a row, and I was kind of getting bored with it. I think it would have been better to split up the readings. However, there were some parts where I could not stop laughing. Grandma in the band outfit... I laughed so hard that I almost woke my daughters from their nap. What a great story, and a great ending. I am still not sure if I want Morelli or Ranger. "
— Jenni, 1/26/2014 -
" another good read in stephanie plum series "
— Catherine, 1/25/2014 -
" This one seems to be as good as the other one! "
— Samantha, 1/21/2014 -
" a broken record, I know, but a great read. "
— Brenda, 1/19/2014 -
" This has been the best one yet! Read the whole thing in about 6 hours.... "
— Gillie, 1/15/2014 -
" There can never be 2 Rangers. Oh to be in Stephanie 's shooters and have to choose between Morelli and Ranger. Still loving Grandma Mazur! "
— Laureen, 1/13/2014 -
" Pretty cute. I like Ranger. Dosent everyone need someone like Ranger in their life? "
— Bethbender17, 12/29/2013 -
" Love this series funny lots of characterisation and with this audio book added bonus of a talk between Lorelei and Janet herself "
— June, 12/22/2013 -
" Another excellent fun outing for Stephanie Plum!! "
— Jenny, 12/20/2013 -
" Grandma Mazur cracks me up in this read...... "
— Ashley, 12/13/2013 -
" If you don't laugh out loud at least once while reading this book - check your pulse! "
— Elaine, 9/12/2013 -
" "I need to look like an idiot at least twice a day to keep myself humble." "
— Raina, 9/8/2013 -
" This is the best one yet! "
— Raimie, 8/12/2013 -
" One of my favorites - a little different than the others! "
— Christine, 7/17/2013 -
" enjoyed this one quite a bit... tension building more with the two men in Stephanie's life... "
— Regina, 5/13/2013 -
" I like these series of books. They have got some language though. I think they are halarious. I love the character Lula. "
— Keidi02, 4/10/2013 -
" Couldn't get enough of Stephanie Plumb. Had to read another! "
— Lisa, 1/16/2013 -
" fun quick read...made me want to become a bounty hunter/or at least date a dude in all black.. xoxo "
— suicide, 11/7/2012 -
" I always enjoy Evanovich's Stephanie Plum novels. Fun, light reading. "
— Pamela, 11/5/2012 -
" As always AMAZING!!! Can't wait for the next one! "
— Melissa, 10/28/2012 -
" One of the best of the Stephanie Plum series. "
— David, 6/7/2012 -
" I really enjoyed this book. I enjoy all her books, but this one broke the slump of the last couple and came up with something new. And I was really very glad Stephanie's car didn't blow up this time! As for Stephanie's dilemma with Morelli and Ranger--we should all be that lucky. "
— Kathy, 4/24/2012 -
" I very welcome change from the usual storyline. I found Stephanie to be a bit selfish in her thinking on this one when it came to her actions towards the kidnapping. "
— Leslie, 3/29/2012 -
" Also read this book in the middle of the series and still knew what was going on in the plot. I really loved reading about the characters' unique personalities and the adventures that they share. I can't wait to start at the beginning of the series to find out how Stephanie Plum started out. "
— Megan, 10/13/2011 -
" This book is atrocious. After I finished the Stieg Larsson trilogy, someone (no names) handed me this and said I'd like it. Um, try again. "
— Hannah, 9/26/2011 -
" My favourite Stephanie Plum book so far. Really enjoyed this one. "
— Laura, 5/17/2011 -
" I love the Stephanie Plum novels, although a lot of the story lines are similar, Stephanie Plum some how ends up getting mix up in a murder and is being hunted down by some crazies, but she still cracks me up. Very Easy reads. "
— Nneutz, 5/8/2011 -
" She should've stopped at five, but still a feel good book. "
— Sophie, 5/7/2011 -
" Another hilarious, rollicking adventure for Stephanie, packed with action and mystery! Very enjoyable. "
— Marissa, 5/6/2011 -
" Loved this book. Laugh out loud!!! "
— Mandy, 5/1/2011 -
" This funny "numbers" series follows Stephanie Plum, Pacifist bountyhunter, and her dilemmas, trials and relationships. Each book is light and fluffy, not meant for seriousness, but not meant for the overly serious either. "
— Kirsten, 4/28/2011 -
" I probably don't need to review this book since I felt the same as I have about all the books in this series: ridiculously entertaining. "
— Bonnie, 4/27/2011 -
" Not as good as usual. "
— Jeanne, 4/20/2011 -
" Read review of "One for the Money". They're all basically the same. "
— Annette, 4/17/2011 -
" LOVED it, so witty and upbeat, even though it's about a girl learning to be a bounty hunter in NJ. "
— Steph, 4/5/2011 -
" Ranger wannabe wreaks havoc, but some LOL moments "
— Helen, 3/31/2011 -
" A strange woman threatens Stephanie Plum and claims to be Ranger's wife. Ranger is MIA. Tank is unhelpful and Stephanie soon is being hunted, once again. Ranger is hiding out at her house and things get hot and sticky. Joe shows up and things really heat up stephanie's tiny little apartment. "
— Melissa, 3/30/2011 -
" Much better ending than the last two. "
— John, 3/28/2011
About Janet Evanovich
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.
About Lorelei King
Lorelei King is an award-winning narrator and an actress of stage, film, and television. She also works extensively in radio, including award-winning voiceover work. She has narrated more than eighty audiobooks, earning eleven AudioFile Earphones Awards and twice winning the prestigious Audie Award for Best Narration.