Tricky Twenty-Two by Janet Evanovich

This author's first novel in this series was entitled "One for the Money". It was a light mystery full of funny situations and anectdotes. In this 22nd book in the series the characters continue their adventurous escapades and this book still offers the occasional laugh.

Stephanie is in hot pursuit of a man whose nickname is Gobbles, She enlists the aid of her long time friend and paramour, Ranger who again loans her one of his vehicles fullly aware that it might not be returned in the same shape. Stephanie and Joe Morelli are not exactly a couple in this entry but he continues to hang around. Grandma and Lula offer up their familiar funny antics and round out the body of main characters.

The premise of the story is that Gobbles is up to no good. A room filled with acquariums and fleas turns out to be a monstrous plan to inflict pain and suffering to other people. Stephanie, along with Ranger and Morelli join forces to make sure that the plan is not executed.

If you are a fan of this series, you'll want to read this latest entry.
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