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Turbo twenty-three
352 pages
A laugh-out-loud, chaotic romp through Jersey where the romantic tension is as thick as the slapstick comedy.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like catching up with a loud, wildly dysfunctional, but deeply lovable family. The pace is brisk and bouncy, driven by snappy dialogue and a relentless parade of slapstick mishaps rather than dark, brooding suspense. It wraps the reader in a zany, lighthearted atmosphere where murder investigations take a backseat to exploding cars, inappropriate elderly relatives, and simmering romantic triangles. The prose is unpretentious and punchy, designed purely for comedic timing and breezy escapism. It is the perfect palate cleanser for anyone who delights in chaotic heroines who stumble their way to victory, offering a comforting, laugh-out-loud experience that prioritizes fun and familiar character dynamics over gritty realism.
- Mood
- chaotic
- lighthearted
- zany
- comforting
- Tone
- humorous
- irreverent
- breezy
- wry
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- found family chaos · romantic indecision · stumbling into success · the absurdity of everyday life
- The writing
- Snappy, dialogue-heavy, and unpretentious, the writing prioritizes comedic timing and fast-paced banter over lyrical description.
- The arc
- The journey bounces from mild exasperation to high-stakes absurdity, ultimately landing in a comfortable, humorous resolution.
- Who it's for
- Readers looking for a reliable, laugh-out-loud escape filled with quirky characters, slapstick comedy, and low-stakes romantic tension.
Content notes
- murder
- mild violence
- sexual innuendo
- comic peril
About the book
In the heart of Trenton, N.J., a killer is out to make sure someone gets his just desserts. Larry Virgil skipped out on his latest court date after he was arrested for hijacking an eighteen-wheeler full of premium bourbon. Fortunately for bounty hunter Stephanie Plum, Larry is just stupid enough to attempt almost the exact same crime again. Only this time he flees the scene, leaving behind a freezer truck loaded with Bogart ice cream and a dead body--frozen solid and covered in chocolate and chopped pecans. As fate would have it, Stephanie's mentor and occasional employer, Ranger, needs her to go undercover at the Bogart factory to find out who's putting their employees on ice and sabotaging the business. It's going to be hard for Stephanie to keep her hands off all that ice cream, and even harder for her to keep her hands off Ranger. It's also going to be hard to explain to Trenton's hottest cop, Joe Morelli, why she is spending late nights with Ranger, late nights with Lula and Randy Briggs--who are naked and afraid--and late nights keeping tabs on Grandma Mazur and her new fella. Stephanie Plum has a lot on her plate, but for a girl who claims to have "virtually no marketable skills," these are the kinds of sweet assignments she does best.
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