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Twelve Sharp

Janet Evanovich

432 pages

A chaotic, laugh-out-loud romp where the explosions are loud, the romantic tension is high, and the bounty hunting is delightfully inept.

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What it feels like

Reading this book feels like strapping into a familiar, slightly rickety rollercoaster that you know will deliver exactly the thrills and laughs you signed up for. The pacing is relentlessly brisk, bouncing between slapstick bounty-hunting mishaps and surprisingly high-stakes danger. It is a world drenched in New Jersey attitude, where hairspray, exploding cars, and eccentric family dinners are just as important as catching the bad guy. The tone is delightfully irreverent, anchored by a protagonist whose chaotic approach to life is deeply relatable. Underneath the zany humor and the simmering, ever-present romantic triangle, there is a comforting warmth. It is the perfect escapist read for anyone who loves their mysteries served with a side of snark, sizzling chemistry, and unapologetic fun.

Mood
  • zany
  • energetic
  • comforting
  • suspenseful
Tone
  • irreverent
  • humorous
  • sassy
  • chaotic
Pace
brisk
Themes
romantic tension · eccentric family dynamics · chaotic survival · loyalty and protection
The writing
Snappy, dialogue-heavy, and unapologetically colloquial, prioritizing punchlines and momentum over lyrical depth.
The arc
Moves from everyday chaotic annoyance into genuine high-stakes tension, ultimately settling back into a comforting, humorous equilibrium.
Who it's for
Readers craving a reliable, laugh-out-loud comfort read packed with slapstick action and sizzling romantic triangles.
Content notes
  • gun violence
  • stalking
  • kidnapping
  • mild sexual content

About the book

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?

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