One for the Money

I've heard a lot about a certain Stephanie Plum, but I never considered her books would keep me awake at ungodly hours at night, guessing what would happen next. Evanovich has certainly done a good job on this book. There were times in the story where I just wanted to throw my Kindle away and start reading a different book, but the ending really had me hooked. This certainly isn't your Sherlock Holmes kind of story. And it doesn't even compare to a grown-up version of Nancy Drew, either. Somehow, I just can't imagine sweet-talking Nancy carrying a gun and mentioning her first sexual exploits.

The book isn't perfect. The author has left no room for the readers to connect with any of the characters. There are so many that are introduced, but hardly any of them stay in out mind because the author lacks to mention small tidbits. As an author, concentrating on the small and trivial things go a long way in making the characters seem more real. This book is has been written with absolutely no feelings.

Moreover, there are very small things that the author fails to keep in account. The fact that Plum could've intercepted Morreli any time during one of their encounters is one thing. She never explains the deal with Ramirez, for another. All these may seem trivial, but I hate reading stories that are left unfinished, and this is one such story.

Overall, the story was very predictable and except for the twist at the end, I don't feel very drawn to the book. Maybe Evanovich should've stuck to writing romances. She seriously doesn't write these mystery stories well.