Three to Get Deadly [Paperback]

Janet. Evanovich (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: NY: SCRIBNER. 1997; Advance Review Copy edition (1997)
• Language: English
• ASIN: B001HS8SN0
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (214 customer reviews)

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61 of 64 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Go Get 'em Stephanie, June 8, 2000

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Roz Levine - See all my reviews

This review is from: Three to Get Deadly (Stephanie Plum, No. 3) (Stephanie Plum Novels) (Mass Market Paperback)

Janet Evanovich has done it again. Three to Get Deadly, begins as Stephanie Plum, ex-lingerie buyer turned bounty hunter is given the go to pick up Mo Bedemier. Uncle Mo, as he's known in "the burg", Stephanie's working class, Trenton neighborhood, owns an ice-cream parlor/candy store, has missed his court appearance and seems to have left town. Stephanie's on the case and is soon caught in the middle of anti-drug vigilantes, murdered men and porno films. This is another terrific ride through Trenton with Ms Evanovich's cast of unrivaled, wonderful, quirky characters and Stephanie gets lots of help from her mentor, Ranger and vice cop, Joe Morelli. The writing is witty, irreverent and down to earth, with dialogue that will have you laughing out loud. Though the mystery itself is a bit of a stretch, it doesn't matter, because spending time in Trenton, with Stephanie and company, is such a joy. Start with One for the Money and read all the books in this series. They will put a smile on your face.

34 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Third times a charm!!!, October 3, 2001

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"intentaccess" (Boca Raton, Florida USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Three to Get Deadly (Stephanie Plum, No. 3) (Stephanie Plum Novels) (Mass Market Paperback)

Stephanie Plum, the lingerie buyer turned bounty hunter, after blackmailing her cousin Vinnie. As usual, Stephanie Plum's trials and tribulations had me laughing out loud!

In this third book Stephanie is after "Uncle Mo," the local candy store/ice cream parlor owner, known by everybody in the neighborhood! Uncle Mo skips his court appearance for carrying a concealed weapon, and Stephanie, goes after him. Uncle Mo is nowhere to be found. The case soon winds up with attacks by strange anti-drug vigilantes, murdered men and porno films. The body count of the local drug dealers around his store continues to rise! Stephanie gets no help from the locals, only threats to leave uncle Mo alone. Lula, the prostitute turned file clerk, has a much greater voice in this novel, and she truly adds laughter to the story with one trip out on her bounty hunting training. Police officer Joe Morelli is back and Stephanie is even concerned he has a girlfriend since he no longer seems interested. Ranger is also back, with help and exercise!
This novel you really get closer with all the characters. The family dinner time just wouldn't be the same if one of Stephanie's friends wasn't invited to join them.

The book flows at a blistering pace, and Evanovich's writing style is packed with humor. The suspense is outstanding and it is the best mix of comedy and mystery out there. It is hard not to enjoy this book! I highly recommend this series you will laugh off your chair and out loud all the same!

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A laugh out loud book., July 5, 2002

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"tigd" (Las Vegas, NV United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Three to Get Deadly (Stephanie Plum, No. 3) (Stephanie Plum Novels) (Mass Market Paperback)

Three to Get Deadly is just as funny and entertaining as the first two books in Evanovich's Stephanie Plum series, One for the Money and Two for the Dough. Evanovich has created a cast of characters that are so zany and amusing they become unforgettable. With the third book of the series Stephanie is up to her old tricks again and continues to learn more about being a bounty hunter although she is definitely unconventional. It is a good thing that she has Morrelli, a friend who happens to be a homicide detective, whom she can call when she finds a body. Of course there is the elusive Ranger, another but much better bounty hunter, who is helping Stephanie on her case and to get into shape. Lula has been known to lend Stephanie a helping hand although Lula's constant desire to do things like stuff the bailee into the trunk or just shoot him gives Stephanie second thoughts about taking advantage of Lula's aid. Many more colorful characters are around to offer Stephanie help and to give her advice. Like always, life wouldn't be the same in the burg if gossip didn't travel at lightening speed and who better to gossip about but our unforgettable bounty hunter Stephanie Plum.