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Hardcore Twenty-Four

By Janet Evanovich
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Hardcore Twenty-Four by Janet Evanovich follows bounty hunter Stephanie Plum as she tackles her usual mix of mystery and humour in the world of crime. This time, she finds herself embroiled in a case involving decapitated corpses in Trenton. As Stephanie navigates quirky characters and unpredictable situations, she must solve the mystery, all while chaos ensues in her personal life.
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If you're a fan of fast-paced crime thrillers with a mix of humour and quirky characters, you'll likely enjoy this book. It offers a blend of mystery, adventure, and witty dialogue, ideal for readers who appreciate a light-hearted yet suspenseful read with a touch of romance.

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Hardcore Twenty Four is the twenty-fourth hilarious mystery in the sizzling Stephanie Plum series by No. 1 bestselling author Janet Evanovich

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Headless bodies have started appearing across town in Trenton, New Jersey... Mutilated corpses litter the streets of New Jersey in Hardcore Twenty-Four, the thrilling twenty-fourth adventure in the laugh-out-loud Stephanie Plum series by No. 1 bestselling author Janet Evanovich. The perfect read for fans of Harlan Coben and Sue Grafton. Raves for Janet Evanovich's bestselling novels: 'Razor sharp' (Sunday Express); 'Non-stop laughs with plenty of high jinks' (USA Today); 'Pithy, witty and fast-paced' (The Sunday Times). At first, it's just corpses from a funeral home and the morgue that have had the heads removed. Then a homeless man is murdered and dumped behind a church. Stephanie Plum knows that she's the only one with a prayer of catching this killer. If that's not enough, Diesel's back in town. The six-foot-tall, blond-haired hunk accepts no limits - that includes locked doors, closed windows and underwear. Trenton's hottest cop, Joe Morelli, isn't pleased at his arrival, nor is Ranger, the high-powered security consultant with his own plans for Stephanie. Jersey's favourite bounty hunter is stuck in the middle with more questions than answers. Who is behind the startling epidemic of mutilated corpses? And is the enigmatic Diesel's sudden appearance a coincidence or the cause of recent deadly events? What readers are saying about the Stephanie Plum series: 'Janet Evanovich is a master creator of personalities, and the characters of Stephanie Plum, Lula and the irrepressible Grandma Mazur are works of art' 'Thrilling with a wicked sense of humour pervading the book' 'There is something for everyone - adventure, action, romance, comedy and sex'

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Hardcore Twenty-Four by Janet Evanovich is praised as a joy in contemporary crime fiction, offering a mix of humour and suspense. Reviewers describe it as laugh-out-loud funny and a gripping read, with a balance of romance and thrill. The book is noted for its engaging narrative and its ability to entertain with its light-hearted, yet captivating, storyline.

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ISBN: 9781472245939

Publisher: Headline Publishing Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 October 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Headline Review

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 220g

Pages: 320

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About the Author

Over the last twenty-six years, Janet Evanovich has written a staggering forty-three New York Times bestsellers. Her bestselling Stephanie Plum novels include Going Rogue, Game On, Fortune and Glory and Twisted 26.

Janet has won several major crime fiction awards, including the CWA John Creasey Award, the Dilys Award and the Silver Dagger.

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