Series: Stephanie Plum: Between the Numbers
Audio CD: 9 pages
Publisher: Macmillan Audio; Unabridged edition (September 29, 2009)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1427207798
ISBN-13: 978-1427207791
Product Dimensions: 5.4 x 2.2 x 5.8 inches
Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (239 customer reviews)
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everyone is so disappointed and upset calling this book a scam, expecially fans of this series. If you are really a fan of this series and were eagerly waiting the next book you would know this was not a new release in the series, but a compilation of previously released titles.You can tell just by looking at the cover this is not a new release but a compilation of her first "in between" novels. It had the names of the first 3 "in between" novels in very large print on the cover. And the title the the book is called "Between the Plums." And it clearly states on the books page that this is a very special edition containing not one, but three Between-the-Numbers books. I don't know how much clearer they can be.By now fans of her series should know all her regular titles have the book number in the title and the "in between" novels have "Plum" in the title and they state they are an "in Between Novel". I agree with "Rob H" if you just took the time to read the descriptions you wouldn't be disappointed.I never write reviews but I was very upset when I read all the reviews stating that the publisher was just trying to cheat people when the description of the book and what it contained were very clearly written. I also got very upset when I read a few reviews state that these were just old books with new characters written in to make a new book, when clearly this wasn't so either. Which makes it so sad that this book has such a low rating just because no one took the 10 seconds it would have taken to read the books description.
It's so great to see Janet's books come out with multiple books in one! This is her MO - she combines several of her older books in a single book for those who are just now reading the series and can save on costs. It's very clear when reading the book description that the book contains previous releases, not new books. I HIGHLY recommend this book if you haven't already started reading the "Between the Plums" books in the series. For news on when new books are being released, you can visit her website [...]. Her next new book is due out Summer 2010. Can't wait!
Background: I spent about 2 months this summer reading the numbered Plum novels back to back. I had initially skipped the between-the-numbers novels after reading several reviews. After a month of no Plum novels at all, I decided the in-between books were better than nothing. So I started reading this anthology of the first three in-between books, fully expecting to be disappointed.I actually wasn't disappointed at all. I already knew to expect less Morelli and Ranger, but I didn't expect the new character Diesel to be so likable. These stories have holiday themes and supernatural elements, which give them a slightly different feel than Plum fans might be used to, but it's all still fun and humorous and there's still just the right amount of flirting and sexual tension.I think it's a good thing I waited until I finished the numbered novels to read the in-betweens, because I don't think the two series flow very well together. Reading this anthology, I felt like I was getting a completely different and fresher view of Stephanie's world that I never would have gotten had I stuck to books 1-16.I kind of wish the 4th in-between novel Plum Spooky (A Between-the-Numbers Novel) was written soon enough to make this book. I think it's even better than the first three.
Great read! Three separate stories about the escapades of Stephanie Plum and her buddies. Evanovich does a great job describing the many funny situations that Plum get into. I found myself laughing out loud at time while reading this book. They are not the greatest of mystery novels but they surly entertain you. I recommend all of Evanovich's books for pure entertainment and enjoyment. So often mystery novels are so serious with complex plots they are not humanized. Evanovich characters always remind me of myself or someone I know. She does a great job of bring her characters to life.
This "new" book is just 3 older books put into one "new" book. Why would you name a book something new when it's not NEW?!?!I was really hoping to get a "new" Stephanie Plum book. =(guess I have to wait longer.
These books introduce Diesel before the Lizzy and Diesel series. I really enjoyed these books with funny scenes, interesting characters, and familiar settings. Worth reading and I highly recommend it.
I read this book (three stories in one cover) in less than two days. Nothing else got done in this house! Very consuming. Love Janet Evanovich. I've read 26 of her books so far and can't wait for #18!
I very much liked the Between the Plums books. The introduction of Diesel is a refreshing change. He is such an interesting character and I certainly like his bad-boy cousin, Wulf (I could see David Navarro, from Ink Masters, as Wulf). I read the first Stephanie Plum and I'm up to book 10, now. I like the series well enough, and would give the books a 5 star rating, but Stephanie never changes. She doesn't mature or grow with her on-the-job experience as a bounty hunter. I pretty much expect her to destroy her car, drive around in "Old Blue", leave her Glock in the cookie jar, not be able find her stun-gun in her purse, bumble her assignments, and be saved by Joe Morelli or Ranger in every book. Best character in the Plum books is Lula. Between the Plums is a great set of stories. I would recommend it to any Janet Evanovich fan.
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