One for the Money (Stephanie Plum, #1)
by Janet Evanovich
One for the Money by Janet Evanovich holds a highly rated rating of 4.03 out of 5, based on 391K reader ratings. First published in 1994. The book spans 320 pages.
About One for the Money
You've lost your job as a department store lingerie buyer, your car's been repossessed, and most of your furniture and small appliances have been sold off to pay last month's rent. Now the rent is due again. And you live in New Jersey. What do you do?If you're Stephanie Plum, you become a bounty hunter. But not just a nickel-and-dime bounty hunter; you go after the big money. That means a cop gone bad. And not just any cop. She goes after Joe Morelli, a disgraced former vice cop who is also the man who took Stephanie's virginity at age 16 and then wrote details on a bathroom wall. With pride and rent money on the line, Plum plunges headlong into her first case, one that pits her against ruthless adversaries - people who'd rather kill than lose.In Stephanie Plum, Evanovich has created a resourceful and humorous character who stands apart from the pack of gritty female detectives.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Janet Evanovich |
| Published | 1994 |
| Pages | 320 |
| Genres | Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Chick-lit, Romance, Mystery & Thriller |
| Average Rating | 4.03 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 391,007 |
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What genre is One for the Money?
One for the Money is categorized as Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Chick-lit, Romance. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is One for the Money worth reading?
Based on 391K reader ratings, One for the Money has an average score of 4.03 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is One for the Money?
One for the Money has 320 pages.
Who wrote One for the Money?
One for the Money was written by Janet Evanovich. It was first published in 1994.
What is the ISBN for One for the Money?
The ISBN-13 for One for the Money is 9780312362090.0.
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