The Spellman Files (The Spellmans, #1)
by Lisa Lutz
The Spellman Files by Lisa Lutz holds a well received rating of 3.88 out of 5, based on 23.8K reader ratings. First published in 2007. The book spans 6 pages.
About The Spellman Files
Meet Isabel "Izzy" Spellman, private investigator. This twenty-eight-year-old may have a checkered past littered with romantic mistakes, excessive drinking, and creative vandalism; she may be addicted to Get Smart reruns and prefer entering homes through windows rather than doors -- but the upshot is she's good at her job as a licensed private investigator with her family's firm, Spellman Investigations. Invading people's privacy comes naturally to Izzy. In fact, it comes naturally to all the Spellmans. If only they could leave their work at the office. To be a Spellman is to snoop on a Spellman; tail a Spellman; dig up dirt on, blackmail, and wiretap a Spellman. Part Nancy Drew, part Dirty Harry, Izzy walks an indistinguishable line between Spellman family member and Spellman employee. Duties include: completing assignments from the bosses, aka Mom and Dad (preferably without scrutiny); appeasing her chronically perfect lawyer brother (often under duress); setting an example for her fourteen-year-old sister, Rae (who's become addicted to "recreational surveillance"); and tracking down her uncle (who randomly disappears on benders dubbed "Lost Weekends"). But when Izzy's parents hire Rae to follow her (for the purpose of ascertaining the identity of Izzy's new boyfriend), Izzy snaps and decides that the only way she will ever be normal is if she gets out of the family business. But there's a hitch: she must take one last job before they'll let her go -- a fifteen-year-old, ice-cold missing person case. She accepts, only to experience a disappearance far closer to home, which becomes the most important case of her life.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Lisa Lutz |
| Published | 2007 |
| Pages | 6 |
| Genres | Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Chick-lit, Mystery & Thriller, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.88 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 23,788 |
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What genre is The Spellman Files?
The Spellman Files is categorized as Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Chick-lit, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is The Spellman Files worth reading?
Based on 23.8K reader ratings, The Spellman Files has an average score of 3.88 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is The Spellman Files?
The Spellman Files has 6 pages. It is a relatively quick read.
Who wrote The Spellman Files?
The Spellman Files was written by Lisa Lutz. It was first published in 2007.
What is the ISBN for The Spellman Files?
The ISBN-13 for The Spellman Files is 9780743571360.0.
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