Secondhand Crime Fiction & Thriller Bargain Book Box SP2259

Secondhand Crime Fiction & Thriller Bargain Book Box

Secondhand Mystery & Humorous Crime Bargain Book Box

This collection of twenty-two paperback novels features a massive selection of Janet Evanovich’s popular fiction, including numerous entries from the Stephanie Plum series and the Full series. Alongside these humorous crime capers, the box includes a thriller by Lee Child, a police satire by Patricia Cornwell, and a set of Sherlock Holmes pastiches by various authors. It offers a blend of laugh-out-loud romantic mysteries and classic detective stories, perfect for light entertainment. Each book is secondhand and may show signs of wear.

1. To the Nines by Janet Evanovich Stephanie Plum travels to Las Vegas to track down a guest worker who has skipped bail. The assignment becomes complicated when she realizes the target is connected to a mob hit. Accompanied by her sidekick Lula, she navigates the casinos and neon lights while trying to stay alive. The book blends the series' typical slapstick humor with a change of scenery.

2. Three to Get Deadly by Janet Evanovich Stephanie Plum is tasked with finding a beloved neighborhood candy store owner who has failed to appear in court. The community protects him, hindering her investigation at every turn. When bodies start dropping, she realizes the sweet old man might be hiding dark secrets. It features the usual romantic tension between Stephanie, Morelli, and Ranger.

3. Ten Big Ones by Janet Evanovich After witnessing a convenience store robbery, Stephanie becomes a target for a local gang. To protect her, Ranger offers his unique brand of security, complicating her relationship with Morelli. A junkman's daughter and a missing slacker add to the chaotic case file. The plot mixes danger with the eccentric domestic life of the Plum family.

4. Full House by Janet Evanovich & Charlotte Hughes Annie Fortenberry inherits a large Victorian house and tries to turn it into a boarding home to pay the bills. Her life gets messy when a wealthy, eccentric boarder moves in and chaos follows. A mystery involving a skeleton in the backyard forces the characters to work together. It is a romantic comedy with a touch of suspense.

5. Four to Score by Janet Evanovich Stephanie Plum is hunting Maxine Nowicki, a waitress who stole her boyfriend’s car and skipped bail. The chase involves cryptic clues left by the fugitive and a competition with a rival bounty hunter. Stephanie must solve a series of riddles while dodging threats from local criminals. The story highlights the protagonist's persistence and lack of professional skills.

6. Eleven on Top by Janet Evanovich Tired of the danger, Stephanie quits the bounty hunter business to try a series of "safe" jobs. However, trouble follows her as a stalker begins leaving threatening notes and sabotaging her new employment. She is forced to rely on her former colleagues to catch the culprit. The novel explores Stephanie's attempt to find a normal life outside the bail bonds industry.

7. Full Tilt by Janet Evanovich & Charlotte Hughes Jamie Swift is a disorganized newspaper editor who clashes with the wealthy and orderly Max Holt. When they team up to investigate a story, their opposing personalities create romantic friction. The plot involves a mysterious list of names and a dangerous criminal scheme. It is a lighthearted mystery focused on the chemistry between the two leads.

8. Metro Girl by Janet Evanovich Alex Barnaby leaves Baltimore for Miami to find her missing brother, "Wild" Bill. She teams up with a NASCAR driver named Sam Hooker to navigate the Florida underworld. The story moves from bars to boats as they hunt for lost gold and dodge bad guys. It introduces a new heroine with the same grit and humor as Stephanie Plum.

9. Motor Mouth by Janet Evanovich Alex Barnaby and Sam Hooker return in a story set around the high-speed world of stock car racing. They investigate a crime involving a semi-truck and a suspicious racing team. The narrative is fast-paced, filled with road trips, bickering, and action sequences. It combines the mystery genre with the culture of professional racing.

10. Seven Up by Janet Evanovich Stephanie searches for Eddie DeChooch, an elderly mobster who has been smuggling cigarettes and maybe something worse. The case is complicated by her sister's wedding plans and a missing heart transplant. Stephanie must track down the wily senior citizen through the backyards of Trenton. The book features the return of several eccentric recurring characters.

11. Hot Six by Janet Evanovich Ranger is the prime suspect in a murder case, and Stephanie Plum is the only one who believes he is innocent. She helps him go underground while trying to find the real killer to clear his name. The investigation tests her loyalty to the law versus her loyalty to her friend. It offers a deeper look into Ranger’s mysterious background and operations.

12. Full Scoop by Janet Evanovich & Charlotte Hughes Beaumont, South Carolina is shaken by a murder at a local broadcasting school. Maggie Toone, a former frantic city dweller, tries to solve the crime while dealing with her own romantic issues. The story weaves together small-town gossip, a hidden treasure, and a cast of quirky locals. It is a cozy mystery with a focus on humor and romance.

13. Full Blast by Janet Evanovich & Charlotte Hughes Jamie Swift and Max Holt are back, dealing with a murderer who is targeting the patrons of a local dating service. As the body count rises, the duo must put aside their bickering to catch the killer. The investigation is hindered by a series of practical jokes and town scandals. It continues the dynamic established in previous "Full" series books.

14. Personal by Lee Child Jack Reacher is recruited by the CIA to stop a sniper who has taken a shot at the French President. The suspect is a man Reacher hunted down years ago, and now he must find him again in London. The plot is a procedural hunt that showcases Reacher’s deductive skills and physical prowess. It is a tense thriller with international stakes and a personal vendetta.

15. The Return of Moriarty by John Gardner This novel posits that Professor Moriarty survived the Reichenbach Falls and returned to lead his criminal empire. He plans a new alliance with American gangsters to expand his influence globally. The story is told from the perspective of the villain, offering a detailed look at the Victorian underworld. It is a dense, atmospheric pastiche that reimagines the Sherlockian canon.

16. The Seven-Per-Cent Solution by Nicholas Meyer Dr. Watson, concerned for Sherlock Holmes’s health due to cocaine addiction, tricks him into visiting Sigmund Freud in Vienna. The famous detective and the father of psychoanalysis team up to solve a kidnapping case. The book blends historical fiction with mystery, exploring Holmes's psychological trauma. It is a famous revisionist take on the character’s "Great Hiatus."

17. Sherlock Holmes in Australia by Ken Methold Holmes and Watson travel to Australia to recover a kidnapped opera singer. The investigation takes them from the civilized streets of Sydney to the rugged outback. They encounter bushrangers and the complexities of the Kanaka labor trade. It is an adventure story that places the Victorian detective in a distinctly different environment.

18. The Exploits of Sherlock Holmes by Adrian Conan Doyle & John Dickson Carr This collection features stories based on the unsolved cases briefly mentioned by Dr. Watson in the original novels. Written by Doyle’s son and a master of the locked-room mystery, they attempt to replicate the voice and style of the original canon. The tales cover a variety of crimes, from impossible murders to thefts. It serves as a direct tribute to the legacy of Arthur Conan Doyle.

19. Southern Cross by Patricia Cornwell Judy Hammer, the former police chief of Charlotte, moves to Richmond to tackle the city's crime and political corruption. The narrative focuses on the modernization of the police force and the resistance faced from within. It employs a satirical tone to criticize bureaucracy and incompetence in law enforcement. The book is a spin-off from Cornwell’s Kay Scarpetta universe.

20. High Five by Janet Evanovich Stephanie Plum’s Uncle Fred disappears, leaving behind cryptic photos of garbage bags. She teams up with Ranger to find him, getting involved with a vertically challenged bookie. The plot involves gambling debts and the usual chaotic family dynamics of the Plums. It balances the mystery of the missing uncle with the comedy of Stephanie's personal life.

21. Full Speed by Janet Evanovich & Charlotte Hughes Max Holt and Jamie Swift find themselves involved in a corruption scandal involving a local mayor. They must race to expose the truth while dodging hitmen and dealing with their own relationship drama. The story is a fast-moving romantic caper set in the heat of the South. It emphasizes action and banter over dark mystery elements.

22. Twelve Sharp by Janet Evanovich A woman claiming to be Ranger’s wife appears in Trenton, only to be kidnapped shortly after. Stephanie is drawn into a dangerous rescue mission that reveals secrets about Ranger’s past. The novel shifts towards a slightly darker and more serious tone than previous entries. It focuses heavily on the bond between Stephanie and the mysterious bounty hunter.