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Part of "Stephanie Plum" series
"Hard Eight" by Janet Evanovich is the eighth book in the popular Stephanie Plum series. In this installment, bounty hunter Stephanie Plum is tasked with finding Kenny Mancuso, a local mobster who has jumped bail. Along the way, she gets help from her Grandma Mazur, who has a new fascination with funeral homes and a tendency to cause trouble. As Plum navigates the underworld of Trenton, New Jersey, she also has to deal with her on-again, off-again boyfriend, Joe Morelli, and her growing attraction to Ranger, a rival bounty hunter. With her signature blend of humor, action, and romance, Evanovich keeps readers engaged as Plum faces off against a cast of eccentric characters and dangerous situations. One of the strengths of "Hard Eight" is the development of the relationship between Plum and her Grandma Mazur. The addition of Mazur's unique perspective and antics adds a new layer of humor and unpredictability to the story. Additionally, Evanovich continues to build the romantic tension between Plum, Morelli, and Ranger, leaving readers eager to see how these relationships will progress in future books. Overall, "Hard Eight" is a fun and entertaining read that will appeal to fans of the series and newcomers alike. With its fast-paced plot, witty dialogue, and memorable characters, it's no wonder that Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum series has become a staple of contemporary popular fiction...
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