New York, – Bestselling author Janet Evanovich delivers another uproarious installment in her beloved Stephanie Plum series with “Takedown Twenty” (#20), blending crime, comedy, and chaos in true bounty-hunter fashion.
Plot Summary
New Jersey’s most accident-prone bounty hunter, Stephanie Plum, is back—this time chasing a mobster on the lam, a missing giraffe (yes, really), and her own tangled love life.
Key Highlights:
The Uncatchable Fugitive: Local mob boss “Uncle Sunny” Sunucchi is wanted for murder, but nobody in Trenton—including the police—seems eager to help Stephanie arrest him.
The Case of the Runaway Giraffe: A loose giraffe named Kevin wreaks havoc across town, leading to some of the book’s most absurdly funny scenes.
Love Triangle Drama: As usual, Stephanie’s torn between smoldering cop Joe Morelli and dangerously sexy Ranger—with hilarious consequences.
Why Fans Love It
Classic Evanovich humor – Snappy dialogue, outrageous situations, and laugh-out-loud mishaps.
Fan-favorite characters – Lula, Grandma Mazur, and Connie return with their signature antics.
Fast-paced & addictive – Perfect for a weekend binge-read.
Critical Reception
4.1/5 (Amazon, Goodreads) – Praised for its consistent humor, though some long-time readers note the formula feels familiar.
“Stephanie’s 20th outing proves Evanovich hasn’t lost her touch for comedy-crime capers.” – Entertainment Weekly
Where to Buy
- Paperback: 9.99∣∗∗Ebook:∗∗7.99 | Audiobook: $17.99
- Available: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, local bookstores
Final Verdict
If you love crime stories with a heavy dose of humor, Takedown Twenty delivers exactly what fans expect—madcap adventures, steamy tension, and a giraffe on the loose. While not groundbreaking for the series, it’s a solid, entertaining read for Plum enthusiasts.
Rating: (4/5)
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Price: ₹599.00 - ₹311.85
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A notorious mob boss may take Stephanie out if she doesn’t take him down first…
Stephanie Plum must up her game in Takedown Twenty, the hilarious twentieth adventure in the fiery Stephanie Plum series by bestselling author Janet Evanovich. The perfect read for fans of Harlan Coben and Lee Child.
Praise for Evanovich’s bestselling novels: ‘Making trouble and winning hearts’ (USA Today); ‘Sharp dialogue, a little slapstick and a little romance’ (The Sunday Times); ‘Highly enjoyable… who can resist?’ (Chicago Tribune).
Someone is killing old women and leaving them in dumpsters, and Stephanie’s risking the wrath of the local police by investigating behind their backs.
And to top that, her latest bounty is the town’s much-beloved vicious mobster, ‘Uncle Sunny’ Sunucchi.
Stephanie doesn’t mind (that much) that the local Godfather is her boyfriend Morelli’s actual godfather – but since they are almost her in-laws, she could do with the Family not trying to kill her for a while…
What readers are saying about Takedown Twenty:
‘Lively and funny. All the usual characters, with Stephanie getting into trouble both at work and with her love life’
‘Janet Evanovich does it again, pure comedy. She never fails to deliver’
‘I am often to be found howling with laughter with tears rolling down my face whenever I read one of Janet Evanovich’s books!’
ASIN : B00ABLJ5X6
Publisher : Review (19 November 2013)
Language : English
File size : 1.8 MB
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 322 pages