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Hard Eight (Stephanie Plum, Bk 8)
Author: Janet Evanovich

Book Information
Publisher: St. Martin's Paperbacks
Book Type: Paperback
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ISBN-13: 9780312983864 - ISBN-10: 0312983867
Publication Date: 2003
Pages: 352


Other Versions of this Book: Hardcover, Hardcover, Audio Cassette, Audio CD (Unabridged), Audio Cassette (Unabridged), Audio CD (Abridged)

Book Description:
Fugitive Apprehension Agent Stephanie Plum has a big problem on her hands: Seven-year-old Annie Soder and her mother, Evelyn, have disappeared.

Evelyn's estranged husband, Steven, a shady owner of a seedy bar, is not at all happy. During the divorce proceedings, he and Evelyn signed a child custody bond, and Steven is demanding the money guaranteed by the bond to find Annie. The money was secured by a mortgage on Evelyn's grandmother's house, and the True Blue Bonds Bail Agency wants to take possession of the house.

Finding a kidnapped child is not an assignment for a bounty hunter. But Evelyn's grandmother lives next door to Stephanie's parents, and Stephanie's mother and grandmother are not about to see their neighbor lose her house because of abduction.

Even though Stephanie's plate is full with miscreants who missed their court dates, including old nemesis and violent drunk Andy Bender and an elusive little old lady accused of grand theft auto, she can't disappoint Grandma Mazur! So she follows the trail left by Annie and Evelyn-- and finds a lot more than she bargained for. Steven is somehow linked with a very scary Eddie Abruzzi. Trenton cop and on-again, off-again fiance Joe Morelli and Stephanie's mentor and tormentor, Ranger, warn Stephanie about Abruzzi, but it's Abruzzi's eyes and mannerisms that frighten Stephanie the most. Stephanie needs Ranger's savvy and expertise, and she's willing to accept his help to find Annie even though it might mean becoming too involved with Ranger.

Stephanie, Ranger, Lula (who's not going to miss riding with Ranger), and Evelyn's lawyer/laundromat manager set out to find Annie. The search turns out to be a race among Stephanie's posse, the True Blue Bonds' agent, a Rangerette known as Jeanne Ellen Burrows, and the Abruzzi crew. Not to mention the fact that there's a killer rabbit on the loose!

Strap on your helmet and get ready for the ride of your life. Hard Eight. The world of Plum has never been wilder.

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Top Member Book Reviews

Jewel C. wrote on 10/26/2008...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

Hot guys,adventures, & laughs. I love this books series.

Janis K. (scrapbooklady) wrote on 4/6/2008...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

In "Hard Eight", Janet Evanovich still writes in those quirky-borderline-stupid annoying secondary characters, but the story actually makes up for it. The case Stephanie Plum is working on does get a bit hairy at times and of course the whole Joe vs. Ranger thing is still a primary storyline. You will not be disappointed.

Jane (mahbaar) wrote on 2/27/2008...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

Evanovich is back on track with the eighth book in the Stephanie Plum bounty hunter series. (I wasn't really all that enthralled with book seven.) She manages to add yet another quirky character (best described as a puppy who follows you around) and there are a couple of surpises from her all-too-perfect sister. Lots of fun in this one!

Amber S. (ladyamber28) wrote on 10/3/2006...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

enjoyable. I enjoyed the secondary characters a lot.

Susan H. (smhamn) wrote on 8/24/2006...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

Great series of books!

Shari H. (MewsicMama) wrote on 9/29/2005...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

One of the many adventures of Stephanie Plum, a New Jersey bounty hunter (by default). Lots of excitement, laughter and even some highly charged moments. A terrific series of books!


Please Rate these Book Reviews

Linda B. wrote on 11/17/2009...


The book is hilarious! A definite MUST READ! I couldn't stop laughing.

Lisa F. wrote on 11/12/2009...


I enjoy all the plum books.

Louisa R. (motrailrider) wrote on 7/21/2009...


Loved it

Angela G. (springgreen) wrote on 6/7/2009...


This was so funny, I laughed all the way through. Another great Janet Evanovich read!

Jen B. wrote on 2/24/2009...


I love all her books, and I love the character of Stephanie Plum. I think hard Eight was not one of the best ones, Seven was better. But she is still such a lovable character its totally wortht he read.

Jenny B. wrote on 8/28/2008...


A great, fun read in the Stephanie Plum series.

Sue M. (samie13) wrote on 8/17/2008...


Great summer read If you like lots of action, laughs and a little sex thrown in!

Donna C. (MrsJimbo) wrote on 8/16/2008...


Great book

J H. (JenH) wrote on 7/10/2008...


Hard Eight is one of my favorites out of the series so far. The stories are getting more intense, and the relationships between the characters are more complex. Janet Evanovich is a great author. She definitely leaves you wanting more.

Shaina N. (shainababygirl) wrote on 6/26/2008...


Quote possibly my favorite Stephanie Plum book, and mainly because of the between the sheets action!


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