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Mr. Monk and the Blue Flu (Monk, Bk 3)
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Mr. Monk and the Blue Flu (Monk, Bk 3)
Author: Lee Goldberg

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Publisher: Signet
Book Type: Paperback
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ISBN-13: 9780451220134 - ISBN-10: 0451220137
Pages: 304

Book Description:
Monk is horrified when he learns there's going to be a blue flu in San Francisco -- until Capt. Stottlemeyer explains that it just means the police plan to call in "sick" until they get a better contract. The good news is the labor dispute will give Monk a chance to get back on the force. The bad news is it means he'll be a "scab" - and he doesn't like the sound of that either. But before he knows it, Monk has his badge back, and his own squad to command. Unfortunately, some of the squad members make Monk look like a paragon of mental health. But despite the challenges, they'll have to pull together to catch an astrologer's killer, solve a series of mysterious fatal assaults, and most importantly, clean up their desks.

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Richard M. (algernon99) wrote on 7/31/2007...

5 member(s) found this review helpful.

I love Monk and TV. I love Monk in novels. He's just fun to be around as he solves murders right and left.

I've read the previous Monk novels and enjoyed them all. This one is also good and must reading for Monk fans. It is, however, not quite as good as the previous books.

I was talking about this book with a friend just yesterday. I said that it was not quite as good as the earlier books because it involves a bunch of other former-cop misfits, each with their own unbelievable quirks. The friend said, "Unbelievable quirks? What about Monk himself?"

Hmmm. Well, if you can accept Monk's odd characteristics, why not another three or four folks with other odd beliefs and talents? It becomes a bit much--at least for me. So, even with that caveat, I liked the book and recommend it to other Monk fans.

Betsy W. (BJ) wrote on 7/25/2008...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

if you like the TV series, you'll love this story. I can picture the characters as I read.

Cherryl M. (drummergirl) wrote on 4/17/2007...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

Monk fans only. You think Monk's a misfit? Wait until you meet his new "squad"!


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Nicole G. (instructor) wrote on 3/24/2009...


As a huge fan of the show, I couldn't resist checking out the Monk mysteries. Even thought it's the third in the series, this is the first I've read. Goldberg stays true to the show, although Randy seems a little smarter. I found the mystery interesting and enjoyed hearing the story from Natalie's perspective. Monk fans will enjoy the book. However, they're not good stand alone mysteries. If you've never seen the show, I don't think you'll really get it.

Kelly G. (kelmagoo) wrote on 11/12/2007...


Not as good as the previous ones, but still enjoyable. I'm lloking forward to #4!

Joanne K. (Jerseygirl-exit30) wrote on 5/11/2007...


A very enjoyable Monk mystery...and the preview that is included for the next book has me anxiously awaiting that one too.

Laron C. (icepigs) wrote on 5/11/2007...


A good read. I enjoyed it.

Karen F. wrote on 5/1/2007...


If you've seen "Monk" on TV, now read "an episode" - he's funny, sad and the book is just delightful.

Deanna M. (freshrainfall) wrote on 3/18/2007...


If you like the show you will like the book even better.


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