First published 1997
Trenton's most popular citizen, Uncle Mo, has jumped bail on a concealed carry charge. Bounty hunter Stephanie Plum and her trigger-happy sidekick Lula dive into the case, only to find themselves entangled in a tangled web of drug dealers, crooked cops, and armed vigilantes. With the town turning against her and a disastrous new hair color to boot, Stephanie must use every ounce of wit to track down the elusive Uncle Mo before he strikes again.
Genres: adventure, mystery, crime, contemporary, thriller, action
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: found-family
Setting: New Jersey, Trenton, Trenton (N.J.)
300 pages · Hardcover · Scribner
Content warnings: drug-use