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Visions of Sugar Plums | 
 enlarge | Author: Janet Evanovich
Category: Book
List Price: $19.95
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Rating:  248 reviews
Sales Rank: 3183
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Media: Hardcover
Pages: 149
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.6
ASIN: B0000T70FE
Publication Date: November 5, 2002
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Christmas in bounty hunter Stephanie Plum's world isn't quite like Christmas in Whoville. With only four days to go before December 25, she doesn't have a decorated tree in her apartment or any presents bought. Plus she's chasing an elusive bail-jumper named Sandy Claws; a hunky guy named Diesel is literally popping in and out of her apartment; and a mob of manic elves is threatening to assault her with cookies. The end result is that Stephanie is feeling a tad stressed over the holiday season. Life isn't any calmer over at her parents' home in the Burg, where Grandma Mazur is dating a new octogenarian stud muffin; sister Valerie is wailing over some unwelcome news; and Stephanie's mother is coping by belting back tumblers of Red Roses in the kitchen. Just where is the elusive Mr. Claws hiding, and why? What's causing the power blackouts all over Trenton? And what about the mysterious villain, Mr. Ring? Is all of this real, or is Stephanie just having a very bad dream? Janet Evanovich's mysteries are eagerly awaited by fans everywhere and this holiday installment won't disappoint. With a returning cast of entertaining, quirky characters and a rock-solid setting in New Jersey wrapped around an intriguing mystery, Evanovich delivers yet another hilarious adventure featuring irrepressible bounty hunter Stephanie Plum. --Lois Faye Dyer
Product Description
It's five days before Christmas and things are not looking merry for Fugitive Apprehension Agent Stephanie Plum. She hasn't got a tree. She hasn't bought any presents. The malls are jam-packed with staggering shoppers. There's not a twinkle light anywhere to be seen in her apartment. And there's a strange man in her kitchen.Sure, this has happened to Stephanie Plum before. Strangers, weirdos, felons, creeps, and lunatics are always finding their way to her front door. But this guy is different. This guy is mysterious, sexy-and he has his own agenda. His name is Diesel and he is a man on a mission. And Diesel is unlike anyone Stephanie has ever met before in her life. The question is, what does he want with her? Can he help her find a little old toy maker who has skipped out on his bail right before Christmas? Can he survive the Plum family holiday dinner? Can he get Stephanie a tree that doesn't look like it was grown next to a nuclear power plant? These questions and more are keeping Stephanie awake at night. Not to mention the fact that she needs to find a bunch of nasty elves, her sister Valerie has a Christmas "surprise" for the Plums, her niece Mary Alice doesn't believe in Santa anymore, and Grandma Mazur has a new stud muffin. So bring out the plastic reindeer, strap on your jingle bells, and get ready to celebrate the holidays-Jersey style. Visions of Sugar Plums-the world of Plum has never been merrier!
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| Customer Reviews: Read 243 more reviews...
 Picking the petals from Plum August 4, 2008
Melvin Anderson (Puyallup. WA)
Visions Of Sugar Plums was a disappointment. With all the supernatural and comic book characters now appearing in books and movies Evanovich tried to join in with her characteristic protagonist, Stephanie Plum. The usual plot lines of an FTA, the ruined car, and Plum herself with her disorganization meets a new man with abnormal abilities. Plum runs through her erotic arousal theme, her boy friend appears briefly, locks click, lightning flares, family meals occur and everything works out at the meal, there is little suspense.
Not worth it July 31, 2008
Snicker55 (Missouri USA)
I love the numbered Stephanie Plum books and was eager to read this one (like many others out there). What a huge disappointment! I started to read this book and simply gave up after a couple chapters, which is something I rarely do. It's very boring and the plot is simply terrible. I highly recommend the number series and would caution you against this fiasco. I simply couldn't believe it was by the same author.
 Wacky romp June 21, 2008
R. Spiker (MD United States)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Visions of Sugar Plums will stretch your imagination to its limits. Evanovich's characters are always a joy, but this is a bit outside even her usual freaky creations. The addition of a supernatural element will surprise even the biggest Stephanie Plum fan, but in her world, why not? Considering everything else this beloved character has experienced, it's almost believable. Hurry for Evanovich!!!!!
disappointing flight of fantasy June 13, 2008
E. Durham (Pennsylvania)
I love the Plum novels and when I got them as a set, I was also given this book. I thought wow great. The book was a mixture of feelings for me, mostly disappointing. I love the character and that mixture of familiarity is what caused dismay. The book is a flight of fantasy and though I love fantasy I was disappointed. It took a character I loved out of contex and made me feel disjointed. I am glad I read the numbered series first, so that I will continue to read them as they appear. I have the between books as well and am actually dreading get through them....I hope I do. I feel having a book and not reading it is such a waste and have forced myself to read other books like that. I hope the 'between' books don't end up like that or heaven forbid ruin the other Plum books for me.
Visions of Sugar Plums May 31, 2008
V. White (Vancouver, Wa USA)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
The book was great! I like her entire series of Plum by the numbers, but never read how the character Diesel started. The book starts you at the beginning, and explaining his character. I now love the 'between the number' series as well. I hope she continues to write more, in fact I'm waiting for the next ones to come out.
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