Summary
What happens when a stolen car leads to coded revenge messages, a cross-dressing musician, and a grandmother who’s more dangerous with a stun gun than most criminals? Stephanie Plum’s fourth outing as Trenton’s most disaster-prone bounty hunter delivers a wild chase through New Jersey’s underbelly, where tracking down waitress Maxine Nowicki becomes the least predictable job she’s ever taken.
Audiobook Info
- Author: Janet Evanovich
- Narrator: C. J. Critt
- Duration: 9 hours and 47 minutes
- Publisher: Penguin Audio
- Release Date: January 1, 2004
- Series: Stephanie Plum
- Book: 4
Review
C. J. Critt absolutely nails the vocal chaos that is Stephanie Plum’s world. Her ability to shift seamlessly between Stephanie’s exasperated internal monologue, Grandma Mazur’s gleefully inappropriate observations, and Lula’s bold declarations creates an audio experience that feels like a full-cast production with just one voice. The comedic timing on Evanovich’s signature zingers lands perfectly, making mundane car rides to work feel like premium entertainment.
The mystery at the heart of Four to Score takes unexpected turns that keep listeners guessing. Maxine Nowicki isn’t just a simple skip who stole her boyfriend’s car – she’s left behind cryptic clues that suggest something far more sinister. Evanovich masterfully layers the investigation with escalating tension, firebombings, and threats that remind us this isn’t just a comedy. The stakes feel real even when we’re laughing at Stephanie’s latest catastrophe.
What makes this installment particularly satisfying is the expanded ensemble cast. Sally Sweet, the towering cross-dresser with musical dreams, becomes an unexpectedly endearing addition to Stephanie’s ragtag team. Meanwhile, the romantic tension between Stephanie and Joe Morelli simmers throughout, complicated by the ever-present Ranger lurking in the shadows. Evanovich refuses to make the love triangle simple, and listeners will find themselves genuinely torn.
The Burg – Trenton’s tight-knit neighborhood where everyone knows your business before you do – comes alive through vivid descriptions and memorable side characters. From funeral home visits that go spectacularly wrong to family dinners that would traumatize most therapists, the world-building grounds the absurdity in something recognizable and warm.
This audiobook is perfect for commuters who need their drive brightened, mystery fans who appreciate humor with their homicide investigations, and anyone who’s ever felt like their life was one disaster away from complete chaos. Stephanie Plum is the relatable mess we all need, and Four to Score showcases exactly why this series has earned its devoted following.
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Ready to join Stephanie Plum on her most explosive case yet? Four to Score delivers nearly ten hours of laugh-out-loud mystery that proves bounty hunting has never been this entertaining. Download your copy today at KTAudiobooks.com and discover why millions of listeners can’t get enough of Trenton’s favorite disaster magnet.
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