Twelve SharpTwelve Sharp
Score Modern
What it's about
Chasing the usual miscreants around Trenton, New Jersey, bounty hunter Stephanie Plum discovers that a woman in black with a 9mm Glock is stalking her, and she has a mysterious connection to the dangerous Ranger. Stephanie and Ranger must work together to find a killer and rescue a missing child.
Why it's worth reading
It spent 3 weeks at #1 on the New York Times bestseller list and was one of the ten best-selling books of 2006. It's a fan favorite for its focus on Ranger.
You'll love it if you liked
Eleven on Top
The Thursday Murder Club
Promises in DeathGood to know
It's the twelfth Stephanie Plum book; start with One for the Money if you can.
By the numbers
- Readers76 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller55 out of 100 · counts 34% (its stronger lane)
- Buzz0 out of 100 · counts 10%
Critics and Bestseller are two ways to earn a place: a book's stronger one counts more. Buzz rewards recent bestseller weeks and prizes, so older books start at zero. The parts combine into the Must-Read Score, shown on a scale where the best book we found scores 99 and the last book to make the ranking scores 50.
Where it ranks
- #58 of the 233 romances we rank
- #73 of the 555 mysteries and thrillers we rank
- #410 of the 1,573 modern books we rank
- #796 of the 2,816 books we rank
Why it made the list
Reads as
Gripping, Funny, Uplifting
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Quick answers
Is Twelve Sharp worth reading?
Yes. It spent 3 weeks at #1 on the New York Times bestseller list and was one of the ten best-selling books of 2006. It ranks #796 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 75.0 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is Twelve Sharp about?
Chasing the usual miscreants around Trenton, New Jersey, bounty hunter Stephanie Plum discovers that a woman in black with a 9mm Glock is stalking her, and she has a mysterious connection to the dangerous Ranger. Stephanie and Ranger must work together to find a killer and rescue a missing child.
How long does it take to read Twelve Sharp?
About 8 hours (320 pages), or about 2 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after Twelve Sharp?
If you liked it, try Eleven on Top by Janet Evanovich, The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman or Promises in Death by J. D. Robb.