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"Plum Spooky" follows bounty‑hunter Stephanie Plum, a comedic figure who balances determination and luck while tracking a wanted suspect in Trenton, New Jersey. The story taps into local folklore and delivers a light‑hearted mystery with a female sleuth in the spotlight.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Humorous Fiction/Comedy Fiction
Authors: Janet Evanovich
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