Title: a nice change of pace
Product review: As a fan of the Stephanie Plum mysteries, I had to pick this book up. The lead character Barney is much more macha than Stephanie and has spent time car racing, fixing engines, kickboxing and other unsual things. So, when the Cuban mafia is on her trail, she's a lethal weapon that they can't control.I rather prefer Stephanie's more feminine way of getting things done, but Barney is a hoot, especially when she joins forces with her gay friend Judey. The romantic lead, Hooker, spends most of his time being a narcissistic jerk, so it's a little hard to accept his sudden heroism. And some of the coincidences and rescues remind me of the cavalry coming around the corner--a little too neat to be believed.Still, I enjoyed the change of scenery and the witty dialog. Evanovich is a master at getting how people really speak, a feat that's a lot harder than it looks.
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