The Recurring Cast
Stephanie Plum book 1 · 1994

One for the Money

Stephanie Plum book 1 by Janet Evanovich

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Stephanie Plum has lost her job, her car and her savings, so she blackmails her cousin Vinnie into giving her work as a bounty hunter. Her first target is Joe Morelli, a cop wanted for murder, and the man who broke her heart in high school.

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Book facts

Author
Janet Evanovich
Series
Stephanie Plum, book 1 of 31
Published
1994
Setting
Set in Trenton
Characters charted
8
Chart confidence
High

Who is in One for the Money

8 recurring or key characters from Janet Evanovich’s chart. Introduces Stephanie Plum, Joe Morelli, Ranger, Lula and 4 more.

Lead 1

  • Stephanie PlumFirst appearanceBounty hunter for Vinnie’s bail bondsTalks her way into a bounty-hunting job

Major 3

  • Joe MorelliFirst appearanceTrenton police detective and Stephanie’s on-off boyfriendHer first target
  • RangerFirst appearanceMysterious bounty hunter and security expert, Stephanie’s mentor
  • Grandma MazurFirst appearanceStephanie’s funeral-loving grandmother

Minor and cameo 4

  • LulaFirst appearanceFormer prostitute turned file clerk and Stephanie’s sidekick
  • Connie RosolliFirst appearanceOffice manager at the bail bonds office
  • Vinnie PlumFirst appearanceStephanie’s cousin, the bail bondsman
  • RexFirst appearanceStephanie’s hamster

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