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Tillie H

Love it!
I have to disagree with the pros! I didn't think it was laugh-out-loud funny!

Great book. If you start out thinking this is going to be another Plum spinoff, you're in for a surprise. Janet can write/co-write some serious mystery/intrigue. The cast of characters is a little wild and some of the things they pull off are a little wacky, but it didn't make me laugh out loud like Plum. Overall, it was a good book. Light mystery/intrigue, no real blood and guts type of thing and she keeps it clean. There is sexual tension, but no down and out sex scenes, which is good for those who want it clean.

I've just finished this one and want to see more! - Janet and Lee - write fast!

Mike Didi

The Heist: A Fun and Escapist Adventure with Witty Banter and Clever Twists
"The Heist," the inaugural installment in the Fox and O'Hare series, sets up an unconventional alliance between two vastly different protagonists - Nicolas Fox, a con man extraordinaire, and FBI agent Kate O'Hare. The book is an adrenaline-fueled roller coaster ride brimming with light-hearted humor, hints of budding romance, and an ample dose of high-intensity action.

The eminent strengths of the book include engaging conversation littered with sharp wit, distinctly vibrant characters, and tantalizing plot developments. The authors artfully establish an animated and amusing dynamic between Kate and Nick forged with palpable electricity and playful banter. The narrative further expands with the introduction of idiosyncratic, yet endearing supporting roles. For instance, we meet Kate's father, an explosives enthusiast and retired Special Forces operative, and Willie, a versatile female mechanic with a knack for managing any wheeled vehicle. The plot evolves unpredictably with Nick and Kate leveraging their unique skills to orchestrate a bold theft against a deviously corrupt billionaire residing on a secluded island.

However, the book falls short when it comes to character depth, realistic portrayal, and originality. It seems to gloss over the moral ramifications of the actions of Nick and Kate and offers limited character growth beyond their predefined clichés. Reliance on a considerable number of genre-specific clichés, tropes, and coincidences - reluctant accomplices, picturesque locales, despicable villains, and unlikely escape strategies, further diminishes its originality. It doesn't contribute anything groundbreaking or novel to the genre, and often treads on territory that is all too familiar.

Despite these shortcomings, "The Heist" serves as a light-hearted escapade that will delight fans of Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum series and Lee Goldberg's Monk series. The book is a fitting candidate for readers seeking a refreshing break from darker narratives. It's well-structured, amusing, and absorbing, paving the way for future exploits in this thrilling series. I would give this book a rating of 3 out of 5 stars, an enjoyable experience marred by a certain predictability and lack of novelty.

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