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Mystery · Comic novels · Crime

Two for the Dough

3.8 out of 5, from 185 ratings from Hardcover readers

New Jersey bounty hunter Stephanie Plum is chasing a cousin of her ex-fling who has skipped bail, as shootings and a stolen collection of headstones add up. Her grandmother adds chaos.

Facts last checked 2026-10-17

First published
1996
Pace
Fast
Length
Medium
Pages
325
Format
Book 2 of 31 in Stephanie Plum

Read this if you want a light, comic mystery with a very chaotic heroine.

Skip this if you like realistic procedural detail and careful plotting.

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Content warnings

  • Violence

Quick answers about Two for the Dough

What is Two for the Dough about?
New Jersey bounty hunter Stephanie Plum is chasing a cousin of her ex-fling who has skipped bail, as shootings and a stolen collection of headstones add up. Her grandmother adds chaos.
Who should read Two for the Dough?
Read it if you want a light, comic mystery with a very chaotic heroine. Skip it if you like realistic procedural detail and careful plotting.
How long and how fast is Two for the Dough?
It is a fast-paced, medium read of about 325 pages, first published in 1996.
Does Two for the Dough have content warnings?
Content we flag: Violence.
Can I borrow Two for the Dough for free?
Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends Two for the Dough; the borrow button above searches it for you.

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