![]() For those not already Evanovich fans, it’s rather like a grown-up Scooby Doo the story’s conclusion is due in Book Two in November. Jones is also good with the dog, Beans, a slobbery St. by Joelle Jones and Dan Jackson and Janet Evanovich. She’s cute, and that plays well in the action-packed romantic comedy/thriller that follows (including outdated cougar jokes). TROUBLEMAKER BOOK 2 Janet Evanovich (W), Alex Evanovich (W), Jolle Jones (P), Andy Owens (I), and Dan Jackson (C) On sale Nov 3 FC, 112 pages 17.99 HC. Troublemaker, Book 1 Alex Barnaby and Sam Hooker are back together and fighting crime the only way. ![]() Jones gives Barnaby wide-open eyes and an adorable pug nose that makes her appear young and approachable. The attractive figures and detailed settings also help, and Dan Jackson’s bright colors capture the sun-soaked feel of Miami. That makes for an easy-to-read starting point for those unfamiliar with comics. The art is direct and simply laid out, with no more than four panels to a page and the pictures supporting dialogue and caption exposition. Barney and Hooker are together again and fighting crime, leaving a trail of chaos, panic, and disorder in their wake. Old friend Felicia has summoned Alex to Florida because their mutual friend Rosa has been kidnapped by someone practicing voodoo. No need to know about the previous adventures of Alex Barnaby and NASCAR driver Sam Hooker, since everyone is clearly introduced for new readers. Bestselling author Evanovich continues her Barnaby series (Metro Girl, Motor Mouth) in graphic novel form with the help of her co-writer daughter and artist Jones (You Have Killed Me). ![]()
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