“Mr. Monk Gets Even” is the 15th novel by Lee Goldberg. All of the stories have been fun reading and have added so much to the show that was such a big hit on the USA Network. This time Monk solves several cases as Natalie works for a police department in New Jersey. Monk has a new assistant during Natalie’s absence. While all of this is taking place there is also the forthcoming wedding of Monk’s brother Ambrose that Adrian is not dealing with very well. Also Goldberg brings back Dale the Whale who adds lots of conflict to both Monk and Captain Stottlemeyer. Goldberg has been a great choice because he was one of the talented writers of several episodes. In his introduction he reveals how his first title Mr. Monk Goes to the Firehouse was turned into the episode “Mr. Monk Can’t See A Thing.” Goldberg is the first author to write a novel of a TV series that was later turned into an episode. He also announces that “Mr. Monk Gets Even” his last novel of Monk. I’m sorry to see him leave and at this time it is uncertain if the series of novels will continue.
Mr. Monk Gets Even
Lee Goldberg
Obsidian
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