{"product_id":"mr-monkisbn-9780451240965","title":"Mr. Monk","description":"\u003cb\u003eWelcome to the series of original mysteries starring Adrian Monk, the brilliant investigator who always knows when something’s out of place....\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOf all the things that make Adrian Monk uneasy, change ranks high on the list. So when Natalie completes her P.I. license—and technically becomes Monk’s boss—it’s not easy for him to accept. Nor can he accept Natalie attending a business seminar at sea without him, even if it means spending a week with her on a cruise ship.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eBetween choppy waters and obnoxious kids, Monk finds himself in a perfect storm of anxiety. Luckily, Mariah, the cruise director, is always able to smooth things over…until the crew fishes her dead body out of the water.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eEven after the ship’s doctor declares Mariah’s death an accident, Monk isn’t convinced. So when the captain hires Monk and Natalie to look into a mysterious rash of vandalism on board, Monk steers the investigation toward murder.…\u003cu\u003e\u003cb\u003ePRAISE FOR THE MONK MYSTERIES\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Fans of the series should rejoice! Adrian Monk couldn't be in better hands. Thank you, Hy Conrad.” –Andy Breckman, co-creator and executive producer of the USA Network television series \u003ci\u003eMonk\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMr. Monk Helps Himself\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A laugh-out-loud comic caper that will leave fans of Monk wanting more.”—\u003ci\u003eWest Orlando News Online\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMr. Monk Gets Even\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“As always, Lee [Goldberg] does a perfect job of bringing these characters to life on the page for \u003ci\u003eMonk\u003c\/i\u003e fans. It’s like watching a \u003ci\u003eMonk\u003c\/i\u003e episode in your head.”—\u003ci\u003eKings River Life Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMr. Monk Is a Mess\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“I’ve mentioned time and again how much I’ve enjoyed these books, and this one’s no exception. It’s very funny, and it marks another step in the changes that have been occurring as the series progresses.”—Bill Crider, author of \u003ci\u003eMurder in the Air\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMr. Monk on Patrol\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Tie-in novels are tremendously fun to read.…The \u003ci\u003eMonk\u003c\/i\u003e novels definitely bring that element to the reader and more. Lee Goldberg continues to unfold and mature the character of Adrian Monk.…The characterization is charming—the characters keep us laughing and manage to touch our hearts just a bit. The book is…a delight.”—MyShelf.com\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eMr. Monk on the Couch\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The Monk books are always wonderful fun and this one is no exception.”—\u003ci\u003eKings River Life Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eHy Conrad\u003c\/b\u003e was one of the original writers on the USA Network television series \u003ci\u003eMonk\u003c\/i\u003e and stayed with the series for all eight seasons, acting as coexecutive producer for the last two seasons and garnering three Edgar® Award nominations. In addition, Hy was head writer of the webisode series \u003ci\u003eLittle Monk\u003c\/i\u003e and served as consulting producer and writer on the USA series \u003ci\u003eWhite Collar\u003c\/i\u003e. He is the author of hundreds of short stories, dozens of interactive mysteries, and ten books of solvable whodunits, sold around the world in fourteen languages. ","brand":"Berkley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46305004388581,"sku":"NP9780451240965","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780451240965.jpg?v=1730759089","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/mr-monkisbn-9780451240965","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}