Semi-retired mob guy Eddie de couch is caught trafficking Contraband cigarettes through Trenton new jersey. When the couch fails to show up for court appearance Bond enforcement agent Stephanie Plum is a sign the task of finding him and dragon has decrepit ass back to jail. Not such an easy task as it turns out since the couch has learned a lot of tricks over the years and isn't afraid to use his gun. He's already shot Loretta Ricci an innocent old lady and left her for worm food in her shed. He wouldn't mind shooting Stephanie next.