©2025 Fable Group Inc.
3.5 

Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun

By Elle Cosimano
Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun by Elle Cosimano digital book - Fable

Why read on Fable?

Discover social reading

Chat inside the ebook with emojis, comments and more

Annotate with notes, tabs, and highlights

Share or keep your notes private with our annotation features

Support the World Literacy Foundation

We donate 20% of every book sale to help children learn to read

Publisher Description

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!

From USA Today bestseller and Edgar Award nominee Elle Cosimano, comes Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun—the hilarious and heart-pounding next installment in the beloved Finlay Donovan series.


"Fresh, heartfelt and witty, Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun is a twisty page-turner, and its relatable heroine Finlay Donovan is irresistible!" —Janet Evanovich, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Stephanie Plum series

Dating. Diapers. And dodging bullets. Who said single moms can't have fun?

Finlay Donovan has been in messes before—after all, she's an author and single mom who’s a pro at getting out bloodstains for rather unexpected reasons—but none quite like this. She and her nanny/partner-in-crime Vero accidentally destroyed a luxury car that they “borrowed” in the process of saving Finlay’s ex-husband. The Russian mob handled her debt, but that means Finlay now owes them.

Still running the show from behind bars, mob boss Feliks has a task for Finlay: find a contract killer before the cops do. Problem is, the killer might be an officer. Luckily, hot cop Nick has started up a citizen’s police academy, so Finlay has the perfect cover-up to sleuth out the real criminal as she does some “research” for her new novel. Nick is more than happy to get close to Finlay, but he’s also getting dangerously close to the truth.

As Finlay and Vero dodge potential spies and juggle the daily trials of parenting, they can only hope they find the crooked cop before Feliks catches up with them—not to mention revealing Vero’s mysterious past, Nick’s growing interest in Finlay, and the threat of her looming book deadline.

8981 Reviews

3.5
Rolling on the Floor Laughing Face“I couldn't wait to read the latest Finlay Donovan book and it met all of my high expectations. All the character are back for a new mystery and wait . . . is Zack finally potty trained? 🤣😍🤣”
“Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun was such a fun ride. The tension in this one was intense, and I couldn’t put it down. The stakes kept getting higher, the chaos kept getting messier and somehow, Finlay and Vero just kept making things worse in the best way possible. Steven made my blood boil. Every time he showed up, I felt actual rage. Completely understand why Vero wants him dead. Honestly, I wouldn’t even blame Finlay at this point. The cop-training subplot is a great addition and I loved seeing more of Nick, though something about him still feels sus. The mystery was wild, the twists caught me off guard, and the humor made it all even better. This series just keeps delivering.”
Rolling on the Floor Laughing Face“finlay donovan jumps the gun somehow manages to crank the chaos up even higher, and i am fully obsessed. finlay and vero infiltrating a police academy while still juggling their usual mess of crime, questionable life choices, and near-death experiences? perfection. the banter was top-tier, the plot was ridiculous in the best way, and i actually laughed out loud multiple times. at this point, finlay’s entire life is a dumpster fire, but it’s the most entertaining one i’ve ever seen. easily my favorite in the series so far.”

About Elle Cosimano

Elle Cosimano is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, an International Thriller Writers Award winner, and an Edgar Award nominee. Elle’s debut novel for adults, Finlay Donovan Is Killing It, kicked off a witty, fast-paced contemporary mystery series, which was a People magazine pick and was named one of New York Public Library's Best Books of 2021. The third book in the series, Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun, was an instant New York Times bestseller. In addition to writing novels for teens and adults, her essays have appeared in HuffPost and Time. Cosimano lives with her husband and two sons in Virginia.

Start a Book Club

Start a public or private book club with this book on the Fable app today!

FAQ

Do I have to buy the ebook to participate in a book club?

Why can’t I buy the ebook on the app?

How is Fable’s reader different from Kindle?

Do you sell physical books too?

Are book clubs free to join on Fable?

How do I start a book club with this book on Fable?

Error Icon
Save to a list
0
/
30
0
/
100
Private List
Private lists are not visible to other Fable users on your public profile.
Notification Icon
Fable uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB