Stephanie Plum's life is never boring, not even for a split second, in the adrenaline-fueled new novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Janet Evanovich
In a now-or-never moment, Stephanie Plum made the decision of a lifetime. But some lifetimes are shorter than others.
Over the years, Stephanie has acquired a few enemies. It's an occupational hazard as a bond enforcement agent. The problem is that she currently has an enemy who is a mystery. Disturbing packages, threatening notes, and near misses are keeping Stephanie in the dark and her tormentor, who wants her dead, in the shadows.
Bond jumper Greb Tusi would also like to get rid of Stephanie. He's wanted for going on a three-hour rampage-that "wasn't his fault"- mugging an old lady and stealing a hearse. Lacking Enemy Number One's creativity and strong work ethic, Tusi has chosen a more minimalistic approach to dealing with Trenton's best-known bounty hunter. Trying to push her off roofs, bridges, in front of trucks, and any place else where a little push can go a long way.
Ex-fiancé and mentor, Ranger, isn't an enemy yet, but Stephanie is worried she might be pushing the boundaries of friendship. Ranger has taken a security job for a powerful political figure, and he needs Stephanie's help. It's next to impossible to say no to the man of mystery, but Stephanie might be in over her head. Ranger's job is high-stress, high-stakes, and high-maintenance, and Stephanie is pretty sure that when Ranger discovers the job was kidnapped under her watch, he'll proverbially kill her.
The clock is ticking for Stephanie to find her kidnapped victim, FTA Greb Tusi, and the person who's behind the creepy messages. If she lets her guard down for even a split second, she's sure to feel the consequences.
The series
In a world of cold, calculating crime fiction, the Stephanie Plum series flips the script—with high heels, hot tempers, and hilariously high-stakes mayhem. Set in the unglamorous heart of Trenton, New Jersey, this long-running series follows an underqualified bounty hunter with a knack for catching criminals—and blowing up cars along the way.
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What starts as a desperate gig to make rent quickly spirals into a career filled with bad guys who won’t stay caught, friends who can’t stay out of trouble, and love interests who are anything but simple. But this isn’t just a series about solving cases. It’s about surviving life one ridiculous mishap at a time. Each book dives into the absurdity of crime-solving with a heroine who’s as relatable as she is chaotic. Whether she’s wrangling skips, dodging mobsters, or getting unsolicited advice from Grandma Mazur (armed and ready), every chapter walks the line between laugh-out-loud humor and genuine suspense.
Blending mystery, romance, and slapstick, the tone stays light even when the stakes climb high. The atmosphere is fast-paced and unpredictable—like a sitcom crashed into a crime scene. Side characters like the fierce and fabulous Lula or the emotionally elusive Ranger help build a world that feels lived-in, weirdly lovable, and impossible to leave behind.
With each new entry, the series reinvents itself just enough to keep readers guessing, while staying true to its core: one woman, a mountain of problems, and the undeniable pull of a life she never meant to choose. Equal parts caper and comedy, Stephanie Plum is the perfect series for readers who like their mysteries spiked with laughter and just the right amount of danger.
#1 · 1994One for the Money 
#2 · 1996Two for the Dough 
#3 · 1997Three to Get Deadly 
#4 · 1998Four to Score 
#5 · 2010High Five 
#6 · 2000Hot Six 
#25 · 2019Look Alive Twenty-Five 
#26 · 2020Twisted Twenty-Six 
#27 · 2021Fortune and Glory 
#28 · 2022Game On 
#29 · 2022Going Rogue 
#30 · 2023Dirty Thirty 
#31 · 2024Now or Never 
#32 · 2026Split Second 
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