Janet Evanovich
Janet Evanovich is a renowned American author known for her mystery novels, particularly the Stephanie Plum series. Born in South River, New Jersey, on April 22, 1943, she worked various jobs before pursuing her writing career. Evanovich's breakthrough came in 1994 with the publication of "One for the Money," which introduced the feisty bounty hunter Stephanie Plum. The series has become a global bestseller, with over 26 titles and translations in dozens of languages. Evanovich's other notable works include the Fox and O'Hare series, the Lizzy and Diesel series, and collaborations with Lee Goldberg. She has received prestigious awards, including the Romance Writers of America's Thriller Master Award in 2002 and the Bouchercon World Mystery Convention's Lifetime Achievement Award in 2004. Evanovich's novels have been critically acclaimed for their humor, fast-paced plots, and relatable characters. Her books have consistently topped bestseller lists and have been adapted into films and television shows.
Book Series by Janet Evanovich
Stephanie Plum Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| One for the Money | 1994 | Buy on Amazon |
| Two for the Dough | 1996 | Buy on Amazon |
| Three to Get Deadly | 1997 | Buy on Amazon |
| Four to Score | 1998 | Buy on Amazon |
| High Five | 1999 | Buy on Amazon |
| Hot Six | 2000 | Buy on Amazon |
| Seven Up | 2001 | Buy on Amazon |
| Hard Eight | 2002 | Buy on Amazon |
| To the Nines | 2003 | Buy on Amazon |
| Ten Big Ones | 2004 | Buy on Amazon |
| Eleven on Top | 2005 | Buy on Amazon |
| Twelve Sharp | 2006 | Buy on Amazon |
| Lean Mean Thirteen | 2007 | Buy on Amazon |
| Fearless Fourteen | 2008 | Buy on Amazon |
| Finger Lickin' Fifteen | 2009 | Buy on Amazon |
| Sizzling Sixteen | 2009 | Buy on Amazon |
| Smokin' Seventeen | 2011 | Buy on Amazon |
| Explosive Eighteen | 2011 | Buy on Amazon |
| Notorious Nineteen | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
| Takedown Twenty | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
| Top Secret Twenty-One | 2014 | Buy on Amazon |
| Tricky Twenty-Two | 2015 | Buy on Amazon |
| Turbo Twenty-Three | 2016 | Buy on Amazon |
| Hardcore Twenty-Four | 2017 | Buy on Amazon |
| Look Alive Twenty-Five | 2018 | Buy on Amazon |
| Twisted Twenty-Six | 2019 | Buy on Amazon |
| Fortune and Glory | 2020 | Buy on Amazon |
| Game On | 2021 | Buy on Amazon |
| Going Rogue | 2022 | Buy on Amazon |
| Dirty Thirty | 2023 | Buy on Amazon |
| Now or Never | 2024 | Buy on Amazon |
Stephanie Plum Between the Numbers/Holiday Novels Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Visions of Sugar Plums | 2002 | Buy on Amazon |
| Plum Lovin' | 2007 | Buy on Amazon |
| Plum Lucky | 2008 | Buy on Amazon |
| Plum Spooky | 2009 | Buy on Amazon |
Alexandra Barnaby Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Metro Girl | 2004 | Buy on Amazon |
| Motor Mouth | 2006 | Buy on Amazon |
| Troublemaker | 2007 | Buy on Amazon |
| Troublemaker 2 | 2010 | Buy on Amazon |
Culhane Family Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Love in a Nutshell | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Husband List | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
Elsie Hawkins Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Back to the Bedroom | 1989 | Buy on Amazon |
| Smitten | 1990 | Buy on Amazon |
| Wife for Hire | 1990 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Rocky Road to Romance | 1991 | Buy on Amazon |
Full/Max Holt Series with Charlotte Hughes
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Full House | 1981 | Buy on Amazon |
| Full Tilt | 2002 | Buy on Amazon |
| Full Speed | 2003 | Buy on Amazon |
| Full Blast | 2004 | Buy on Amazon |
| Full Bloom | 2005 | Buy on Amazon |
| Full Scoop | 2006 | Buy on Amazon |
Gabriella Rose Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| The Recovery Agent | 2022 | Buy on Amazon |
| The King's Ransom | 2025 | Buy on Amazon |
Hot/Cate Madigan Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Hot Stuff | 2007 | Buy on Amazon |
Lizzy & Diesel Series with Phoef Sutton
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Wicked Appetite | 2009 | Buy on Amazon |
| Wicked Business | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
| Wicked Charms ( With: Phoef Sutton) | 2015 | Buy on Amazon |
Kate O'Hare & Nicolas Fox Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| The Caper (Short Story) | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
| Pros and Cons (Short Story) ( With: Lee Goldberg) | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Heist ( With: Lee Goldberg) | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Chase ( With: Lee Goldberg) | 2014 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Shell Game ( With: Lee Goldberg) | 2014 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Job ( With: Lee Goldberg) | 2014 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Scam ( With: Lee Goldberg) | 2015 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Pursuit ( With: Lee Goldberg) | 2016 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Big Kahuna ( With: Peter Evanovich) | 2019 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Bounty ( With: Steve Hamilton) | 2021 | Buy on Amazon |
Knight and Moon Series with Phoef Sutton
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Curious Minds ( With: Phoef Sutton) | 2016 | Buy on Amazon |
| Dangerous Minds | 2017 | Buy on Amazon |
Janet Evanovich Other Novels
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Hero at Large | 1987 | Buy on Amazon |
| Thanksgiving | 1988 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Grand Finale | 1988 | Buy on Amazon |
| Manhunt | 1988 | Buy on Amazon |
| Foul Play | 1989 | Buy on Amazon |
| Love Overboard / Ivan Takes a Wife | 1989 | Buy on Amazon |
| Naughty Neighbor | 1992 | Buy on Amazon |
Janet Evanovich Non-Fiction Books
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| How I Write: Secrets of a Bestselling Author | 2006 | Buy on Amazon |
Janet Evanovich Anthologies
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| The Plot Thickens | 1997 | Buy on Amazon |
| First Cases, Volume 3 | 1999 | Buy on Amazon |
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