Janet Evanovich writes comic crime fiction, best known for the Stephanie Plum series set in Trenton, New Jersey. One for the Money introduces Stephanie after she loses her job and becomes a bounty hunter despite having little relevant experience, drawing her into a case involving police officer Joe Morelli. Across the series she continues chasing fugitives with help from characters including former special-forces operative Ranger and the unpredictable Lula, while family dinners, romantic complications and damaged cars recur alongside the investigations. The mysteries are usually lighter and faster than hard-boiled crime, with dialogue, mishaps and recurring characters carrying as much weight as the cases themselves. Evanovich's work fits humorous crime, cosy-adjacent mystery and long-running detective series, with readers of Carl Hiaasen or Donna Andrews likely to appreciate crime plots where comedy is a major part of the reading experience. Read more Less
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