Join recovery agent Gabriela Rose on another globe-spanning adventure in The King's Ransom, Book 2 of Janet Evanovich's Recovery Agent Series. Packed with action, mystery, witty banter, international intrigue, and sizzling romantic tension, this thrilling sequel follows Gabriela as she races across the world to recover priceless stolen treasures before a powerful conspiracy changes everything.

The King's Ransom is Book 2 in the Recovery Agent Series. While the central mystery stands on its own, readers will enjoy the ongoing character relationships and backstory by reading the series in order, beginning with The Recovery Agent.

Gabriela Rose has built her reputation by finding the things no one else can.

But this time, the person she can't seem to escape is her ex-husband, Rafer Jones.

When Rafer's cousin Harley becomes the target of a massive financial scandal involving missing masterpieces and billions of dollars in insured artwork, Gabriela is pulled into a dangerous investigation that stretches across continents. With Harley's future hanging in the balance, she and Rafer must recover the stolen treasures before powerful enemies silence them forever.

Their search leads them through a web of corruption, murder, hidden agendas, and an international conspiracy involving priceless works of art and influential figures willing to do anything to protect their secrets.

As danger escalates and old feelings resurface between Gabriela and Rafer, they'll have to rely on each other more than ever to stay alive—and stop a criminal plot that could shake the world's financial system.

Fast-paced, adventurous, and full of Janet Evanovich's trademark humor, The King's Ransom delivers nonstop excitement, memorable characters, and an irresistible blend of mystery, romance, and international suspense.

The King's Ransom – Recovery Agent Series Book 2

Perfect for fans of Lee Goldberg, David Baldacci, Steve Berry, Clive Cussler, James Rollins, and Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum novels, this action-packed thriller features international adventure, treasure hunting, stolen art, romantic suspense, globe-trotting mystery, witty dialogue, and high-stakes conspiracy.

Product Details

Title: The King's Ransom

Author: Janet Evanovich

Format: Hardcover

Series: Recovery Agent Series

Series Order: Book 2

Genre:

• Thriller
• Mystery
• Adventure
• Romantic Suspense
• Crime Fiction

Pages: 352

Dimensions: 1.5 x 9.1 x 6 inches

Publication Date: November 11, 2025

Features:

• Recovery Agent Series Book 2
• Instant New York Times Bestseller
• International adventure
• Treasure hunting
• Stolen art mystery
• Romantic suspense
• Fast-paced thriller
• Global conspiracy
• Action-packed mystery
• Strong female protagonist

Author Biography

Janet Evanovich is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than forty-seven bestselling novels, including the beloved Stephanie Plum, Recovery Agent, Fox and O'Hare, Lizzy and Diesel, and Knight and Moon series. Renowned for combining laugh-out-loud humor, unforgettable characters, thrilling mysteries, and fast-paced adventures, Evanovich has become one of the world's most successful and widely read authors.