Janet Evanovich Books in Order
Janet Evanovich spent ten years writing romance novels under the pen name Steffie Hall before creating the character that would make her a household name. Born in South River, New Jersey in 1943, Evanovich didn't publish her first Stephanie Plum novel until she was 51, proving that breakthrough success can come at any age. One for the Money introduced the world to an unemployed lingerie buyer turned bounty hunter who couldn't choose between two men or keep a car intact, launching a series that would sell over 100 million copies worldwide.
Evanovich's genius lies in recognizing that readers wanted their mystery served with laughter, their romance with indecision, and their heroine relatable rather than superhuman. She turned down multiple offers to end the love triangle, knowing that anticipation sells more books than resolution. Now in her 80s, she continues writing from her Florida home, producing new Stephanie Plum adventures with the same humor that made her one of the few authors to hit #1 on the New York Times bestseller list with every release.
Her success transformed comic crime fiction and proved that sometimes the best career move is creating a character who's terrible at her career.
All Janet Evanovich Book Series
