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Recovery Agent

by Janet Evanovich

The Recovery Agent series by Janet Evanovich has 2 known books (2 published) and is best read in publication order, starting with The Recovery Agent (2022). The latest book with a fully recorded publication date is The King's Ransom.

Books
2 known books (2 novels)
Published
2
First published
2022
Status
ongoing
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Start here: The Recovery Agent (2022) — then read straight through in publication order.

Reading order

The date order of published books and any announced future entries — the default way to read the series.

  1. Book 1:

    The Recovery Agent

    Novel

    The Recovery Agent is the book that opens Recovery Agent, Janet Evanovich's series that began in March 2022. It runs 320 pages. It's followed by The King's Ransom. Recovery Agent is an ongoing series, 2 books in so far.

    Alternative text for cover: Cover of The Recovery Agent
  2. Book 2:

    The King's Ransom

    Novel

    The King's Ransom is Recovery Agent's second entry, written by Janet Evanovich and published in November 2025. It comes directly after The Recovery Agent and is currently the latest book in Recovery Agent.

    Alternative text for cover: Cover of The King's Ransom

About the Recovery Agent series

Gabriela Rose is a globe-trotting recovery agent -- part treasure hunter, part fixer -- hired by wealthy clients, insurance companies, and governments to track down stolen art, lost fortunes, and other valuables too sensitive or too illegal for the usual channels to touch. The Recovery Agent launches Evanovich's newest series with Gabriela chasing a Mayan treasure while trying to keep her ex-husband, con-man Rafer, from wrecking the job, and her ne'er-do-well brother out of prison; The King's Ransom sends her after a set of missing royal jewels with the same Rafer complication along for the ride. It's Evanovich's most straightforwardly adventure-thriller series to date -- globe-hopping and heist mechanics layered under her usual wisecracking dialogue and will-they-won't-they romantic entanglement, this time between two people who are already exes rather than will-be lovers.

Launched in 2022 with a second entry in late 2025, the series reunites Evanovich with the same fast-paced, banter-heavy voice that defines Plum and Fox and O'Hare, applied to a globe-trotting treasure-hunt frame rather than bail bonds or espionage. With only two books so far and clear momentum from recent sales, more entries are plausible, though nothing beyond The King's Ransom has been officially announced.

Frequently asked questions

How many Recovery Agent books are there?

Two so far: The Recovery Agent (2022) and The King's Ransom (2025).

What order should I read them in?

Publication order, starting with The Recovery Agent.

Who is Gabriela Rose?

A professional recovery agent who tracks down stolen treasure and lost fortunes for wealthy clients, often alongside her ex-husband and occasional partner-in-crime, Rafer.

Is there a third Recovery Agent book coming?

None has been officially announced yet as of this writing.

Is Recovery Agent connected to Evanovich's other series?

No, it's a separate cast and setting, though it shares her trademark blend of humor, banter, and a will-they-won't-they romantic thread.


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