Janet Evanovich

Janet Evanovich (born 1943) is an American author best known for her bestselling Stephanie Plum series, comic crime novels featuring a New Jersey bounty hunter. She has also written other popular fiction blending mystery, romance, and humor, including additional series and standalone novels. Evanovich’s work is noted for fast pacing, witty dialogue, and recurring ensemble casts. Her books have appeared on major bestseller lists and have been widely translated. In addition to adult fiction, she has coauthored novels with other writers. Evanovich’s long-running popularity has made her a prominent figure in contemporary commercial genre fiction, particularly in the crime-romance crossover.