In 'The King's Ransom: A Novel,' Janet Evanovich, celebrated as a 'Thriller master' by Mystery and Suspense Magazine, propels readers on a high-stakes global chase in this sequel to the New York Times bestseller 'The Recovery Agent.' The story centers around Gabriela Rose, a top-tier recovery agent, renowned for her ability to retrieve the unattainable. Unfortunately, she's unable to rid herself of her exasperating ex-husband, Rafer Jones, who now desperately needs her expertise. His cousin Harley, the president of a major bank, is embroiled in a scandal involving the loss of several insured priceless artifacts, decisions that he made without a paper trail at the board’s urging. Now, as the artifacts disappear, Harley faces imminent jail time as the scapegoat of a complex crime. To prevent this, Gabriela and Rafer embark on a mission to recover the missing masterpieces and unravel a conspiracy that threatens global financial stability. Their journey is fraught with danger, including encounters with a deadly villain hellbent on catastrophic destruction.
