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From “the most popular mystery writer alive” (The New York Times), the twenty-seventh thrilling entry in the #1 New York Times bestselling series isn’t just the biggest case of Stephanie Plum’s career. It’s the adventure of a lifetime.When Stephanie’s beloved Grandma Mazur’s new husband died on their wedding night, the only thing he left her was a beat-up old easy chair…and the keys to a life-changing fortune. But as Stephanie and Grandma Mazur search for Jimmy Rosolli’s treasure, they discover that they’re not the only ones on the hunt. Two dangerous enemies from the past stand in their way—along with a new adversary who’s even more formidable: Gabriela Rose, a dark-eyed beauty from Little Havana with a taste for designer clothes. She’s also a soldier of fortune, a gourmet cook, an expert in firearms and mixed martial arts—and someone who’s about to give Stephanie a real run for her money. Stephanie may be in over her head, but she’s got two things that Gabriela doesn’t: an unbreakable bond with her family and a stubborn streak that will never let her quit. She’ll need both to survive because this search for “fortune and glory” will turn into a desperate race against time with more on the line than ever before. Because even as she searches for the treasure and fights to protect her Grandma Mazur, her own deepest feelings will be tested—as Stephanie could finally be forced to choose between Joe Morelli and Ranger.

In Janet Evanovich's thrilling novel, "Fortune and Glory: Tantalizing Twenty-Seven (27) (Stephanie Plum)," bounty hunter Stephanie Plum finds herself caught in a high-stakes game of cat and mouse with a notorious art thief known as the Fox.

When Stephanie is hired to track down a missing painting worth millions, she quickly realizes that the Fox is more than just a skilled thief. He's also cunning, ruthless, and willing to do whatever it takes to stay one step ahead of the law.

As Stephanie delves deeper into the case, she uncovers a web of secrets and hidden agendas. She soon finds herself caught in a deadly game of betrayal, where friends and enemies are difficult to distinguish. With the help of her loyal companion, Lula, and the enigmatic Joe Morelli, Stephanie must use all her wits and skills to stay alive and bring the Fox to justice.

Filled with Evanovich's signature humor and suspense, "Fortune and Glory" is a wild ride that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.

Here's a brief excerpt from the book:

"I was sitting in my beat-up Toyota Tercel, trying to ignore the fact that it was 105 degrees in the shade and the air conditioner hadn't worked in months. I was parked in front of a run-down apartment building in Trenton, New Jersey, waiting for a guy named Vinnie Boombatz to come out so I could serve him with a court order. Vinnie was behind on his child support, and the state had hired me to track him down and make sure he paid up."

"I'd been sitting there for about an hour, and I was starting to get bored. I mean, how long can you stare at a brick wall before you start to lose your mind? I was just about to give up and go home when I saw Vinnie coming out of the building. He was a short, fat guy with a goatee and a shaved head. He was wearing a white tank top and a pair of shorts, and he was smoking a cigarette."

"I got out of my car and walked over to him. 'Vinnie Boombatz?' I asked."

"He looked at me and squinted. 'Who's asking?' he said."

"'Stephanie Plum,' I said. 'I'm a bounty hunter, and I'm here to serve you with a court order.'"

Vinnie's eyes widened. 'A bounty hunter?' he said. 'What the hell do you want?'"

"'I want you to pay your child support,' I said. 'You're behind three months, and the state has had enough.'"

Vinnie took a drag of his cigarette and blew the smoke in my face. 'I don't have any money,' he said. 'I'm broke.'"

"'That's not my problem,' I said. 'The state says you owe them money, and it's my job to make sure you pay up.'"

Vinnie started to walk away. 'Go to hell,' he said.