Janet Evanovich

Author of Stephanie Plum series

Janet Evanovich - Author of Stephanie Plum series
Born

April 22nd, 1943
81 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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An American author, a prominent figure in the contemporary mystery genre. Gained recognition with the Stephanie Plum series, which blends humor and crime fiction. The first novel, One for the Money, was published in 1994 and set the tone for the subsequent books. The series follows a female bounty hunter navigating her chaotic life, relationships, and cases. Additionally, authored several romance novels and collaborated on various projects, including co-writing a series with another author. The Stephanie Plum series has sold millions of copies and has been adapted for film and television.

Authored the Stephanie Plum series

Published One for the Money in 1994

Sold over 75 million books worldwide

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