Fortune and Glory

Fortune and Glory follows bounty hunter Stephanie Plum as she pursues a new case involving missing family treasures. After her grandmother's friend dies, Stephanie becomes entangled in a hunt for a buried fortune that puts her in competition with dangerous rivals. The story moves between Trenton's familiar neighborhoods and new territory as Stephanie works with her usual team - including Ranger, Lula, and Grandma Mazur. Multiple groups are after the same prize, leading to car chases, break-ins, and Stephanie's trademark misadventures. Stephanie must navigate threats from professional criminals while dealing with her complicated personal life and the chaos that follows her everywhere. The case becomes increasingly complex as more parties get involved and the stakes continue to rise. This entry in the long-running series delivers the signature blend of mystery, romance, and humor that defines Stephanie Plum's world. The treasure hunt premise adds fresh energy while maintaining the core elements that have sustained the series.

Readers found this Stephanie Plum installment lighter and more formulaic compared to previous books in the series. Many noted it provided familiar comfort during the pandemic. Likes: - Quick, entertaining escape read - Humor and banter between characters - Grandma Mazur's wedding subplot - Return of Jorge as a character Dislikes: - Plot feels recycled from previous books - Less romantic tension than usual - Too many coincidences driving the story - Some found the treasure hunt premise unrealistic Review Scores: Goodreads: 4.0/5 (47,000+ ratings) Amazon: 4.5/5 (15,000+ ratings) Sample Reader Comments: "Perfect pandemic read - light and funny when we needed it most" -Goodreads reviewer "Getting predictable but still makes me laugh" -Amazon reviewer "Missing the spark of earlier books" -Barnes & Noble reviewer "Same formula, different treasure" -Goodreads reviewer

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🔹 This is the 27th book in Janet Evanovich's wildly successful Stephanie Plum series, which has sold more than 100 million copies worldwide. 🔹 The author originally worked as a secretary before turning to writing romance novels under the pen name Steffie Hall, then later found her true calling with mystery fiction. 🔹 The plot involves the search for buried treasure linked to a long-dead bootlegger, drawing inspiration from New Jersey's real-life history of Prohibition-era criminal enterprises. 🔹 Each book in the Stephanie Plum series contains a number in its title, and the series has maintained consistent popularity since "One for the Money" debuted in 1994. 🔹 Like her protagonist Stephanie Plum, Janet Evanovich is from New Jersey and incorporates authentic local culture, landmarks, and food (especially Tastykakes) into her stories.