First published 2023
Stephanie Plum takes on what looks like straightforward work when jeweler Martin Rabner hires her to find his missing security guard Andy Manley. Rabner believes Nutsy stole diamonds from his safe. Stephanie also hunts Duncan Dugan, who robbed the same jewelry store on the same day. With boyfriend Morelli working a case in Miami, Stephanie babysits his enormous orange dog Bob, who eats everything from donuts to car seats. Morelli's absence brings the enigmatic Ranger back into Stephanie's orbit just as the case turns dangerous. Her best friend Lula insists a mythological demon is stalking her wardrobe. An overnight stakeout with Stephanie's mother and Grandma Mazur proves three generations of Plum women share steel nerves and racing driver reflexes. Bodies pile up and witnesses vanish as Stephanie discovers everyone around her plays by crooked rules. She must embrace her own willingness to bend the law.
Genres: mystery, crime, contemporary, action
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Miami
336 pages · Hardcover · Atria Books