The King's Ransom is an action-packed thriller and the second book in Janet Evanovich's Recovery Agent series, published by Atria Books. This 352-page hardcover adventure follows Gabriela Rose, a recovery agent extraordinaire who specializes in locating missing valuables and stolen assets. When her ex-husband Rafer Jones and his cousin Harley seek her help, Gabriela becomes entangled in a high-stakes international investigation.

Harley, a bank president, authorized insurance policies for priceless world-class artifacts including the Rosetta Stone and an Egyptian sarcophagus at his board's urging. These items subsequently disappeared without a paper trail, leaving Harley facing potential jail time unless they're recovered. Gabriela and Rafer must travel across multiple continents including New York, London, Cairo, Milan, and Florida to track down the missing masterpieces.

The investigation unveils corruption, murder threats, and a shadowy global conspiracy orchestrated by a nefarious villain determined to destabilize worldwide financial systems. Along the way, Gabriela must navigate dangerous situations while managing romantic tension with Rafer. This steamy thriller combines mystery, adventure, humor, and suspense as the duo races against time to prevent Harley's incarceration and uncover a sophisticated criminal operation. The book is scheduled for release on November 11, 2025.