The Recovery Agent: A Novel (1) (The Recovery Agent Series)

ISBN: 1982154918

Author: Evanovich, Janet

Condition: New

#1 New York Times bestselling author and thriller master (Mystery and Suspense Magazine) Janet Evanovich returns with the launch of a tense, suspenseful, funny, and wise (Lee Child) series blending wild adventure, hugely appealing characters, and pitch-perfect humor.Lost something? Gabriela Rose knows how to get it back. As a recovery agent, shes hired by individuals and companies seeking lost treasures, stolen heirlooms, or missing assets. Shes reliable, cool under pressure, and well trained in weapons of all types. But Gabrielas latest job isnt for some bamboozled billionaire, its for her own family, whose home is going to be wiped off the map if they cant come up with a lot of money fast.Inspired by an old family legend, Gabriela sets off for the jungles of Peru in pursuit of the Ring of Solomon and the lost treasure of Lima. But this job comes with a huge problem attached to it-Gabrielas ex-husband, Rafer. Its Rafer who has the map that possibly points the way to the treasure, and hes not about to let Gabriela find it without him.Rafer is as relaxed as Gabriela is driven, and he has a lifetimes experience getting under his ex-wifes skin. But when they arent bickering about old times the two make a formidable team, and its going to take a team to defeat the vicious drug lord who has also been searching for the fabled ring. A drug lord who doesnt mind leaving a large body count behind him to get it.A rollicking adventure and a great start to a new series (Booklist, starred review), The Recovery Agent will have you clamoring for more and cheering for the unstoppable Gabriela Rose on every page.