Rating:  Summary: Amazing!!!!!!!!!!! Murder/Mystery/Romance all in one. Review: NAKED IN DEATH is a high paced, sexy thriller and it is sure to interest romance and mystery readers alike. This is a very fast paced who done it story. It is the first in the "Death series" by this author and I have already ordered the rest of the series. The relationship between Eve and Roarke is the backbone of this series. When they're together, sparks fly. Highly intelligent and strong-willed, they're also vulnerable, both with a dark past that they haven't completely overcome. This futuristic series gets better with each book. The plots are totally believable. This is a MUST READ!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rating:  Summary: WOW! Review: In my experience, romance writers that turn suspense haven't turned out all that great. I took a chance on the In Death series and I am so glad I did. This book hooked me from the first page! Taking place in 2058, Lt. Eve Dallas thought she has seen everything in her profession as a cop. When Eve is put on a case for a murder victim, what is shocking is how the victim is killed. Only the very wealthy can afford to collect antique weapons, which include any type of gun. Gun's were banned around 2020, and are very expensive to aquire. This helps her narrow down her suspects. All the evidence soon points to Roarke, a billionaire. Eve is soon drawn into a case that hits too close to home, laying her emotions bare. Soon the desire flowing between her and Roarke is too much to deny and Eve finds herself in a relationship with her prime suspect. The outcome of the book is surprising, but not shocking. The relationship between Eve and Roarke is intense and emotional. Due to both their pasts, they have a hard time opening up to anyone, but find that with each other, they might be able to. Again, this was a great book and I look foward to reading the rest in the series.
Rating:  Summary: Naked in death Review: This is the first detective book from the Eve Dallas series. When I started this book I didn't know the story takes place in the future. A detective story in the future has positive and a negative sides. For some parts I thought: that's interesting, maybe it will work that way in the future. For the negative side, sometimes the new technology isn't described that well. Furthermore I couldn't really find a reason why this story must be told in the future. Maybe because they can't commit these "old fashioned" murders in the present time? 3 stars.
Rating:  Summary: Overall, a decent book Review: After reading many of the high reviews for Naked in Death, I was slightly disappointed. I found that it did not draw me in very well from the beginning, but strangely I was able to read through it quickly. The characters, Eve Dallas and Roarke, were a bit too shallow for my taste. Of course, this could be because this is the first book in a series, and NR will continue to develop the characters later on. But even so, the characters weren't deep enough for me to take much interest in them. I will probably try reading the next few books to see if the series gets any better, but mainly because I don't have any other books to read at the moment. I generally enjoy Nora Robert's books, so I wanted to see how her writing as J.D. Robb would be. I like her descriptive style of writing, which flows nicely and is simple enough to follow. I'm usually captivated by the characters and stories of her other romance novels, and I was disappointed that those of this book didn't interest me all that much. The relationship between Eve and Roarke was so shallow, and it seemed as if the only reason Roarke pursued Eve was because she intrigued and challenged him - hardly a good start to a long-term relationship. It was also unclear why Eve was attracted to Roarke other than his handsome looks, power, and prestige, and possibly, his wealth. However, I do hope that the following books of the "In Death" series will further develop on the characters and their relationship, and that they will go into more depth. "Naked in Death" is good for a quick, entertaining read, but don't expect too much from it.
Rating:  Summary: THE FIRST BOOK IN A GREAT SERIES! Review: Naked In Death is the first book in a series by Nora Roberts writing as JD Robb. Set in the year 2058, Lt. Eve Dallas is a smart, tough, take no prisoners NYC homicide detective. Because of an abusive childhood that she only remembers nightmarish snatches of, she allows few people to get close to her. Working on a high profile murder case she meets Roarke, billionaire industrialist, sexy as sin, and number one suspect. Much to her chagrin, Roarke is not all intimidated by the Lt. and gives as good as he gets. The relationship between these two is the backbone of this series. When they're together, sparks fly. Highly intelligent and strong-willed, they're also vulnerable, both with a dark past that they haven't completely overcome. This futuristic series gets better with each book. The plots are totally believable. Robb doesn't overwhelm you high-tech wizardry. Eve and Roarke's characters get more developed in each story, as do the other characters, Peabody, McNabb, Dr. Mira, Mavis, Feeney, and Summerset. You will not be disappointed.
Rating:  Summary: Great Suspense Romance Set In Future Review: In 2058, the United States has outlawed guns, legalized postitution (Liscensed Companions), and tried to genetically eliminate negative emotions and behavior. Eve Dallas is the top homicide detective in Manhattan and has dedicated her life to her career to try and escape a horrible and painful past. When a murdered Liscensed Companion (LC) turns out to be a high powered senator's grand-daughter, she is up to her eyeballs in red tape and politics. When the killer promises that 5 more will die, she knows she must hurry and find the murderer. Roarke is on the short list of suspects. He is the richest man in the world, owns the building the LC was murdered in, and owns the company that handles the security for the building. He also has a collection of antique, outlawed guns, one of which was used as the murder weapon. When he swears his innocence, Eve finds herself believing him, but does not know if it is her top notch cop instincts, or the intense attraction she feels for Roarke. Together, Eve and Roarke must fight mistrust and a deadly serial killer intent on destroying them both. This was a great start to was is sure to be a fabulous series. NAKED IN DEATH is a high paced, sexy thriller. It is sure to interest romance and mystery readers alike. But beware, this is one that will keep you up ALL night, because you just cannot put it down. At just over 300 pages, I finished this one in a day and a half. Definitely recommended!!! JBogue paper-and-lace.com Specializing in paranormal romance and fiction.
Rating:  Summary: WOW Review: I bought this book on an whim knowing that it was part of a series and so glad I did. The In Death series has been great and I haven't been disappointed yet. I love the characters. Eve and Roarke are great together.
Rating:  Summary: Fast paced murder mystery from the future Review: I liked this story about a futuristic cop trying to solve crimes committed with technology from our time. Though I admit that at first I forgot to read the part about the futuristic aspect and was confused until the audio told me what year it was. Oh well my mistake. Eve Dallas is a cop of the future who is thrust into an extremely high profile murder case before she is even done with the last case she was to finish up. In this case it includes "licensed companions" being murdered brutally. The murder has promised to kill 6 people in total and some how has dragged Dallas into it by sending her information as soon as they are happening. The first victim happens to be the astringed family member of a US Senator. Along comes Roarke who is not only a suspect but a very rich one that Eve feels attracted to against her better judgment. This is a very fast paced who done it. It is the first in the "Death series" by this author and I have already ordered the next 2.
Rating:  Summary: Real Good Review: I hardly read contemporary, a co-worker of mine gave me the whole collection. I liked it so much that I am glad I don't have to pay for them. But Naked in Death is greatly recommended.
Rating:  Summary: A great mystery with a good lead character Review: Eve Dallas is a cop in New York City in the future. Eve is just getting over a tragic accident that happened while on the job, when she is pulled into a high profile case involving a young woman and her death. As Eve works on the case of how Sharon DeBliss was killed, this is where she starts to realize that the person who killed Sharon left a calling card that said one of six. Eve hopes that she will be able to catch the killer before the killer kills 6 woman. Eve works on figuring out how the killer acquired old guns and how he is able to kill without anyone knowing who this person is and how he is able to slip between the cops and deliver document to Eve that shows her the graphic murders. This is where Eve meets Roarke a man who is very rich and seems to have a link to the case. As she interviews Roarke she finds that his man could be a possible suspect, but Eve allows herself to become involved with Roarke and that is where she learns that Roarke might not be the man she had first assumed he might be. As time goes on and more murders happen, Eve is out to catch the killer and she will do anything to catch him. This was a great first book in the series; I hope the rest of the books are as good as this one.
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