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Summary: Logging Too Much Computer Time May Have It's Hazards...
Review: In the newest "In Death" book, a new computer virus spreads through out the city of New York, causing more then fried circuits. It's been programmed to murder and Lt. Eve Dallas is on the case.Like another reviewer of this book, I've loved the "In Death" series every since I accidently stumbled upon it, yet I found this book lacking. The book got off to a great start, although it did include several mis-prints, one that should have been easily caught during editing. Halfway into the book sluggish, and ended quickly. Instead of focusing on the investigation at hand, the plot seemed to keep focusing on "secondary character" development. So much so I was beginging to wonder if Ms.Roberts is planning a Peabody/McNab spin-off (which wouldn't be bad). Even though I don't like this as much as the other books in the series, it was still enjoyable and I look forward to the next In Death book in March.
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Summary: She's done it again...
Review: "Purity in Death" is the next great installment in Robb/Roberts' "In Death" series. Eve, Roarke and the rest of the gang are back to murder and sex as usual. The characters are as cool as ever and the plot sucks you right in. If you have liked other books by Roberts, I recommend you try the "In Death" series (though I would start with the first one, "Naked in Death"). If you have liked the others in the series, I highly recommend Purity in Death. If you have LOVED the other books in the series (like me), then I say--BUY IT NOW!
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Summary: The latest in the "In Death" Series by JD Robb is a killer!!
Review: This series is an intense, futuristic mystery that captivates from the first pages.... JD Robb has Eve Dallas searching through the twisted minds of killers that use computers to torture and kill their victims. She relies on Roarke, her bad boy turned good hubby who exudes condidence and power as easily as most people breathe. Just the right amount of techno mumbo jumbo to be realistic, combined with the perfect touches of humor, sex, romance, politics and fun to make the perfect read! If you have not tried this series yet... please do! Each book is a part o the development of the characters... and each book can also stand on its own. (First book in series is Naked in Death.
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Summary: Not her best one
Review: I usually love her books in the "In Death" series. This one just didn't grab me. It didn't have an interesting plot and it was not very successful. The development of McNab and Peabody's characters were interseting, though. Otherwise too many peripheral characters were thrown into this book.
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Summary: Fine Read
Review: I absolutely enjoyed reading this recent installment of the
"In Death" series; it was great. This novel is humorous, romantic, fast paced, and I love following the continual saga of Eve/Roarke and their "family". I've read all of this series, and the last 2-3 were not great, but this one makes up for the mediocre theme of the previous ones. Just stick with J.D.Robb and you won't be disappointed.
Larry
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Summary: Once You Swallow the Bolonium, It's Pretty Good
Review: On a panel at a science fiction convention, i once heard an author explain that you are permitted to introduce one piece of the miracle element "Bolonium" (which can do or be anything the author wants) into your story, but after that you can't do anything else contrary to fact in your storytelling. Robb gets away with two chunks, but, since one is the underlying pseudo-science-fiction setting in the year 2059 introduced at the very beginning of the series, i'll give her a bye on that one. My wife and i are both involved professionally with computers, and she told me that she was afraid i wasn't going to like this book because it involved a computer virus that could attack human brains. I explained the Bolonium Hypothesis to her; and, as i expected (based on previous Dallas/Roarke mysteries), while i didn't believe for a moment that such a thing could happen, if i accepted that it could, i was in for a pretty good romance/police procedural novel as Dallas and company mobilised to catch the Bad Guys. Said Bad Guys are a group of vigilante-types who are out to bring their own brand of "justice" to child-predators who cannot be touched by the law; as is often the case in plots of this type, the initial public reaction to their actions and manifestos is guardedly favourable -- after all, they're only attacking nasty child-molestors. But Dallas and her people are aware that people who deal extra-legal "justice" to one class of offendor are likely to expand their attentiosn to others. And not everyone agrees as to just who ought to die for his "crimes". A child-molestor? Quite possibly. A dealer in nasty drugs? Maybe. A jay-walker. perhaps? As usual, Robb delivers the goods, specially in the secondary characters with which this series is so rich. Peabody and McNabb have particularly strong (and uncharacteristic, but completely in-character) roles to play, and Mavis has a Startling Announcement. While you can start the series with this volume (or any other), i really think you'll have more fun if you start with the first and read them in order.
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Summary: Nothing new here...
Review: Lets face it, after 14 books this series is just predictable. Eve is the tough-as-nails cop, Roark is the fantasy-man come to life--rich, gorgeous and sensitive. But, as well as Roberts writes, its been done ad nauseum. This was a great premise-- just done to death.
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Summary: has it's moments
Review: In this particular book, I found some plot elements that were satisfying, if predictable, and a few characters that seemed real, such as McNab, but others that were mainly taking up space. Once you get past the concept of a mysterious and never satisfactorily explained Svengali effect coming from a computer screen into an individual's mind on a selective basis, the story line makes sense, sort of. I have long admired Nora Roberts work in general, one of the better authors in her particular genre, romance/thrillers. I don't believe dalliance with science fiction angles is necessarily her forte, however, unless one is to suspend disbelief of all known laws of electrical energy conversion, E=MC2, and accept the untrodden ground of psychic phenomena as a material concept. But after all, it is fiction. Mainly, I liked the strong persona of the female protagonist who acts like a tough guy while working with tough cops, takes no guff, would make a gung-ho Marine, but I wished she had shown a bit more of her softer, feminine side now and then, such as in the unnececessary and rudimentary sex scenes with her too-perfect husband. The abruptness of them gave a jarring note to the continuity, sort of like they were thrown in to pander to titillation for commercialism. Of course as a man, I took an immediate dislike to her Irish husband, not because he is a foreigner, but due to being too rich, too handsome, too smart and too controlled. It was never mentioned if he had a green card, either. That aside, I found enough suspense and plot jigs to keep me interested through to the end. Perhaps if I'd read all the previous books in the series I would have cared more for some of the walk-on characters like Mavis, whoever she is supposed to be, but it is still a good read that doesn't force you to extend yourself by trying to figure things out. Entertainment, that's what it is. -Barker Reviews
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Summary: A techno-dystopia that oozes pure intelligence
Review: What if a computer virus from our-email can infiltrate the computer and infect its operator with a cranial expansion that culminates in destruction? In the 15th installment of the Death series, J.D Robb crafts a chilling techno-dystopia in 2059 where paedophiles and drug-traffickers are mysteriously victimized by a vigilantte operation to uphold justice. Their self-righteous mantra proclaims - absolute purity achieved. It is up to edgy NYPSD Lieut. Eve Dallas to root out the perpetrators - as the virus exterminates their target but harms innocent by-standers including inflicting a near-fatal paralysis on e-cop McNab and took the life of an innocent sixteen-year old who is slashed by an infected pimp. The investigation grips her as she is apprehended by her past as an abused victim.... Purity in Death has the smarts and chutzpah with the fearless Dallas relentless in her pursuit for justice. J.D Robbs has honed her prose to razor-edged sharpness and accelerates the pacing to a frenzy one with grisly murders, political machinations up the social echelons and intrigues with provocative questions on morals and justice. It is dark and disturbing given the increasing number of computer-savvy felons sprouting at present who abuse and terrorize with the power of technology. Clever characterization, swift dialogues and a wonderful supporting cast in the form of Eve's techno-whiz husband Roarke, her comically larcenous aide Peabody and the tenacious news-reporter Nadine makes this outing an eventful one for Robbs. Though her refreshing plot lacks the conviction to plunge in with more depth and moral complications, it nevertheless serves its purpose as a fast, jugular suspense thriller that oozes pure intelligence. - Desmond CHan
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Summary: Love it!
Review: I just can't get enough. Nora Roberts (aka JD Robb) is just amazing! I love all of her books, but especially the in Death series. Although Purity in Death isn't as suspenseful as some of the others, Eve and Rhoarke are just wonderful. I enjoy "watching" their relationship grow. Can't wait for Portrait in Death!
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