Divided in Death

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Summary: Eve Versus the Feds
Review: Tough homicide cop Eve Dallas finds herself at odds with the futuristic version of the CIA in this fun and fast adventure about high-tech terrorism in the 2050s.

What starts as a particularly violent double homicide quickly morphs into a full-scale investigation of the anti-terrorist organization charged with protecting the United States. But the agency seems to be harboring a rogue who is out of control--and will not stop until he thinks his tracks are covered. And his "tracks" include not only Eve herself, but Roarke Industries, and that means her hunky husband Roarke.

That's bad enough, but Eve and Roarke are in a bad marital patch for the first time in their relationship. If Eve allows herself to feel the fear about THAT, she won't be able to concentrate on the case that could bring them both down and destroy her career.

It makes for an interesting and fun read. My only problem was with the intricacies of the federal organizations. I often found myself confused as to who was who--but maybe that's just me! I definitely found this a worthy addition to the "In Death" series, although not, in my opinion, one of the best.

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Summary: Excellent Book,, but....
Review: I have read all of the "in Death" books, and will continue to read them. This is a great addition, however I must say the rhapsodizing that Eve and Roarke do seems just, well silly....

These characters love each other, that much we know. We know the depth of their love for one another, but there are more than a few spots in the book where Eve just seems to break character so that she can wax romantic about her handsome husband.

Roarke's gushing over his wife is a little more believable, but what I find trite is at the start of every single one of these little episodes the characters have to rehash their bad childhoods. Did they forget since the last time they went over it? Have the details changed? No, I would just love to see Robb move these characters past their 'revalations' about their childhoods and let them move on to a different area of their relationship.

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Summary: Murder Weapon -- Pul-eeze!
Review: Okay, I keep jumping in to review this series. Since I'm on the last book, I must be enjoying them. Definitely light-weight reading, the sort of romantic fantasies with which a teenage girl would populate her imagination. Then again, I'm well beyond the teen years, so perhaps these "fannish" plots push buttons within us all. I also confess I just started reading this book, so I can't comment on the plot or the characters, although I've certainly addressed these subjects in my reviews of other books in the "...In Death" series. No, this time my complaint surfaced early: with the murder weapon. A knife. Okay, that's cool. But from among the assortment of kitchen knives ranging from the paring variety to the largest chef's knife, what does Ms. Robb choose as her murder weapon? A bread knife. You know, a bread knife of the "blunt end, serrated blade" variety. What did the killer do -- saw the victim to death? Then again, what does it matter when the characters are so delightful that the mystery hardly matters. I guess it matters to me, for I am an veteran mystery reader. I just hope all this light reading hasn't dulled my senses for a meaty crime novel!

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Summary: Eve,Roarke and Co
Review: Well, what else can be said about this series of great books, not much as everyone has said it all.
But as usual J D Robb/Nora Roberts has done it again, excellent book. I loved the plot of the book, but loved and thought the interaction this time between Eve and Roarke was so neat as it showed their more sensitive sides especially Eve's which was nice to see. It showed how much she has grown within herself since the first book in the series and I have read every book in the series so far.
Look forward to Vision's in Death when it comes out.
Thanks Nora Roberts what a wonderful mind and imagination you have.


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Summary: One of the Best in the Series
Review: I enjoy all of the books in the " . . . In Death" series, but this one stands out as one of my favorites, largely because it focuses more on Roarke and Eve's passionate marriage. As the multi-layered case unfolds, these two confront an issue that cuts to the heart of who they are as people: Roarke wants vengeance; Eve wants to leave justice to the law or God. The fights Eve and Roark have over this conflict are very well-written and engaging and the eventual resolution is satisfying and believable.

I do admit, however, to feeling some irritation with Eve in this novel. In most of the stories, Roarke is impossibly patient and quick to accept fault, even when Eve is being abrasive and defensive. I like Eve when she's edgy and tough, but at the same time, there are times when she crosses a line into unjustified bitchiness. There's one confrontation in this novel that made me very much want Eve to apologize to Roarke. It'd be nice to see a storyline in which Roarke pushed Eve away and she had to put aside her obsession with her job to truly be there for him, as he is always there for her.

The mystery at the heart of the novel is a good one, with a few twists that I didn't see coming. I found the very end to be a bit of a letdown, but overall, there's plenty of suspense and strong character development.

If you read these books more for the Eve/Roarke marriage and less for the mystery plots, I think this will be one of your favorites in the series, too. Robb/Roberts has a talent for keeping the central couple interesting, complex, and root-able. This book took the characters to a new level and showed them becoming more emotionally intimate in a very satisfying way.

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Summary: Might be the best so far!
Review: "Divided in Death" is the 18th book in the "In Death" by J.D. Robb and it might be the best so far. The starts out with a call in the night that an employee of Roarke's has just found her husband and best friend in bed together dead! As Eve and Roarke start investagation, the past a brought up and this news divides Eve and Roarke and test their marriage.
This a great book! Ilove that in each book the reader learns more about the pasts of book Eve and Roarke. Also, Ms. Robb continues to develop the main and minor characters in great fashion. Can't wait to the next book in the series This was a great book!

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Summary: The Quality We've Come to Expect From J.D. Robb...
Review: The basic storyline of the book centers around a government agency called the HSO (Homeland Security Organization) and Eve's battle with the agency, which instead of destroying terrorists, has become a government-sponsored terrorist group itself. More as it becomes clear that the agency was aware of and ignored Eve's horrible childhood, a conflict arises between Roarke and Eve. Roarke will be forced to make a choice...go after those who allowed his beloved Eve to suffer or do nothing in order not to cause Eve still more pain. Essentially this book is good in two ways...It provides an excellent mystery as well as allowing for the tension and development and, in the end, the testing of Eve and Roarke's marriage. For oldtimers to the series, this is one of the best, and I definately recommend it. For newcomers, this isn't a bad book to start with, though I'd suggest starting with the first book, Naked In Death, and working your way up to it. But regardless, enjoy the book. Escape into the future and like me, fantasize that you too are married to Roarke.

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Summary: J.D. Robb (Nora Roberts) strkes again.
Review: Great addition to the series. We started with the beginning
title that is "NAKED In DEATH" and have held that title
to be the best until now. Divided in Death breaks from any
set formula, stretching the usual beloved team behind
Eve Dallas to solve a horrid murder investigation. Highly
recommend!

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Summary: MUST READ!!!
Review: This is one of Ms. Robb's best book. All the characters hade something to offer, which makes this a very interesting book.