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Summary: An Excellent Futuristic Mystery - Wonderful Characters
Review: "Glory In Death" is the second book in J.D. Robb's futuristic mystery series. Set in New York City, 2058 CE, robotic drones and voice activated machines do menial work; there is a total ban on guns, (the police use lasers); major advances have been made in medicine, technology, and genetics; airbuses are the preferred vehicle for public transportation; tele-links replace telephones; and people travel to other planets, (Venus, Mars), for vacation and business. It's not quite a brave new world, but there are significant changes midway into the 21st century. The overpopulated world has more limited resources - real coffee is rare and way too expensive, as is beef and other fresh meat. Robb has not written a sci-fi series, however. Far enough into the future to make the storyline more interesting, today's world is still easily recognizable.
Lieutenant Eve Dallas of the NYPSD is a tough cop who made Lieutenant before the age of 30. She, is also very vulnerable emotionally. Eve doesn't remember the early years of her life, but knows that she was sexually, physically and emotionally abused by her father, abandoned at age eight and left to the mercies of Children's Services. She met handsome businessman Roarke in book one, and the couple has become seriously involved. Roarke is a charismatic Irish billionaire, who wields considerable power worldwide, and has fallen hard for the first time in his life - for Eve.
Prosecuting Attorney Cicely Towers, a powerful, talented professional, is found dead, throat slashed, in a sleazy part of town. Eve is called in as primary to work the case. Then a second victim turns up. A beautiful, up-and-coming TV actress is found murdered, throat cut, on the rear patio of her apartment building. Eve is again called in -same MO, most probably the same killer. Unfortunately, both victims were involved with Roarke in the past. Obviously this development causes friction in their growing relationship - a relationship which is also stressed by Eve's discomfort with Roark's world of wealth, power and the "beautiful people." Then there's the additional pressure of knowing that another murder will probably take place unless the case is solved ASAP.
Again, J.D. Robb has come up with a winner. "Glory in Death" is a fast paced police thriller with top notch characters and an excellent plot. Although the murder mystery is primary, Roarks's and Eve's developing romance does add a lot and allows for a better insight into the complex characters of the two. The author's knowledge of police procedurals make the storyline more believable. The only problem I had with the book is that Roarke was a murder suspect in the first novel, "Naked In Death" also. This just seems too contrived to me. He is a man with an amazing number of business and personal connections. He knows half the world. It is a bit much to have a stable and respected figure like him suspected twice in a row.
Overall, I recommend the mystery and intend to read more of the series. Great stuff!
JANA
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Summary: Fantastic Read!
Review: "Glory in Death" is the second instalment in Robb's (aka Nora Roberts) "In Death" series and it is even better than the first one.
In this book, Eve, a cop with the NYPSD in the year 2058 has another serial killer to catch. Someone is killing high-powered women in the public eye, and it's Eve's job to find out who.
Along with the exciting and imaginative mystery, there is also the developing relationship between Eve and billionaire Roarke. Their romance is fresh, complex and quite intense. Roarke is always willing to help Eve solve her cases with the many tools available to him, and together, both personally and professionally, these two make a great team.
Eve will win readers' hearts as the feisty and emotionally troubled heroine and Roarke is a hero who every reader will adore. The plot is suspenseful and well thought out and balances the mystery with the romance beautifully. Overall, this is a first-rate romantic suspense novel with a fascinating futuristic setting and I highly recommend it!
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Summary: Read it in 1 day!
Review: After Naked in Death, I had to run out and buy this one to see where the romance of Eve and Roarke lands. I'm baffled that Robb manages to keep the romance interesting through 2 novels, as I expect she will through the rest of the series (we'll see).Definately a good read! Love the mix of mystery and romance as I tend to get bored with romance novels alone. I highly recommend, but start it on a day when you can sleep in the next morning, as I found myself up late unable to put it down!
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Summary: One of Eve & Roarke's best scenes inside!
Review: As far as mysteries go, the killer in this book can be easily figured out so there's not much suspense there. But for those in love with Eve and Roarke, this is an important part of their relationship.
This book contains my favourite scene in the whole series when Eve finally admits with great reluctance that she loves Roarke. That section is beautifully written, and J.D. Robb does not compromise their strong willed characters when she writes that part.
It's much easier to write how protaganists fall in each other's arms and let down all barriers to declare their love. What is more difficult is when they admit their love and their characterizations remain true even when they are in the most vulnerable of circumstances. So make sure you read Glory in Love, don't give it a miss just because the suspense element is not there.
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Summary: 4.5 Stars for the 2nd in the series
Review: Book #2 in the Death Series by JD Robb and it continues to draw me further into the series. I want to devour the whole series as soon as possible as I want to find out what happens next. I also like the touch of the future in the story as well as the clues that you are to figure out as the story continues. JDR also develops the characters well so there are certain ones that you instant ly like as well as ones that you hate. I like how the clues for the story are intertwined with the base case. I also like the human touches that Roarke and Eve have while trying to mesh their lives. And the butler is a giant hoot! I recommend this story!
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Summary: Eve Dallas is back
Review: Eve Dallas is back on the case and this time she is ont he case of a woman who was murdered, but this isn't any woman it is a high powered woman and Eve can't figure out who would want her dead and why they would do it like they did. As Eve works on the case she has to deal with another murder of another high powered woman and this murder is like the first. As Eve works on the case she keeps coming up accross dead ends and not being able to figure out who killed these woman. She works the case from all angles and trys to keep ahead of what the killer might do next. Eve's realenship with Roarke is steaming up and Eve isn't quite ready for that yet, but Roarke won't take no for an answer and trys to show Eve how much he cares of her. Overall this was another great book in the series, I love Eve and her friends and love the romance between her and Roarke.
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Summary: A great addition!!
Review: Eve Dallas once again has a murderer to catch. This time, the victims are all successful females that have families that mourn them. Once again the link between the victims is Eve's lover, they mysterious Roarke. However, this time she is doing all she can to clear him from her list of suspects. Roberts hooks the reader with the suspense as well as the ongoing romance between Roarke and Eve. Never having a family or very many friends, Eve is struggling with her relationship with Roarke. A part of her wants to keep a part of her life seperate if he ever leaves her, but a part of her wants to grab him with both hands and never let go. You will be hooked and shocked by the suspense part of the story. I was very surprised when the murderer was revealed, but once again, Even saves the day in a blaze of Glory.
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Summary: Better the 2nd. time around!
Review: I truly enjoyed the first book of this series, but it seems light compared to the developement & fullness of Eve & Roarke in this 2nd book. The unfolding of their relationship is as exciting to read as the crimes to be solved. The struggle of these two very independent, strong people is so real, you feel their pain and their joy. Robb, does a good job dealing with "OUR FUTURE" world, very believable. Introduction of Peabody, wonderful new addition.
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Summary: great series
Review: In this book, someone's slashing the throats of prominent and successful women. Since the suspects include family friends of Lieutenant Eve Dallas' commander and Eve's lover, Roarke, this becomes a very difficult case for her. If you haven't read the first book, Naked in Death, I would suggest that you do that first, although this early in the series it's not as important. Just as a warning for those who have never read one of the In Death books, the mystery is not really the most important part in the book. I've heard regular mystery readers complain that they were able to figure out who committed the murders long before anyone in the books did. That wasn't the case for me - I enjoyed the mystery element in this book - but the relationships are the reason why I keep reading the series and why I reread all the books. In this book, Eve has to deal with her problems with commitment in her relationship with Roarke. The way Eve and Roarke interact is wonderful, and Eve's gradual attempts at making herself more than just a cop are interesting reading. I definitely recommend this book and series to anyone who likes well done and well paced romance with mystery and murder mixed in.
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Summary: great series
Review: In this book, someone's slashing the throats of prominent and successful women. Since the suspects include family friends of Lieutenant Eve Dallas' commander and Eve's lover, Roarke, this becomes a very difficult case for her. If you haven't read the first book, Naked in Death, I would suggest that you do that first, although this early in the series it's not as important. Just as a warning for those who have never read one of the In Death books, the mystery is not really the most important part in the book. I've heard regular mystery readers complain that they were able to figure out who committed the murders long before anyone in the books did. That wasn't the case for me - I enjoyed the mystery element in this book - but the relationships are the reason why I keep reading the series and why I reread all the books. In this book, Eve has to deal with her problems with commitment in her relationship with Roarke. The way Eve and Roarke interact is wonderful, and Eve's gradual attempts at making herself more than just a cop are interesting reading. I definitely recommend this book and series to anyone who likes well done and well paced romance with mystery and murder mixed in.
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