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Summary: Yes, I read J.D. Robb...
Review: and no, I'm not a big fan of romance novels. Generally I am more interested in suspense or police procedurals. Nora Roberts, (writing as JDR) gives us all 3 in her Eve Dallas series, with her 12th book. In the series, she takes a look at the police department of the future, and combines its strong Lieutenant with an interesting and wealthy husband, Roarke. None of Eve's adversaries are common criminals; the series focuses on brutal crime. All of the surrounding characters, whether ongoing (Peabody, Feeney, Summerset, McNab) or one-time visitors, (Mick, Roarke's boyhood friend) are well-drawn. The humor is light and welcome, the scenes between Roarke/Eve and McNab/Peabody are erotic. Like the rest of the series, I read the book in one sitting and really enjoyed myself. One critique is that I would have liked to see more characterization and a better ending for the villain, Yost, who had future potential for the series. Other than that detail, I thoroughly enjoyed the outing and the character development and encourage readers to read the series from the first book, "Naked in Death". You'll have a great read!
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Summary: A Winning installment to a wonderful series!
Review: This latest in the "In Death" series sure does not disappoint fans! Eve Dallas, is tough as ever and satisfies all those who enjoy women with attitude and style. Roarke is as sexy and clever as ever and in this latest installment Eve gets the chance to be that loving wife with tenderness to Roarke. Each book in this series adds a new degree to the relationship between Roarke and Eve as they come up on their first year of marriage. The relationship Eve hates between McNab and Peabody gets more interesting and while there's more heat going on there, Eve ignores it mostly but does let Peabody cry on her shoulder with a lot of ice cream and tears The main plot of the story, is the case in which Eve is tracking a contract killer that even the FBI hasn't been able to catch for over 25 years. Roarke still is of help with his computer equipment. There is a visit from one of Roarke's boyhood friends from Dublin. You learn more of Roarke's past and even a new side to him.
The ending was surprising and touching. "Betrayal in Death" is absolutely the best in this series yet!
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Summary: AuthorZone.Com Book Review
Review: A mystery novel like no other.
You have to read it if you are a mystery fan.
It is absolutely excellent!
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Summary: Another spectacular show by Ms. Robb
Review: Her "In Death" books keep getting better and better. I find it hard to believe that I have to wait another 6 months for the next book in the series to be released. Once again this book takes place in New York in the future. Lt. Eve Dallas and her husband, the infamous Roarke find themselves caught between the past he tries hard to forget and his future. A serial killer is on the loose and his first murder takes place in one of Roarkes hotels. Lt. Dallas is the primary on the case but she is bumping heads with the FBI. The story is well told and you will lose yourself in these characters. The familiarity of the main characters makes these books all the better. We learn what loyalty means to Roarke and his meaning of "taking care of what is his". I would recommend all of the J.D. Robbs to anyone that likes Romance and Suspense.
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Summary: Another spectacular show by Ms. Robb
Review: Her "In Death" books keep getting better and better. I find it hard to believe that I have to wait another 6 months for the next book in the series to be released. Once again this book takes place in New York in the future. Lt. Eve Dallas and her husband, the infamous Roarke find themselves caught between the past he tries hard to forget and his future. A serial killer is on the loose and his first murder takes place in one of Roarkes hotels. Lt. Dallas is the primary on the case but she is bumping heads with the FBI. The story is well told and you will lose yourself in these characters. The familiarity of the main characters makes these books all the better. We learn what loyalty means to Roarke and his meaning of "taking care of what is his". I would recommend all of the J.D. Robbs to anyone that likes Romance and Suspense.
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Summary: Still great...
Review: This book is fantastic--as is the whole series! Robb/Roberts keeps getting better and better. Check out my reviews of Naked in Death and/or Glory in Death for more info...
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Summary: Completely moronic
Review: I didn't know she wrote bodice rippers, but it is easy to believe. Really dumb plot: set 50 years in the future for no good reason, zero understanding of technology, simple characters, nothing surprising except when a victim gets away from a killer who is close to an impossible set of characteristics. $2M for a killing in NYC? 4 such killings to distract a CEO so he wouldn't look at his security for a $500M auction? This woman is a NYT Best Selling author? So many great reviews of a mediocre book? These merely show how easy it is to manipulate the systems involved.
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Summary: The Best Yet!
Review: Wow! "Betrayal in Death" is the BEST book in this series yet. The mystery is exciting and full of twists and turns and the relationship between Eve and Roarke has reached a whole new level.
In this instalment, Lieutenant Eve Dallas of the NYPSD is investigating the murder of a maid at one of Roarke's hotels. The killer is identified as a hit man for the elite, which doesn't solve the crime at all. It becomes apparent that the real target may be Roarke, and it's up to our favourite feisty Lieutenant to find out who is pulling the strings.
What I really loved about this book is how Eve and Roarke's marriage no longer seems one-sided. For a long time Roarke has been Eve's rock, comforting her and receiving little in return. But in this book, as the murders that occur upset Roarke, Eve comes to his side, and really shows how much she has grown as a person. Eve and Roarke's relationship really blooms in this novel. Their love scenes are even more passionate and heart-warming than before, and are guaranteed to leave readers satisfied. The mystery is first-rate: suspenseful, and well thought out. "Betrayal in Death" is a wonderful addition to this fantastic series - so don't miss it!
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Summary: Very Good Mystery/Characters but Unsophisticated
Review: This was a very good read, especially as regards the building of characters and relationships. There are NO surprises, as you'll have this thing figured out quickly. But the author does well in leading one along enthusiastically to see exactly HOW she comes to the conclusion you expect. Mystery/crime-novel fans should also like this novel (and presumably the series), but anyone attracted by the "futuristic" setting will get a good laugh. This is the most unsophisticated treatment of a future 50 years from now that one could imagine...or rather not imagine. The author obviously set the timeline ahead 50 years simply to relieve disbelief of this Irish criminal/Donald Trump/Bill Gates mishmash named Roarke, who owns practically everything and everyone, and is an exceedingly handsome computer genius to boot. Totally ridiculous character, so lets just jump ahead 50 years! You'll still come to like the character and also that of Eve Dallas, of course. What the sophisticated will not like is the general abandonment and lack of attention that this futuristic setting receives from thereon. But again, she has the romance/mystery bit down, plus entertaining characters who like to...err...enjoy each others' company almost every other page.
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Summary: A Winning installment to a wonderful series!
Review: This latest in the "In Death" series sure does not disappoint fans! Eve Dallas, is tough as ever and satisfies all those who enjoy women with attitude and style. Roarke is as sexy and clever as ever and in this latest installment Eve gets the chance to be that loving wife with tenderness to Roarke. Each book in this series adds a new degree to the relationship between Roarke and Eve as they come up on their first year of marriage. The relationship Eve hates between McNab and Peabody gets more interesting and while there's more heat going on there, Eve ignores it mostly but does let Peabody cry on her shoulder with a lot of ice cream and tears The main plot of the story, is the case in which Eve is tracking a contract killer that even the FBI hasn't been able to catch for over 25 years. Roarke still is of help with his computer equipment. There is a visit from one of Roarke's boyhood friends from Dublin. You learn more of Roarke's past and even a new side to him.
The ending was surprising and touching. "Betrayal in Death" is absolutely the best in this series yet!
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