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Summary: Great futuristic romance
Review: In May 2059, New York Police Department Lieutenant Eve Dallas and her spouse wealthy billionaire Roarke take a rest between cases. Since Roarke worked both sides of the law, he has enemies from his past wanting him dead as well as some new foes who also prefer he no longer breathes. Thus, he is not surprised when a paid assassin brutalizes, rapes, and kills an employee in one of his hotels, but he personalizes the ugly incident.Eve is assigned as primary investigator on the case. When a second homicide occurs with the victim being a close friend of Roarke's, he and Eve conclude that someone wants to hurt and distract the businessman. The police know the identity of the killer, but have no earthly idea where the hitman is hiding. However, the dynamic duo knows the main event is coming soon. Not since the "silver age" of Neal Adam's Green Lantern and Green Arrow has a crime duo won the hearts of readers as Eve and Roarke have. The current tale contains a well-executed mystery with many puzzle pieces that need placing together to obtain the full picture of the plot. Although the who-done-it remains the primary story line, the love story subplot between the lead protagonists provides cross genre appeal to romantic suspense fans. The audience will find this exciting novel impossible to put down until all the questions are answered. Harriet Klausner
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Summary: They keep getting better
Review: This latest in the "In Death" series does not disappoint. Eve Dallas as the NY cop, in futuristic 2059, is tough as ever and satisfies all those who enjoy women who can hold their own in a man's domain. Roarke is as sexy as ever (and still a billionaire) and in this latest book Eve gets the chance to pay back to Roarke some of the tender loving care he always gives to her. Each installment of this series adds a new dimension to the relationship between Roarke and Eve as they come up on their first year of marriage. The budding relationship between McNab and Peabody gets more interesting and while there's more heat going on there, Eve and Feeney (McNab's boss), do everything they can to ignore it. The main focus of the story, of course, is the case. Eve is tracking a contract killer that even the FBI hasn't been able to catch for 25 years. All the in's and out's of the case, Roarke trying to help with his 'unregistered' computer equipment, and a visit from one of Roarke's boyhood friends from Dublin, make "Betrayal in Death" as good, if not better, then all the previous books in this series.
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Summary: "This one's going to be difficult for both of us"
Review: The quote above refers to the main two characters in this series, Lieutenant Eve Dallas and her husband Roarke, and it depicts well what has been a trend in this series lately. Roarke has become more and more involved in Eve's cases and has been the target of attacks by criminals in numerous occasions. Even though this does not bother me in extreme, I would like Robb to start mixing it up a little more. One of the things that I enjoy most about this series is the development of the characters throughout the different installments, but I do not think it is necessary for Roarke to be so involved in Eve's cases in order for him to be part of the plot of this series.
When the book starts we find ourselves in the spring of 2059, in a world that looks pretty much like ours in several aspects but that also shows both pros and cons when compared to our society. There is still crime and drug abuse as we see nowadays. But there are considerable advances in medicine that make Eve's world better. And also significant difficulties in getting some products, like real coffee, that make it worse. But one thing that remains the same is that criminals never rest, and Eve is faced with a killer that strangled a maid in one of Roarke's hotels after raping her. On the same night in which the murder takes place, Roarke and Eve were in the hotel hosting a party for an actress who has decided to sell the possessions she accumulated throughout her career and start the Magda Lane Foundation of the Performing Arts.
The killer did not care about being caught on the security cameras and is quickly identified as Sylvester Yost, an expensive gun for hire. When another of Roarke's employees is found dead, victim of the same man, it is clear that this is personal. Concurrently, the billionaire receives the surprising visit of an old friend from Ireland, Mick, who Roarke believed to be dead. Right from the start Eve suspects Mick is involved with the killings, but Roarke believes that even though he is a thief and a liar, Mick is not a murderer. It is very interesting to see who was right!
As Robb has done in the previous novels, she provides us with further information on Eve's and Roarke's past, especially on the latter, since Mick is there to refresh the man's memory. There are also development in the relationship between Eve's aide, Peabody, and her "boyfriend", McNabb. Peabody has become one of my favorite characters in this series due to her sense of humor and candor. These elements together with the usual fast-paced action and high suspense level make this book another very good read.
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Summary: great story line
Review: nora roberts is the best author i have read her in death series is gripping and you can imagine your self there in the story it is that vivid. i have read most of the series my newly aquired is that of visions in death. i try to get most from my library but it is very hard as she is a poular read with most people.
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Summary: Not the best one, but still a good read.
Review: A killer that doesn't mind having his face caught on security cameras is either super confident, or super stupid. Lieutenant Eve Dallas of the NYPSD, in the year 2059, goes for the former assumption. The hotel where the maid is killed belongs to just about the richest man around, on or off planet. He happens to be there for a charity event that very night with his wife. It's handy that his Eve is a cop at times like this.
Mining the resources of her colleagues and Roarke's untraceable sources, Eve quickly discovers that the killer is a hit man for hire, and not cheap either. So why would he bother with a woman who seems to have bothered no one at all in her young life? Looking for reasons for the killing brings Eve full circle - back to Roarke. As she knew he would, Roarke he takes the killing of a employee very personally. The self made zillionaire has a lot on the go at the moment on and off planet so it's not a good time for distractions. Who is the real target?
Twelve novels down and J.D. Robb still manages to keep the relationship between her hero and heroine sharp, despite the amount of time they spend together, and much of that annoying each other. It brings its own failures in that every novel of this series now is all to do about the same issues - someone always after Roarke, the kills always tied to him in some manner. Time for some new directions, despite how much page time is gratefully granted to such a terrific character (and let's not forget the marital sex scenes, always tastefully done).
Crime wise "Betrayal in Death" falls a little flat, and seems to be riding on the established strengths of a very popular series. More crime time required! Still, a solid entry in a great series that remains in an as yet undefined category all of its own.
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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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Summary: Another Great Book
Review: I love the In Death series, and this book didn't disappoint me. It's terribly hard to put any of the books down once I begin them, and this one was no exception. I definitly reccommend this book to fans of the series and suggest interested people look to the first book, Naked In Death before reading Betrayal. Reading them in order is always the best way! ^^
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