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Summary: disappointed
Review: It was a really good mystery, but missing was the humour and interplay between Eve and Summerset, great ... with her husband, Peabody and McNab. Have been re-reading her first novels and they were just more enjoyable.
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Summary: Excellent!!!
Review: The last few books have been good but not great. With her latest installment, Purity in Death, JD Robb aka Nora Roberts hits a home run. It's got the whole package. If you were wondering whether or not you wanted to pick up the latest installment in this series, hesitate no more. This one is a keeper.
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Summary: Purity in Death by J.D.Robb
Review: One of her best in the series! Eve is a little more relaxed, fewer flashbacks and Roarke is more fun! Also it is an easier read for me when they are not being personally physically attacked and swinging from tall buildings and chandeliers
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Summary: THIS SERIES IS ALWAYS A GOOD READ
Review: I was hooked after the first book in this series. I didn't give this one my usual 5 stars because I have to admit that some aspects of the story-telling are getting a little repetitive. Certainly one can't love this series and not love the characters. They are always a strength of this writer and she is continues to be true to them. While we get to enjoy their growth and the changes that make them come alive and believable to us as readers, I have to admit that I'm getting a little tired of Eve's overly familar idiosyncracies. When I start to skip over paragraphs because I've read the same thing in all the previous books, it might be time for the writer to figure out how to freshen up this series a bit. While I do realize that each book must also be written for people who have never read any of the others, I think the criticism of Ms. Roberts proliferation abilities might be starting to ring true. The Janet Evanovich series with Stephanie Plum come out once a year, and I think they just keep getting better. ARE YOU LISTENING NORA? You're talent is too great, and your readers too loyal, to settle for less than your best.
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Summary: Everyone should spend some time "In Death"
Review: When I saw that "Purtiy in Death" was out, I wasn't sure if I was going to buy it, due the fact I haven't really enjoyed Ms. Robb's last few books. Well, I got and I so HAPPY that I did. Purity in Death is great! Lt. Eve Dallas and Roarke are back and they are in top form and on the hunt of a group who want Absolute Purity. In true Robb fashion, secondary characters such as Peabody,McNab,Feeney,Trueheart,and Baxter all are present and help to enrich the storyline.
If the you have the time, spend some of it "In Death"
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Summary: fantastic futuristic romantic thriller
Review: The summer of 2059 in New York is brutal and tempers are flaring over trifling things. The New York Police and Security Department are kept busy leading to Lieutenant Eve Dallas reaching the end of her rope. When Louis Cogburn, a low level drug dealer who sells to children, suddenly goes berserk killing someone and injuring another person before he dies Eve catches the case.At the scene of the blood bath she notices that on Louis's computer is the message "ABSOLUTE PURITY ACHIEVED". She orders the computer brought to headquarters where an officer specializing in computers examines it. Eight hours later the officer goes berserk, killing a peer and injuring another before he's killed. Eve immediately realizes that a virus on the computer is being passed on to humans, causing them to die. The Purity Seekers, an organization dedicated to destroying those who hurt the innocents takes credit for Louis's death. When a pediophile is found dead with the same message on it as Louis received, Eve realizes she has to smoke out the terrorists fast before they mete out their own brand of vigilante justice. This is the fifteenth in the Death series and it is as fresh and innovative as the first book in this ongoing saga. The characters are growing and evolving with readers liking even the secondary cast almost as much as they adore the hero and heroine. In PURITY IN DEATH, the heroine's husband provides technical advice to Eve, but this time she figures out who the terrorists are and brings them to justice. J.D. Robb has written another fantastic futuristic romantic thriller. Harriet Klausner
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Summary: A disappointed fan
Review: I have read all the 'in death' books and often count the days until the next one comes out but I was very disappointed in 'Purity in Death'. The playful 'here they go again' tone to the rampant sexuality of the books was completely overshadowed by the unnecessary introduction of practices that shouldn't be hinted at, much less described in detail and the vivid descriptions of crime scenes (which usually drive home the grisly nature of police work) were painted with such minute and gory detail as to be completely distracting from the story line and, frankly, nauseating! Reality may have it's place (even in fiction) but if I wanted to be scared and sickened by what I read, I'd read the daily newspaper.
Because overall the series is so entertaining, I will no doubt read the next offering but if you're picking up J.D. Robb for the first time, I don't recommend you start with this one.
In fact ... unless you're an addict don't read this one at all.
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Summary: A good filler
Review: While this installment of Eve and Roarke's story was entertaining and enjoyable, it wasn't as good as the other "In Death" books because there was little emotional exploration and Robb kept a little too closely to the formula on this one. A vigilant group has decided to execute criminals that slip through the system, starting with crimes against children such as drug dealing and molestation. The murder weapon is a "virus" that is trasmitted from a computer into the criminals brain, causing the brain to change. One of the more intersting aspects of this story is how Dallas and Roarke disagree over the morality of vigilante acitivity. While there is no surprise on who take each side, it is intersting how the characters interact on this issue. Nadine was used very effectively in this book; however, some of the other regulars put in an appearance just to put in an appearance. It would have been better to leave a few out when they really didn't have anything to contribute to the story. I will say that I am impressed that it took 15 books before Robb had a less than stellar book-- how many authors can we say that about!
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Summary: Pure Excitement!
Review: I have bought and read all of J. D. Robb. Purity in Death is an exciting read! I read it in one afternoon and evening. Reading all of the books in order brings knowledge of the growth of Eve and Roarke and their 'family' with many twists and turns. The investigation in excellent. The banter is still amusing. The pregnancy was a surprise in this one and we will see where that goes. The subject was a difficult one but Nora is amazing. Her research is incredible and her way with words is the best!
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Summary: Great - But 1 Big Mistake!
Review: I am a big fan of Nora Roberts and the 'In Death' series. I find the characters well thought-out and intriguing... it is a joy to come across those vital 'nuggets' of information that give the series such heart and depth. Those tidbits of personal information (Peabody's childhood, Summerset's past, etc.) keep the series interesting...but please Ms. Roberts, keep the details consistent! In a past book (I don't remember which), Mira had shaken Eve out of her shell by admitting she herself had been a victim of sexual abuse as a young teenager by her stepfather. In this book - Mira muses about her semi-retired parents happily enjoying their lives. Am looking forward to more books (and 'Purity' is the best in a long while) - but hope the characters remain true to past books!
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