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Fiction. Mystery. Romance. Suspense. HTML:In this novel in the #1 New York Times bestselling series, Detective Eve Dallas' investigation of a homicide at her husbandâ??s hotel leads to a murderer with a passion for the finer things in lifeâ??and in death... At the luxurious Roarke Palace Hotel, a maid walks into suite 4602 for the nightly turndownâ??and steps into her worst nightmare. A killer leaves her dead, strangled by a thin silver wire. Heâ??s Sly Yost, a virtuoso of music and murder. A hit man for the elite. Lieutenant Eve Dallas knows him well. But in this twisted case, knowing the killer doesnâ??t help solve the crime. Because thereâ??s someone else involved. Someone with a more personal motive. And Eve must face a terrifying possibilityâ??that the real target may, in fact, be h… (more)
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I got at least one of the twists fairly early on but it is an interesting read and finding
As the murders escalate in intensity as well as personal closeness to Roarke, Eve goes all out to find not only the murderer, but whoever is paying him. His methods stir her own childhood demons and she must face those as well as the difficulties of the case. And although neither Eve nor Roarke is prepared to admit it, both are aware that as the victims become closer and closer to Roarke, then Eve becomes more and more a potential target.
It's a while since I read this one, and I have to admit that I don't remember a lot of the details. It's not that this was a bad book - I enjoyed myself thoroughly while reading it - but it doesn't seem to have been particularly memorable. All the same, I always enjoy a visit with Eve and Roarke and this one was no exception.
There is a lot to love in Betrayal in Death. We've got a professional assassin, which is always fun, and
What keeps it from being 5 stars, at least on this re-read, is that I just can't buy the motive.
Roarke is busy arranging with actress Magda Lane to hold an auction of her movie memorabilia to fund a foundation to assist young actors. The memorabilia could bring in around one billion credits. Eve is concerned about the security surrounding the auction but that is quickly overshadowed first by the chambermaid's death and then by the death of another of Roarke's employees who is also killed in a property Roarke owns.
One of Roarke's old friends - long thought to be dead - arrives to visit Roarke too. Mick Connelly was one of the people that Roarke grew up with in Dublin. While Roarke has cleaned up his act, made a lot of money, and married Eve, Mick is still a very charming criminal. Eve worries about what he wants from Roarke.
The hired killer's viewpoint is also given. He is a sociopath who lives for the finer things in life like opera, fine foods, clothing and wine. He is utterly creepy and terrifying. As Eve hunts for the him, she learns that the murders are part of a much larger plot.
For the more personal part of the story, Roarke and Eve are still adjusting to each other in their marriage. While they are great with each other, they are coming from very different backgrounds and sometimes that takes adjustments from both of them. Mick is a focus that highlights their different reactions. Eve also deepens her friendship with Peabody as she attempts - despite her strong desire not to get involved - to act as a relationship counselor when Peabody and McNab have a falling out.
I love this series. Each episode deepens the relationship between Roarke and Eve, which I think is one a fiction's great romances, and each finds Eve expanding and deepening her circle of friends which is a sign that she is finally overcoming the horrible experiences of her childhood. Sometimes the mysteries take a backseat to the relationships but, in this case, the mystery and relationships were integral to each other.
Now to the review: again another sensational story and plot. I really like when the case gets jumbled with
I like the suspense and I like how Eve figures out what is going on as Roarke does the same. This time it is not who is the murderer but who is behind the murderer. Love this series!
Soon the FBI is trying to take over her case, but the reader knows there is no way Eve will put Roarke's life in danger by not finding the killer herself. She soon discovers the assassin is Sly Yost, and he's a master of disguise. Finding him will be almost impossible. Adding to Eve's stress is the sudden appearance of Mick Connelly, an old friend from Roarke's shady past.
This was one of my favorite books in the series. The Sly Yost character was very well written, and the secondary characters, especially Peabody and McNab, are always interesting. Roarke and Eve have a great relationship and in this book we see a bit of Eve's softer side. Each book deepens the relationship between Roarke and Eve, which I think is one a fiction's great romances, and I'm not even a fan of romances. I'm a novice to the series, currently at 44 books, but I'm going to make it a priority next year to read many more.
#12 In Death series
Murder at Roarke Palace Hotel by a known killer for hire. Lt. Dallas has to track down his location, but more importantly, track down who hired him and why--because it looks like her husband, Roarke, may be on his list of targets.
Enjoyable as always, but I'm
4.5 Stars
Homicide Lieutenant Eve Dallas's latest case hits particularly close to home when a vicious assassin begins targeting Roarke's employees. The investigation is further compounded when the FBI attempts to take over and the true motive for the crimes is revealed.
Even though
In addition to the mystery, there are some compelling character developments when a friend from Roarke's past arrives on scene. The dynamic between the two not only provides some intriguing insight into the enigmatic billionaire, but also exposes a potential conflict of interest with Eve.
Peabody and McNab's romance also hits a snag although this one has been a long time coming. While Peabody is a favorite of mine, it must be said that she has not handled the situation at all well, and McNab's reactions are more than justified.
The love/hate banter between Eve and Summerset is another highlight, and he is all the more endearing for the small gestures that show his growing affection for "Roarke's cop".
In sum, definitely one of the darker and more subdued installments perhaps due to the monstrous nature of the crimes and the relationship issues. Nevertheless, it is an excellent addition to the series and I look forward to reading the next one.
And the candy thief strikes again!
Twelfth in the “In Death” series, has some gritty moments as the team tracks down the killer. As the story progresses, the slowly-unfolding plot leads to the motive behind the murder and here the intrigue is not in identifying the culprit but in the process of capturing him. The now-expected witty dialogue, sprinkled throughout the telling of the tale, offers a bit of humor along with the revealing insights into each of the characters. Friendships continue to grow in the character-driven narrative and the strong sense of place anchors the story.
There are some unexpected twists as the story unfolds, but astute readers will identify Roarke’s nemesis before the reveal. There’s sufficient backstory for readers new to the series, and, as always, the relationships between the characters remains one of the highlights of the series. Readers, both returning and new, will find much to appreciate in this suspenseful addition to the “In Death’ canon.
Highly recommended.
4.5 Stars
Homicide Lieutenant Eve Dallas's latest case hits particularly close to home when a vicious assassin begins targeting Roarke's employees. The investigation is further compounded when the FBI attempts to take over and the true motive for the crimes is revealed.
Even though
In addition to the mystery, there are some compelling character developments when a friend from Roarke's past arrives on scene. The dynamic between the two not only provides some intriguing insight into the enigmatic billionaire, but also exposes a potential conflict of interest with Eve.
Peabody and McNab's romance also hits a snag although this one has been a long time coming. While Peabody is a favorite of mine, it must be said that she has not handled the situation at all well, and McNab's reactions are more than justified.
The love/hate banter between Eve and Summerset is another highlight, and he is all the more endearing for the small gestures that show his growing affection for "Roarke's cop".
In sum, definitely one of the darker and more subdued installments perhaps due to the monstrous nature of the crimes and the relationship issues. Nevertheless, it is an excellent addition to the series and I look forward to reading the next one.
I love that we see Eve taking care of Roarke for once. To me, it is a turning point in their relationship as it shows she recognizes that she needs to give as much as she gets. The other thing I enjoyed about Betrayal in Death is watching Roarke and Eve work together professionally. They've always collaborated, but it is the first time we see Roarke openly welcomed into one of Eve's investigations. I see it corroborating the idea that they are a tremendous couple, perfect for each other in every way.
Seriously, Susan Erickson can do no wrong as the In Death narrator. I love her voices. I love her performance. She captures Eve so much better than I ever could. Plus, I am especially fond of her Roarke. The combination of Ms. Robb and Ms. Erickson is as good as it gets.