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Available
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Collection
Publication
Berkley (1996), Edition: Reissue, 320 pages
Description
Fiction. Mystery. Romance. Suspense. HTML:Lieutenant Eve Dallas delves into the world of virtual reality gaming to stop a sadistic killer in this In Death novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author J. D. Robb. They died with smiles on their faces. Three apparent suicides: a brilliant engineer, an infamous lawyer, and a controversial politician. Three strangers with nothing in commonâ??and no obvious reasons for killing themselves. Police lieutenant Eve Dallas finds the deaths suspicious. And her instincts pay off when autopsies reveal small burns on the brains of the victims. Was it a genetic abnormality or a high-tech method of murder? Eveâ??s investigation turns to the provocative world of virtual reality gamesâ??where the same techniques used to create joy and desire can also prompt the mind to become the weapon of its own destr… (more)
User reviews
LibraryThing member crazybatcow
Roarke gives Eve some sex. And then when the day's over, he does it again, and when he's not around, there's always the virtual sex which Eve can feel guilty about and Roarke can "reclaim" her with some more sex. Oh, was there a plot in here?
Now that they're married, they shag all the time. Like,
I guess they are still newly-weds but still... I think I like the sexual tension more than the regular sex (which, by the way, the author doesn't write particularly interestingly).
I liked this book a *lot* less than the earlier ones. It seems very hastily written. At several points, the point of view switches from one paragraph to the next and you have to look back to see who the "I" is because (even though there *is* a lot of sex) it doesn't make sense that Eve would be thinking about having sex with herself.
Now that they're married, they shag all the time. Like,
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I'm not kidding... the end of every day/scene Eve goes home and Roarke 'fixes her up' (if you know what I mean).I guess they are still newly-weds but still... I think I like the sexual tension more than the regular sex (which, by the way, the author doesn't write particularly interestingly).
I liked this book a *lot* less than the earlier ones. It seems very hastily written. At several points, the point of view switches from one paragraph to the next and you have to look back to see who the "I" is because (even though there *is* a lot of sex) it doesn't make sense that Eve would be thinking about having sex with herself.
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LibraryThing member tututhefirst
More of the same. Peabody's character continues to grow, great mystery with ending visible about 80 % of the way through. A tad more sex than necessary for my taste.
LibraryThing member wisdomlore
Eve and Roarke are on their honeymoon, off-planet, at Roarke's resort. An apparent suicide of one of the resorts IT men, sets off no alarms, but when Eve gets back to NYC and is met with another suicide (for apparently no reason), and Morris finds a small "smudge" on the x-ray, she starts looking a
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bit closer. Mavis's career is about to take off, but her techie might be more than just a great sound person. Show Less
LibraryThing member gogglemiss
Very enjoyable and absorbing read, so far. the best. Eve is at her feisty best, gradually getting used to being married to gorgeous Roarke and the dynamics sizzle when they are together. The storyline was interesting, too.
LibraryThing member onyx95
Even on her honeymoon, Eve Dallas finds a dead body to investigate. The unusual stream of suicides seemed to be stacking up and making Eve even more suspicious. Putting the information together is Eve’s specialty, getting the help she needed from Peabody and Roarke made things go faster even if
Book 4 ….. Unfortunately it was very predictable. After only 3 other books, the answers jumped out in the first few chapters and the rest was just fill dirt. Some of it good, some of it boring, Roarke is still the best, but why does he stay with her, why does he love her - not sure I ever understood that. Still enough fun and mystery included in here to make the next (Ceremony in Death) in the series land on my tbr (to be read) list.
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the chief doesn’t want to know how that happened. The problem is, what makes all these people do things so out of the ordinary and could it actually cause problems closer to home.Book 4 ….. Unfortunately it was very predictable. After only 3 other books, the answers jumped out in the first few chapters and the rest was just fill dirt. Some of it good, some of it boring, Roarke is still the best, but why does he stay with her, why does he love her - not sure I ever understood that. Still enough fun and mystery included in here to make the next (Ceremony in Death) in the series land on my tbr (to be read) list.
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LibraryThing member Cynara
Once again, I realise that I read this series for the characters - their interactions and their lines. By those standards, this is a great In Death book: Peabody, Roarke, Mira, and Mavis all get good exposure.
The mystery... well, points for some twists at the end and one very punchable villain (go
The mystery... well, points for some twists at the end and one very punchable villain (go
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police brutality. It was deserved, by fictional standards....), but Dallas once again happens across two seemingly unconnected cases that, of course, end up unraveling the whole thing. Show Less
LibraryThing member SR510
I wish it weren't obvious whodunnit, and that it hadn't had a climax that didn't consist of the author saying "ooh, time to wrap this up! Cue coincidences and contrivances for the big showdown in three... two... one..."
Still, after the first three, I had no reason to expect anything else.
Still, after the first three, I had no reason to expect anything else.
LibraryThing member Fionaaustin
Loved how it started on another planet. Unfortunately I figured out who done it early on.
LibraryThing member aliterarylion
This book was very confusing. The murders were very vaguely linked, the murder weapon(if you could call it that) was dubious, and one of the characters I was beginning to like was the murderer. There were superfluous events that happened that weren't necessary for the story. It was a very jumbled
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plot, but still well-written because it's J.D. Robb. Eve and Roarke are adorable, even if their story doesn't make any sense. Show Less
LibraryThing member miyurose
A solid entry in the series, taking place right after Eve and Roarke get married. It also marks the beginning of the Eve/Peabody partnership, which I enjoy because Peabody's one of my favorite characters in the series. If it weren't for the piece of really obvious foreshadowing, I wouldn't have
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LibraryThing member Jyl22075
The first half of the book was too slow for me. Luckily the second half was action packed and quite good so it still ended up being a four star read.
The killer in this book was fairly obvious from the moment he/she is introduced. I think Eve is a good cop, but I do think she tends to get tunnel
What I enjoyed most in this book was watching Eve's relationships grow. I love seeing she and Rourke adjusting to married life. I also love her friendship with Peabody (who I happen to find delightful.) As for the other side characters, Feeney and Summerset always make me smile. However, I'm finding Mavis less likable in each book. Perhaps because of how strong the other female characters in the book are, she just appears so weak in comparison.
Overall, 4 stars and I will be moving on to book 5.
The killer in this book was fairly obvious from the moment he/she is introduced. I think Eve is a good cop, but I do think she tends to get tunnel
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vision once she has a suspect in mind. What I enjoyed most in this book was watching Eve's relationships grow. I love seeing she and Rourke adjusting to married life. I also love her friendship with Peabody (who I happen to find delightful.) As for the other side characters, Feeney and Summerset always make me smile. However, I'm finding Mavis less likable in each book. Perhaps because of how strong the other female characters in the book are, she just appears so weak in comparison.
Overall, 4 stars and I will be moving on to book 5.
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LibraryThing member tivonut
I predicted the whole book so cannot give it a wonderfully review. The story would be have better if she didn't try to point the finger ahead of time putting me even more ahead or if Eve got the clues sooner, like I did. I cringed when she put on the VR goggles the first time. I wondered why she
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didn't question her and Rourke's completely out of character sex. And I continued with this throughout the book.I liked the continued relationship of Rourke and Eve but the over all the mystery story was predictable. I was ahead on every step and it made Eve's choices along the way a little maddening.
2 1/2 stars bumping to 3 for the characters.
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LibraryThing member cranberrytarts
This novel takes place right at the end of Eve and Roarke's honeymoon. I think this is the first book where we really see them in harmony with each other.
Once again Eve's case spills over into her personal life. People keep killing themselves, but Eve is convinced they were helped along. Her only
There's one scene in particular with Roarke that's very emotional to read about.
Overall a good entry.
Once again Eve's case spills over into her personal life. People keep killing themselves, but Eve is convinced they were helped along. Her only
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evidence - besides her gut feeling - is each had a small blip on the brain. For me it isn't ever hard to figure out who the villains are, but it is a joy watching Eve work. I especially liked the moral and social implications this case delved into. Mind control/mood control is a very scary thing. There's one scene in particular with Roarke that's very emotional to read about.
Overall a good entry.
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LibraryThing member mariag_1984
This series continues with another very good book. Many reviewers have said that it was just an OK book because nothing major happened. I don’t agree with that. The plot is very good and I loved the mystery behind the deaths. Also, we can see how Eve and Roarke is now that they are married!
In
Eve still is a favorite of mine! Definitely one of the most badass female characters ever, I love the way she acts now that she’s the wife of one of the richest men in the world. She simply doesn’t care for his money and she wants him because she loves him. And in this book, she’s showing more her feelings.
Also, in this story we can see Roarke’s darkest side. Needless to say that I love him even more after this book! He’s always there for Eve, no questions asked. But he’s not good only with Eve. He’s nice and kind to her friends and wants everyone to be happy.
I liked all the permanent secondary characters in this story but my personal favorite is definitely Peabody. I believe that we will see great things from her in the future. I liked Mavis also but sometimes I have this feeling that she doesn’t think before she acts and then problems are coming!
So, another very good story with amazing characters and plot! What more do you want? I recommend it to all the fans of the genre!
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this book, Eve has to prove that four suicides are murders and she has to deal with someone who has the way to be inside the heads of others.Eve still is a favorite of mine! Definitely one of the most badass female characters ever, I love the way she acts now that she’s the wife of one of the richest men in the world. She simply doesn’t care for his money and she wants him because she loves him. And in this book, she’s showing more her feelings.
Also, in this story we can see Roarke’s darkest side. Needless to say that I love him even more after this book! He’s always there for Eve, no questions asked. But he’s not good only with Eve. He’s nice and kind to her friends and wants everyone to be happy.
I liked all the permanent secondary characters in this story but my personal favorite is definitely Peabody. I believe that we will see great things from her in the future. I liked Mavis also but sometimes I have this feeling that she doesn’t think before she acts and then problems are coming!
So, another very good story with amazing characters and plot! What more do you want? I recommend it to all the fans of the genre!
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LibraryThing member TheGrandWorldofBooks
I love Eve Dallas, and Roarke and Mavis and Peabody. I love this series, and anytime I get to settle down and read a book from it, I get so happy. Buying the first few books for my Kindle when they were on sale (not knowing whether or not I WOULD like the series or not) turned out to be a great
But that being said, I was a little bit disappointed in this book, and that is why I just changed my stars from 5 to 4, because it seems a little bit repetitive now. In book after book, and this is only book 4, it's basically the same formula. Murder happens, Eve investigates, Mavis (lately) is involved somehow, and of course Roarke is somehow involved. Been there, done that 3 other times now. It would be nice to mix up the formula just a little bit, because that one is starting to get a tad bit stale.
Not that it was the exact same thing. The murders were new, of course, and technically it was a brand new story, so it was just fresh enough to keep me interested and for me to give it 4 stars. Initially 5 stars, in fact, in the after glow of an exciting finish, even.
And just because the formula is the same, is not enough to deter me from reading at least the rest of the books that I bought for my Kindle. I spent my money on them, so I might as well read them and see how they go, and I'll see how it goes from there. This book was certainly good enough to keep me wanting more, and hopefully the rest will be the same. And as I've already said, I love the main characters. They definitely keep me wanting to come back for more, because they are so interesting and well written. Reading about them is like coming back to old friends. You just feel like you know them.
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purchase. But that being said, I was a little bit disappointed in this book, and that is why I just changed my stars from 5 to 4, because it seems a little bit repetitive now. In book after book, and this is only book 4, it's basically the same formula. Murder happens, Eve investigates, Mavis (lately) is involved somehow, and of course Roarke is somehow involved. Been there, done that 3 other times now. It would be nice to mix up the formula just a little bit, because that one is starting to get a tad bit stale.
Not that it was the exact same thing. The murders were new, of course, and technically it was a brand new story, so it was just fresh enough to keep me interested and for me to give it 4 stars. Initially 5 stars, in fact, in the after glow of an exciting finish, even.
And just because the formula is the same, is not enough to deter me from reading at least the rest of the books that I bought for my Kindle. I spent my money on them, so I might as well read them and see how they go, and I'll see how it goes from there. This book was certainly good enough to keep me wanting more, and hopefully the rest will be the same. And as I've already said, I love the main characters. They definitely keep me wanting to come back for more, because they are so interesting and well written. Reading about them is like coming back to old friends. You just feel like you know them.
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LibraryThing member Sheila1957
Eve and Roarke are settling down to married life. While on their honeymoon a tech working for Roarke's company commits suicide. A lawyer who is a thorn in Eve's side also self-terminates. Even the head of a media empire commits suicide as Eve tries to save her. It is up to Eve to convince the
I liked that Eve is becoming more approachable to Roarke and others. There are some people she will do anything for. I loved when Eve thought of Roarke and what her life would be like if Roarke were gone. I love this couple and the people that are their "family."
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commander that these are related and are murder, not suicide. When Eve does discover what is happening, she needs to make sure that Roarke is safe.I liked that Eve is becoming more approachable to Roarke and others. There are some people she will do anything for. I loved when Eve thought of Roarke and what her life would be like if Roarke were gone. I love this couple and the people that are their "family."
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LibraryThing member novelandmangacrazy
This book was good but it was way too predictable. As soon as the character was introduced I new that he/she was the murderer.
LibraryThing member msralways
Not the best of the first four, but still an amazing story. The plot and the killer were a little in your face this time, and that's the reason why I didn't rate it five stars...it's not a four star either, it is more likely a 4,5 rating. J.D Robb has this extremely thoughtful way to deliver us the
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LibraryThing member Darla
This is about the point in the series that, whenever I'm re-reading, I get tired of it. I can't put my finger on why, either. It might be that I feel the mind-control stuff isn't well-explained, or maybe it just squicks me. But geez, poor Mavis! She took a beating in Immortal, and now she gets
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trampled on again. Could be that's part of it, too. Or maybe it's just me. Show Less
LibraryThing member wndy2011
Eve must determine the reasons why people are self terminating when they have everything going for them. And the only link is a blip on their brain scans. Can she find a link before its too late and someone else dies?
LibraryThing member Lauren2013
Rapture in Death
4 Stars
A series of suspicious suicides connected to virtual reality goggles has Homicide Lieutenant Eve Dallas racing against time to stop a demented sociopath bent on destroying that which she holds most dear.
A quick and entertaining read despite the predictable mystery.
The theme
Although the villain is obvious early on, mainly due to the creepy vibe and shudder inducing comments that they impart, the case is intense and suspenseful. The climax and resolution are particularly intense and had me on the edge of my seat.
Roarke and Eve’s romance goes from strength to strength as Eve finally realizes just how much he means to her. Some of their scenes together are scorching hot and a lot more graphic than I am used to from Nora Roberts.
In terms of character development, Eve allows her personal feelings toward a suspect to influence her investigative method and it almost costs her everything. Her preoccupation, however justified and however despicable the suspect’s actions, is nevertheless unprofessional and dangerous.
Roarke is as sexy and enigmatic as ever and there is one scene in which he is downright scary demonstrating that he has not distanced himself from his dark past on the streets of Dublin as much as was previously believed.
Summerset, Nadine and Mavis all put in appearances, but it is Peabody who absolutely steals the show. Her one-liners are precious.
In sum, this is a fun series and I’m glad that I finally got around to reading it.
4 Stars
A series of suspicious suicides connected to virtual reality goggles has Homicide Lieutenant Eve Dallas racing against time to stop a demented sociopath bent on destroying that which she holds most dear.
A quick and entertaining read despite the predictable mystery.
The theme
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of the dangers of subliminal messaging and the very real potential for abuse are compelling, and salient in light of the advances in today’s gaming technologies. Robb’s insights are interesting given the fact that this book was written in 1996.Although the villain is obvious early on, mainly due to the creepy vibe and shudder inducing comments that they impart, the case is intense and suspenseful. The climax and resolution are particularly intense and had me on the edge of my seat.
Roarke and Eve’s romance goes from strength to strength as Eve finally realizes just how much he means to her. Some of their scenes together are scorching hot and a lot more graphic than I am used to from Nora Roberts.
In terms of character development, Eve allows her personal feelings toward a suspect to influence her investigative method and it almost costs her everything. Her preoccupation, however justified and however despicable the suspect’s actions, is nevertheless unprofessional and dangerous.
Roarke is as sexy and enigmatic as ever and there is one scene in which he is downright scary demonstrating that he has not distanced himself from his dark past on the streets of Dublin as much as was previously believed.
Summerset, Nadine and Mavis all put in appearances, but it is Peabody who absolutely steals the show. Her one-liners are precious.
In sum, this is a fun series and I’m glad that I finally got around to reading it.
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LibraryThing member kaulsu
I enjoyed this book. She (Robb) pretty much left major bread crumbs along the way, yet they were so obvious the fun was trying a motive on some of the others.
Nice to see that Summerset is growing in attachment to Eve.
Nice to see that Summerset is growing in attachment to Eve.
LibraryThing member AddictedToMorphemes
Rapture in Death by J.D. Robb
#4 "In Death" series
setting: New York City--August/September 2058
Fourth novel in Robb's "In Death" series starts up while Lt. Eve Dallas and her new husband, Roarke, are on their honeymoon. It is interrupted while they are off-planet at a new casino resort Roarke is
At the same time, she is encouraging her best friend, Mavis', career by helping her promote a new album she is making with a successful entertainer who sees potential in Mavis. Dallas also encounters a couple of life-threatening situations in the line of duty which is very difficult for her new husband, Roarke, and which adds to his constant worry about her dangerous profession. Eve, also, is opening up more and showing more vulnerability with her friends and with Roarke.
This book had an interesting take in that it featured the idea of mind control through virtual reality. There was an interesting discussion of how just listening to music can alter moods and create desired results, i.e., playing upbeat music in the workplace can encourage people to get hyped up to perform better in their jobs. Obviously, in our lives now, we can already find correlations with how companies market their products through advertising and subliminal messages. Very interesting to see it on a much higher scale.
I'm really enjoying the near-future aspect of this series and the imagination Robb had back in the mid-90s when these earlier books were written.
#4 "In Death" series
setting: New York City--August/September 2058
Fourth novel in Robb's "In Death" series starts up while Lt. Eve Dallas and her new husband, Roarke, are on their honeymoon. It is interrupted while they are off-planet at a new casino resort Roarke is
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building when a death occurs and Eve is the only law enforcement available. When they return to NYC, the story focuses on multiple deaths which appear on the surface to be "self terminations" but Dallas is unable to let them go because she sees a disturbing similarity to the casino death which was also an unexpected suicide. None of the victims gave any sign that they had any reason to commit suicide, and several of the victims were high-profile individuals at the pinnacle of their business success and enjoyed personal happiness. As her investigation escalates, she starts seeing commonalities between the victims that have to do with unusual shadows on their brains.At the same time, she is encouraging her best friend, Mavis', career by helping her promote a new album she is making with a successful entertainer who sees potential in Mavis. Dallas also encounters a couple of life-threatening situations in the line of duty which is very difficult for her new husband, Roarke, and which adds to his constant worry about her dangerous profession. Eve, also, is opening up more and showing more vulnerability with her friends and with Roarke.
This book had an interesting take in that it featured the idea of mind control through virtual reality. There was an interesting discussion of how just listening to music can alter moods and create desired results, i.e., playing upbeat music in the workplace can encourage people to get hyped up to perform better in their jobs. Obviously, in our lives now, we can already find correlations with how companies market their products through advertising and subliminal messages. Very interesting to see it on a much higher scale.
I'm really enjoying the near-future aspect of this series and the imagination Robb had back in the mid-90s when these earlier books were written.
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LibraryThing member Olivermagnus
The fourth book of the popular “In Death” series by J.D. Robb starts at the end of Eve and Roarke's honeymoon at the Roarke-owned Olympus One resort. When an engineer is discovered dead in his room by his roommate, Eve is asked to check into it as a favor. It appears to be self termination and
This is a great series when you just want to be entertained by a blend of romance and Eve's kick butt personality. I'll continue to read the series because I enjoy the characters, especially Peabody, even when some of the situations they find themselves in seen a bit implausible. The books hit all the right buttons for those who love strong women with inner vulnerabilities in the not so distant future. Just sit back, enjoy the fun and don't expect to be challenged by difficult mystery elements. I'm a fan and am moving on to #5, Ceremony in Death.
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Eve and Roarke head back to New York to start life as newlyweds. On her first day back to work Eve has to testify at a trial. The next day the defendant's lawyer is discovered dead and it's also ruled a self termination. When a controversial politician kills himself Eve thinks it's just too coincidental. Why are all these brilliant people with great futures and no history of depression killing themselves? Soon Eve is thrown into the world of virtual reality and mind control, where your own mind can become someone else's weapon. Eve is determined to find the murderer responsible for these deaths, but the closer she comes to the truth, the more danger she, and Roarke, are in.This is a great series when you just want to be entertained by a blend of romance and Eve's kick butt personality. I'll continue to read the series because I enjoy the characters, especially Peabody, even when some of the situations they find themselves in seen a bit implausible. The books hit all the right buttons for those who love strong women with inner vulnerabilities in the not so distant future. Just sit back, enjoy the fun and don't expect to be challenged by difficult mystery elements. I'm a fan and am moving on to #5, Ceremony in Death.
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LibraryThing member Becky_McKenna
I really enjoy this series and especially the dynamics between Roarke and Eve. Eve's character has grown tremendously since the first book. She's no longer as guarded with her emotions and is working hard to blend with Roarke's social and business contacts. While I like the more "open" and "softer"
It wasn't bad though. It was a quick read and the character driven aspects helped carry the plot. Mavis is always entertaining. The working relationship developing between Eve and Peabody is turning out to be a great match, too. We get a small glimpse of Roarke's darker side, which peaked my curiosity about his past. I would LOVE a novella or something that gave us a closer look at his youth. Then again, I don't know if I want to lose the air of mystery that surrounds him. I'm thinking he'll be my next book boyfriend...just don't tell Harry Dresden.
Obviously, I'll keep going with the series. This just wasn't an example of Robb's best work.
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side of Eve, her character in this book felt "off" to me. Being a cop is who she is, a fixed part of her identity. She's also a smart cop, so seeing such obvious clues whiz past her as this story progressed didn't fit the mold. I kept thinking "She's sharper than that" and "isn't that an obvious clue? Why isn't she picking up on it?" It wasn't bad though. It was a quick read and the character driven aspects helped carry the plot. Mavis is always entertaining. The working relationship developing between Eve and Peabody is turning out to be a great match, too. We get a small glimpse of Roarke's darker side, which peaked my curiosity about his past. I would LOVE a novella or something that gave us a closer look at his youth. Then again, I don't know if I want to lose the air of mystery that surrounds him. I'm thinking he'll be my next book boyfriend...just don't tell Harry Dresden.
Obviously, I'll keep going with the series. This just wasn't an example of Robb's best work.
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Subjects
Awards
AAR Annual Reader Poll (1997)
AAR Top 100 Romances (83 — Most Recent Rank [23-way tie] 1998)
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
1996-10-01
Physical description
320 p.; 4.25 inches
ISBN
0425155188 / 9780425155189