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Available
Series
Collection
Publication
Penguin Putnam Inc (2005), 90 pages
Description
Fiction. Mystery. Romance. Suspense. HTML:J. D. Robb's #1 New York Times bestselling In Death series explodes with intrigue, passion, and suspense in this novella about the darkest night of Lieutenant Eve Dallas's lifeâ??when a killer comes to call... Eve's name has made a Christmas list, but it's not for being naughty or nice. It's for putting a serial killer behind bars. Now the escaped madman has her in his sights. With her husband, Roarke, at her side, Eve must stop the man from exacting his bloody vengeanceâ??or die trying... Midnight in Death previously appeared in Silent Night
User reviews
LibraryThing member wyvernfriend
Eve had brought down David Palmer years ago, he's back and he wants to take revenge on the people who put him in jail.
A nice teaser and good introduction to the series I would recommend it to people curious but unsure if they want to read a whole one. Complete in itself it's a decent read.
A nice teaser and good introduction to the series I would recommend it to people curious but unsure if they want to read a whole one. Complete in itself it's a decent read.
LibraryThing member miyurose
This is basically a normal In Death book without the relationship sub-plots. It takes place immediately after Holiday in Death. I liked it as well as the other In Death books, but the bad guy was a little too easy to kill in the end.
LibraryThing member krissa
I found this book to be funny, but not as good as the full length novels. Many of my favorite characters were back (Peabody, Roarke, Mira, Feeney) but not so many that I was overwhelmed for such a short work. My big complaint would be that this one was not a mystery, as we knew who the bad guy was,
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it was just a matter of catching him. Still, a fun and enjoyable read. Show Less
LibraryThing member bowhuntress65
i love this whole series
LibraryThing member Zumbanista
Consistently Good Writing
I enjoyed J.D. Robb's novella, Midnight in Death. It's a quick and easy read, especially if you're familiar with her other In Death titles. No surprises in the plot here, Eve Dallas and Roarke are a great couple, as usual, and the story spins along at a fast pace. The
I enjoyed J.D. Robb's novella, Midnight in Death. It's a quick and easy read, especially if you're familiar with her other In Death titles. No surprises in the plot here, Eve Dallas and Roarke are a great couple, as usual, and the story spins along at a fast pace. The
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ending might just be a little facile, but overall I was satisfied with this short story. Show Less
LibraryThing member msralways
I really liked the story and the plot. It was fast paced and it didn't give you time to get even a little bored with anything. The plot was really great too,but I wish we got to know a little more about David Palmer and how he and Eve came to know eachother,but that was quickly resolved with the
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flashbacks the author put throughtout the book. Recommend it,as always. Show Less
LibraryThing member whybehave2002
She never disappoints me. :)
LibraryThing member AddictedToMorphemes
Midnight in Death by J.D. Robb
#7.5 "In Death" series (novella)
Short read that follows immediately after Holiday in Death. Eve and Roarke's Christmas is interrupted when she gets called in for another homicide. The killer is someone she's very familiar with, a serial killer who believes what he is
This was very good. It was only about 90 pages, but somehow a full story was told successfully without all the extra filler. This one gives Eve a chance to let Dr. Mira know how much she means to her, and it also adds to the foundation of some sort of relationship between McNab and Peabody, although they still have their claws out.
#7.5 "In Death" series (novella)
Short read that follows immediately after Holiday in Death. Eve and Roarke's Christmas is interrupted when she gets called in for another homicide. The killer is someone she's very familiar with, a serial killer who believes what he is
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doing (torturing and studying the victims to see how much they can take) is for the good of science. She got him locked up once before, but he has recently escaped, and now has her at the top of his list for revenge.This was very good. It was only about 90 pages, but somehow a full story was told successfully without all the extra filler. This one gives Eve a chance to let Dr. Mira know how much she means to her, and it also adds to the foundation of some sort of relationship between McNab and Peabody, although they still have their claws out.
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LibraryThing member Carol420
How can so much story and action be crammed into such a very short book - 90 pages? However, like all this series, it was excellent.
LibraryThing member MmeRose
I knew from Amazon info (showed "Pages 96") that this was more of a short story than a real book. But I think publishing it now was a gimmick by the publisher. The story did not add to our knowledge of Dallas and her cohorts. If you didn't run across it in the anthology it was first published in,
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no big deal. "In Death" is far beyond this now... Show Less
LibraryThing member jfe16
Because murder is her business, Christmas morning finds Lieutenant Eve Dallas in the center of the ice rink at Rockefeller Center standing over the body of a prominent judge. Eve knows who is responsible for this: David Palmer, a serial killer she’d collared and who’d been sentenced to eight
There’s a note with the body that lists the names of those he’s decided to target now that he’s escaped. And the last name on that list is Eve Dallas.
The usual cast populates this novella; readers familiar with the series will immediately recognize them while those new to the In Death tales will find them well-defined and believable.
This novella is a quick read, less that one hundred pages, but readers will find the narrative every bit as engaging and difficult to set aside as the longer stories.
Highly recommended.
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life-term sentences. There’s a note with the body that lists the names of those he’s decided to target now that he’s escaped. And the last name on that list is Eve Dallas.
The usual cast populates this novella; readers familiar with the series will immediately recognize them while those new to the In Death tales will find them well-defined and believable.
This novella is a quick read, less that one hundred pages, but readers will find the narrative every bit as engaging and difficult to set aside as the longer stories.
Highly recommended.
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LibraryThing member Lauren2013
Midnight in Death
4 Stars
The first novella of the series, Midnight in Death begins in the aftermath of the events of Holiday in Death when a killer from Eve's past escapes and begins taking revenge on those he holds responsible for his conviction. He starts with the judge and prosecutor, but it is
A solid and comprehensive read, but it fails to answer some of the questions left unanswered after last book; especially the aftermath of the attack on Peabody, which is glossed over very quickly.
The case is well developed despite the shorter length and the information revealed about Eve prior to the beginning of the series demonstrate her growth both as an investigator and as a woman. Nevertheless, the climax and resolution are somewhat anti-climactic given the build up of tension surrounding the killer's motivations and actions.
In terms of character development, Eve and Mira's relationship is taken to another level as finally Eve admits just how much Mira means to her and there are some wonderfully sweet and humerous moments as Eve shares Christmas gifts with Roarke and Peabody. Looking forward to the next full length installment.
4 Stars
The first novella of the series, Midnight in Death begins in the aftermath of the events of Holiday in Death when a killer from Eve's past escapes and begins taking revenge on those he holds responsible for his conviction. He starts with the judge and prosecutor, but it is
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Eve who is his ultimate target. A solid and comprehensive read, but it fails to answer some of the questions left unanswered after last book; especially the aftermath of the attack on Peabody, which is glossed over very quickly.
The case is well developed despite the shorter length and the information revealed about Eve prior to the beginning of the series demonstrate her growth both as an investigator and as a woman. Nevertheless, the climax and resolution are somewhat anti-climactic given the build up of tension surrounding the killer's motivations and actions.
In terms of character development, Eve and Mira's relationship is taken to another level as finally Eve admits just how much Mira means to her and there are some wonderfully sweet and humerous moments as Eve shares Christmas gifts with Roarke and Peabody. Looking forward to the next full length installment.
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LibraryThing member Lauren2013
Midnight in Death
4 Stars
The first novella of the series, Midnight in Death begins in the aftermath of the events of Holiday in Death when a killer from Eve's past escapes and begins taking revenge on those he holds responsible for his conviction. He starts with the judge and prosecutor, but it is
A solid and comprehensive read, but it fails to answer some of the questions left unanswered after last book; especially the aftermath of the attack on Peabody, which is glossed over very quickly.
The case is well developed despite the shorter length and the information revealed about Eve prior to the beginning of the series demonstrate her growth both as an investigator and as a woman. Nevertheless, the climax and resolution are somewhat anti-climactic given the build up of tension surrounding the killer's motivations and actions.
In terms of character development, Eve and Mira's relationship is taken to another level as finally Eve admits just how much Mira means to her and there are some wonderfully sweet and humerous moments as Eve shares Christmas gifts with Roarke and Peabody. Looking forward to the next full length installment.
4 Stars
The first novella of the series, Midnight in Death begins in the aftermath of the events of Holiday in Death when a killer from Eve's past escapes and begins taking revenge on those he holds responsible for his conviction. He starts with the judge and prosecutor, but it is
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Eve who is his ultimate target. A solid and comprehensive read, but it fails to answer some of the questions left unanswered after last book; especially the aftermath of the attack on Peabody, which is glossed over very quickly.
The case is well developed despite the shorter length and the information revealed about Eve prior to the beginning of the series demonstrate her growth both as an investigator and as a woman. Nevertheless, the climax and resolution are somewhat anti-climactic given the build up of tension surrounding the killer's motivations and actions.
In terms of character development, Eve and Mira's relationship is taken to another level as finally Eve admits just how much Mira means to her and there are some wonderfully sweet and humerous moments as Eve shares Christmas gifts with Roarke and Peabody. Looking forward to the next full length installment.
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LibraryThing member jmchshannon
Midnight in Death by J. D. Robb is a novella that occurs just days after the previous book in the In Death series. You never know what you are going to get with novellas. Some authors use them as essential parts of the series, while others use them for plot or character development. It appears that
Let's face it. Eve Dallas is not a likable character. She is brash, awkward, stubborn, determined, single-minded, demanding, mean, and ignorant of the most basic social niceties. She is a miserable friend and a clueless wife. But she's getting better, and that's the most important thing. She recognizes that friends are important even if the idea continues to make her uncomfortable. Moreover, she's improving at showing love and affection for her friends and chosen family.
While Midnight in Death is a stand-alone murder mystery in its own right, what it does most is explore Eve's growing humanity. It's a bit like a character summation, showing how far she has come in the past seven novels. It might not be necessary for the canon, but it proves that Eve can and will heal with the right support. For me, Midnight in Death made me want to continue to see what other changes are in store for the lieutenant.
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Ms. Robb uses them to emphasize the changes in her detective, and I am a fan. Let's face it. Eve Dallas is not a likable character. She is brash, awkward, stubborn, determined, single-minded, demanding, mean, and ignorant of the most basic social niceties. She is a miserable friend and a clueless wife. But she's getting better, and that's the most important thing. She recognizes that friends are important even if the idea continues to make her uncomfortable. Moreover, she's improving at showing love and affection for her friends and chosen family.
While Midnight in Death is a stand-alone murder mystery in its own right, what it does most is explore Eve's growing humanity. It's a bit like a character summation, showing how far she has come in the past seven novels. It might not be necessary for the canon, but it proves that Eve can and will heal with the right support. For me, Midnight in Death made me want to continue to see what other changes are in store for the lieutenant.
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Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
1998-11
Physical description
90 p.; 4.17 x 0.26 inches
ISBN
0425208818 / 9780425208816