Series
Publication
Piatkus (2007), Edition: Reprint, 320 pages
Description
Fiction. Mystery. Romance. Suspense. HTML:Lieutenant Eve Dallas hunts for the killer of a seemingly ordinary history teacher�??and uncovers some extraordinary surprises�??in this thriller in the #1 New York Times bestselling In Death series.Eve Dallas doesn�??t like to see innocent people murdered. And the death of history teacher Craig Foster is clearly a murder case. The lunch that his wife lovingly packed was tainted with deadly ricin. And Mr. Foster�??s colleagues, shocked as they may be, have some shocking secrets of their own. It�??s Eve�??s job to get a feel for all the potential suspects�??and find out why someone would have done this to a man who seemed so inoffensive, so pleasant...so innocent. Someone Eve could easily picture dead is an old flame of her billionaire husband Roarke, who has turned up in New York and manipulated herself back into his life. Consumed by her jealousy�??and Roarke�??s indifference to it�??Eve finds it hard to focus on the Foster case. But when another man turns up dead, she�??ll have to keep in mind that both innocence and guil… (more)
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LibraryThing member wyvernfriend
Two interwoven stories here of Eve, Rourke and one of Rourke's exes Magdalena Percell and of the murder of a teacher in an exclusive school. The fear Eve bhas of losing Rourke comes out here and her insecurity in life, which rings true to life. It distracts her from the murder mystery which is also
It's a good book, I keep enjoying the re-visit to these two and their lives and the involved lives of their friends and the situations they find themselves in.
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interesting and involved and a shocker when it unfolds. It is flagged as you read but you, like the investigators, don't want to believe the truth, however when it becomes the only solution you have to admit that the solution is good.It's a good book, I keep enjoying the re-visit to these two and their lives and the involved lives of their friends and the situations they find themselves in.
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LibraryThing member cranberrytarts
I decided to re-read this book after a discussion about it on Twitter. This was the last In Death book I really loved. Though I've enjoyed some of her other latest releases, none have touched me as much as this one.
I figured out early in who the killer was the first time I read it, but it was still
It's no secret that my favorite books in the series are the ones where Eve and Roarke are at odds. But this book...I ached for them. Eve's pain was so stark. I hurt for her. It was a bit strange to see Roarke cast in the role of "typical male". Generally he's wise and perceptive beyond his penis. I think his actions in the book made him more human and easier to relate to.
I figured out early in who the killer was the first time I read it, but it was still
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chilling. While the case was interesting and the direction Robb took us for the killer unique, it was the relationship aspects that really grabbed me.It's no secret that my favorite books in the series are the ones where Eve and Roarke are at odds. But this book...I ached for them. Eve's pain was so stark. I hurt for her. It was a bit strange to see Roarke cast in the role of "typical male". Generally he's wise and perceptive beyond his penis. I think his actions in the book made him more human and easier to relate to.
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LibraryThing member lharsma
This is the 28th(29th? 27th?) book in the series. They are predictable, easy reading. You know how the story is gonna go, you know all the characters, you even know a lot of the dialogue. (Hello, we know. Eve and Summerset do not like each other. Got it. It's getting a little old.) In this one, a
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woman from Roarke's past shows up and makes Eve jealous. Eve solves the murder of someone no one should have wanted to kill. For a change of pace, Eve does not get beaten up nor does anyone try to kill her. Regardless of all this, the book is good, in that predictable kind of way. By this point in the series you don't really expect something fresh, do you? (3/5) Show Less
LibraryThing member reneebooks
Another solid and fascinating addition to this series. I love this series and I think my main motivation for reading them is to see how the relationship between Eve and Roarke develops. And every book seems to have some event or events that move their relationship forward and makes it stronger. IID
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is no different. When an old girlfriend of Roarke's comes into town and starts asking for 'favors', Eve doesn't know quite how to handle it. She is extremely jealous but wants to appear unconcerned. Deep down though her insecurities are twisting her in knots. Magdelina is stunningly beautiful and super smooth but Eve is suspicious and despises her on sight. Roarke seems oblivious at first and insulted at Eve's jealousy, but he is no dummy and my respect for him was raised another notch because he sees through Magdelina fairly quickly. Oh, and the homicide investigation in IID is another good one. A much-beloved young teacher at an exclusive private school is murdered and I was rather shocked when his murderer is finally revealed because I didn't see it (or refused to believe it). Show Less
LibraryThing member ctfrench
Lt. Eve Dallas and her partner Detective Delia Peabody are called on-scene to investigate the death of a teacher at one of NYC’s top private schools. Craig Foster was a popular history teacher who died from drinking poisoned cocoa. Since Foster brought the cocoa from home, Dallas and Peabody
For the first time, Eve is having a hard time concentrating on an investigation. A woman from Roarke’s past has entered the picture, and it isn’t long before there’s tension between Eve and Roarke and harsh words spoken. Stoic Eve is startled to find herself so emotionally overwrought by this woman and her efforts to create conflict between Eve and Roarke. But she forces her mind on the investigation and what she discovers shocks even the jaded Lt. Dallas.
Robb’s popular series remains a constant bestseller and it isn’t hard to figure out why, with likeable characters and suspenseful plots. The relationship between Dallas and Roarke is a bonus and is explored in-depth in this book. Robb displays talent for drawing the reader into her characters’ angst and despair at the disruption in their marriage. Eve’s and Roarke’s mutual fright over babies is humorous and adds a light note to an otherwise dark mystery.
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initially suspect his wife or a family member. But there are no red flags there, so they move on to the parents of Foster’s students or one of his colleagues. They hone in on another teacher, one known for his sexual promiscuousness and who Foster had had words with over his harassment of a school employee. Before they can investigate this man further, his body is discovered in the school’s pool. Dallas and Peabody are baffled but convinced more than ever that someone connected with the school is behind the murders. For the first time, Eve is having a hard time concentrating on an investigation. A woman from Roarke’s past has entered the picture, and it isn’t long before there’s tension between Eve and Roarke and harsh words spoken. Stoic Eve is startled to find herself so emotionally overwrought by this woman and her efforts to create conflict between Eve and Roarke. But she forces her mind on the investigation and what she discovers shocks even the jaded Lt. Dallas.
Robb’s popular series remains a constant bestseller and it isn’t hard to figure out why, with likeable characters and suspenseful plots. The relationship between Dallas and Roarke is a bonus and is explored in-depth in this book. Robb displays talent for drawing the reader into her characters’ angst and despair at the disruption in their marriage. Eve’s and Roarke’s mutual fright over babies is humorous and adds a light note to an otherwise dark mystery.
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LibraryThing member miyurose
You’d think this series would start to get stale after 24 books, but I think this is one of the best ones yet. There’s a bit of a crisis in Eve and Roarke’s world that gives depth to both characters, and the mystery in this one is solid.
Now, about the audio production (I listened to this
Now, about the audio production (I listened to this
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one). This is the first In Death series book I’ve listened to, and it took me a while to adjust to the (female) reader. It was like the only way she could differentiate between characters was to give them each an accent. Roarke was heavily Irish. The first victim’s wife is French. Peabody sounds like Clarice from The Silence of the Lambs (which really bothered me). Thick New York and New Jersey accents were everywhere. And, most distressing of all, Mavis’s friend Trina (the hairdresser) sounded like Marge’s sisters on The Simpsons. It was all a little distracting at times. Show Less
LibraryThing member emigre
I never really got into the story, something about the book just made it feel very unemotional to me. Kept reading though to find out the villain, who was quite shocking.
LibraryThing member Darla
The 24th book in the series? That can't be right, can it? Wow.
If you're unfamiliar with this series, you could start here, but I wouldn't recommend it. In brief, Eve Dallas is a New York homicide lieutenant in the year 2060. She's married to the ultra-rich Roarke.
As in most of the In Death books,
Making things even more difficult, Eve can't rely on Roarke's help as much as she usually does, because he's distracted by the reappearance of an ex-lover in his life. Which, in turn, weighs on Eve's mind and distracts her as well.
The problem is that Magdelana isn't just another beautiful bimbo that Roarke slept with. She's The One That Got Away, the one who dumped him for another man. She'd been his partner in crime, in bed, and in his life, until she left him for a mark. And now she wants him back.
On the surface, it's not all that much different from Reeanna Ott from Rapture in Death, but Eve and even Summerset realize she's much more dangerous. Roarke, of course, is a typical oblivious male. He thinks he's got Magdelana under control, and that Eve is just overreacting out of jealousy.
Both plots were very well done, I thought, and though I figured out whodunit before Eve did, it didn't seem too obvious or contrived.
And even though I wanted to thump Roarke on the head a few times, I thought his actions were very true to character--fitting how he's behaved in the past whenever an ex lover (of his, not of Eve's--apparently the double standard is alive and well in 2060, at least in Roarke's mind) has resurfaced. Perversely, I really liked that about this book--sometimes, Roarke can get pretty darn too-perfect-to-be-true, particularly in the relationship arena, and I was glad that, for once, Eve wasn't the one screwing up.
Even better, you can see Eve's growth through the series. She actually turns to her growing circle of friends for advice, something she wouldn't even have considered at the beginning of the series.
Which leads me to the number one reason why this series is on my must-buy list in hardcover. The slow but definite and realistic character growth. In those 24 books, only about 2 years have elapsed, and we've seen distinctly gradual changes in the characters, most notably in Eve, but also in Roarke and their marriage, and in the secondary characters. Because of this, I'd really recommend reading them in order. You can still enjoy them in a random order, but you'd miss out on my favorite part.
My only complaint, and it's not really a complaint, so much as it's an explanation of why this gets 4.5 instead of 5 stars, is that the (let me know if I've mistaken the meanings of these terms) internal and external plots don't really mesh. One of the Amazon reviewers came up with a convoluted reason to connect them, but I didn't agree.
If you're unfamiliar with this series, you could start here, but I wouldn't recommend it. In brief, Eve Dallas is a New York homicide lieutenant in the year 2060. She's married to the ultra-rich Roarke.
As in most of the In Death books,
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Innocent in Death has a mystery plot and a... hmmm... for lack of a better word, a personal plot. The mystery plot here starts with the poisoning death of an apparently popular, happily married teacher at an exclusive private school. So not only does Eve have to deal with the usual difficulties of a murder case, but she's also hampered by a school administration that's more concerned with image than murder, and wealthy and influential parents who are trying to protect their children.Making things even more difficult, Eve can't rely on Roarke's help as much as she usually does, because he's distracted by the reappearance of an ex-lover in his life. Which, in turn, weighs on Eve's mind and distracts her as well.
The problem is that Magdelana isn't just another beautiful bimbo that Roarke slept with. She's The One That Got Away, the one who dumped him for another man. She'd been his partner in crime, in bed, and in his life, until she left him for a mark. And now she wants him back.
On the surface, it's not all that much different from Reeanna Ott from Rapture in Death, but Eve and even Summerset realize she's much more dangerous. Roarke, of course, is a typical oblivious male. He thinks he's got Magdelana under control, and that Eve is just overreacting out of jealousy.
Both plots were very well done, I thought, and though I figured out whodunit before Eve did, it didn't seem too obvious or contrived.
And even though I wanted to thump Roarke on the head a few times, I thought his actions were very true to character--fitting how he's behaved in the past whenever an ex lover (of his, not of Eve's--apparently the double standard is alive and well in 2060, at least in Roarke's mind) has resurfaced. Perversely, I really liked that about this book--sometimes, Roarke can get pretty darn too-perfect-to-be-true, particularly in the relationship arena, and I was glad that, for once, Eve wasn't the one screwing up.
Even better, you can see Eve's growth through the series. She actually turns to her growing circle of friends for advice, something she wouldn't even have considered at the beginning of the series.
Which leads me to the number one reason why this series is on my must-buy list in hardcover. The slow but definite and realistic character growth. In those 24 books, only about 2 years have elapsed, and we've seen distinctly gradual changes in the characters, most notably in Eve, but also in Roarke and their marriage, and in the secondary characters. Because of this, I'd really recommend reading them in order. You can still enjoy them in a random order, but you'd miss out on my favorite part.
My only complaint, and it's not really a complaint, so much as it's an explanation of why this gets 4.5 instead of 5 stars, is that the (let me know if I've mistaken the meanings of these terms) internal and external plots don't really mesh. One of the Amazon reviewers came up with a convoluted reason to connect them, but I didn't agree.
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LibraryThing member fishhook7
I have now, apparently, read this book more than once. However, it wasn't familiar and was different from some of her other JD Robb books. This one does a lot more delving into Dallas' psyche. It worked okay for this one and I do appreciate the character building. Yet I found myself glad that most
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of her books are lighter with the psychology.Good read. As far as I can tell, JD Robb books are consistently worth a few hours/nights of mental escape. Show Less
LibraryThing member pauliharman
A murder in a school forces Dallas to confront issues from her past. A low-tech edition of the futuristic detective series by Robb
LibraryThing member shelleyraec
At this point I am just a confirmed fan. I love Eve and Roark as a couple and that they work at their relationship. It's more comon that HEA relationships in series rely on external events to seperate and then bring them back together with very little onus on either partner to compromise or change
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but this growth is integral to Eve and Roarke and I appreciate that. The relationship is now as much a factor in why i read this series as the mystery itself.The mystery is handled well, the who dunnit it is not immediately obvious and is chilling when it becomes clear. The reactions to the "villian" were also cleverly handled I thought.I just enjoy this series Show Less
LibraryThing member samantha.1020
Innocent in Death begins with the death of a teacher for no apparent reason. Eve is called in to investigate and instantly suspects murder. But Eve is thrown a curveball when Roarke's ex shows up unexpectedly and enters their life. Is there going to be trouble in paradise???
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I love this series (which is old news)! What made this book great was the twist Robb put in this book with Roarke's ex popping up and trying to come into his life once again. We got to see another side of Eve as she tries to deal with this latest piece of Roarke's history. I could of kicked Roarke myself a few times throughout the book as he was being entirely too dense when it came to Eve's feelings. I felt like this really added to the storyline and I didn't want to put this book down. In fact, I was less concerned with the murder that Eve was investigating and more concerned about Eve and Roarke's relationship. The characters in these books really make them great and are the reason why this series is still going strong. I always highly recommend this series but you have to start at the beginning because seeing the characters develop along the way is what makes this series amazing!
Bottom Line: A must read series in my opinion!
Disclosure: I was given a copy of this book from a friend who enjoys this series as much as I do.
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ahead)I love this series (which is old news)! What made this book great was the twist Robb put in this book with Roarke's ex popping up and trying to come into his life once again. We got to see another side of Eve as she tries to deal with this latest piece of Roarke's history. I could of kicked Roarke myself a few times throughout the book as he was being entirely too dense when it came to Eve's feelings. I felt like this really added to the storyline and I didn't want to put this book down. In fact, I was less concerned with the murder that Eve was investigating and more concerned about Eve and Roarke's relationship. The characters in these books really make them great and are the reason why this series is still going strong. I always highly recommend this series but you have to start at the beginning because seeing the characters develop along the way is what makes this series amazing!
Bottom Line: A must read series in my opinion!
Disclosure: I was given a copy of this book from a friend who enjoys this series as much as I do.
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LibraryThing member Bettyb30
This is another great one, however in the same breath is upsetting that young childeren had to find the body. That is sad. Innocents should never have to be exposed to death but you will find out why when you read it! LOL
LibraryThing member Barb_H
Borrowed the book version from the library. I adore Lt. Eve Dallas and Roarke. I love this series. I enjoyed the mystery of this one a lot. It was really good. Will definitely keep reading the series.
LibraryThing member Kathy89
This time the story is about an 11 yr old girl who is a serial murder. Heavy emphasis on the Eve/Rourke relationship when an old lover of Rourke's comes to town and Eve's jealousy exposes her insecurities.
LibraryThing member StefanieGeeks
This is one of the more intriguing mystery plots of the series. Robb's characters continue to grow. Eve is forced to work through home issues as she struggles with a baffling case. When an evil ex of Roarke's appears, Eve's green-eyed monster attacks and it's very entertaining to witness. At book
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LibraryThing member Krisrich85
Eve gets called to a homicide that just keeps unfolding... Killer was a total shocker for me. And loved the subplot of Roarke's old flame coming to town and stirring things up. A nice way to deepen the relationship between Eve and Roarke.
LibraryThing member msralways
This was so freaking good! I think all that waiting until this one was totally worth it and just because of the story, but with all the character development up until this point just made the story and the whole plot that much more interesting and just plain amazing to delve into. There's a new
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side to Eve that we didn't see before now and fear rears its ugly head concerning her relationship with Roarke and how all that she is now came to be. The case in and of itself was pretty grilling and strong too, with the ending being the cherry on top. There were some priceless scenes in here taht spoke to how much Eve's grown since Naked in Death and how her relationships with the other characters grew as well. Awesome! Show Less
LibraryThing member gogglemiss
Was this fantastic reading, or what?
Initially a borrowed book, but I've bought this as this was a memorable story and one of the easiest to follow,
J D Robb at her finest, may she have many more.
Initially a borrowed book, but I've bought this as this was a memorable story and one of the easiest to follow,
J D Robb at her finest, may she have many more.
LibraryThing member ladypembroke
I loved both the subplot and the main mystery in this novel. The main mystery was a hard one, and I certainly did not predict the outcome myself. The subplot moved the Dallas/Roarke relationship along in a very real way. Add in a few great scenes with Mavis and Summerset, and the book was nearly
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LibraryThing member whybehave2002
This one actually creeped me out while reading it! Most of this series I would put under the cozy mystery heading but this one was a little more hard core.
LibraryThing member Carol420
All of these books are a fabulous read. Great characters with their individual personalities makes you feel like you are reading about friends. Lt. Eve Dallas has to deal with some of Rourke's past history and the very difficult task of finding the murder of two teachers at a very prestigious
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school. One was very well liked, the other very sleazy. Where the evidence was pointing was a direction that Eve did not wish to go. Show Less
LibraryThing member wndy2011
Eve must investigate the murder of a seemingly good guy. A teacher, a husband, a son, brother and friend...why did he have to die. All leads to a coverup of sexual deviants, but then the main suspect ends up dead too. You won't believe who the killer is.
LibraryThing member Lauren2013
Innocent in Death
5 Stars
As Lieutenant Eve Dallas and her team strive to uncover the truth behind the shocking death of a well-liked teacher, another threat in the form of a former lover from her husband's past strikes closer to home and jeopardizes everything Eve and Roarke have created together.
Innocent in Death is one of the best installments in the series. The mystery surrounding Craig Foster's murder is gripping and the resolution is both horrific and monstrous yet believable at the same time.
The reappearance in Roarke's life of Magdeline Percell has the potential to create an excessive amount of annoying angst. Thankfully, this is kept to a minimum as Eve and Roarke confront the issue straight on, and there is no single moment in the reader's mind that things might not turn out well.
In sum, an excellent read, and it still amazes me that Robb finds new and incredible ways to engross her readers with this series.
5 Stars
As Lieutenant Eve Dallas and her team strive to uncover the truth behind the shocking death of a well-liked teacher, another threat in the form of a former lover from her husband's past strikes closer to home and jeopardizes everything Eve and Roarke have created together.
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Innocent in Death is one of the best installments in the series. The mystery surrounding Craig Foster's murder is gripping and the resolution is both horrific and monstrous yet believable at the same time.
The reappearance in Roarke's life of Magdeline Percell has the potential to create an excessive amount of annoying angst. Thankfully, this is kept to a minimum as Eve and Roarke confront the issue straight on, and there is no single moment in the reader's mind that things might not turn out well.
In sum, an excellent read, and it still amazes me that Robb finds new and incredible ways to engross her readers with this series.
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LibraryThing member phyllis2779
I bought this for the Kindle because I could not remember reading it before, which I had. Nevertheless the characters and the suspense and the action kept me glued to the book for the re-read.
Subjects
Awards
AAR Annual Reader Poll (2007)
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
2007-02-20
ISBN
0749937416 / 9780749937416
Other editions
Innocent in Death by J. D. Robb (Paperback)