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Holiday in Death (In Death #7)
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J.D. Robb
Futuristic cop Eve Dallas is back on the job. This time it's Christmas in New York, and all the lonely hearts are easy pickings for a serial killer spreading death through a dating service.
Mass Market Paperbound, 308 pages
Published
June 1st 1998
by Berkley Publishing Group
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ElaineY
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Despite the repetitiveness in some parts - Roarke's library, the dialog between him and Eve - I still enjoyed this installment. Not as good as the previous, Vengeance ID, but still enjoyable because of Robb's ability to keep the pace tight and zipping along like those futuristic cars.
It's getting predictable but I expected this when I started the series a couple of months ago so I'm not complaining just yet. Still, I hope I haven't spoken too soon as there were some lines that seemed...more
It's getting predictable but I expected this when I started the series a couple of months ago so I'm not complaining just yet. Still, I hope I haven't spoken too soon as there were some lines that seemed...more
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In this installment of the wildly popular "In Death" series we find a madman dressed as Santa ringing doorbells and then raping and murdering the person who answers. It's Christmas and Eve Dallas is cranky. She doesn't need this.
Let me just get this out of the way. I find Eve Dallas to be one of the most loathsome female characters in any successful series going today. She is verbally and emotionally abusive to anyone who cares about her, including her hot husband. If ...more
Let me just get this out of the way. I find Eve Dallas to be one of the most loathsome female characters in any successful series going today. She is verbally and emotionally abusive to anyone who cares about her, including her hot husband. If ...more
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Book Review: 2 Treasure Boxes
The story is interesting and well written. There is a good intermingling between solving the case and Eve's personal life. Robb gives a few suspects for us to look at but does not reveal the true murderer until the end of the book. If you are looking to solve a mystery along with Eve then you will be disappointed since you cannot solve this book on your own. The ending of the book is quite suspenceful and has a great conclusion. As usual there were a f...more
The story is interesting and well written. There is a good intermingling between solving the case and Eve's personal life. Robb gives a few suspects for us to look at but does not reveal the true murderer until the end of the book. If you are looking to solve a mystery along with Eve then you will be disappointed since you cannot solve this book on your own. The ending of the book is quite suspenceful and has a great conclusion. As usual there were a f...more
This was a tough one. It has been the hardest case for me so far. Not only was there a serial killer on the loose, but he was sexually attacking his victims. This was rough on Eve. It brought all those memories from being a young girl and having a monster of a father (I can barely type that last word). This case really wore down on Eve and I think it also was rough on Roarke. This is the first time, and last I suspect, that I saw him worn out and wanting more sleep. I loved seeing the lengths Ro...more
I totally had the wrong guy pegged as the killer in this one, but I don't feel the killers motives were as well developed as in the other books in the series; I don't think the profiling was as in depth as has been the case previously.
The development of these characters is continuing to move along, and it's gratifying to see how Eve is evolving from cop to friend/wife along the way. While she's still uncomfortable expressing herself, her relationship with Roarke is beginning to feel...more
The development of these characters is continuing to move along, and it's gratifying to see how Eve is evolving from cop to friend/wife along the way. While she's still uncomfortable expressing herself, her relationship with Roarke is beginning to feel...more
Hilcia
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Holiday in Death had a good criminal investigation going with sexual crimes commited by a man dressed as Santa Claus. The victims were all people who had signed up with Personally Yours, a love-match agency. The villain used the 12 days of Christmas as a theme for his crimes.
This story has the most sexual scenes between Roarke and Eve that I've seen in any of the books so far! Wow. I did begin skipping them after a while, I think because I'm not used to them in these books? But yeah.....more
This story has the most sexual scenes between Roarke and Eve that I've seen in any of the books so far! Wow. I did begin skipping them after a while, I think because I'm not used to them in these books? But yeah.....more
I liked this book. I don't believe it was as good as Vengence in Death, but I think Robb was clever with the murder mystery. This book obviously takes place during the Christmas season and we begin with Eve going back into work after the on-the-job injuries she sustained after Vengence in Death. If you start to read these books too much back-to-back it starts to feel like our characters never have a break. I know that the main point of this series are the crimes that they solve, and if keeping t...more
Started reading this series of books in December last year and am completely hooked cannot get enough of them. These are set in the late 2050s onwards and are a good combination of crime with some romantic interest in the main characters Eve Dallas and Roarke, Peabody and McNabb with added interest from Feeney the man that saw Dallas as a young copper and moved her into homicide where he trained her and still acts as a father-figure/mentor. I am not usually into the 'romantic' style pulp fictio...more
Tara
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Another good one in the "In Death" series. It's almost Christmas and Eve Dallas is trying to catch another murderer, this one dressed as Santa and using The Twelve Days of Christmas as his guide. This case also brings back very personal and troubling memories from Eve's past that she has to deal with. Plus she suddenly realizes after being a lober for so long that she has a network of friends that is like her family. She also discovers that having family at the holidays means more C...more
Although the premise is this mystery is outstanding, the victims were once again likeable people who didn't deserve to die, something I have trouble with, admittedly. Ms. Roberts really makes you see the grief and devastation left by loss, especially from unexpected death. It is heart-wrenching, one of her many talents, but hard to take nonetheless. Once again the characters are delightfully drawn with no true evil in this one. I may never approach Christmas in the same way again, however. ...more
Holiday in Death is the 7th book in the In Death series by J.D. Robb (Nora Roberts). I'm not going to do a real review on these books, as I read through them once again, but I will state how much I love this series. I found these books a few years ago and quickly read through them and have continued to be awed by each and every book. This series is almost 40 books strong and Eve Dallas continues to be one of my favorite all time heroins. The characters the author creates for us and the world the...more
A really good book (I read the Indonesian one)... Cannot wait for the next installment: Conspiracy in Death.
There are some annoyed misspelling; some sentences use repetitive words/words with the same meaning. Anyhow still I choose to get the next one ASAP rather than bothered with that editor matters.
This installment is really enjoyable. The Christmas scene (twelve days before Christmas), big Christmas party at Roarke-Eve’s, new improvement of ‘She-body’ and Mc Nab relationship...more
There are some annoyed misspelling; some sentences use repetitive words/words with the same meaning. Anyhow still I choose to get the next one ASAP rather than bothered with that editor matters.
This installment is really enjoyable. The Christmas scene (twelve days before Christmas), big Christmas party at Roarke-Eve’s, new improvement of ‘She-body’ and Mc Nab relationship...more
Okay, so I'm on book 20 now. I hate when I put off reviewing until I'm farther into the series! It makes it SO HARD to remember what happened in each specific book, but I found an "in death" wiki, so I think I'm good to go.
This book was good. A couple of the characters were CREEP-OLA, but it was good. The storyline was all right. Not my favorite thus far. I'm not a big fan (understatement) of Christmas books, so already, I was like, "BLEGH!" The killer's M....more
This book was good. A couple of the characters were CREEP-OLA, but it was good. The storyline was all right. Not my favorite thus far. I'm not a big fan (understatement) of Christmas books, so already, I was like, "BLEGH!" The killer's M....more
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Menjelang natal, Eve stress harus beli kado buat orang-orang dekatnya..
Pengalaman pertama buat dy, secara sekarang dy sudah punya banyak temen..
Ga stress soal natal, ada pembunuhan lagi - ya iyalah kalo ga bukunya cerita soal apa cobaa..
Kali ini pembunuhan sekaligus penganiayaan seksual, jadi serasa Eve banget dan masa lalunya kembali lagi..
Menurut gw yang ke-7 ini kurang greget..alasan membunuhnya kurang jelas buat otak gw wkwkwkwk
trus ml-nya banyak be...more
I bought the book specifically for a solo lunch company. It's okay, for a solo lunch company. Perhaps I should've read it when it was first published, in 1998, because the technology Robb/Roberts portrays does not seem "advanced" today (it's like watching "Star Trek: The Next Generation" now) and it could've been more intriguing. The story plot isn't too interesting for me, and I find the characters one-dimensional, so I don't really bother looking for the previous books to "...more
It's Christmas time and Lt. Eve Dallas is tracking down another serial killer. She is only just recovering from an injury sustained in her last case, so it's lucky she has the sexy Roarke determined to look out for her welfare.
I love this series. Eve and Roarke are as great together as ever. In many ways it would be true to say that each episode is the same story, more or less, but it doesn't seem repetitive. We learn more about Eve and Roarke in each book, and Eve continues her ...more
I love this series. Eve and Roarke are as great together as ever. In many ways it would be true to say that each episode is the same story, more or less, but it doesn't seem repetitive. We learn more about Eve and Roarke in each book, and Eve continues her ...more
I was more emotionally connected with the crimes in this book then in previous books. I'm not sure why. Maybe it was because of the nature of the murders but I was more gripped by this book. I love reading about Eve and Roarke's relationship although I do get a little miffed on Eve's behalf whenever Roarke's affectionate with other women. Eve doesn't seem to mind herself so maybe that's my own issue... especially when he goes on about how her cheating on him is a dealbreaker, etc. I did rea...more
Taking a break from the usual vampire, Carpathian & werewolf dynasty. J.D.Robb aka Nora Roberts "In Death" series has taken me by surprise. Setting is in the NY future where we meet detective Eve Dallas whose past was traumatized by the abuse of her father. Then we have Rourke her husband who also did not have a great childhood while picking pockets as a mere lad in Ireland. Both characters are strong, independent & very stubborn, which has you routing for them throughout out the book...more
Photojim
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I liked it. I have a hard time ranking these books. Was this my favorite? I don’t think so. However, in each book there is something new we learn about Eve and some new character growth. In this book a whole new appreciation for Eve’s problems Christmas shopping. This and her interaction with Peabody is certainly the best part of this book. Funny and moving for certain. The plot was a little weak and I’m a bit pissed that the payoff of the trading of gifts was saved for a short between b...more
I enjoyed this book even though I guessed who the murderer was pretty early on; however, I didn't know the "why" or all of the "how" so I was pretty riveted, as usual. Since this story took place during the days leading up to Christmas, I enjoyed the subplot revolving around Eve's uncertainty and fear of the holiday. I was a little disturbed when I finished the book and some of the gifts mentioned were not given/received until I discovered that there's a novella that takes ...more
I'm so addicted to this series....I didn't believe anyone when they told me how great it was.
I'm glad I got to this book in the series right at Christmastime. Even better than the mysteries in these books is the growth in Eve's character and her reactions to her ever-increasing "family". I loved her grumbling over what Christmas present to get everyone. Her moments with both Peabody and Dr. Mira were especially poignant.
As always, Roarke was perfection. Serio...more
I'm glad I got to this book in the series right at Christmastime. Even better than the mysteries in these books is the growth in Eve's character and her reactions to her ever-increasing "family". I loved her grumbling over what Christmas present to get everyone. Her moments with both Peabody and Dr. Mira were especially poignant.
As always, Roarke was perfection. Serio...more
Eve and Roarke
Another great installment. Watching Eve try and shop for her friends and family was comical. I would have to like to find out what she got everyone else and watch her give it to them. Especially giving Roarke his book. Maybe that will be mentioned in the next one. Oh and what did Roarke get Eve?
Each book seems to end abruptly after they catch the bad guy. I would like for a longer end to happen. But I still love how Robb conitnues to build Eve and Roa...more
Another great installment. Watching Eve try and shop for her friends and family was comical. I would have to like to find out what she got everyone else and watch her give it to them. Especially giving Roarke his book. Maybe that will be mentioned in the next one. Oh and what did Roarke get Eve?
Each book seems to end abruptly after they catch the bad guy. I would like for a longer end to happen. But I still love how Robb conitnues to build Eve and Roa...more
This is what I call a not so marry Christmas.
Though I gave a couple of the previous books in this series four stars I'm giving this one a full-out five because it chilled me to the bone while touching my emotional side with its depth in tenderness and understanding.
I love reading about Eve Dallas and Roarke and all their allies. I love everything that comes with the Christmas spirit. Put the two together and you get a great combo.
The book was really creepy in its my...more
Though I gave a couple of the previous books in this series four stars I'm giving this one a full-out five because it chilled me to the bone while touching my emotional side with its depth in tenderness and understanding.
I love reading about Eve Dallas and Roarke and all their allies. I love everything that comes with the Christmas spirit. Put the two together and you get a great combo.
The book was really creepy in its my...more
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Even the Christmas holidays are filled with death in this series! But I guess when you work as a Lieutenant like Eve in New York, you’re bound to meet a few dead bodies along the way.
HOLIDAY IN DEATH is another keeper! In this book, Eve Dallas finds herself in another jam, where a murderer is on the loose, approaching people in a Santa costume and binding and raping them before he kills them. Yeah, this person is a sick one.
...more
Even the Christmas holidays are filled with death in this series! But I guess when you work as a Lieutenant like Eve in New York, you’re bound to meet a few dead bodies along the way.
HOLIDAY IN DEATH is another keeper! In this book, Eve Dallas finds herself in another jam, where a murderer is on the loose, approaching people in a Santa costume and binding and raping them before he kills them. Yeah, this person is a sick one.
...more
I have to say, the serial killer in this book was disturbing. He liked to dress as Santa and rape and kill his victims. There was a jolliness to the murders, the way he staged them and the 12 Days of Christmas theme he was following, that absolutely creeped me out. I agreed with Peabody, the way he used a symbol of happiness and cheer to commit his crimes was perverted.
I really enjoy the way Robb easily weaves Eve's personal life in with her professional life in this series. Th...more
I really enjoy the way Robb easily weaves Eve's personal life in with her professional life in this series. Th...more
Plot Summary: The year is 2058. Guns are banned and medical science has learned how to prolong life to well beyond the century mark. And man has yet to stop killing man. At Cop Central, it's Lieutenant Eve Dallas's job to stand up for the dead. So begins the seventh riveting installment in Robb's (aka Nora Roberts) futuristic romantic suspense series (following Vengeance in Death).
With Christmas only weeks away, Eve is stressing out trying to find the right gift for her new husband,...more
With Christmas only weeks away, Eve is stressing out trying to find the right gift for her new husband,...more
stelah bbrapa bulan vakum dari JD.Robb akhirnya lanjut baca lagi. Kalau kmarin minjem dari mamakku mama Maggie, skrg mutusin baca ibuknya aja. Dan ya pstinya lebih suka baca tulisan asli penulisku sayang daripada baca terjemahannya. Tapi kalau series In Death ini terjemahannya juga bagus banget :) 11/12 lah ma aslinya ^^
yang pasti kangen Eve, kangen Roarke, kangen Peabody, Fenney dan si McNab.
Kali ini sesuai dengan judul, Holiday in Death, disana lagi winter. saat2nya orang masang...more
yang pasti kangen Eve, kangen Roarke, kangen Peabody, Fenney dan si McNab.
Kali ini sesuai dengan judul, Holiday in Death, disana lagi winter. saat2nya orang masang...more
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Nora Roberts was born in Silver Spring Maryland, the youngest of five children. After a school career that included some time in Catholic school and the disciplines of nuns, she married young and settled in Keedysville, Maryland.
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