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Kindred in Death (In Death #29)
When the newly promoted captain of the NYPSD and his wife return a day early from their vacation, they are looking forward to spending time with their bright and vivacious sixteen-year-old daughter, who stayed behind. Not even their worst nightmares could prepare them for the crime scene that awaits them instead. Deena has been brutally murdered in her bedroom, and her bod...more
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Published
November 1st 2009
by Brilliance Audio
(first published January 1st 2009)
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Nov 09, 2009
Holly
rated it
4 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
read-in-2009,
novemeber-2009
This book started out slow for me. I can't say for sure if it was the book or just a personal issue with me, but it did pick up after the first quarter or so.
I think one of the problems I'm having with the series lately is that Eve is mellowing out. She's still kick-ass, but she's losing her hard edge. That's ok, because I definitely want to see her grow and change. But it kind of takes something away from the stories, too.
The case was interesting and I enjoyed watching Eve puzzle through it. On...more
I think one of the problems I'm having with the series lately is that Eve is mellowing out. She's still kick-ass, but she's losing her hard edge. That's ok, because I definitely want to see her grow and change. But it kind of takes something away from the stories, too.
The case was interesting and I enjoyed watching Eve puzzle through it. On...more
I hate to be so tepid about J.D. Robb -- she's still head and shoulders above so many writers. But this fell a little flat for me: wanted more Roarke/Eve conflict and/or emotion ... more about the other stock characters ... more wedding. I feel as if I could totally have bypassed reading it and it wouldn't hurt my enjoyment of the whole series.
Nov 04, 2009
Erika Badass
rated it
5 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Recommends it for:
Crime Fans, J.D Robb Fans,
Shelves:
nov-09-releases
Eve Dallas is back in a horrific way. Searching for the killer of a sixteen year old Cop's daughter leads Eve and her team on a journey where the clues are hidden and the reasons obscure. J.D Robb Delivers as usual. Despite a few lovable characters not really present (Mavis, Mcnabb, even Charles and Louise despite it being their wedding) The book was Solid. The case was interesting, but it was horrible. Like a bad car wreck, you go by slowly straining trying to see, even tho you don't want to.
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The number of authors on my "Must Buy" list can be counted using the fingers on both my hands and not use the thumbs. Only one author is not only a "Must Buy", but a "Must Read Now". When I see a new J. D. Robb mystery, I buy it immediately and put aside whatever I'm busy reading to start into a new adventure with NYPSD Lieutenant Eve Dallas and her uber-billionaire husband Roarke. This futuristic mystery series just gets better and better with time.
This time Eve and Roarke's Peace Day holiday p...more
This time Eve and Roarke's Peace Day holiday p...more
*Beware of possible Spoilers*
Brought to you by OBS reviewer Heidi
Newly promoted police Captain Jonah MacMasters and his wife come home from a trip celebrating his promotion only to be devastated. They find their only child, sixteen-year-old, Deena, has been raped, sodomized, and murdered in their home. Upon further investigation Eve Dallas and her team discover that the murder was perpetrated as a form of revenge on the girl’s father. Now it’s up to them to discover which case of the captains 20...more
Brought to you by OBS reviewer Heidi
Newly promoted police Captain Jonah MacMasters and his wife come home from a trip celebrating his promotion only to be devastated. They find their only child, sixteen-year-old, Deena, has been raped, sodomized, and murdered in their home. Upon further investigation Eve Dallas and her team discover that the murder was perpetrated as a form of revenge on the girl’s father. Now it’s up to them to discover which case of the captains 20...more
(Jan) Why is it with some series (cough...Stephanie Plum...cough) the same ol', same ol' becomes formulaic and tired and in others it really works? I can't believe this is the 29th In Death book and I still love them! I think the reason it works here is because while you see growth and change in both Eve and Roarke as well as the supporting cast, the essense of what makes Eve so cool and Roarke so delicious has not changed. I thought this mystery, while violent and depressing, was really well do...more
Apr 24, 2011
Jane Lee
rated it
4 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
murder-mystery,
thrilling-and-suspenseful
I actually loved this book, especially the premise with which the murder was done.
WHAT I HATED ABOUT THE BOOK:
I hated the murderer's dad and how easily he has manipulated the murderer into killing the people he "thought" destroyed his life. Ugh. It annoyed me to no end.
WHAT I LOVED ABOUT THE BOOK:
1. Graphic images at its finest. As said, Robb knows no boundaries when it comes to gore and murder.
2. I don't remember much of the subplots as I've read this a year ago. In that case, the murder must...more
WHAT I HATED ABOUT THE BOOK:
I hated the murderer's dad and how easily he has manipulated the murderer into killing the people he "thought" destroyed his life. Ugh. It annoyed me to no end.
WHAT I LOVED ABOUT THE BOOK:
1. Graphic images at its finest. As said, Robb knows no boundaries when it comes to gore and murder.
2. I don't remember much of the subplots as I've read this a year ago. In that case, the murder must...more
I love the Dallas crime stories of J D Robb. Set in 2060, the protagonist is ace 'bitch-cop' Lieutenant Eve Dallas, soft as butter in the middle, but with a harder than average carapace. Married to the billionaire, Roarke, the stories centre around their love for each other and the fact that they both had abused childhoods. The great strength of the Dallas novels is the 'family' of characters. That, and the inevitable envy of Roarke's house with holo suites, swimming pools, luxury of every kind...more
J.D. Robb writes mysteries set in 2060. Eve Dallas, the police captain, must work with her own quirky nature to solve the awful, seemingly unrelated crimes. Although these books are set in the future, they do not seem “too sci-fi.” The few futuristic devices aren’t really important to the story, so they are downplayed. For instance, Eve can order food from her Auto-chef, and everyone drinks Pepsi from a tube (dispensed from a machine) rather than a can. There are a few references to sealing her...more
This book was badly in need of a line edit, which was a distraction to say the least. Can the Robb/Roberts juggernaut slow down a little, please, and focus on quality? We'll wait. Really.
Some other reviews have criticized the repeated references to Eve's past trauma. While it's true this is the umpty-umpth book in the series (I've seen several different numbers attributed to it in various reviews, and I'm not taking the time to count myself), it should also be remembered that these however-many...more
Some other reviews have criticized the repeated references to Eve's past trauma. While it's true this is the umpty-umpth book in the series (I've seen several different numbers attributed to it in various reviews, and I'm not taking the time to count myself), it should also be remembered that these however-many...more
I picked up this book at a hotel kiosk when I was desperate for some light reading as a respite from a three day marathon session of writing. Oh my gosh it was bad! How is it that books like this have so many readers? The story is set in the distant future, but it seems the only purpose for that is so the author doesn't have to get bogged down with story complications that she doesn't want to develop or research. There doesn't seem to be any consistency as to what is contemporary and what is fut...more
Kindred in Death is the 29th book in the In Death futuristic mystery series featuring kick-ass cop Lieutenant Eve Dallas and her mega wealthy husband Roarke. Having read the past 20 novels in the series, Kindred in Death is about as perfect as I think an In Death mystery can get.
An extremely brutal crime involving the daughter of a police captain, a diabolical murder with no close connection to the victim and clues that refuse to provide cohesive answers. The focus on the rape and murder of a yo...more
An extremely brutal crime involving the daughter of a police captain, a diabolical murder with no close connection to the victim and clues that refuse to provide cohesive answers. The focus on the rape and murder of a yo...more
When I first started reading the Eve Dallas series I couldn't get enough of them - I probably read 7 of them in four days. Now that I've got 15 or more under my belt I'm starting to feel like I'm reading the same material over and over.
I love Eve's character - how she is so not a girly girl, doesn't understand her girlfriends preoccupation with clothes, makeup, babies, etc. I love how Robb has put Eve in a futuristic time period with seriously "frosty" electronics, cars, weapons, security system...more
I love Eve's character - how she is so not a girly girl, doesn't understand her girlfriends preoccupation with clothes, makeup, babies, etc. I love how Robb has put Eve in a futuristic time period with seriously "frosty" electronics, cars, weapons, security system...more
One might think that with the 39th offering in a series an author might be slowing down - quite the opposite is true with J. D. Robb who ratchets up the suspense, scariness, and sex in KINDRED IN DEATH. For this reader it's the best Eve Dallas tale yet.
Set in 2060 with NYC as the primary backdrop we find our erstwhile police lieutenant and husband Roarke enjoying a leisurely Sunday, and planning a day in the Caymans. (Just one more perk for being married to a handsome over the top wealthy Irish...more
I've finished the books in this series, at least until the next one comes out in March. Reading them in order was like experiencing the characters lives as they did, and I have gotten quite attached to them. I was afraid at first that the author would fall into a rut and I'd be reading the same plot over and over. For me, that didn't happen. She changed up plots enough to keep me interested. Eve wasn't always the one in danger, and sometimes you knew who the killer was and the plot centered arou...more
"A phone call from up high interrupts Eve's plans to have a lazy day with Roarke: The teenage daughter of Captain Jonah McMasters, head of the NYPD drug squad, has been found raped and strangled. A terrifying video of Deena, bloody and beaten beyond recognition, hints at a link to a criminal in McMasters's own past, but searching through his cases leads Eve nowhere ? until another rape-murder, and another video, reveals the killer's deadly intent: merciless retribution in the cruellest way possi...more
Standard JD Robb book with all the same elements you find in every single book. This really a 3 plus rating. A lean toward the four due to the inclusion of Charles/Louise, the actual case itself, Morris back on the job.
Eve/Roarke relate every case to the events that happen in their childhood. It's such a shame that Eve's past has to brought up in every case and when a case comes along that warrants (such as the case in Kindred in Death) a reminder of what happen to her, it seems trivial.
The maj...more
Eve/Roarke relate every case to the events that happen in their childhood. It's such a shame that Eve's past has to brought up in every case and when a case comes along that warrants (such as the case in Kindred in Death) a reminder of what happen to her, it seems trivial.
The maj...more
This is the 29th book in the In Death series.
It is late spring/ early summer 2060. The young 16 y.o daughter of a police captain is murdered in her home while her parents were away on vacation and the captain wants Eve to personally oversee the investigation.
As Eve delves into the investigation, it becomes increasingly obvious that the rape/torture/murder of the young girl is payback for one of her father's cases, but Eve has to find out the why and that will lead her to the who.
Also, Eve is the...more
It is late spring/ early summer 2060. The young 16 y.o daughter of a police captain is murdered in her home while her parents were away on vacation and the captain wants Eve to personally oversee the investigation.
As Eve delves into the investigation, it becomes increasingly obvious that the rape/torture/murder of the young girl is payback for one of her father's cases, but Eve has to find out the why and that will lead her to the who.
Also, Eve is the...more
This has to be the first ID book to open up with a domestic scene between R & E. It threw me off and then made me grin like a freaking idiot.
It was lovely in every way. And a surprising, yet welcome change. I think it fit the tone of this particular book. The nuptials for Charles and Louise simmering around in the background also added another tone to the book.
The murder mystery itself was intense and the storyline added to Eve's already out of sorts feelings. She's so in love with Roarke a...more
It was lovely in every way. And a surprising, yet welcome change. I think it fit the tone of this particular book. The nuptials for Charles and Louise simmering around in the background also added another tone to the book.
The murder mystery itself was intense and the storyline added to Eve's already out of sorts feelings. She's so in love with Roarke a...more
This is, if I counted correctly, the 29th ‘In Death’ series book. (let me sit for a moment and be astounded by that). I have to admit, it’s not the best in the series but nor is it the worst. Lately the In Death books have some romance subplot. Eve’s friends getting married. Eve’s friends having babies etc etc (it’s marriage this time) and I also learned I missed a book (but there’s enough here to tell me what I missed and I won’t be back for it. It has my least favorite crime trope, the ‘the de...more
More of a mystery/crime than many of them are. The wedding isn't as much fun as the wedding shower in the last. You can see how much healthier Eve is from book to book. Heck, she's almost close to normal at this point.
I don't know what else to say that I haven't said about the previous 28 books in the series. Good characters and fun dialog in a kick-ass setting makes for a fun series to read.
I don't know what else to say that I haven't said about the previous 28 books in the series. Good characters and fun dialog in a kick-ass setting makes for a fun series to read.
4.5 stars เล่มนี้ฆาตกรโหดกว่าเล่มก่อนค่ะ แต่ก็ยังคงน่าติดตามทุกหน้าเช่นเคย ลังเลมากว่าจะให้สี่ดาวหรือห้าดาวดี แต่คิดว่ามีเล่มที่ชอบมากกว่าในซีรี่ส์นี้อยู่หลายเล่มก็เลยปัดลงให้สี่ดาวแทนค่ะ ไม่น่าเชื่อว่าสามสิบกว่าเล่มแล้ว (รวมเรื่องสั้นทั้งหลายในชุดด้วย) แต่ความเข้มข้นยังคงอยู่ระดับนี้ได้ตลอด ทึ่งคนเขียนเรื่องมากค่ะ
I haven't read any of the more recent Eve Dallas novels, but I picked up a copy of this when I couldn't find anything on my bookshelves that I felt like reading. As always, J.D. Robb provides a dependably good read. The familiar cast of characters and tropes are comfortable, and this comfortableness is a relief in contrast to the stark brutality of the case at hand. I could really feel the frustration of Dallas and her team as they struggle to follow sparse threads to the killer.
My favorite aspe...more
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It's definitely a different read from my previous book. It was great to visit with Eve, Roarke and the usual crew. Although I enjoyed the book, I found it more distrubing than the last one. Maybe it was because the nature of the crimes, it was hard for me to read through the details, but that didn't diminish my need for Eve to catch the bastard. I kept on reading and reading.
I also liked that Roarke didn't really have a promonent role in the task force, he was more emotional supporter for Eve. B...more
I also liked that Roarke didn't really have a promonent role in the task force, he was more emotional supporter for Eve. B...more
While the details of the crime where a little more graphic, the story was intriguing. The lives of those Eve has gathered in her life continue against the brutally of the crime to be solved. Robb is a brilliant writer of crime/suspense novels. If you have not read any from this series then pick up a copy and have a read - you will not be disappointed.
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In this Eve Dallas novel, Eve is once again trying to balance her domestic life with her life as one of New York's top cops. When her captain calls her in on the brutal rape and murder of a sixteen-year-old girl, Dallas quickly learns the victim is the daughter of another newly promoted captain in the New York police department and the two captains are not only colleagues, but close personal friends. Eve is the only one either trusts on this case, but Eve's involvement comes at personal cost as...more
I was very dissapointed with this book. I'm a huge fan of the In Death series and have to say that I regret buying this book. It seems that Nora Roberts does not have a clear picture of her characters anymore. From the narrative it seems that Eve Dallas has none of her kick ass attitude and witty remarks and Roarke has none of his charm. The exchanges between Dallas and Summerset are lukewarm at best. Louise getting married in the book also doesn't add anything to the book unlike Mavis's labor r...more
I haven't read a J.D. Robb in a while and had this one sitting on my TBR pile for quite a while and I have to say that since reading it I remember what I enjoyed about this series. It was a really good read. I love how Eve is still after all this time struggles with all these people wanting to be part of her life and how they expect her do to things and she isn't sure who to deal with this. Roarke as always by her side helping her put the bad guy into the jail. It was a well written story that m...more
Jan 19, 2011
Our Library Mornington
rated it
4 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
we-recommend
A killer is on the loose and the bright sixteen year old daughter of a cop has been murdered in the most horrific manner. There are many hurdles to overcome before the killer can be brought to justice. The descriptions of how the police handle the investigation using computers are masterful, giving just enough information to keep the reader interested.
It continues the lives of Lieutenant Eve Dallas, Rourke and their extended family. The evidence begins to mount up but mistakes are made by the po...more
It continues the lives of Lieutenant Eve Dallas, Rourke and their extended family. The evidence begins to mount up but mistakes are made by the po...more
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Eleanor Marie Robertson was born on October 10, 1950 in Silver Spring, Maryland, U.S.A. She was the youngest of the five children, also the only girl, of a marriage with Irish ancestors. Her family were avid readers, so books were always important in her life. She attended a Catholic school and credits the nuns with instilling in her a sense of discipline. During her sophomore year...more
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Eleanor Marie Robertson was born on October 10, 1950 in Silver Spring, Maryland, U.S.A. She was the youngest of the five children, also the only girl, of a marriage with Irish ancestors. Her family were avid readers, so books were always important in her life. She attended a Catholic school and credits the nuns with instilling in her a sense of discipline. During her sophomore year...more
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“Roarke: You'd enjoy flying more if you'd learn the controls.
Eve: I'd rather pretend I'm on the ground.
Roarke: And how many vehicles have you wrecked, had blown up, or destroyed in the last, oh, two years?
Eve: Think about that, then imagine it happening when I'm at the wheel at thirty thousand feet.
Roarke: Good point. I'll do the flying.”
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Eve: I'd rather pretend I'm on the ground.
Roarke: And how many vehicles have you wrecked, had blown up, or destroyed in the last, oh, two years?
Eve: Think about that, then imagine it happening when I'm at the wheel at thirty thousand feet.
Roarke: Good point. I'll do the flying.”
“Eve: "Where's Mister Scary?"
Roarke: "Summerset has the night off."
Eve: "You mean the house is Summerset-free? Damn shame we have to waste it with work.”
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Roarke: "Summerset has the night off."
Eve: "You mean the house is Summerset-free? Damn shame we have to waste it with work.”
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