This was my firts exposure to the In Death Series. I went back to read book one of the series and have read all the books to date. I love this series because of it's easy to read style. I really enjoy the crime and investigation parts of the book best. As for the development of the main characters, Roarke and Eve, I think Nora is pretty stuck until she introduces a kid into the picture, or some other life changing event. Afterall, there are only so many sex scenes and self revelations that can be made in every book in the series. Overall, great series when I need something mindless for a while.