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In Death #13
Seduction in Death
New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts, writing as JD Robb, continues her prolific string of hits with Seduction in Death, her latest instalment in the "in Death" series of futuristic thrillers. These star hard-boiled detective Eve Dallas and a quirky cast of characters, including Eve's husband Roarke, who owns most of Manhattan and can be relied upon to bring all his considerable resources to bear to help his wife solve the case whether she wants him to or not, and Peabody, Eve's uptight assistant, who has an off again-on again thing going with the irreverent officer McNab. This time Eve is on the trail of a serial killer--or maybe killers--who stalks young women looking for love in online poetry chat rooms. Once a romantic date has been arranged, the murderer sets the scene with roses, champagne and candlelight, then serves his unsuspecting victims a lethal combination of date-rape drugs that takes them to the height of pleasure and too far beyond. But this killer is really clever, altering his look to become each victim's dream date.
Detective Dallas is on the case, chasing an anonymous psychopath with a twisted taste in romance. But Eve seems a little more fragile this time around, still plagued by the nightmare of childhood abuse. Is retirement from the business of crime-solving in the near future for detective Dallas? Robb has found a winning formula in the genre, so hopefully we'll see a lot more of peppery Eve Dallas. --Alison Trinkle, Amazon.com
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First published September 1, 2001
About the author
J.D. Robb
190 books35.6k followersJ.D. Robb is the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling In Death series and the pseudonym for #1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts. The futuristic suspense series stars Eve Dallas, a New York City police lieutenant with a dark past. Initially conceived as a trilogy, readers clamored for more of Eve and the mysterious Roarke. Stolen in Death (St. Martin's Press, February 2026) will be the 62nd entry in the series.
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March 2, 2017
The author was in top form when she wrote this one. Eve and Roarke have been married nearly one year and their relationship is pretty near perfect. They joke around, fight a bit but usually playfully and they have each others backs. Peabody and McNab are on and off all through the book but again there is a lot of humour in the situations that occur between them. And of course Eve's opinions on the matter are hilarious.
We see a gentle side of Summerset, quite a lot of the apparently over weight Galahad and there is even a mention of the Candy Thief. Will we ever find out who that is?
This episode is not a mystery. The murderers are known to the reader from the start and it is fascinating to watch Eve and her team work their way towards their own discovery of their identities.
Altogether this was a very satisfying book, full of some of Robb's best quotes and such an entertaining read.
We see a gentle side of Summerset, quite a lot of the apparently over weight Galahad and there is even a mention of the Candy Thief. Will we ever find out who that is?
This episode is not a mystery. The murderers are known to the reader from the start and it is fascinating to watch Eve and her team work their way towards their own discovery of their identities.
Altogether this was a very satisfying book, full of some of Robb's best quotes and such an entertaining read.
June 1, 2015
4 I Love A Good Mystery Stars
I love these books! They are interesting and fast paced and although Eve does what cops all over the world do in reality, which is investigate, not going around beating up guys until someone talks, the books manage not to become tedious.
And although I love the mystery suspect of the books, I enjoy watching Eve work, I find her fear of primping hilarious and I always have a good laugh with Peabody's and McNab's antics, there is one aspect of the book that is beginning to wear itself thin.
I'm not insensitive to the trauma Eve's past has left behind but I'm starting to get fed up with all the drama. I'm not saying that she HAS to get over it, it's obviously something you don't get over easily. But I would prefer if such big parts of the book weren't dedicated to Eve being hurt and having nightmares and needing Roarke to fight them back and making comparisons between the victim's and her situation, etc. Not because I can't take the drama but because it is the same thing in every book over and over again. 13 books in and nothing has changed in that respect so I would prefer it if the nightmare became something that is just there and doesn't need a 10 page space to be developed only to essentially prove to be just another nightmare like all the other ones before it.
Is this a deal breaker? Of course not. But it may be if this goes on for 30 more books.
I love these books! They are interesting and fast paced and although Eve does what cops all over the world do in reality, which is investigate, not going around beating up guys until someone talks, the books manage not to become tedious.
And although I love the mystery suspect of the books, I enjoy watching Eve work, I find her fear of primping hilarious and I always have a good laugh with Peabody's and McNab's antics, there is one aspect of the book that is beginning to wear itself thin.
I'm not insensitive to the trauma Eve's past has left behind but I'm starting to get fed up with all the drama. I'm not saying that she HAS to get over it, it's obviously something you don't get over easily. But I would prefer if such big parts of the book weren't dedicated to Eve being hurt and having nightmares and needing Roarke to fight them back and making comparisons between the victim's and her situation, etc. Not because I can't take the drama but because it is the same thing in every book over and over again. 13 books in and nothing has changed in that respect so I would prefer it if the nightmare became something that is just there and doesn't need a 10 page space to be developed only to essentially prove to be just another nightmare like all the other ones before it.
Is this a deal breaker? Of course not. But it may be if this goes on for 30 more books.
July 22, 2018
Two young men with everything going for them look like good ideas for dates. But what if they are psychopathic serial killers? Hope EHarmony screens for these things. They might want to include on their questionnaires, "do you like long walks and drugging your date before you rape her and throw her off a balcony?"
Great book by one of the best writers in the world!
Reread July 2018 — I’ll never know how J. D. Robb aka Nora Roberts finds so many different murders. Does she have a master check list in her office where she can mark them off?
Internet dating serial killers ✔️
Great book by one of the best writers in the world!
Reread July 2018 — I’ll never know how J. D. Robb aka Nora Roberts finds so many different murders. Does she have a master check list in her office where she can mark them off?
Internet dating serial killers ✔️
November 7, 2018
Another great installment in the "In Death" series. This time the crime was a little bit too close to Eve's past and it was very difficult for her to face it. But she came through in the end, as always.
All the side characters were present and the "mag" Trina, who I like very much because, she is the only person who really scares Eve.
I had the strangest thought cross my mind as I was reading this story so I'm going to share it with you - my friends who love this series - and for that...
So, here it is...
As always, Roarke came to the rescue of Lieutenant in various occasions, even as a civilliant special consultant, with his various gadgets and equipment and his magic hands that had me picturing him as....
Roarke, to the rescue...
... and of course that made me think of Eve as...
because, lets face it, she always is the brain who solves the mysteries. Besides, so many episodes in the same outfit? Deffinitely an Eve attribute.
Oh, I love you Roarke, you are so good to me and thanks for helping me solve another case!
And that leaves Peabody, her loyal and helpfull aid to be...
"ReportIng for duty, Sir..."
And who would that mysterious character be?
Maybe the notorious Candy Thief?
Or maybe Sommerset petting Galanger?
I leave that decision to you.
All the side characters were present and the "mag" Trina, who I like very much because, she is the only person who really scares Eve.
I had the strangest thought cross my mind as I was reading this story so I'm going to share it with you - my friends who love this series - and for that...
So, here it is...
As always, Roarke came to the rescue of Lieutenant in various occasions, even as a civilliant special consultant, with his various gadgets and equipment and his magic hands that had me picturing him as....
Roarke, to the rescue...
... and of course that made me think of Eve as...
because, lets face it, she always is the brain who solves the mysteries. Besides, so many episodes in the same outfit? Deffinitely an Eve attribute.
Oh, I love you Roarke, you are so good to me and thanks for helping me solve another case!
And that leaves Peabody, her loyal and helpfull aid to be...
"ReportIng for duty, Sir..."
And who would that mysterious character be?
Maybe the notorious Candy Thief?
Or maybe Sommerset petting Galanger?
I leave that decision to you.
April 18, 2023
I know I might bore you to write the same thing after finishing an instalment of the series, but I love the In Death series and the main characters! I can't describe how much I enjoy reading it! It might not be a classic full of deep meanings, but it's an amazing series all the same!
Apart from the steamy moments between Roarke and Eve that are quite a treat, I love the way their relationship and emotions are developed and how they build a life piece by piece and form something neither of them had in the past! I love the way they support and care for each other and how the people that surround them are a kind of family figures apart from good friends!
Now, to the case!
The murders are based on the art of seduction, as the title of the book indicates, and the murderer is using it for all the wrong reasons despite justifying it to himself!
We get to know his identity early on in the story, but there are more connections to be revealed between him and an old scandal!
I'm glad that finally, the personal entanglement between Peabody and MacNab is resolved, and also a new romance blossomed through the investigation!
Another part I love in the series is the humour via exchanges from various characters!
Seduction In Death is a great addition to the series! Intriguing, fast-paced and emotional! Can't wait to read the next one!
Apart from the steamy moments between Roarke and Eve that are quite a treat, I love the way their relationship and emotions are developed and how they build a life piece by piece and form something neither of them had in the past! I love the way they support and care for each other and how the people that surround them are a kind of family figures apart from good friends!
Now, to the case!
The murders are based on the art of seduction, as the title of the book indicates, and the murderer is using it for all the wrong reasons despite justifying it to himself!
We get to know his identity early on in the story, but there are more connections to be revealed between him and an old scandal!
I'm glad that finally, the personal entanglement between Peabody and MacNab is resolved, and also a new romance blossomed through the investigation!
Another part I love in the series is the humour via exchanges from various characters!
Seduction In Death is a great addition to the series! Intriguing, fast-paced and emotional! Can't wait to read the next one!
August 1, 2016
Lucky number 13 in the series and it was a good one. Eve is trying to catch two guys who are using a date rape drug to rape and kill their victim. It's a game to them where they get points.
We know who the murderers are for the whole book, but it was still a fun ride to watch the process. Even better than that is the characters and relationships between all of them. There is something to be said for long series because you really get involved in their world and feel like the characters are old friends after a while.
"How'd you know it was me?" Feeney demanded as he came inside.
"You shuffle."
"Hell I do."
"Hell you don't. You shuffle, Peabody clomps, McNab prances."
Also, Eve strides and Roarke prowls.
Each of their walking styles is indicative of their personalities. Which is why I love McNab. Plus he says stuff like this:
He's a magnificent prancing man!
We know who the murderers are for the whole book, but it was still a fun ride to watch the process. Even better than that is the characters and relationships between all of them. There is something to be said for long series because you really get involved in their world and feel like the characters are old friends after a while.
"How'd you know it was me?" Feeney demanded as he came inside.
"You shuffle."
"Hell I do."
"Hell you don't. You shuffle, Peabody clomps, McNab prances."
Also, Eve strides and Roarke prowls.
Each of their walking styles is indicative of their personalities. Which is why I love McNab. Plus he says stuff like this:
He's a magnificent prancing man!
July 16, 2018
Book 13 and J.D.Robb still continues to amaze me. I'm absolutely addicted this series! :)
Ps. I listened the Audiobook version and it was so damn good. ;)
Eve & Roarke <3
Her fingers stroked through his hair.Her lips found the curve of his throat, nuzzling against the pulse that beat for her. When he slipped inside her,she opened her eyes to find him watching her.No one, she thought as the breath trembled through her lips, no one had ever looked at her as he did.In a way that told her she was the center.
Ps. I listened the Audiobook version and it was so damn good. ;)
Eve & Roarke <3
Her fingers stroked through his hair.Her lips found the curve of his throat, nuzzling against the pulse that beat for her. When he slipped inside her,she opened her eyes to find him watching her.No one, she thought as the breath trembled through her lips, no one had ever looked at her as he did.In a way that told her she was the center.
January 12, 2017
This one was very disturbing for so many reasons but like all of them, so very good too. Full review to come later.
November 25, 2019
4.25**
September 14, 2016
3.5 stars
“Predators did not need mercy.”― Conn Iggulden
Throughout the story we as a reader know how difficult it is for Eve to deal with this case .
There are innocent women who go out on a date but do not survive the night. We as readers know the identity of the killers from the very start and it's all about Eve Dallas finding them and stopping them in their sick game!
The chapters that were from the killer's perspective were SICK!!
Eve Dallas is a kick-ass and goes all out to hunt them down!
I really enjoyed the mind-games in the last few chapters and how Eve handles it all!
The ending though unconventional, I think is appropriate.
P.S- Also liked that finally Peabody and McNab are getting somewhere...
“Predators did not need mercy.”― Conn Iggulden
Throughout the story we as a reader know how difficult it is for Eve to deal with this case .
There are innocent women who go out on a date but do not survive the night. We as readers know the identity of the killers from the very start and it's all about Eve Dallas finding them and stopping them in their sick game!
The chapters that were from the killer's perspective were SICK!!
Eve Dallas is a kick-ass and goes all out to hunt them down!
I really enjoyed the mind-games in the last few chapters and how Eve handles it all!
The ending though unconventional, I think is appropriate.
P.S- Also liked that finally Peabody and McNab are getting somewhere...
June 3, 2020
4 stars.🌟🌟🌟🌟
Yet another tasty dose of Eve and Roarke.
I cannot get enough of these two!!!
These stories are just so good....this one got a little personal for Eve (too close to home)...but nothing she couldn't handle....she's one tough cookie!!
Peabody and Mcnabb's tenuous relationship appears to enter new territory.
All in all...
A very satisfying read!!!
Yet another tasty dose of Eve and Roarke.
I cannot get enough of these two!!!
These stories are just so good....this one got a little personal for Eve (too close to home)...but nothing she couldn't handle....she's one tough cookie!!
Peabody and Mcnabb's tenuous relationship appears to enter new territory.
All in all...
A very satisfying read!!!
April 15, 2021
Delia and Ian...why couldn't they just TALK about their relationship and her nonexistent relationship with Charles.. that was so annoying!!??!!! I don't get it...
I'm so amazed how with each book we get new dimensions with Eve and Roarke's relationship...
Interesting mystery..
I'm so amazed how with each book we get new dimensions with Eve and Roarke's relationship...
Interesting mystery..
September 14, 2018
3.65⭐
this was going really well and would have been a solid 4 starred read, except for the the last 15-20%. That was a bit of an overkill...
this was going really well and would have been a solid 4 starred read, except for the the last 15-20%. That was a bit of an overkill...
February 26, 2017
I simply LOVE these books.
❤ the suspense.
❤ the humor.
❤ all the side characters.
❤ Roarke and Eve
May 25, 2021
1st read: 30th March-15th April 2013
Best one-liners:
Eve: "Okay, now that I've let you fuck me and feed me, thereby satisfying all immediate appetites, I've got work."
...
Roarke: "Aren't you lucky to have me? A rhetorical question, darling," he said and stuffed caviar into her mouth.
I still can't get over how amazing this narrator is!
2nd read: 15th May-23rd May 2015
Best one-liners:
Eve: "Okay, now that I've let you fuck me and feed me, thereby satisfying all immediate appetites, I've got work."
...
Roarke: "Aren't you lucky to have me? A rhetorical question, darling," he said and stuffed caviar into her mouth.
I still can't get over how amazing this narrator is!
2nd read: 15th May-23rd May 2015
February 6, 2017
Book 13 and it is still fresh. I still crave more of Roarke and Eve. I love them. I think I love her more than I love him. She is so strong, independent, honest.
Lets get the negatives out of the way. Nope, it is not! It has been more than 30 years since I studied Irish in the classroom but some words stay with you. Didn't even have to google this one. The Irish/Gaelic word for "hope" is "Dóchas"! Nora, if you want to hire me as your Irish expert and give me a share of the book profits, I don't mind!
Roarke seems to be more involved in Eve's investigations now, with the blessing of Whitney and Feeney. Peabody and McNab!
I love Eve. Have I said that already?
I see Ms Robb is releasing Book 41 or 42 next week and folks are still engaged. Well done to her.
Another solid read.
"Dachas," she said, "is, I'm told, Gaelic for hope."
Lets get the negatives out of the way. Nope, it is not! It has been more than 30 years since I studied Irish in the classroom but some words stay with you. Didn't even have to google this one. The Irish/Gaelic word for "hope" is "Dóchas"! Nora, if you want to hire me as your Irish expert and give me a share of the book profits, I don't mind!
."You're back early."
"A bit. Hello, Lieutenant."
At the sound of his voice, that subtle and rich lilt of Ireland, everything inside her tumbled. Then he smiled, just the faintest curve of his lips, and she took a step toward him.
"It is he that saith not Kismet."
"It is he who knows not fate."
Roarke seems to be more involved in Eve's investigations now, with the blessing of Whitney and Feeney. Peabody and McNab!
"You pompous, egotistical, ignorant fuckhead."
I love Eve. Have I said that already?
The Irish in it occasionally gave her a strange thrill, along with misty images of warriors and fragrant fires. And poetry, she supposed ...
I see Ms Robb is releasing Book 41 or 42 next week and folks are still engaged. Well done to her.
Another solid read.
"I love you.
Darling Eve."
September 5, 2017
4.5 stars - Romantic Suspense/Futuristic/Romantic Thriller
Wow! Thirteen books in and I don't see myself tiring of this series. With a smart, gruff, edgy, tough, and not always easy to like heroine, Eve Dallas, fabulous secondary characters, my all-time favorite swoonalicious hero, Roarke, interesting and unique futuristic New York setting, and dark, well-written police procedural suspense, In Death continues to deliver. I'm still overwhelmed by how many books there are in this series, but I've got a reliable go-to when I need a good romantic suspense (and Roarke) fix!
Here are my favorite casting possibilities.
Eve Dallas:
Stana Katic
Jennifer Garner
Jaimie Alexander
Sandra Bullock
Roarke:
David Gandy
Michael Fassbender
Hugh Jackman
Henry Cavill
Wow! Thirteen books in and I don't see myself tiring of this series. With a smart, gruff, edgy, tough, and not always easy to like heroine, Eve Dallas, fabulous secondary characters, my all-time favorite swoonalicious hero, Roarke, interesting and unique futuristic New York setting, and dark, well-written police procedural suspense, In Death continues to deliver. I'm still overwhelmed by how many books there are in this series, but I've got a reliable go-to when I need a good romantic suspense (and Roarke) fix!
Here are my favorite casting possibilities.
Eve Dallas:
Stana Katic
Jennifer Garner
Jaimie Alexander
Sandra Bullock
Roarke:
David Gandy
Michael Fassbender
Hugh Jackman
Henry Cavill
June 26, 2017
I'm amazed how Ms. Roberts manages to write such a different, but Always interesting, crimes! WOW!!!
And I'm amazed that these crimes are always a possible ones! Human idiocy and bloodthirst will never cease to astonish me!!!
Here we have two killers. Young, rich, pampered. And totally out of their minds crazy!!!
Here the concept of romance is used as a deadly game! How crazy is that???!!!
I'm also amazed by the author's ability to insert witticisms, smart remarks in a very serious moments thus defusing its seriousness! I rarely incountered this in crime/mystery books and it is so very appreciated here!!!
And I'm amazed that these crimes are always a possible ones! Human idiocy and bloodthirst will never cease to astonish me!!!
Here we have two killers. Young, rich, pampered. And totally out of their minds crazy!!!
Here the concept of romance is used as a deadly game! How crazy is that???!!!
I'm also amazed by the author's ability to insert witticisms, smart remarks in a very serious moments thus defusing its seriousness! I rarely incountered this in crime/mystery books and it is so very appreciated here!!!
January 8, 2018
Here we have two friends playing a game by raping women and killing them and Eve tries to find them before they kill more women. At this point of the series I don't know what else to say, the entire series is an experience you don't want to miss. I love it.
February 8, 2015
I read the previous 13 novels in the "in Death" series as well as the two short stories and I still haven't gotten enough of the main characters, Eve and Roarke. In this latest installment, Lt. Eve Dallas is investigating the serial murder of women who participated in on-line poetry chat rooms, each the apparent victim of romance gone horribly wrong.
This novel is a little different than most of the others in the series in that you know early on whodunit. The suspense comes in wondering if Eve will figure it out before anyone else is murdered and in hoping Eve can beat the killer at his own game.
In this book, J.D. Robb re-introduces us to Charles Monroe and Dr. Louise DiMatto (tertiary characters from previous novels) and continues their character development. Peabody and McNab are also at it again with verbal sparring and miscommunication abounding. "Seduction" is infused with taught suspense, laugh-out-loud wit, bad guys you love to hate, and a little romance thrown in for good measure.
This novel is a little different than most of the others in the series in that you know early on whodunit. The suspense comes in wondering if Eve will figure it out before anyone else is murdered and in hoping Eve can beat the killer at his own game.
In this book, J.D. Robb re-introduces us to Charles Monroe and Dr. Louise DiMatto (tertiary characters from previous novels) and continues their character development. Peabody and McNab are also at it again with verbal sparring and miscommunication abounding. "Seduction" is infused with taught suspense, laugh-out-loud wit, bad guys you love to hate, and a little romance thrown in for good measure.
April 10, 2019
What a despicable pair of spoiled brats, with one being so much worse than the other. And sadly, even though this is set in the future, it's not beyond the realm of actually happening.
Louise and Charles meet in this book - gotta love that couple. Ian and Charles get into a good knock around fight with "Dishy Dimato" cooling them off!
McNab and Peabody get back together and this time exclusively!
Two thumbs up and 5 stars!
Louise and Charles meet in this book - gotta love that couple. Ian and Charles get into a good knock around fight with "Dishy Dimato" cooling them off!
McNab and Peabody get back together and this time exclusively!
Two thumbs up and 5 stars!
March 23, 2013
Another wonderful re-read...Loved Roarke's reaction to Eve being sick and her learning to deal with it. (Thanks to Summerset!) Lots of character growth...Roarke is getting more involved in the case. Eve is still extremely annoyed, but letting him. Progress on the Peabody/McNab front, as well. "We're a couple." "A couple of what?" Vintage Eve. Loved Eve's rant in Whitney's office...and his reaction. On to the next!
November 29, 2018
Loved this 13th book in J D Robb's "In Death" series!!!!
August 10, 2020
Another great edition to the In Death series.
It's funny how Roarke is becoming more and more involved with Eve's police work. Someone who ran from the law is now very much a part of the law.
It's funny how Roarke is becoming more and more involved with Eve's police work. Someone who ran from the law is now very much a part of the law.
December 7, 2025
First Read: We have young and innocent women who get seduced thru the net with poetry, travel and romance. They end up meeting said Romeo and don't survive the night. It is up to our kick tail cop to find the silk and twisted killer. Getting sick was probably something that in the long run really helped Eve. Summerset was a terrific in-home nurse, and he helped explain to Eve what their life was life before "She" came along. Summerset said it’s been a lot better since Eve joined their house. That the women Roarke had in his life were nothing compared to how serious and how much they love each other.
As usual, Roarke is being his perfect self. Eve is in her usual gripy but tenacious self. Mavis and Trina's appearance were mag! I am so glad Peabody and McNabb are together for real. This book is a little creepy, where they use date rape drugs that are hugely serious and run about a quarter of a million for a single dose, and the user is dead by nightfall. This isn't my favorite, but I liked it still the same. Recommend.
Second Read: Seduction in Death is the 13th installment of Nora Robert’s futuristic In Death series written under her pen name J.D. Robb. It features police lieutenant Eve Dallas and her sexy rich husband, Roarke.
Fans of the series will be delighted, as always, to watch the very subtle shifts in Eve and her gazillionaire husband Roarke’s relationship. As well as watching the further development in the love lives of Eve’s protégé, Delia Peabody, and e-detective Ian McNab. It’s a kick to watch Eve try other ears and chanting “I can’t hear you” each time Peabody brings up the topic. Also, long-time ignore what’ s going on right under her nose; you can practically picture her sticking her fingers in fans of the series will recognize two secondary characters from past books who meet and discover the joys of love at first sight. Their story in itself isn’t a big deal, but the fallout of it leads to the resolution of another plot line that has kept fans on their toes. Dante had been courting his victim in cyberspace for weeks before meeting her in person. A few sips of wine and a few hours later, she was dead. The murder weapon: a rare, usually undetectable date-rape drug with a street value of a quarter million dollars.
Detective Eve Dallas is playing and replaying the clues in her mind. The candlelight, the music, the rose petals strewn across the bed - a seduction meant for his benefit, not hers. He hadn't intended to kill her. But now that he has, he is left with only two choices: to either hole up in fear and guilt or start hunting again... Good book. Recommend. Rate 4stars.
As usual, Roarke is being his perfect self. Eve is in her usual gripy but tenacious self. Mavis and Trina's appearance were mag! I am so glad Peabody and McNabb are together for real. This book is a little creepy, where they use date rape drugs that are hugely serious and run about a quarter of a million for a single dose, and the user is dead by nightfall. This isn't my favorite, but I liked it still the same. Recommend.
Second Read: Seduction in Death is the 13th installment of Nora Robert’s futuristic In Death series written under her pen name J.D. Robb. It features police lieutenant Eve Dallas and her sexy rich husband, Roarke.
Fans of the series will be delighted, as always, to watch the very subtle shifts in Eve and her gazillionaire husband Roarke’s relationship. As well as watching the further development in the love lives of Eve’s protégé, Delia Peabody, and e-detective Ian McNab. It’s a kick to watch Eve try other ears and chanting “I can’t hear you” each time Peabody brings up the topic. Also, long-time ignore what’ s going on right under her nose; you can practically picture her sticking her fingers in fans of the series will recognize two secondary characters from past books who meet and discover the joys of love at first sight. Their story in itself isn’t a big deal, but the fallout of it leads to the resolution of another plot line that has kept fans on their toes. Dante had been courting his victim in cyberspace for weeks before meeting her in person. A few sips of wine and a few hours later, she was dead. The murder weapon: a rare, usually undetectable date-rape drug with a street value of a quarter million dollars.
Detective Eve Dallas is playing and replaying the clues in her mind. The candlelight, the music, the rose petals strewn across the bed - a seduction meant for his benefit, not hers. He hadn't intended to kill her. But now that he has, he is left with only two choices: to either hole up in fear and guilt or start hunting again... Good book. Recommend. Rate 4stars.
December 18, 2018
Suspense 4.25 stars / Romance 4 stars
The title says it all.
Interesting crime trope. But the villains were clear in the middle of the story.
I like the tension till the end.
Romance. Eve and Roarke almost perfect.
McNab - mega a§§hole and Peabody was pathetic. He slept with many OWs, threw it in her face and she just took him back? Give me a break!!! This installment ruined Peabody's character for me.
The title says it all.
Interesting crime trope. But the villains were clear in the middle of the story.
I like the tension till the end.
Romance. Eve and Roarke almost perfect.
McNab - mega a§§hole and Peabody was pathetic. He slept with many OWs, threw it in her face and she just took him back? Give me a break!!! This installment ruined Peabody's character for me.
January 9, 2019
Tag team rapists are far from my favorite topic of entertainment violence. While it was a well paced procedural it was far from fun.
And Peabody and McNab got on my last nerve. I would have had them reassigned... to Jersey.
March 7, 2018
Romantic, well read, poetic, drop dead gorgeous - every woman's dream man, right? Except this guy is nothing but a well planned illusion to make a woman do anything he desires. As always, this installment of the "In Death" series delivers a great plot and Eve and Roarke.
Dante finds his targets in cyberspace and carefully plans his "date" with her weeks in advance. Candlelight, music, roses, wine. Wine that is laced with a date-rape drug designed to make her lose all her inhibitions and do whatever he wants her to do. When she ends up on a sidewalk, 12 stories down, she becomes a victim and Lieutenant Eve Dallas and her team will not stop until they find out how it happened and why.
Dante finds his targets in cyberspace and carefully plans his "date" with her weeks in advance. Candlelight, music, roses, wine. Wine that is laced with a date-rape drug designed to make her lose all her inhibitions and do whatever he wants her to do. When she ends up on a sidewalk, 12 stories down, she becomes a victim and Lieutenant Eve Dallas and her team will not stop until they find out how it happened and why.
July 3, 2017
We have young and innocent women who gets seduced thru the net with poetry, travel and romance. They end up meeting said Romeo and don't survive the night. It is up to our kick ass cop to find the sick and twisted killer.
As usual, Roarke is being his perfect self. Eve is in her usual bitchy but tenacious self. Mavis and Trina's appearance were mag! I am so glad Peabody and McNabb are together for real.
As usual, Roarke is being his perfect self. Eve is in her usual bitchy but tenacious self. Mavis and Trina's appearance were mag! I am so glad Peabody and McNabb are together for real.
July 5, 2022
"Seduction in Death" (4.5 stars)-This one takes place in the summer of 2059 and we have Eve going alone for a bit since Roarke is in Ireland for a funeral/wake. The case is dealing with the murder of women in this one and the why behind it is kind of gross/awful. We do have some more character development in this one. McNabb and Peabody are not doing great and are fighting with each other and making everyone miserable. This of course comes down to her relationship with Charles. And what makes me smile a bit is this one has Louise in it, and this is the book where she first meets Charles and sparks fly. Honestly I like it just for that and forget about the whole murder plot in this one.
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