Chrome answers “Does this series need to be read in the...”

Stef asked this question about Naked in Death (In Death, #1):

Does this series need to be read in the order they were published? Are the Characters connected to the next book in the series. . . just wondering if I need to get them from library in the order they are written. Thanks a bunch :-) Have not read any of J.D. Robbs books yet. . . have read a lot of good reviews for the suspense, romance, mystery books.

Chrome Each book can be read as a standalone (1 mystery/case/crime per book) but I highly recommend reading them in order, or at least read books 1-3 to get …moreEach book can be read as a standalone (1 mystery/case/crime per book) but I highly recommend reading them in order, or at least read books 1-3 to get basic characters and their relationships then you can skip a book if you aren't interested in that particular case/crime in that book. You might miss the characters developments, pasts revealed, etc though if you skip a bunch of books.(less)

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Stef Wonderful, thanks for the information. Just finished books 1 & 2 starting book 3 soon.
Jul 29, 2015 08:04PM · flag

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