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[Timelord Iain, Tech Support]

Nirkatze wrote: "Hah Baby scene in #11! That is still me...

Also very excited to meet Mr. Mira now!! And LOL vitamins!

Really interesting thought, Kirsten, about how much time has passed in book v. publication--I..."

we're reading faster... by a bit... I think the gaps grow a bit again, too... at this rate, we'll read all the books this year, but the timeline is closer to 3 years from start to newest entry... at least 2.5 years...

[Nyssa]

Timelord Iain wrote: "To me she sounds like a stereotypical pack a day smoker, new york older lady..."

I agree!

[Nirkatze]

Tonari no Emily wrote: "Starting #12 Betrayal in Death... ..."

Just started today, and same thoughts... I'm about halfway in right now, I think? (view spoiler)[it's always one of the new people, right? That makes it Roarke's friend, or one of the FBI officers... but who would have the money for it?

Also finding it interesting that this is only the second one where they know who the murderer is, but not where. We still have who the employer is though...

Oh, and then there's the title--"Betrayal"--makes it more likely to be Connelly... Though it could also be the FBI in that sense... betraying the badge, betraying Eve like that stunt they pulled with the warrants... (hide spoiler)]

Of course most of y'all know the answers already by now!!

And anyone else curious what that hot pink thing Peabody was wearing was...?

[Nirkatze]

Finished #12 Betrayal in Death. Was it just me, or was there a lot fewer fun character scenes in this one? This one left me with a bit of a weak impression--mostly murder tracking and Roarke's connections, but not much in the funny bits I really enjoy.

I really enjoyed seeing Eve come down on the incompetent FBI agents, but it also made me sad--I feel like every police procedural series always has inter-departmental rivalry and f-ups... I'd like to see the opposite some day... really helpful (and not turn out to be bad-guys) crossover departments working together...

Going to read one other short and come back for 12.5...

[Nirkatze]

#12.5 Interlude in Death--Hey! First line is a reference to the Land of Nod! That's the third book--Scythe series, Children of Ruin--to have that reference in the past year. I'd never heard of it before.

[Nirkatze]

#12.5 Interlude Ask and ye shall receive? (view spoiler)[I was just whining about competition amongst law enforcement agencies... and now we get some that can work together! Yay! (hide spoiler)]

Enjoying! About 2/3 in. Always love it when a bigot gets taken down... Robb does comeuppance well.

[Tonari no Emily]

Nirkatze wrote: "Finished #12 Betrayal in Death. Was it just me, or was there a lot fewer fun character scenes in this one? This one left me with a bit of a weak impression--mostly murder tracking and Roarke's conn..."

There was a small one between Eve and Peabody I think when they got ice cream!

[Kirsten]

Nirkatze wrote: "#12.5 Interlude in Death--Hey! First line is a reference to the Land of Nod! That's the third book--Scythe series, Children of Ruin--to have that reference in the past year. I'd never..."

I remember Land of Nod from a nursery rhyme.

The Land of Nod
BY ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON
From breakfast on through all the day
At home among my friends I stay,
But every night I go abroad
Afar into the land of Nod.

All by myself I have to go,
With none to tell me what to do —
All alone beside the streams
And up the mountain-sides of dreams.

The strangest things are there for me,
Both things to eat and things to see,
And many frightening sights abroad
Till morning in the land of Nod.

Try as I like to find the way,
I never can get back by day,
Nor can remember plain and clear
The curious music that I hear.

[Choko]

Wow! I had never heard this before! Thank you so much for posting it, Kirsten!!!

[Choko]

Just finished Betrayal in Death #12... Wow! I thought it was excellent! A bit of heist, a bit of mystery and a whole lot of MacNab and Peabody being stupid in their relationship! Stupid and absolutely adorable, mostly because we are looking at them and are not in their shoes. I imagine if I was one of them, I would be just as emotionally angsty as they are:)))

About the murders... (view spoiler)[ They were brutal! I was so angry when I found out that this horror was perpetrated as a distraction, I wanted to kill the killer with my own two hands! Not that there is ever a good reason for such, but this seemed like an extra waste of lives!!! Just heartbreaking for both victims.

Mic, gosh, I was disappointed with him, but it is where Roarke comes from and I understand why he was willing to let him go. Mic didn't deserve to go the way he did and I thought JDR did a great job ending his storyline.

As far as the masterminds are concerned, is this the first time we end the book without catching everyone responsible? And I am going to try to remember their names, so as to see if we ever get back to them. I want them caught and paying for sicking that monster on innocent people! I was pissed, by the way, that the monster offed himself and didn't get to go through some public humiliation, which I think he would have suffered from the most... (hide spoiler)]

Also, the scene with Eve fighting with the candy dispensing AI, calling it a thief and saying that Rourke was only encouraging it to keep on thieving if he gave it more money, was absolutely hilarious! Same with her panicking and saying "I told you so!", when Peabody and MacNab started fighting and it carried over into the job...

I am jumping into the short story right away:)

[Nyssa]

I am about a quarter of the way through Seduction in Death. It's an interesting and very disturbing case.

I am fascinated by Eve's deduction skills and instinct to already catch on to what only the audience knows so far. I am eager to learn how this investigation will conclude!

I am tired of Peabody & McNab now. They need to get over themselves. And while I put the responsibility for the start of this mess on McNab, I blame Peabody for its continuing. Enough is enough already.
There is an old crude saying - Sh!# or get off the pot!

Oh, Dr. Dimatto (and the clinic) make an appearance.

[Choko]

Hahaha! Great saying, Nyssa! I always think that when I see two young folks circling around each other like that... Just sit down and make a decision and stick with it already!

[Nyssa]

Choko wrote: "Hahaha! Great saying, Nyssa! I always think that when I see two young folks circling around each other like that... Just sit down and make a decision and stick with it already!"

Yeah, it is confusing when you're young (oh god, how old am I !?!), but this is a simple case of having an honest conversation.

[Timelord Iain, Tech Support]

I'm so dedicated to this thread that I'll use an audible credit this week to read Seduction in Death... It's the only BR I didn't have preloaded on my computer... The only In Death books I bought there previously were the ones re-recorded to include the distinct Eve and Peabody voices missing the first time round (14-17, I think)...

[Nyssa]

Eve can be so damn rude!! These are civilians helping you out, woman! Can the attitude! Lousie did not have to make the way to your home to provide the information she felt would be helpful to you, so stop being such a @#$%! UGH!

Okay, now back to the story...

[Choko]

Iain, your dedication is staggering!!! :)

[Choko]

Finished Interlude in Death #12.5 This was short and to the point... I am surprised that we don't get more investigations off of planet. This should be more than just a passing mention in the books, in my opinion.

The local cop was pretty awesome! The murder investigation was OK, but too brash and reckless, if you ask me. I guess she was going with a crime of revenge, but due to zealous beliefs, so despite it being planned, it was not well thought out... I always feel bad for people, whose whole belief system crumbles in front of them...

Starting Seduction in Death #13 ... That beginning chapter of her dream/memory, was messed up...

[Timelord Iain, Tech Support]

For those missing the context, I’m living out of a hotel for the next 7-10 days while my apartment is dried out and the ceiling is torn down and the insulation is replaced… either upstairs neighbor overflowed bathtub for 3hrs, or pipe burst (other longtime neighbor thinks the bathtub story is fake to avoid culpability… the water main was turned off to the whole building for a few hours…)

I chronicled this a bit in Random Chatter the last few days…

Got my PC running in storage space today, and I have all my BRs for the month on there, except the In Death books and the Darkhunterverse books (have the first one prepped)…

Should be back in my place next week, I hope…

Rental insurance for the win… and it looks like less of my stuff was damaged than I initially feared…

[Choko]

OMG!! I am so sorry, Iain! That is horrible!!! I am so glad you have rental insurance! But the whole thing sucks big-time...

[Choko]

20% in Seduction in Death #13
(view spoiler)[ Just met the two young men who are the killers, and the way he treated Grace, a sweet girl page in the library, just made me sick! This is just so wrong!!! (hide spoiler)]

[Nyssa]

I am currently reading Chapter 15 of Seduction in Death.

Why does this troupe exist?

Very much a spoiler!

(view spoiler)[

Subject A suspects but does not want to believe Subject B (or C) is dangerous.
Subject B admits that they are very dangerous.
Subject A then threatens to not only disinherit and disown Subject B but also to turn Subject B into the police.
Subject B (and C), realizing Subject A is serious and now feeling threatened, kills Subject A.

If you were at war, you would not tell the enemy your plan of attack! (hide spoiler)]

Yet, this happens all of the time!

[Timelord Iain, Tech Support]

Naively believing it won't happen to them...

[Nyssa]

Timelord Iain wrote: "Naively believing it won't happen to them..."

True true!

Chapter 16 of Seduction in Death

Somewhat of a spoiler about a dissatisfying resolution:

(view spoiler)[ I understand Dr. D stopping Charles from telling McNab that he and Peabody didn't sleep together. But I think it is stupid that Peabody isn't telling McNab herself. This notion that men and women can't be friends is demeaning, disingenuous, diminishing (to the characters in question), and somewhat dangerous - Hence the fist fight.

This aspect makes me angry and lessens my enjoyment of them as a couple. His dinosaur brain needs to be set straight! (hide spoiler)]

[Choko]

I think it comes with insecurity in one's relationship... When I was in a committed relationship, I was never jealous or suspicious, but if I was in a relationship where nothing was clearly stated, I felt insecure and questioned myself and my partner... I still have faith that once they actually have a conversation, all those ridiculous reactions will fade away...

About the trope you are talking about - I second Iain. And just think about it, if you have this type of conversation with someone in your life, would you really believe them? I personally would totally think that individual is just weird and has a bit too big of an ego. I will be one of those that would not believe it could happen to me...

About 60% in Seduction in Death #13 ... (view spoiler)[ I am so glad that lady survived! Now I will be worried that those assholes are going to figure out a way to get into the hospital room to finish her off... (hide spoiler)]

[Choko]

I got to the hypothetical situation you were talking about, Nyssa... Yeah, that definitely has to do with not believing that anything like this can happen to you. And as I said, I can see myself being in this situation easily, unfortunately...

[Choko]

Finished Seduction in Death #13... It was (view spoiler)[ disappointing that neither one of the monsters got actual justice. Funny, I usually get angry that people like them get to live a full life, even behind bars, while their victims are dead and buried. However, when the murders are especially heinous, I want them going through the whole humiliating process of everyone learning about what they have done and being judged by the law and public opinion... When they self terminate, or even in the case of Kevin get killed in a very none-painful way, I feel like the world has been cheated... I feel horrible for Luscious' mother, because it is horrible to have to admit to yourself that the child you had done everything to conceive and raise, is a monster...

McNab and Peabody finally seem to have decided to actually date! Let's hope they both get a bit better at this:))

Also, was it me, or did this book have couple of more sexy times between E+R, then the usual contracted one time a book? (hide spoiler)]

Overall, I still loved it. I sound a bit like a broken record, but these books are very good as far as plotting and execution goes. Trina is killing me every time! "That hair is mine since the moment I put my hands on it!", hahaha! I love every time she shows up:)

[Nyssa]

I finished and reviewed Seduction in Death last night.

@Choko: I agree w/ all of your comments.

I'm not sure if things were necessarily hotter & heavier between E & R, though. They're at it so much, in general, that I don't really notice anymore.

Others: (view spoiler)[As for Peabody & McNab, Thank God that's finally settled!! (I hope). Their childishness was really starting to get on my last nerve.

I hope we get to see more of Charles and Dimmato! And I hope Charles keeps calling Dallas "Detective Sugar" LOL.

I'd also like to see more of Trueheart; it would be fascinating watching him grow and mature as a police officer. If Dallas ever makes Captain and Peabody Lieutenant, I want Trueheart to become Peabody's aide.

Trina takes great pride in her work and has a good heart. Her voice kills me, though; my throat hurts for her! LOL

I love the more frequent, yet always secret, moments of tenderness displayed by Summerset. I want more! (hide spoiler)]

The more I read, the more I would love to see this as a TV series; but I don't know if they can do it justice!

[Timelord Iain, Tech Support]

I think how early in the story the sex starts is an indication of how often it’ll happen jn the book… not every instance is as detailed… 1) they’re still generally newlyweds because the timeline is so tight, and 2) Roarke likes to use sex to push away Eve’s bad memories/nightmares/work stress…

Exception being stories like the subliminal music DJ, where the sex is part of the main plot…

[Choko]

Iain, good points! Also, how are you doing? Is the hotel stay treating you nice?

Nyssa, I think this series is perfectly written for it to be a weekly TV series. However, I don't know if it could be done well... I always think about the Stephanie Plumb books, by Janet Evanovich. I read the first 10 books, I think, another series I have to re-read in order to catch up with. It has great characters and is the closest in feel to the In Death series, written in the beginning of the 2000's, just a bit lighter. The chick from Gray's Anatomy, Katherine Heigle, bought the rights to the books and made the first book into a movie... It was Ok, but she herself was all wrong for casting in that character, her love interests were all wrong, it just didn't work out at all... They should have gone with series on TV, not movies, and it just fizzled out.. Kind of a shame. So I don't know if they should even try with this one...

[Nyssa]

I've wanted to try the Stephanie Plumb series for a while now but was overwhelmed by the number of books. It should be a cakewalk now after this, though - LOL.
Maybe set that series for another Buddy Read Challenge starting late 2023 / early 2024 like we did this one?

[Choko]

I am totally up for it!!! Haha! Another Iron Man marathon:)))

[Nyssa]

Choko wrote: "I am totally up for it!!! Haha! Another Iron Man marathon:)))."

There are 29/30 books? If we start August 2023 with the goal of 2 a month, we could be done by the end of next year.

[Choko]

We can totally do it! Same bookclub format and I am in. :)

[Nyssa]

Choko wrote: "We can totally do it! Same bookclub format and I am in. :)"

I wasn't sure if I was to request or create it, so I asked and requested it simultaneously.

[Tonari no Emily]

Oh goodness I didn't realize there were that many Plum books already! I abandoned them around book 16...

[Nyssa]

Tonari no Emily wrote: "Oh goodness I didn't realize there were that many Plum books already! I abandoned them around book 16..."

You stopped enjoying them?

[Tonari no Emily]

yeah I kind of just got tired of the same antics happenings over and over... And the never ending love triangle...

I suppose the same stuff happens in these books too, but I think its a little more well done and there are more side characters to love. The only ones I can think of in the Plum books are Lula and Grandma Mazur..

[Choko]

Emily, I am not a big fan of the never ending love triangle either, and I am glad we don't have that here, in the In Death series. But I am interested to see what happens in the Stephani Plumb series though... I hope you decide to join us:)))

[Timelord Iain, Tech Support]

I abandoned Plum around book 10… tried it after finishing In Death in 2014… her TSTL tendencies got annoying… and perpetual love triangle… pyramid with the supernatural guy mentioned in early books then relegates to novellas I think…

[Timelord Iain, Tech Support]

Peabody gets sorted out in this book, Seduction, and I think the series is smooth sailing from here on out… I’m not a fan of the angst either… almost done with my Seduction reread… this one had a nice Summerset/Eve moment… multiple if you include the bannister scene early on :D

[Choko]

Summerset and Eve's dynamics are awesome! In the last book, she was so worried about him! I think her and Roark forget that he is a tough cookie, not just the Majordomo of the household... It is so heartwarming, the three of them caring about each other and trying to pretend like they don't. Also, I really like the reverse trope of the gruff, bad with words dude and the emotional and loquacious chick. Here she is all no nonsense and as little words as possible, while he is eloquent and wears his heart on his sleeve. Love it!

[Tonari no Emily]

Hah, yeah Plum deffo has TSTL issues.

[Nyssa]

Oh no! I can't stand characters that are TSTL or love triangles (especially long-suffering ones). I become like one of the people who yell at the screen when watching soap operas or scary movies - "No, you idiot! Don't do that!?!?"

[Nirkatze]

Choko wrote: "Wow! I had never heard this before! Thank you so much for posting it, Kirsten!!!"

Ditto that! So cool to see a whole poem!

[Nirkatze]

I just found out that Roarke's birthday is 10/06/2023--we'll have to have a "birthday party" for him in October...

[JL]

“The sound of flesh slapping mixed with the sound of ragged breathing…” ummm I think I am at the point where I could read these books without the sex scenes. I like them a lot on their own. 😂 I wish JD would spare me. Am I immature?

[Nirkatze]

JL wrote: "“The sound of flesh slapping mixed with the sound of ragged breathing…” ummm I think I am at the point where I could read these books without the sex scenes. I like them a lot on their own. 😂 I wis..."

I'm right there with you JL--I hit the fast forward button on each sex scene.

[Nirkatze]

Starting #13 Seduction in Death--there was one line right at the start which caught with me--doing my best in memory here--she could see her own breath, panting, little ghosts that told her she was still alive...

Yikes what an opening though. The terror never really leaves her, it can rear up in silent moments and drag her to battle. I do love that it shows how much of a fighter Eve is--she doesn't back down, she doesn't give in, and every inch is earned.

[Nirkatze]

Nyssa wrote: "I am about a quarter of the way through Seduction in Death. It's an interesting and very disturbing case.

I am fascinated by Eve's deduction skills and instinct to already catch on..."

In #13 Seduction in Death--pretty early in, maybe chapter 2 or 3. (view spoiler)[Eve is watching the tapes, and the victim is initiating the romance on video--but she also stumbles, tipsy. Part of me is wondering--is this regular drunk, or maybe some Zeus? Date rape drug? (hide spoiler)]

I'm not nearly as far as you were when you wrote that comment Nyssa--but I so agree about Peabody & McNab. Definitely a "s*** or get off the pot" situation, and blame all around.

Feeney suggests locking them in a room and making them hash it out. Make it a witness interrogation room. And bring popcorn.

[Nirkatze]

#13 Seduction in Death almost exactly an hour in:

McNabb: "That address is as phony as my cousin Sheila's tits."
Eve: "Oh Mcnabb? Anyone who knows that much about their cousin's tits is a perv."

And I rather liked the cheery elevator dude.