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[Nirkatze]

#13 Seduction in Death Oh hey! There's actually a nice throwaway line about how Roarke keeps the place clean! Something about "Eve had never seen a droid or human cleaning staff, but someone as rich as Roarke could afford help that was invisible." <--paraphrased.

[Choko]

I noticed the cleaning line too. I still need more information on it:)

[Nyssa]

Same!

[Nirkatze]

Choko wrote: "20% in Seduction in Death #13
[spoilers removed]"

Ugh! Right there with you! I am REALLY looking forward to Eve smashing their smug faces in... the sooner the better...

[Nirkatze]

Choko wrote: "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,..."

Very true... Like Nyssa said, I'm so ready for the drama to be over here... I'm almost willing to bash their heads together myself. Both of them are being cruel and stone-age-ish.

The first issue, I think, (view spoiler)[before even Peabody not telling McNabb she wasn't sleeping with Charles, or McNabb getting jealous because of it, (hide spoiler)] is that they never sat down and defined their relationship--I don't know if this is part of what you were saying in your comment Choko, or if I'm just taking it this way--but Peabody & McNabb just sort of started lusting after each other but never talked through boundaries or expectations. Though, to be fair, I think the only person who has talked about defining relationships has been Dr. Mira. Maybe Mavis & Leonardo. There is serious need here!

[Nirkatze]

Nyssa wrote: "I am currently reading Chapter 15 of Seduction in Death.

Why does this troupe exist?

Very much a spoiler!

Subject A suspects but does not want to believe Subject B (or C) is dang..."

LOL I'm not sure I was up to that part yet... but I love your analysis.

[Tonari no Emily]

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

Yes, sounds exciting! What to get for the person that has everything...

[Tonari no Emily]

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..."

Oop, yeah that line... lmao

[Tonari no Emily]

I'll probably read #13 and 14 back to back later this week...

[Timelord Iain, Tech Support]

Started Reunion… solid entry (view spoiler)[ Peabody’s parents visit… Peabody gets to lead a case… Black Widow killer from Eve’s early days seeks vengeance by copycatting herself… (hide spoiler)] still near beginning…

[Timelord Iain, Tech Support]

This one just keeps wracking up the new characters/points... Mr. Mira finally appeared, too...

[Nirkatze]

Starting #14 Reunion in Death and I love the opening scene, with the Closet Fairy... Eve, if you don't want yours, I'll take it...

[Nirkatze]

#14 Reunion in Death enjoying so far... about 1/11 in... I always like mysteries that have multiple cases going at the same time... of course there'll end up being a connection. That Bambi though... (view spoiler)[it's one thing to be an airhead, but she seems like she might have an actual child's mind... unless it's an act... a little disturbing... (hide spoiler)]

[Nirkatze]

#14 Reunion in Death About 3/11 in. I like the conversation this book inspires, about marriage and partnership, evolving beyond just physical. (view spoiler)[How Eve describes the victim and ex-wife's relationship being more sibling-like than husband-and-wife, and how that inspires Eve to ask Roarke what their marriage will be when the sex spark inevitably dies. It's a good conversation to have. (hide spoiler)]

Am a bit sad at the visit to the prison though--I get that cops stereotypically don't believe in rehabilitation, but I want to...

[Tonari no Emily]

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

Only if you want to see them jump eachother's bones after a little arguing xD

[Tonari no Emily]

FInished 13 today Seduction in Death

Ugh I agree on points about Peabody and McNab. I don't really like them together and kind of agree with Eve about plugging my ears and going "Lalalalala" xD (view spoiler)[ Also yeah Peabody should have told McNab Charles is a platonic friend... And why is she so happy they got into a fist fight over her? I sooo hate that aggression and territorial BS

BUT I'm glad Charles and Louise are starting something! I hope it works out between them! (hide spoiler)]

As for the murderers... I agree with Choko (view spoiler)[ A quiet death was too good for these despicable humans. ><

But I'm so glad Kevin's second victim lived! What a fighter. And she should be in Dr. Mira's capable hands.

All the sexual violent crimes always hit Eve the hardest and gives her the most nightmares. No wonder she didn't sleep in these... (hide spoiler)]

[Nirkatze]

Tonari no Emily wrote: "FInished 13 today Seduction in Death

Ugh I agree on points about Peabody and McNab. I don't really like them together and kind of agree with Eve about plugging my ears and going "Lalalalala" xD A..."

Agree on all points--and like your "Lalalala" description...

[Nirkatze]

Tonari no Emily wrote: "Only if you want to see them jump eachother's bones after a little arguing xD..."


Ah, damn, good point. bleh.

[Nirkatze]

#14 Reunion in Death a little less than 8/11
OMG that bathroom scene!! I was laughing so hard. I'm definitely on Eve's side though--I freak out if my mom walks in while I'm showering... with an opaque shower curtain.

[Choko]

#14 Reunion in Death Just past when Eve and Peabody interviewed Bambi for the first time... Wow! I hope that she is a bit more intelligent than she appears, because I would actually feel sorry for Bonnie if he couldn't have a mature conversation with her... But what am I saying, a lot of men feel that their friends are for conversations, while their wives should be for the "household and bedroom" functions only...

I like Peabody's family! The special "mother powers" are a real thing:)))

[Choko]

#14 Reunion in Death, up to Ch. 9 I love Dr. Mira and her husband!!! They are wonderful!!! I guess this is the first time we are really meeting him and he is so adorable!!! And it is always fun to see Mavis and Leonardo.

[Nirkatze]

LOL I live in fear of "mother powers"--though--those of you fellow FBR folks who are mothers... do you ever feel yourself exercising said powers?

@Choko--I love how Dr. & Mr. Mira have more or less adopted Eve in their mind.... I remember Iain (I think) mentioning that that happened at some point, and it's so nice to see her getting some positive role models... and I loved Eve's reaction to seeing Dr. Mira in layabout casual dress!

[Choko]

I feel bad for Mr. Peabody. He couldn't help what he saw in her mind, he is a strong sensitive and he is as good hearted as they get. He feels terrible about it, and I think Eve should be gentler with him...

[Timelord Iain, Tech Support]

The lack of boundaries is a recurring theme of the series...

[Choko]

Just finished #14... I really enjoyed this one! The fight scene at the end was very cinematic and totally awesome!!! And I was very proud of Peabody for closing her first case! Also, I wanted to smack the Italian policeman and the concierge girl - we are talking about a murderer, guys, get your shit together!!!

Eve going back to Dallas was a rough read, but it was worth it! Overall, I was very emotionally invested in this one and it had great payoff in the end!

[Timelord Iain, Tech Support]

Agreed… alot of character development…

[Nirkatze]

Yeah, I really liked how this book had a lot of good growth for Eve... tough growth, but good growth... Robb did a really good job of creating a character who really does battle her past demons every day...

[Nyssa]

I plan to start Reunion in Death tomorrow.

[Choko]

I hope you like it as much as I did, Nyssa:)

[Kirsten]

Timelord Iain wrote: "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 n..."

Not quite smooth sailing. It is for a while, but it eventually gets interesting again around Treachery in Death.

[Tonari no Emily]

Reunion #14 was great. Much higher emotional investment in this one for me (view spoiler)[ especially Eve confronting her demons in Dallas. Super hard to read, but I was proud of her and Rourke!

Loved that Rourke had some Dr. Mira time... And we got to meet Mr. Mira! Does he have memory problems?

Also Mrs. Peabody putting the whammy on Eve and Rourke to stay at the house was very funny to me.

Of course we had some typical Eve moments like her overreacting to Mr. Peabody's accidental slip. But their makeup later was great and had me tearing up a little! (hide spoiler)]

[Timelord Iain, Tech Support]

I think Mr. Mira is just a stereotypical absent-minded professor type...

[Choko]

Emily, this book had me too... I think only the second one so far that got 5 stars from me:)))

[Nyssa]

The way Bambi speaks reminds me a little of Bernadette Peter's portrayal of Lily St. Regis (like the hotel) in the 1982 version of Annie and a lot of Ellen Greene's portrayal of Audrey in the 1986 version of Little Shop of Horrors specifically the slight lisp (although Audrey's was much more pronounced).

[Nyssa]

Chapter 4

(view spoiler)[The scene where Peabody sees the Goddess on Eve's desk actually has me in tears! (hide spoiler)]

[Nyssa]

Other thoughts:

I both like and fear (view spoiler)[Pheobe Peabody! (hide spoiler)]

Roarke's reaction to his unintended invitation was quite amusing.

Dallas is a great training officer; I only wish she would get over herself with the whole Peabody/McNab situation.

(view spoiler)[With Julianna becoming a full-fledged serial killer with no actual connections to her victims, (hide spoiler)] this is gearing up to be a pretty challenging case!

I agree wholeheartedly with Peabody's (Deliah) & Dallas' theory of events on the cold case. I felt it the same time Eve did at the interview.

[Choko]

That Goddess statue scene had me too... Just such beautiful touching moments from time to time...!

[Nirkatze]

@Nyssa--I thought Eve training Peabody in Reunion was really interesting--especially as you say, I think most readers twigged to what was going on immediately in that scene... makes us readers feel like we're also training Peabody...

[Nirkatze]

Started #15 Purity in Death! Really enjoying it so far. Right off the bat, the very first line in the Prologue was this awesome descriptive sentence of heat as a physical punch to the gut.... then the use of the title "Purity" referring both to (view spoiler)[little baby cop Trueheart, as well as (potentially) a new drug on the street, and who knows what else that might turn up (hide spoiler)]--these little layers and tidbits always pique my interest.

[Nirkatze]

#15 Purity in Death about 2/11 hours in. I love Peabody being sarcastic at Dallas. (view spoiler)[Oh yes, it is so hard to dress up in diamonds and eat expensive food! I will feel your pain as I split a pizza--and the check--with McNab...LOL (hide spoiler)]

It's really nice to see Trueheart again--it's been a while. Reiterating for the hundredth time--the side characters make this series! Like a good cop show.

Really liking a lot of the little details, like (view spoiler)[Finney's high score at Crusader (hide spoiler)]. And I definitely appreciate that there was a "fade to black" sex scene instead of fully on sexy times.

For the death, my first thought (view spoiler)[was that the victim was high on something and that the stunner just triggered an early explosion... glad that the M.E. (hi Morris!) seems to think something similar... but now it's infecting other officers too? Are we looking at Outbreak rather than Fear and Loathing? (hide spoiler)]

I thought the IA officer's explanation for staying with the department was a good speech. It reminds me of the TV show the Closer, and the sequel series Major Crimes (which I actually liked more)--there was a recurring IA officer (played by the woman who was the President in Battlestar Galactica) and she and the main character ("the Closer") had a lot of good conversations about the necessity (and demonization) of the Internal Affairs division. Eventually, the IA officer took over the Major Crimes division and headed the new series, and I really enjoyed her character.

I find it very interesting that 911 is called 9/11--and this book was apparently published exactly a year after the 9/11 terrorist attacks--in Sept 2002. I had originally thought it must have been published beforehand... or maybe it's just how the audiobook narrator said it? Is 911 called nine-eleven in some parts of the country? I've only ever heard it called nine-one-one. "Nine-eleven" will always mean that day of terrorist attacks to me, and hearing it used as the emergency number is a bit jarring.

[Nirkatze]

4/11 hours in to #15 Purity in Death Oooh, I was not expecting either of these turns & twists--(view spoiler)[It's a computer virus infecting brains somehow, and by a vigilante group targeting child-preying scum... and that kid from... Ceremony in Death? is back--and thinks of Feeney as "Uncle Feeny"! I think, other than the "psy" skills some folks have, this is the most SF we've had in this series so far (hide spoiler)]

Having a lot of fun!

[Nirkatze]

End of Chapter 11--almost exactly 50% 5:30 in to #15 Purity in Death

Man, I always feel so accomplished when I actually hear a chapter! (view spoiler)[OMG Mavis as an expecting mommy and Eve's reaction was hilarious! I have to admit I am more in Eve's court here than Mavis'... I'd probably wash my hands too, lol... (hide spoiler)]

[Choko]

I love The Closer/Major Crimes! I have the biggest crush on Mary McDonnell!!! And her relationship with the hustler kid whom she fostered, was the best!!!

[Choko]

Eve totally channels my feelings when it comes to babies, hahaha! Never had one and to me they are very, very alien... Just like the last time she put the kid they handed her in the hamper, I think that would have been my panicked reaction as well:)))

[Choko]

Eve totally channels my feelings when it comes to babies, hahaha! Never had one and to me they are very, very alien... Just like the last time she put the kid they handed her in the hamper, I think that would have been my panicked reaction as well:)))

[Nirkatze]

Choko wrote: "I love The Closer/Major Crimes! I have the biggest crush on Mary McDonnell!!! And her relationship with the hustler kid whom she fostered, was the best!!!"

Same!! She & the kid were the core of the show, made it that much more fun than the parent series!

[Nirkatze]

Choko wrote: "Eve totally channels my feelings when it comes to babies, hahaha! Never had one and to me they are very, very alien... Just like the last time she put the kid they handed her in the hamper, I think..."

I loved that moment too--and it's also nice to have characters in fiction who mirror these feelings... not all women are baby crazy or interested in motherhood! I'm actually kind of dreading R&E going down that path some day... I can't see an author like NR ignoring that, especially when Roarke has stated he wants children...

[Nirkatze]

At 7:30/11 hours in to #15 Purity in Death... I really appreciated the argument Eve had with the deputy mayor... and I'm kind of on the DM's side. Eve has a hard time seeing any other viewpoints outside of her own, or seeing the value of other jobs that aren't cops... those flaws are part of what make her a great character, lets her grow, and lets the author bring these conversations to page too...

Closer to 8 hours in--(view spoiler)[I'm glad that Eve & Roarke accessing sealed documents is coming to bite her a little in the ass... I wish it would bite harder... (hide spoiler)]

[Monika]

OMG! I'm so behind! Time to grab book number 8 from my pile :)

[Nyssa]

Nirkatze wrote: "Choko wrote: "Eve totally channels my feelings when it comes to babies, hahaha! Never had one and to me they are very, very alien... Just like the last time she put the kid they handed her in the h..."

From the In Death wikia page (see link below):

Nora On Eve and Roarke Having Children
Is Eve Physically Able to Have a Baby?

(view spoiler)[On the subject of when Eve and Roarke will have children, and even if they ever will; and on the topic of whether Eve is able to conceive due to her sexual abuse as a child, Nora has said the following:

"Eve is physically capable of having children. She is not, at this time, emotionally capable.

Pregnancy scares or miscarriages are not, and will never be on the drawing board. I like soaps as much as the next guy, but that's not what I'm writing in this case.

Eve and Roarke having kids is not in the cards at this point in the series, or in the forseeable future of it. That includes adopting a baby, an older kid, taking in a teen, etc, etc. Because it's simply a fact that children change everything. Wonderfully, beautifully, but lives change with parenthood, and they should. I'm not ready to change the tone of the series.

A child should become the focus of your life as a parent. A child is the center of it. I have strong feelings on this as a mother, and as a writer.

And before it comes up again , NO, they can't have one then let Summerset raise it. What would be the point of having a child then giving the bulk of the responsibility and joy of that child to another?

I believe Eve and Roarke will one day have children--when the series changes dramatically or is winding down. Once they do, it'll never be the same, never have the same dynamics, focus or tone. It can't." (hide spoiler)]-April 12, 2006

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