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[Nirkatze]

Finished #46 Dark in Death. I feel like the title in this was a cop-out (heh), with the MC in the fake book being named "Dark." Still, it was interesting, how they used the plot of the book to narrow down the victims and track the killer...

[Nirkatze]

Tonari no Emily wrote: "Nirkatze wrote: "LOL I know you're poking at us for Wandering Inn..."

RIght now I'm so behind on Wandering Inn because of the massive amount of BRs lol
I really can't wait to get to at least one o..."

I know! I'm really looking forward to it!!

[Timelord Iain, Tech Support]

Starting Golden in Death... #50... isn't/wasn't the Queen of England's 50th anniversary as monarch a Golden Jubilee?...

[Nyssa]

I started it yesterday, it’s really sad so far!

[Timelord Iain, Tech Support]

They usually are, imo, when you dig into the circumstances or real world parallels, or senselessness...

I can't think of many murders where the murder is funny, outside of like slapstick parody stuff like Angie Tribeca...

[Nirkatze]

Hm... funny deaths... what about when the person who dies is a complete asshole and they somehow didn't see it coming? I feel like there was at least one of these...

[Nyssa]

Timelord Iain wrote: "They usually are, imo, when you dig into the circumstances or real world parallels, or senselessness...

I can't think of many murders where the murder is funny, outside of like slapstick parody st..."

I never said any were funny (and I am confused about this statement).

But I will try to explain.

When comparing the deaths between Golden and Vendetta, for instance, I find these deaths (Golden) particularly sad. On the other hand, the deaths in Vendetta were not sad, even though they were brutal and still unjust (well, except maybe that first guy).

[Timelord Iain, Tech Support]

I guess I wasn't finding the nuance in the use of sad...

In other discussion, how many times is the villain going to be (view spoiler)[a pair of adult spoiled rich kids? (hide spoiler)]

This is at least the fourth time, right?...

[Nirkatze]

Nyssa wrote: "Timelord Iain wrote: "They usually are, imo, when you dig into the circumstances or real world parallels, or senselessness...

I can't think of many murders where the murder is funny, outside of li..."

Yeah, I get what you were saying--there are definitely some openings/cases that hit harder than others...

[Nyssa]

I started Shadows in Death (In Death, #51) this morning before work, and now I wish I had the day off so that I could read straight through! It sounds like it will be hella exciting/good/intense!

[Timelord Iain, Tech Support]

Starting now... should be able to finish before bed, and count it as my last book of the yearly competition...

[Timelord Iain, Tech Support]

Week 52 of the thread... been a whole year... reading Faithless in Death... I wasn't sure this was one I'd read before (didn't check the book page for my rating), but once I hit about 70% it became clear I had, when the full scope was revealed...

[Timelord Iain, Tech Support]

Started and almost finished Forgotten in Death yesterday... wasn't my best reading day... spent nearly 4hrs at the dentist, where I did half my reading...

This was a new read for me, finally... and a pretty good one... classic Eve knows alot of the things story... so it's paired with an Eve knows nothing secondary story, that takes longer to resolve... Roarke connections... housing plotline developments in the background... good stuff...

Going to be a shame, when we run out of books in a few weeks... this has been a great weekly read, for me (and some others)...

I'm not sure Stephanie Plum will scratch the itch in the same way, but maybe doing it as a group thing will keep me reading, this time around... I've only read 5-10 of those, in the past...

[Nyssa]

I just finished Faithless in Death (#52). I wonder if Nadine has another book on her hands with this story.

I liked that the (view spoiler)[head guy (hide spoiler)] stayed "in character" (aka delusional) until the end. There was an odd satisfaction in imagining his reactions once reality set in. Edited to Add: (view spoiler)[ I do wish we could have seen his face hearing his daughter's betrayal directly from her mouth! (hide spoiler)]

As for (view spoiler)[the murderer - Eh. She felt garden variety in the end. I expected her to be more impressive. But then again, Eve caught on to her shortly after meeting her, so I guess knowing it was coming dampened that a bit. (hide spoiler)]

The most shocking thing about this story was that (view spoiler)[PoCs participated in this mess!! &@%ing color-coding!!!! Are you kidding me!!!

As a black woman, I despise bigoted PoCs the most because if anyone should know better, we should! (hide spoiler)]

[Timelord Iain, Tech Support]

Nyssa wrote: "I just finished Faithless in Death (#52). I wonder if Nadine has another book on her hands with this story.

I liked that the [spoilers removed] stayed "in character" (aka delusio..."

r/leopardsatemyface

(view spoiler)[Sadly, a portion of every community seems to act like this... (hide spoiler)]

[Nyssa]

Timelord Iain wrote: "r/leopardsatemyface"

Excellent comment! I wish I had thought of it to add to my review!!

[Tonari no Emily]

I'm on #51 now... (view spoiler)[ This is one is interesting considering we basically know whodunnit and whydunnit from the initial murder. Looking forward to what makes up the rest of the book :D (hide spoiler)]

[Nyssa]

Tonari no Emily wrote: "I'm on #51 now... [spoilers removed]"

I enjoyed the social aspect of this story a lot! I love seeing the team, friends, and/or family working together!

[Nirkatze]

I definitely have fallen behind here as I try to cram in all the spooky and cozy and now GR Awards reads... I'll probably spamarathon them in December...

[Tonari no Emily]

Evecember? Deathember?

[Nirkatze]

LOL that's a hard choice to make... Evecember in Deathember.

[Timelord Iain, Tech Support]

Eve's Christmas Eve Christening Evening...

[Nyssa]

I am starting Forgotten in Death (#53).

[Nyssa]

Nyssa wrote: "I am starting Forgotten in Death (#53)."

I just finished this one on my break. It's good! As I'll state in my review, it feels like a double feature.

I was sad when (view spoiler)[Eve & Roake thought Bolt had pulled the wool over their eyes! I would have been pissed if they were right, and I was thrilled when they weren't! (hide spoiler)] I liked their musical family so much that I hope to see them again! They can jam out with Nadine's boyfriend at An Didean, a benefit concert! LOL

[Nyssa]

I am reading Abandoned in Death (#54)

Chapter 18 - You have to be freaking kidding me!!!!
I was going to say I don't say how it is possible, but based on the suspect's actions (view spoiler)[, I'm assuming split personality (hide spoiler)].

[Timelord Iain, Tech Support]

Nyssa wrote: "I am reading Abandoned in Death (#54)

Chapter 18 - You have to be freaking kidding me!!!!
I was going to say I don't say how it is possible, but based on the suspect's actions..."

I read that yesterday, meant to come in and comment... was going to do it today...

This was an interesting one... the backstory took some unexpected turns... and there were some red herrings / similar possible suspects in the present, like the (view spoiler)[bar owner... (hide spoiler)]

[Nyssa]

Timelord Iain wrote: "I read that yesterday, meant to come in and comment... was going to do it today...

This was an interesting one... the backstory took some unexpected turns... and there were some red herrings / similar possible suspects in the present, like the (view spoiler)"

I finished this earlier today.

Speaking of the (view spoiler)[bar owner (hide spoiler)], I hope Roarke buys the place!!

Also, it was great seeing (view spoiler)[Jamie. I hope we get to see him more. It would be fantastic to watch his entire evolution of becoming a cop. (hide spoiler)]

[Nyssa]

This morning, I started Desperation in Death (#55). I am currently reading Chapter 5.

I know I'm early, but we're so close to catching up.
In my review of #54, I said that the stories are getting more intense - this one already proves that theory; the intro was challenging to read. I got sick to my stomach PDQ.

One of the characters is currently missing, and I'm hoping she's found sooner rather than later!! I tried to cheat by looking up her name using Kindle's X-ray feature, but her character's not there, and I have no idea what that means.

(view spoiler)[Plus, there's already friction over the case between Eve and Roarke. I fear this is going to be a rough one for them. (hide spoiler)]

[Choko]

I am trying to get back to reading:) Just started Golden in Death #50 ... I have no idea who the killer might be... I hope it's not a sign of me having brain fog from the chemo, but it's just not obvious yet... obviously it has something to do with the school... I am very happy to be back in this world though:)

[Timelord Iain, Tech Support]

It's not always obvious, until Eve makes it obvious who she thinks (I can't remember if 50 was an obvious one or not)

[Tonari no Emily]

Choko wrote: "I am trying to get back to reading:) Just started Golden in Death #50 ... I have no idea who the killer might be... I hope it's not a sign of me having brain fog from the chemo, but it's just not ..."

Yay glad to have you back here :)
I don't think this one was super obvious.

[Tonari no Emily]

I'm probably gonna catch up in December since I'm still catching up on earlier November reads...

[Choko]

Glad to be back:) Baby steps:)))

Finished Golden in Death #50 ... So, it wasn't my brain. It was not obvious for more than half of the book... I read your comment, Iain and I can see your point, but I can see why JDR returns to the theme so often... (view spoiler)[ It is so fun and easy to hate on the spoiled, entitled brats!!! They seem to always come up with particularly senseless and painful crimes, because their victims are usually just regular, everyday people. This makes us, the readers, really root for the cops to catch and cut them down off of their high horse... I know all murders are bad, but some hit you stronger than others... (hide spoiler)]

[Nyssa]

Choko wrote: "Glad to be back:) Baby steps:)))

Finished Golden in Death #50 ... So, it wasn't my brain. It was not obvious for more than half of the book... I read your comment, Iain and I can see your point, ..."

Welcome Back, Choko!! (((Hugs)))

I agree with your response!

[Choko]

Just finished Shadows in Death #51 ... This was an easy read, because we knew who was the killer straight away, just needed to catch him before he did more damage. I enjoy those, mostly because they concentrate on the interpersonal relationships in our gang, and those always have very tender moments... Good to see the Irish family too:)))

[Tonari no Emily]

Choko wrote: "Just finished Shadows in Death #51 ... This was an easy read, because we knew who was the killer straight away, just needed to catch him before he did more damage. I enjoy those, mostly because th..."

Yes I do appreciate those too!

[Nyssa]

Nyssa wrote: "This morning, I started Desperation in Death (#55). I am currently reading Chapter 5.

I know I'm early, but we're close to catching up.
In my review of #54, I said that the st..."

I finished this late last night.

I don't have any chapter tags, so I'm putting all of my thoughts behind spoiler tags:

Mavis - (view spoiler)[ We see a very different side to her, and I appreciate it! I found her continued loyalty to Sabastian understandable, and I was mad at Eve's reactions to the whole thing.

-The way Mavis rounded on Dorian for being so disrespectful to Eve took me by complete surprise! Kid or not, Dorian deserved that tongue-lashing! At that particular moment, she was being a disgusting brat! (hide spoiler)]

The Boss - (view spoiler)[ I want to say he got what he deserved - but did he, really? He didn't get to see everything stripped from him; he just got to die. It didn't feel like enough. (hide spoiler)]

The Victims - (view spoiler)[Are we going to see or hear about any of them again, namely Dorian (and Mouser) and Lottie (and Claire)? How many of them will end up at An Didean or Dochas? (hide spoiler)]

The Machine - (view spoiler)[Is this another book/video opportunity for Nadine? Do we learn what happens now that they've taken down this particular operation? What happens to the legit portion of the business (shipping)?. (hide spoiler)]

Basically, I want to know what happens next.

[Choko]

Faithless in Death #52 was so good!!! I loved the whole thing! It had all the range of emotions and I loved the way we took them down!!! Great read!

Forgotten in Death #53 was more typical of the series and I felt terrible for the abused victim... Some times it's just so sad that our guys get to "stand for the victims" after they are dead already:( It's a bit depressing... I would have loved to see Alva having been helped while still alive... Just sad...

[Timelord Iain, Tech Support]

Choko wrote: " Faithless in Death #52 was so good!!! I loved the whole thing! It had all the range of emotions and I loved the way we took them down!!! Great read!

Forgotten in Death #53 was more typical of t..."

Agreed... and I love that you get to binge these... that was how I first experienced the series, back in 2014... listened to about 40 of them in 6-8 weeks...

[Nirkatze]

I feel pretty far behind from October onwards, with trying to cram in all the spookies, then all the cozies, now all the GR choice... but I have to say, diving back in here, on the very late #47 Leverage in Death it's like... heaving a sigh of relief. Putting down a heavy load. Who knew murder could be so cozy?

[Choko]

Right! It is somehow so comfortable, that it's getting me back in stride. And yes, I am really enjoying the binge, but I am terrified that we are almost done with the published books already!!! Where did the time go?

[Nirkatze]

LOL Time definitely went... somewhere...

Finished #47 Leverage LOVED all the Oscars stuff, lol!

[Tonari no Emily]

Choko wrote: "Right! It is somehow so comfortable, that it's getting me back in stride. And yes, I am really enjoying the binge, but I am terrified that we are almost done with the published books already!!! Whe..."

I know it's crazy how time flies! Choko we need your reading time bubble :D

[Timelord Iain, Tech Support]

Started #55: Desperation in Death... the first page seems innocuous... kid getting demerits... then you learn the true details of the "Pleasure Academy"...

Checked the blurb, and it sounds like Eve's gonna be triggered hard, in this one...

[Nyssa]

Timelord Iain wrote: "Started #55: Desperation in Death... the first page seems innocuous... kid getting demerits... then you learn the true details of the "Pleasure Academy"...

Checked the blurb, and it sounds like Ev..."

Everyone (including the readers) gets triggered hard by this one!!

[Timelord Iain, Tech Support]

This is the 2nd one in a short time with a bad social worker...

Choko's not gonna like that...

But, at least this time there's someone that comments how this type of social worker gives the profession and good social workers a bad name...

[Choko]

Yeah, I didn't appreciate the bad social worker in the religious cult at all! But I understand there are bad eggs everywhere:))) I actually gave that book 5*

Just finished Abandoned in Death #54 ... My brain must be awakening, because I figured out the killer in the moment he showed up on page. Yay! These books after #50 are completely new to me, so I feel good about myself:)

Mavis is awesome, Nadine is awesome, Jamie is adorable, but I think it has been a while since I have mentioned how adorable Peabody and McNabb are, and it just has to be noted. I wonder if we are ever going to get their wedding. Nora Roberts is not getting any younger, so if she doesn't plan on wrapping up the series, I am hoping she is grooming someone to take over and continue it, just in case... I love this "found family" group so much!

[Monika]

Finally started book 23 :)

[Monika]

Book 23 finished. Good one :)

[Nirkatze]

LOL Nice going!