Celebrity in Death by J.D. Robb – a Review
Celebrity in Death by JD Robb (aka Nora Roberts), is the 34th book in the In Death series. There are also at least 10 novellas in this series, which would bring the count into the 40’s of stories about our beloved Eve & Roarke. But 40 something books later, I still can’t get enough of this series.
Celebrity in Death is another excellent book, and the premise of this story revolves around a movie being made from an earlier case of Eve’s….The Icove Case. Nadine Furst wrote a successful novel about the shocking case that Eve, Peabody, and the rest of Eve’s team, including Roarke solved. Now the movie is being produced from Nadine’s book. The story picks up with Eve and Peabody visiting the set, seeing the actors playing their roles, and meeting all other cast members. That night, at a dinner for entire cast, including Eve & Roarke, the evening ended with a murder of one of the cast members.
The story is done very well, and it kept your interest, as you tried to follow Eve, as she deciphers the clues. Celebrity in Death was a bit different then many of the recent In-Death books, as it was not as intense, less violence and somewhat not as exciting . But this was still an excellent read, as you were kept in suspense as to who the murderer was until close to the end. Then it was interesting to see the twist of how deep this murderer was in other crimes, and the eventual arrest.
But the best thing about this story was to be able to relax, and thoroughly enjoy the camaraderie of the wonderful recurring characters that make up the In-Death series. As each book comes out, we get to enjoy them even more. I enjoy many couples in the books I have read, but to me, nothing comes close to the relationship between Eve & Roarke. I love them together…love how Eve looks at Roarke with amazement that he belongs to her…..how Roarke loves his cop…how when Eve is in the throes of her nightmares from her horrific childhood, Roarke is always there to help pull her out of it….love when he worries, and forces her to eat, or relieves her tension with their wonderful sexual encounters…adore when Roarke takes her clothes out of the closet to tell her what to wear when she has an important meeting. They are by far, such an awesome couple, and I never get tired of them.
As I said, the great thing about this series, is that over time, as Eve moves on with her life, and learns to let people into her heart, and care about them, you meet these wonderful recurring characters that have become part of your family too….Peabody, McNab, Nadine, Mira, Mavis, Feeney, Louise, Charles, Baxter, Trueheart, Trina, and of course, the wonderful Summerset, and not to forget the all important Galahad, who has saved her life twice. Eve, who when the series started stood alone, not allowing herself to have feelings about anyone, and now once she opened the door falling in love with Roarke, you grow with her and see the changes in her. Just to see them each time, makes me happy. Excellent book, wonderful series.
Lastly, I would like to take this opportunity to thank my good friend, Irene, for convincing me to try this series…40 some odd books later, I have never looked back. Thank you Irene, for giving me Eve & Roarke.
Reviewed by Barb
