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Forgotten in Death by J.D. Robb – a Review

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Forgotten in Death by J.D. Robb – a Review

 

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The body was left in a dumpster like so much trash, the victim a woman of no fixed address, known for offering paper flowers in return for spare change—and for keeping the cops informed of any infractions she witnessed on the street. But the notebook where she scribbled her intel on litterers and other such offenders is nowhere to be found.

Then Eve is summoned away to a nearby building site to view more remains—in this case decades old, adorned with gold jewelry and fine clothing—unearthed by recent construction work. She isn’t happy when she realizes that the scene of the crime belongs to her husband, Roarke—not that it should surprise her, since the Irish billionaire owns a good chunk of New York. Now Eve must enter a complex world of real estate development, family history, shady deals, and shocking secrets to find justice for two women whose lives were thrown away…

 

 

 

Review:

Forgotten in Death by J.D. Robb is the 53rd novel in her fantastic In-Death/Eve Dallas series. I am a huge fan of this series, having read every single book, as well as all the novellas. I also love Eve and Roarke, who I still consider the best literary couple. In the previous two reviews, I noted that J.D. Robb had created masterpieces; and amazingly Forgotten in Death is another fantastic addition to this series.  I will never have enough of this series, and marvel how Robb continues to give us fascinating stories at 53 books later.  Please never stop. Bravo to J.D. Robb/Nora Roberts.

Lieutenant Eve Dallas has been called to a construction site where the dead body of a homeless woman was found in a dumpster.  Those on site reveal that the homeless dead woman was well known around the construction site, always informing the local cops of infractions, as well offering paper flowers or animals as gifts.   The woman with no name or address also kept a notebook of everything she found, which was missing, with both Eve and Peabody searching for the missing notebook.  Why would someone kill a homeless woman?

While on the crime scene, Eve is called to another scene down the block at a different construction site, where bones of a woman and fetus was found buried, having been shot dead; this murder took place many years ago.  Eve, Peabody and Roarke become enmeshed into a complicated and separate double murder, with trying to identifying both dead women, as well as going back 40 years to put the pieces together.

What follows is an amazing, intense, exciting, non-stop, action-filled race to find the murderers.  The story is grim and tragic in both cases, as well as thought provoking.  Eve pulls all the stops to find the guilty parties, as well as going after a domestic abuse person, not to mention her constant determination to stand up for the dead.   This series has so many wonderful recurring secondary characters, which over 53 books, shows how Eve has changed drastically from being alone to having so many friends who support her, not to mention her hot husband. ?  We also got some quality time with Nadine, Reo and Mira and of course her fun partner, Peabody. 

The entire book was wild, intense, and mind boggling, with Eve, Peabody and Roarke in the forefront throughout the story.  Forgotten in Death was so very well written by Robb,  with so much going on from start to finish, and to tell too much more would be spoilers.   This was very exciting, tense, intriguing, nonstop action from start to finish, with never a dull moment.  J.D. Robb once again gives us another masterpiece to this wonderful series, which I hope keeps on rolling for many years to come.  I thought that Forgotten in Death was another great book, which certifies that J.D. Robb will continue to give us many more Eve and Roarke books.  

Reviewed by Barb

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Golden in Death by J.D. Robb – a Review

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Golden in Death by J.D. Robb – a Review

 

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Pediatrician Kent Abner received the package on a beautiful April morning. Inside was a cheap trinket, a golden egg that could be opened into two halves. When he pried it apart, highly toxic airborne fumes entered his body―and killed him.

After Eve Dallas calls the hazmat team―and undergoes testing to reassure both her and her husband that she hasn’t been exposed―it’s time to look into Dr. Abner’s past and relationships. Not every victim Eve encounters is an angel, but it seems that Abner came pretty close―though he did ruffle some feathers over the years by taking stands for the weak and defenseless. While the lab tries to identify the deadly toxin, Eve hunts for the sender. But when someone else dies in the same grisly manner, it becomes clear that she’s dealing with either a madman―or someone who has a hidden and elusive connection to both victims

 

 

Review:

Golden in Death by J.D. Robb is the 50th book in her fantastic In-Death series, featuring our favorite couple in the literary world, Eve Dallas and Roarke.  I am a big fan of this series, having read every single book, including novellas.

The story starts with a bang, as we watch pediatrician Kent Abner, open a package that was delivered to his door. When he opened the package, a golden egg, which released a horrible airborne toxic that kills him immediately.  When the police arrive on the scene, they are fortunate that the toxic evaporated, allowing the hazmat team to investigate, and our heroine, Lieutenant Eve Dallas and her partner Detective Delia Peabody, who were called to the scene.  Eve and Peabody have to notify Abner’s husband of his death, and after talking to many, they are stumped as to why Abner was murdered, as he was a very popular doctor with no enemies.

Eve brings in many members of her team, as well as Mira and Morris to try and get more clues as to why and who would attempt this horrible crime.  Things change when a second person (a woman) is killed the same way, opening the golden egg chemical toxin and dying immediately.  It is then that Eve sees some small connection between the two deaths and the investigation turns to the school Abner’s husband works at, as well as the second victim’s husband; the murderer seems to be targeting the significant others.

What follows is Dallas, Peabody and Roarke investigating all the parties from around 8 years ago, who were involved in the school scandal.  Along the way, they meet some very unlikeable characters, as well as those suffered back in the day by those unlikeable people.  The clues will build up, as Eve’s gut leans her toward the suspects.  How can they prove who they are before they kill someone else?

What I also love about this series is seeing all the wonderful recurring characters that we have come to love, and Eve’s entire police team who help her along the way.  Of course, we love spending all that time with Peabody, Mira, McNab, Morris, Feeney, just to name a few.  It was great to see Louise and Charles again; and also got a kick out of Harvo.

Again, I will say I just love the relationship between Eve and Roarke, and in this book it was even better; showing a sweeter and more confident Eve, as she has fully realizes how much her love for Roarke makes her a happier and stronger person. They are so great together…… the best literary couple ever. 

Golden in Death was very exciting, intriguing, tense and even dark (when we watch the victim suffer the toxic death), but it was such a fantastic read; totally perfect for Robb’s 50th anniversary.  From start to finish, there was never a dull moment.  J.D. Robb once again gives us a fantastic addition to this wonderful series; which I hope she never stops writing.  This was so well written by Robb, and if you have not started this series…..What are you waiting for?

Reviewed by Barb

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Connections in Death by J.D. Robb – a Review

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Connections in Death by J.D. Robb – a Review

 

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Homicide cop Eve Dallas and her billionaire husband, Roarke, are building a brand-new school and youth shelter. They know that the hard life can lead kids toward dangerous crossroads—and with this new project, they hope to nudge a few more of them onto the right path. For expert help, they hire child psychologist Dr. Rochelle Pickering—whose own brother pulled himself out of a spiral of addiction and crime with Rochelle’s support.

Lyle is living with Rochelle while he gets his life together, and he’s thrilled to hear about his sister’s new job offer. But within hours, triumph is followed by tragedy. Returning from a celebratory dinner with her boyfriend, she finds Lyle dead with a syringe in his lap, and Eve’s investigation confirms that this wasn’t just another OD. After all his work to get clean, Lyle’s been pumped full of poison—and a neighbor with a peephole reports seeing a scruffy, pink-haired girl fleeing the scene.

Now Eve and Roarke must venture into the gang territory where Lyle used to run, and the ugly underground world of tattoo parlors and strip joints where everyone has taken a wrong turn somewhere. They both believe in giving people a second chance. Maybe even a third or fourth. But as far as they’re concerned, whoever gave the order on Lyle Pickering’s murder has run out of chances…

 

 

 

Review:

Connections in Death by J.D. Robb is the 48th book in her fantastic In-Death series.  I have read every single book in this series, including all the novellas and I can never get enough of Eve and Roarke.

The story begins at a gala event, where Roarke introduces Eve to Dr. Rochelle Pickering, whom he is considering hiring as the main therapist/ psychologist for their new school and youth center project. He explains to Eve, that Rochelle’s brother is living with her, after cleaning up his life, formerly as a gang member, and now working as well as totally off of drugs.  Rochelle meets with Roarke the following day, and happily accepts the job. 

The next day, Lyle Pickering is found dead from an overdose.  Eve and Peabody are called to the site, and Rochelle insists Lyle would never overdose and he was totally clean.  After their investigation, Eve agrees that this was not an overdose, but a murder that was set up to look like he did this to himself.   Witnesses will confirm that they saw a few people go into his apartment and a short time later leave. 

Eve, Peabody, with help from Roarke will begin their investigation focusing on the two top gangs, Badgers & Dragons.  Why was Lyle murdered;  was it revenge for him leaving the gang or because he was an informant?  Was this a frame to force a war with the Dragons?

What follows is an exciting, intense and thrilling story line that will have a few more murders to hide the truth, as well as an internal war with the Badger leader and someone who thinks he should lead.  There are also gangland  betrayals, greed, terrible treatments to residents and families.  Eve, Peabody and their team have their work cut out for them, as most of the gang members are tough, arrogant and have no qualms about killing, even if they have to kill cops.

The last half of this story, which was a slightly different storyline then previous books in this series, was a wild and crazy ride. The investigation had many members of the gangs involved with the murders, framing others or secretly stealing funds.   I do not want to give spoilers, as it was an amazing adventure that did not let up at all.

Connections in Death was another exciting, intense, and mind boggling story that had us unable to put the book down.  What I love the most, besides by favorite literary couple in Eve & Roarke ( so amazing together), was seeing all the wonderful supporting characters that also make this such a great series; Peabody, Nadine, McNab, the entire police team(Baxter, Trueheart, Feeney, Morris,  etc), as well as our adorable Galahad (cat) and Summerset. I have said this before and I will say it again, there is no better group of recurring secondary characters then in this series.

J.D. Robb once again gives us a fantastic addition to this wonderful series.  This was so well written by Robb, and if you have not started this series…..What are you waiting for?

Reviewed by Barb

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Leverage in Death by J.D. Robb – a Review

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Leverage in Death by J.D. Robb – a Review

 

Leverage in Death
In-Death series – Book #47
by J.D. Robb
Release Date: September 4, 2018

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Lieutenant Eve Dallas puzzles over a bizarre suicide bombing in a Wall St. office building in the latest in the #1 New York Times bestselling series…

For the airline executives finalizing a merger that would make news in the business world, the nine a.m. meeting would be a major milestone. But after marketing VP Paul Rogan walked into the plush conference room, strapped with explosives, the headlines told of death and destruction instead. The NYPSD’s Eve Dallas confirms that Rogan was cruelly coerced by two masked men holding his family hostage. His motive was saving his wife and daughter―but what was the motive of the masked men?

Despite the chaos and bad publicity, blowing up one meeting isn’t going to put the brakes on the merger. All it’s accomplished is shattering a lot of innocent lives. Now, with the help of her billionaire husband Roarke, Eve must untangle the reason for an inexplicable act of terror, look at suspects inside and outside both corporations, and determine whether the root of this crime lies in simple sabotage, or something far more complex and twisted.

 

 

 

Review:

Leverage in Death by J.D. Robb is the 47th book in her fantastic In-Death series. As most of you know, I am an In-Death fanatic, having now read 47 full length novels, and all the novellas of this series, and as always…I never want this series to end.  I love Eve Dallas and Roarke, as they continue to be the best literary couple. 

Once again, Eve is thrown into a horrific case, which involves a suicide bombing at a merger meeting in an office.  With 11 dead and others badly injured, Eve and her team discover that the bomber, Paul Rogan, was a VP of one of the companies planning their merger.  With the survivors noting that Rogan was acting strangely, apologizing before he set off the bomb.  Eve, Peabody and the team will go to Rogan’s house and discover the wife tied up and the young daughter locked in a room; both were severely traumatized.  They learn that two men came in the middle of the night and threatened their deaths, if Paul did not follow their instructions, which included fitting him with a lethal explosive vest.

With Roarke’s financial knowledge, Eve will discover the motive of the men behind the bombing.  With the merger put on hold, the stock as expected dramatically dropped, but later that day, announcements were made that the merger was still on, causing the stock to rise up again.  Those who bought the stock at the low price, made a lot of money.

What follows is an intense and suspenseful case, with the team desperate to find the murderers, before this happens again.  In a short time, there will be a murder of a person of interest, and then another suicide bombing will occur, with that family also terrorized.  Eve, Peabody, Baxter & Trueheart will desperately try to find a common bond linking the murders.  I will not give spoilers, as saying too much more would ruin it for you.

Leverage in Death was another wonderful intense, wildly exciting murder mystery in the wonderful world of Eve and Roarke, and the great supporting cast that surrounds them.  Believe me when I say there is no better group of recurring secondary characters then in this series.

Within the tense story, it was nice to see Eve take care of Peabody and McNab, allowing them to go to Hollywood to attend the Oscars for Nadine’s book turned into a movie.  The reactions of Peabody was a blast.  It was also sweet fun to see Mavis (who was going to sing at the Oscars) and Bella, who was all over Eve.  It is always precious to see this, especially since Eve is not really good with babies.  Of course, it goes without saying that the romance between Eve and Roarke is wonderful, as their love for each other shows so well.  I always adore Galahad, their cat.

Leverage in Death was so well written by Robb, and there were some hold your breath moments that kept us on the edge of our seats, especially in a major fight between Eve and one of the murderers.  Wow.   If you have not read this series, you are missing one of the best thrillers, with a super couple, and awesome secondary characters.

Reviewed by Barb

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