Origin in Death
Set in 2059 in New York City, the number-one bestselling In Death series has given fans a searing glimpse into near-future law and order. Now, as scientists work to expand the limits of technology, Detective Eve Dallas tracks the cunning, cold-blooded killer of a father and son.
A pioneer of modern reconstructive and cosmetic surgery, Dr. Wilfred B. Icove, is found dead in his office - murdered in a chillingly efficient manner: one swift stab to the heart. Struck by the immaculate condition of the crime scene, Dallas suspects a professional killing. Security disks show a stunningly beautiful woman calmly entering and leaving the building - the good doctor's final appointment.
Known as "Dr. Perfect," the saintly Icove devoted his life to his family and his work. His record is clean. Too clean for Dallas. She knows he was hiding something and suspects that his son - and successor - knows what it is. Then, like father, like son, the young Dr. Icove is killed... with the same deadly precision.
But who is the mystery woman - and what was her relationship with the good doctors?While her husband, Roarke, works behind the scenes, Dallas follows her darkest instincts into the Icoves' pasts. What she discovers are men driven to create perfection - playing fast and loose with the laws of nature, the limits of science, and the morals of humanity.
Origin in Death proves once again the incredible appeal of Eve Dallas and the bestselling popularity of her creator. Whether writing as herself or as J. D. Robb, Nora Roberts continues to push the boundaries of suspense - and she takes delighted fans along for the ride.
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J. D. Robb
J.D. Robb, the pseudonym of the bestselling author Nora Roberts, has captivated millions of readers with her seamless blend of suspense, crime, and futuristic intrigue. Known for her In Death series, which masterfully combines thrilling detective work with a rich, futuristic world, Robb has built a unique niche that keeps readers turning pages long into the night. But it’s not just the high-stakes crime scenes that have cemented her place in the hearts of thriller lovers—it's her deep exploration of human relationships, emotional complexity, and moral dilemmas.
In Death
In the shadowed streets of mid-21st-century New York, a complex world of futuristic crime and unrelenting justice unfolds in J.D. Robb's In Death series. The heart of this dark and gripping collection is Lieutenant Eve Dallas, a fiercely determined NYPSD homicide detective who navigates the city's most twisted crimes with a sharp mind and unwavering resolve. Alongside her stands Roarke, her enigmatic and powerful husband, whose past is as mysterious as the future they share together.
In Death consists of sixty-two primary books, and includes nine additional books that complement the series but are not considered mandatory reads and series is set to expand with the upcoming release of one more book. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
Reviews and Comments
Sometimes I fall so deep into Eve Dallas' New York of 2050's that I forget I'm reading scifi. Then this book comes and figuratively hits the reader in the head. I loved it.