Homicide detective Eve Dallas must untangle a twisted family history while a hostage’s life hangs in the balance—in the new In Death novel by #1 New York Times bestselling J. D. Robb.
The woman’s body was found on a bench in a New York City playground. She was clean, her hair neatly arranged, her makeup carefully applied. But other things were very wrong—like the tattoo and piercings, clearly new. The clothes, decades out of date. The fatal wound hidden beneath a ribbon around her neck. And the note: Bad Mommy, written in crayon as if by a child.
It seems clear the killer’s childhood was traumatic—a situation Eve is all too familiar with herself. Yet the clues point to a perpetrator who’d be around sixty, and there are no records of old crimes with a similar MO. What was the trigger that apparently reopened such an old wound and sent someone over the edge? When Eve learns that other young women have recently vanished, the case grows even more urgent—and to solve it she’ll need to find her way into a hidden place of dim light and concrete, into the distant past, and into the depths of a shattered mind.
The series
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.
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With every book in the series, Robb plunges readers into a world where cutting-edge technology meets humanity's deepest fears and desires. The crime scenes are meticulously crafted, the twists unpredictable, and the stakes personal. As Eve grapples with her troubled past, she uncovers hidden truths, often battling not only the killers in the shadows but her own inner demons. The emotional depth of her character and the evolving relationship with Roarke create an irresistible core that keeps readers coming back, book after book.
The In Death series stands apart in the crime genre, blending high-tech thriller with deeply human stories. Through chilling murders, evolving personal dynamics, and the intricate world-building of a future not far from our own, Robb creates an atmosphere that feels both intimate and expansive. The tension is palpable, the characters relatable, and the suspense relentless. It’s a saga of justice, love, and the pursuit of truth in a world where both the old and the new collide in unexpected ways.
With over 50 titles to date, the In Death series continues to captivate millions of readers. Its unique mix of police procedural, romantic tension, and psychological intrigue has earned it a devoted global following. Whether you're drawn to the fast-paced investigations or the complex, evolving characters, this series offers a deep dive into a world where the line between right and wrong is often blurred, and the cost of justice can be more than anyone expects.
In a series that masterfully combines futuristic settings with the timeless pursuit of justice, each book leaves a lasting impression, making In Death one of the most compelling crime series of the modern era.
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#2 · 1995Glory in Death 
#3 · 1996Immortal in Death 
#4 · 1996Rapture in Death 
#5 · 1997Ceremony in Death 
#6 · 1997Vengeance in Death 
#7 · 1998Holiday in Death 
#8 · 1999Conspiracy in Death 
#9 · 1999Loyalty in Death 
#10 · 2000Witness in Death 
#11 · 2000Judgment in Death 
#12 · 2001Betrayal in Death 
#13 · 2001Seduction in Death 
#14 · 2002Reunion in Death 
#15 · 2002Purity in Death 
#16 · 2003Portrait in Death 
#17 · 2003Imitation in Death 
#18 · 2004Divided in Death 
#19 · 2004Visions in Death 
#20 · 2005Survivor in Death 
#21 · 2005Origin in Death 
#22 · 2006Memory in Death 
#23 · 2006Born in Death 
#24 · 2007Innocent in Death 
#25 · 2007Creation in Death 
#26 · 2008Strangers in Death 
#27 · 2008Salvation in Death 
#28 · 2009Promises in Death 
#29 · 2009Kindred in Death 
#30 · 2010Fantasy in Death 
#31 · 2010Indulgence in Death 
#32 · 2011Treachery in Death 
#33 · 2011New York to Dallas 
#34 · 2012Celebrity in Death 
#35 · 2012Delusion in Death 
#36 · 2013Calculated in Death 
#37 · 2013Thankless in Death 
#38 · 2014Concealed in Death 
#39 · 2014Festive in Death 
#40 · 2015Obsession in Death 
#41 · 2015Devoted in Death 
#42 · 2016Brotherhood in Death 
#43 · 2016Apprentice in Death 
#44 · 2017Echoes in Death 
#45 · 2017Secrets in Death 
#46 · 2018Dark in Death 
#47 · 2018Leverage in Death 
#48 · 2019Connections in Death 
#49 · 2019Vendetta in Death 
#50 · 2020Golden in Death 
#51 · 2020Shadows in Death 
#52 · 2021Faithless in Death 
#53 · 2021Forgotten in Death 
#54 · 2022Abandoned in Death 
#55 · 2022Desperation in Death 
#56 · 2023Encore in Death 
#57 · 2023Payback in Death 
#58 · 2024Random in Death 
#59 · 2024Passions in Death 
#60 · 2025Bonded in Death 
#61 · 2025Framed in Death 
#62 · 2026Stolen in Death 
#63 · 2026Fury in Death 
#64 · 2027Perfect in Death 
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2001Interlude in Death 
2003Remember When 
2003Big Jack 
2006Haunted in Death 
2007Eternity in Death 
2008Ritual in Death 
2009Missing in Death 
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