Posts Tagged ‘Roarke’

“Calculated in Death,” J.D. Robb (Nora Roberts)

Wednesday, January 30th, 2013

Pros: Fun tale with some intriguing twists, enjoyable turns, and interesting characters
Cons: The “impulsive” bad guy was a little too predictable at the end
Rating: 4 out of 5

Review book courtesy of Penguin Group

 

Eve has a difficult new case to crack. It isn’t particularly gruesome, but the victim was a mother, a wife, sister-in-law to a judge, and much beloved by those around her. For once, Eve can’t find any hidden enemies, resentful spouses. Yet everything indicates that this woman was specifically targeted, and her death wasn’t the mugging-gone-wrong it was supposed to look like. Investigating the murder takes Eve deep into the confusing world of accounting, investing, and big business, where she’s sure to anger some very wealthy, very well-connected players.

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“Delusion in Death”, J.D. Robb

Monday, August 20th, 2012

Pros: Trademark snappy dialogue; fascinating mystery; continuing character development
Cons:
Rating: 5 out of 5

Review book courtesy of Penguin Group

 

Eve’s latest case is a terrifying one. A toxic brew of chemicals was released into a bar, and everyone went mad. The death toll was horrific, and the deaths themselves more so. The chemicals are fast-acting and deadly, allowing the killer to strike quickly and decisively—anywhere, anytime. It’s an act of terrorism by its very definition, but when the killer strikes a second time, targeting people who overlap strongly in their occupations, employers, and area of residence with the first victims, Eve becomes convinced that the killer is going after personal enemies, despite the wide swath of destruction.

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“Promises in Death,” J.D. Robb/Nora Roberts

Wednesday, February 2nd, 2011

Pros: Fascinating plot, fun dialogue, and great characters
Cons: Too many coincidental ties; too much angst and introspection
Rating: 3 out of 5

Also posted on Epinions.com.

 

Eve has to face the worst: not only was a cop killed in her city, but it was her friend Morris’s lady love. Who would want to kill Detective Amaryllis Coltraine? She was a solid, by-the-books cop, but she didn’t handle big cases. She didn’t live the job the way Eve does. Nearly everyone liked her, even her snitches. Eve simply can’t find anyone who’d want revenge. She’s going to have to, though, because it looks like that person might target her next—and because she’d do anything to get justice for Morris.

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“Naked in Death,” J.D. Robb

Friday, February 29th, 2008

Pros: Pure fun! Dramatic; larger-than-life characters
Cons: Will be too melodramatic for some; some awkward point-of-view changes
Rating: 4.5 out of 5

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