Description

In a future New York where cruelty can be engineered like a business, homicide detective Eve Dallas confronts a case that begins with a dead girl and a missing one—both marked by the chilling signs of grooming, exploitation, and calculated profit. As Dorian, a runaway survivor, fights to stay alive and Mina’s death demands answers, Eve and her team follow a trail that leads into the hidden machinery of a “Pleasure Academy” designed to break young lives from the inside out. With Roarke’s resources and influence offering a path through the city’s elite networks, Eve must also wrestle with the personal fury the case awakens, even as the danger escalates beyond what any single investigation can contain. Blending high-stakes thriller momentum with sharp social commentary on power, vulnerability, and moral responsibility, this installment delivers J. D. Robb’s signature mix of relentless suspense, character-driven intensity, and justice at any cost.

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paperback

St. Martin's Press

Published Jan 1, 2022

298 pages

ISBN: 9781250278241

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First Published

2022

Language

eng

Content Warnings

Content and trigger warnings for Desperation in Death by J. D. Robb.

Sexual Violence
Abuse
Death/Grief
Violence