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Series

In Death

60 books

Here are 60 books from the In Death series by J. D. Robb and J.D. Robb. Start with Naked in Death (1995), then read the rest in the order below. Books without a series number are listed in publication order.

Books in order

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Naked in Death

J. D. Robb

In a future where technology has blurred the lines between life and death, Lieutenant Eve Dallas faces a chilling case that strikes dangerously close to home. A string of seemingly unrelated murders begins to surface, with the only common thread being a past connection to the enigmatic and powerful Roarke. As Eve delves deeper into the investigation, she uncovers a conspiracy that threatens not only the victims but also her own burgeoning relationship with Roarke. She must navigate a treacherous path of secrets and lies, confronting the darkness that lurks beneath the glittering surface of New York City, to bring a killer to justice before they strike again.

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Glory in Death

J.D. Robb

In a technologically advanced 2058 New York City, Police Lieutenant Eve Dallas investigates the murders of two glamorous, successful women whose intimate connections to powerful and wealthy men make the case deeply personal—and dangerously complicated. When the investigation threatens to implicate her own lover, Roarke, Eve must navigate the treacherous intersection of professional duty and private desire while uncovering the truth hidden within the hearts of the city's elite. Set in a future where genetic engineering has supposedly eliminated violent impulses, this gripping crime thriller explores how passion and ambition can still drive ordinary people to extraordinary crimes. With her signature blend of futuristic noir and psychological insight, J.D. Robb crafts a compelling mystery that challenges the boundaries between justice and love. As Eve closes in on the killer, she discovers that in matters of the heart, no amount of technology can predict—or prevent—the darkest human impulses.

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Immortal in Death

J.D. Robb

In the glittering, cutthroat world of high fashion, a celebrated model is found brutally murdered, and Lieutenant Eve Dallas is tasked with finding the killer. As Eve delves deeper into the victim's life, she uncovers a web of secrets, rivalries, and dangerous obsessions lurking beneath the surface of glamour. With the clock ticking and the pressure mounting, Eve must navigate treacherous alliances and confront uncomfortable truths to bring a killer to justice, even as the investigation threatens to ensnare those closest to her.

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Rapture in Death (In Death)

J.D. Robb

Lieutenant Eve Dallas is faced with a baffling case of three apparent suicides, each victim found with a smile on their face and no discernible connection. As the investigation deepens, autopsies reveal a disturbing anomaly: small burns on the victims' brains, suggesting a far more sinister cause than self-inflicted death. Dallas must delve into the cutting-edge world of virtual reality, where the lines between pleasure and pain, reality and illusion, blur, and where the mind itself can become the ultimate weapon.

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Ceremony in Death

J. D. Robb

Lieutenant Eve Dallas finds herself in the crosshairs of a dangerous investigation when a fellow officer is murdered, forcing her to confront a case that blurs the lines between professional duty and personal loyalty. As the body count rises and the threats escalate, Eve must navigate a treacherous path where the very definition of justice is called into question. With her husband Roarke by her side, she delves into the heart of a conspiracy that pushes her to the brink, confronting a darkness that challenges her deepest convictions.

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Vengeance in Death

J. D. Robb

In a futuristic New York City where technology blurs the lines between hunter and hunted, Lieutenant Eve Dallas confronts a chilling new adversary. A brilliant killer, armed with advanced tech and a twisted intellect, is leaving a trail of meticulously tortured victims across the city. As Dallas races against time to decipher the killer's cryptic clues, she uncovers a disturbing pattern connecting the murders to a dark secret from her husband Roarke's past. The investigation forces Dallas to confront not only a dangerous criminal but also the hidden histories that threaten to unravel her present.

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Holiday in Death

J.D. Robb

Lieutenant Eve Dallas faces a chilling case as the holidays approach, uncovering a disturbing link between a series of ritualistic murders and a high-end dating service. As she delves into the exclusive world of Personally Yours, where lonely hearts seek connection, Dallas realizes the killer is also a client, preying on those searching for love. Navigating a landscape of desire and deception, she must race against time to unmask the murderer before they can strike again amidst the festive season.

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Interlude in Death

J. D. Robb

Lieutenant Eve Dallas is forced off Earth for a high-stakes police conference, certain she can balance duty with the one thing that matters most—her life with Roarke. But when a formidable, legendary commander targets Roarke, Eve’s professional instincts collide with personal loyalty, pulling her into a tense investigation where every move has consequences. In this electrifying novella, J. D. Robb delivers the signature blend of romantic suspense and futuristic police procedure, exploring trust, devotion, and the lengths love will go to survive danger. With sharp dialogue, fast momentum, and a relentless focus on motive and justice, Eve must outthink an adversary determined to turn her world upside down.

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Conspiracy in Death

J.D. Robb

In the neon-drenched streets of late 21st-century New York, Lieutenant Eve Dallas confronts a chillingly precise murder: a street sleeper found dead, his heart surgically removed. This seemingly isolated tragedy quickly escalates as Dallas uncovers a pattern of similar unsolved cases across multiple cities, suggesting a killer who preys on the vulnerable and wields considerable power to orchestrate a cover-up. As she delves deeper, Dallas finds herself entangled in a dangerous conspiracy that threatens not only her investigation but also her own career, forcing her to fight for justice on multiple fronts. J.D. Robb masterfully blends futuristic grit with a relentless pursuit of truth, delivering a high-stakes thriller where Eve Dallas must navigate a world of corruption and evil to unmask a killer before they strike again.

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Loyalty in Death

J.D. Robb

In a future New York City, Lieutenant Eve Dallas confronts a chilling new adversary: a bomber who communicates through taunting letters while orchestrating acts of terror. This elusive killer targets the city's elite, leaving a trail of destruction and fear. As the bomber's deadly game escalates, Eve finds herself drawn into a personal battle when those closest to her become targets. She must race against time to unravel the intricate plot and stop the violence before the city succumbs to chaos.

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Witness in Death

J. D. Robb

In a future where murder is a spectacle, Lieutenant Eve Dallas faces a chilling case when a prominent media mogul is found dead in his own studio. The investigation plunges Eve into the cutthroat world of television and celebrity, where secrets are currency and everyone has something to hide. As she navigates a labyrinth of ambition and betrayal, Eve must uncover the truth before the killer silences another voice forever. This installment in the acclaimed series delves into the dark side of fame and the desperate measures people will take to maintain their public image.

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Judgment in Death

J.D. Robb

When a cop is found brutally bludgeoned to death in an uptown strip joint, Detective Eve Dallas must navigate a twisted web of secrets and hidden sins. Her investigation leads her to Purgatory, an exclusive private club that operates as far more than a mere hot spot—it's a place where members face judgment for their most intimate transgressions and where atonement comes at a price. As Eve uncovers the victim's carefully concealed secrets, she discovers that one cop's hidden past threatens to drag innocent souls into a vortex of vice and damnation. With the ferocity and passion of a killer driven by personal demons, this case of serious overkill pushes Eve into overdrive as she races to stop the violence before more lives are destroyed. In this gripping installment of the In Death series, J.D. Robb masterfully blends crime noir with psychological suspense, exploring themes of judgment, redemption, and the dangerous consequences of buried secrets.

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Betrayal in Death

J.D. Robb

In the opulent Roarke Palace Hotel, a chilling murder unfolds when a maid discovers a victim in suite 4602, strangled with a silver wire. The killer, Sly Yost, a notorious hit man with a penchant for the dramatic, is known to Lieutenant Eve Dallas, but this case proves more complex than usual. As Eve delves deeper, she uncovers a conspiracy with a deeply personal motive, forcing her to confront the terrifying possibility that her own husband, Roarke, might be the ultimate target. This gripping installment in the futuristic crime series explores the dark underbelly of wealth and power, where even the most sophisticated facade can hide the deadliest intentions.

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Seduction in Death

J. D. Robb

In a world where digital courtship can turn deadly, Lieutenant Eve Dallas hunts a killer who uses seduction as his ultimate weapon. When a victim is found dead after a seemingly romantic encounter, Dallas must unravel a web of online deception and real-world murder. The killer's methods are sophisticated, employing a rare and potent drug to achieve his sinister aims, leaving Dallas to question the true nature of desire and its fatal consequences. As the investigation deepens, Dallas races against time to stop the Casanova killer before he strikes again, confronting the dark side of intimacy in this thrilling installment.

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Reunion in Death

J. D. Robb

In a future New York City, Lieutenant Eve Dallas investigates a series of bizarre and violent deaths linked by a cryptic message: "Absolute Purity Achieved." When a man succumbs to an inexplicable rage and dies shortly after, Dallas finds herself facing a terrifying new kind of killer. The only clue is a chilling digital message, hinting at a contagion that spreads not through touch, but through technology. As the body count rises, Dallas must race against time to unravel the mystery of this seemingly impossible virus before it claims more victims.

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Purity in Death

J. D. Robb

In the gritty streets of future New York, Lieutenant Eve Dallas is called to a gruesome crime scene: a young woman found murdered and posed for a chilling posthumous photoshoot. The killer, a meticulous artist with a dark obsession, has been documenting his victims' final moments, turning their innocence into a macabre masterpiece. As Dallas delves into the victim's life, she uncovers a pattern of calculated predation, leading her into a dangerous game of cat and mouse with a murderer who sees beauty only in death. This gripping thriller explores the dark side of obsession and the relentless pursuit of justice against a killer who crafts his art with the ultimate price.

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Portrait in Death

J.D. Robb

In the gritty streets of New York, Lieutenant Eve Dallas is called to a gruesome scene: a young woman's body discovered in a dumpster, accompanied by a chilling portfolio of her final moments. These aren't candid shots, but meticulously staged portraits taken after her death, revealing a killer with an artistic obsession. As Dallas delves into the victim's hidden life, she uncovers a predator who meticulously documents his victims, driven by a dark desire to possess their innocence and youth forever. This investigation plunges Dallas into a world where beauty is a deadly trap, and the killer's next masterpiece could be just a click away.

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Imitation in Death

J. D. Robb

In this gripping installment, Lieutenant Eve Dallas must unravel a complex web of betrayal and murder when her friend and Roarke's security specialist, Reva Ewing, is accused of a brutal double homicide. The victims: Reva's unfaithful husband and the woman she considered her closest confidante. Despite Reva's vehement claims of innocence, the evidence points a damning finger at her, leaving Eve to question everything she thought she knew. Meanwhile, a sophisticated cyber-attack on the victims' computer systems hints at a far more dangerous threat, one that Roarke Industries is uniquely positioned to combat, drawing them into a high-stakes battle against a ruthless group of techno-terrorists.

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Divided in Death

J.D. Robb

When a high-profile artist is found murdered, his estranged wife, a security specialist for Roarke Enterprises, becomes the prime suspect. Lieutenant Eve Dallas, however, suspects a more complex plot, as the crime scene appears too meticulously staged to be a crime of passion. As Eve delves deeper, she uncovers a sophisticated cyber-attack targeting sensitive data, pointing towards a dangerous group of techno-terrorists. Eve and her husband, Roarke, must race against time to expose a conspiracy that threatens not only their company but the entire nation.

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Visions in Death

J. D. Robb

In the neon-drenched, crime-ridden landscape of 2059 Manhattan, Lieutenant Eve Dallas finds herself facing a series of brutal murders that defy conventional investigation. When a mysterious psychic offers insights into the killer's mind, Dallas, a staunch pragmatist, must confront her skepticism to pursue a lead that could bring the perpetrator to justice. As the body count rises and the psychic's visions become increasingly chilling, Dallas races against time to prevent another tragedy, especially when her own trusted partner becomes a target. This gripping installment delves into the blurred lines between logic and intuition, forcing Dallas to question everything she thought she knew about crime and the human psyche.

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Survivor in Death

J. D. Robb

In the neon-drenched landscape of 2059 New York City, Lieutenant Eve Dallas is called to a scene of unimaginable horror: the brutal murder of the Swisher family. Amidst the devastation, a single, fragile life remains – a nine-year-old girl, the sole witness to the unspeakable violence. As Eve and her trusted partner Peabody race against time to protect the child and uncover the killer's identity, they find themselves drawn into a complex web of secrets and lies. With her husband Roarke by her side, Eve must confront not only a ruthless murderer but also the chilling echoes of her own past, as she fights to bring justice to a family shattered and a child forever changed.

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Origin in Death

J.D. Robb

In the gleaming metropolis of 2059 New York, Detective Eve Dallas confronts a chilling case of professional murder. When a renowned reconstructive surgeon is found dead, the pristine crime scene and a mysterious, beautiful visitor point to a meticulously planned execution. As Dallas delves deeper, she uncovers a pattern of perfection that hides a dark secret, especially when the victim's son and successor meets the same fate. Pursuing the elusive woman and the truth behind the Icove family's seemingly flawless facade, Dallas must navigate the dangerous intersection of ambition, science, and morality.

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Memory in Death

J. D. Robb

Lieutenant Eve Dallas faces a deeply personal crisis when her estranged foster mother reappears, threatening to expose painful secrets from Eve's troubled past unless she pays a hefty sum. The situation escalates dramatically when the woman is found murdered, thrusting Eve into an investigation that blurs the lines between her professional duty and her own buried history. As Eve delves into the victim's life, she uncovers a tangled web of deceit and betrayal, forcing her to confront the ghosts of her childhood while hunting a killer who knows her vulnerabilities all too well.

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Born in Death

J. D. Robb

In a city where wealth and secrets intertwine, Lieutenant Eve Dallas faces a chilling case of a double homicide that quickly escalates into a desperate search for a missing woman. As Eve delves into the lives of the city's elite, she uncovers a complex web of deceit and betrayal, where financial dealings mask deadly intentions. With time running out and a killer lurking in the shadows, Eve must race against the clock to find the truth before another life is lost. Her investigation leads her through the opulent world of high finance and into the darkest corners of human nature, testing her resolve and pushing her to the brink.

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Innocent in Death

J.D. Robb

When a beloved private school teacher is found murdered in New York City, Lieutenant Eve Dallas faces one of her most perplexing cases yet. The victim appears to be an ordinary, well-liked man with no obvious enemies—making the investigation into his death all the more baffling. As Dallas digs deeper into the teacher's seemingly innocent life, she must uncover hidden secrets and unexpected motives that could explain why someone wanted him dead. With her characteristic determination and sharp investigative instincts, Dallas navigates a complex web of clues and suspects to bring a killer to justice. This gripping mystery showcases Robb's masterful blend of procedural detail and compelling character work in the long-running In Death series.

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Creation in Death

J.D. Robb

Lieutenant Eve Dallas confronts a chilling echo from her past when a brutal murder mirrors the MO of a notorious serial killer she and her mentor, Feeney, failed to catch years ago. The killer, dubbed "The Groom" by the media, resurfaces with a victim whose connection to Eve's husband, Roarke, makes the case intensely personal. As Eve races against time to stop The Groom from claiming another life, she must delve into the darkness of a case that has haunted her for years, knowing this time she cannot afford to fail. The killer's meticulous methods and escalating ambition promise a deadly confrontation that will push Eve to her limits.

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Strangers in Death

J.D. Robb

In the neon-drenched landscape of 2060 New York, Lieutenant Eve Dallas confronts a murder that defies easy explanation. A prominent businessman is found dead in his luxurious Park Avenue apartment, the victim of a brutal strangulation. As Dallas delves into the victim's life, she uncovers a web of secrets and strained relationships, where alibis seem airtight and motives are obscured.

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Salvation in Death

J. D. Robb

When a priest collapses and dies during a funeral service after drinking from the communion chalice, Lieutenant Eve Dallas is thrust into a baffling murder investigation that challenges everything she thought she knew about the victim. The poisoning is brazen and ritualistic, raising urgent questions about who had access to the sacred wine and what motive could drive someone to commit such a calculated crime within the sanctuary of a church. As Eve digs deeper into the priest's seemingly ordinary life, she uncovers a web of dark secrets and hidden sins that suggest the victim was far from the virtuous man his congregation believed him to be. With her own troubled past threatening to surface, Eve must navigate the intersection of faith, deception, and justice to catch a killer operating in the shadows of the sacred. This gripping installment in the In Death series combines Robb's signature blend of procedural detail and psychological depth with a mystery that strikes at the heart of trust and redemption.

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Promises in Death

J. D. Robb

Lieutenant Eve Dallas faces one of her most personal cases yet when a former colleague is brutally murdered. As she delves into the victim's life and the secrets of their shared past, Eve uncovers a chilling connection that forces her to confront ghosts she thought long buried. With the killer still at large, Dallas must navigate a treacherous path through deception and betrayal to bring justice to the fallen and protect the innocent.

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Kindred in Death

J.D. Robb

When a newly promoted police captain and his wife return early from vacation to find their sixteen-year-old daughter brutally murdered in her bedroom, Lieutenant Eve Dallas is called in to investigate a crime that shocks even the most hardened detectives. As evidence mounts and the investigation intensifies, Dallas and her team believe they're closing in on a suspect—only to discover they're being manipulated by someone far more cunning, someone who has carefully constructed multiple false identities to taunt and mislead them. With each layer of deception peeled back, Dallas must navigate a twisted game where overconfidence becomes dangerous and a single misstep could mean the difference between justice and failure. In this gripping installment of J.D. Robb's In Death series, the lieutenant faces one of her most psychologically complex cases, where the killer's mind games prove as lethal as the crime itself.

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Fantasy in Death

J. D. Robb

In this thrilling installment of the New York Times bestselling series, Lieutenant Eve Dallas faces a perplexing murder case that blurs the lines between the virtual and the real. Bart Minnock, the visionary founder of a wildly successful computer-gaming empire, has been found dead, leaving Dallas to navigate a world of elaborate fantasy and dangerous obsession. As she delves deeper, she uncovers a deadly game where seduction and death intertwine, forcing her to confront a killer who operates with chilling precision. Dallas must race against time to expose the truth before the game claims another victim.

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Indulgence in Death

J.D. Robb

When Lt. Eve Dallas returns from a rare vacation, she finds the city gripped by a series of shocking and bizarre murders that demand her immediate attention. As the NYPSD's most dedicated homicide detective, Eve must unravel the twisted patterns connecting the victims and identify a killer whose methods are as disturbing as they are calculated. With her husband Roarke at her side and her team working around the clock, Eve races against time to stop a predator who seems to be indulging in increasingly violent fantasies. This gripping installment in the In Death series combines intense procedural investigation with the complex personal dynamics that have made Eve Dallas one of crime fiction's most compelling protagonists. As the body count rises, Eve discovers that some killers don't just break the rules—they rewrite them entirely.

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Treachery in Death

J.D. Robb

In the futuristic landscape of 2060, Lieutenant Eve Dallas faces a case that strikes dangerously close to home. When two decorated police officers are implicated in a series of brutal murders, Eve and her husband Roarke find themselves in a high-stakes investigation where the lines between law and corruption blur. As they race against time to uncover the truth, they must navigate a treacherous path where the perpetrators will stop at nothing, not even murder, to protect their illicit secrets. This gripping installment delves into themes of justice, loyalty, and the dark underbelly of power, all delivered with Robb's signature blend of suspense and sharp characterization.

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New York to Dallas

J.D. Robb

Years after a harrowing case involving a notorious predator, Lieutenant Eve Dallas faces a chilling new threat when the man she put away escapes and sets his sights on her. This time, his twisted revenge plot leads him to Dallas, Texas—a city holding dark secrets from Eve's own traumatic childhood. As Eve and her husband, Roarke, race against time to stop the killer, the investigation unearths buried truths about Eve's past and the monsters she has fought throughout her life. This gripping novel delves into themes of justice, trauma, and the enduring power of the past, all delivered with the signature blend of suspense and character depth that defines the series.

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Celebrity in Death

J.D. Robb

Lieutenant Eve Dallas finds herself at a glitzy Hollywood premiere, a world far removed from her usual crime scenes. The celebration for a film based on one of her past cases takes a dark turn when the actress portraying her trusted partner, Peabody, is discovered drowned in a rooftop pool. As Eve delves into the investigation, she must navigate the treacherous waters of celebrity, ambition, and hidden secrets to uncover the truth behind the shocking murder.

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Delusion in Death

J.D. Robb

In a city where violence is a daily occurrence, Lieutenant Eve Dallas is confronted with a crime that defies all logic: a bar full of patrons erupts into a deadly frenzy, leaving eighty people dead. Survivors recount terrifying hallucinations and uncontrollable rage, pointing to a sophisticated chemical and drug cocktail designed to induce mass delusion. As Eve delves into the investigation, she uncovers a conspiracy far larger than a simple act of terror, with the potential for the airborne agent to strike again. With her husband Roarke's business implicated, Eve must race against time to unmask the perpetrator before the city succumbs to a terrifying, invisible enemy.

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Calculated in Death

J. D. Robb

In the heart of Manhattan, a brutal murder shatters the illusion of safety, drawing Lieutenant Eve Dallas into a complex web of deceit. When a seemingly ordinary accountant is found dead, Dallas suspects a motive far more sinister than a simple robbery. As evidence points to a killer with a violent streak and a penchant for escalating their methods, Dallas must navigate the treacherous landscape of corporate secrets and personal vendettas. To unmask the perpetrator, she must delve into the exclusive world of her husband, Roarke, risking everything to bring a dangerous killer to justice.

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Thankless in Death

J. D. Robb

As the year 2060 winds down in New York City, Lieutenant Eve Dallas finds herself investigating a brutal Thanksgiving Day murder that shatters the peace of the holiday. The victims, a seemingly happy couple, are found murdered in their home, with all evidence pointing to their own son. As Eve delves deeper, she uncovers a disturbing pattern of escalating violence and a chilling motive rooted in deep-seated resentment and a thirst for revenge. With the killer on the loose and a list of potential targets, Eve must race against time to prevent further tragedy before the new year dawns.

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Concealed in Death

J. D. Robb

In the latest installment of the Eve Dallas series, Lieutenant Eve Dallas is called to a shocking discovery when her husband unearths two skeletons hidden behind a wall in a derelict building. The investigation quickly escalates as it becomes clear that this is just the tip of the iceberg, revealing a total of twelve murders connected to a former shelter for troubled teenagers. As Eve delves into the past of "The Sanctuary," she must piece together the identities and stories of the young victims, aided by new forensic technology and the fragmented memories of those who ran the shelter. With a chilling connection emerging between the victims and someone close to her, Eve becomes relentlessly driven to expose the dark secrets and the perpetrator hiding within.

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Festive in Death

J. D. Robb

In the heart of the holiday season, Lieutenant Eve Dallas faces a chilling case that threatens to spoil the festive cheer. A popular personal trainer is found murdered, leaving behind a trail of jilted lovers and potential enemies. As Dallas navigates the complexities of the victim's personal life and her own holiday preparations, she must race against time to unmask a killer before the year ends. This gripping mystery blends the urgency of a homicide investigation with the warmth and chaos of the Christmas season, all while exploring themes of deception and the search for truth.

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Obsession in Death

J. D. Robb

In the latest installment of the bestselling In Death series, Lieutenant Eve Dallas finds herself the target of a dangerous obsession. A killer fixates on Eve, interpreting her every action as a sign of a special connection and leaving a trail of bloody 'offerings' in their wake. Eve must navigate a complex psychological battle, confronting a threat fueled by twisted adoration. As the line between admiration and menace blurs, she races against time to stop a murderer who believes they are acting out of loyalty, before the idol they worship is brought crashing down.

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Devoted in Death

J. D. Robb

In the heart of Manhattan, Lieutenant Eve Dallas confronts a chilling crime scene marked by a carved heart and intertwined initials, hinting at a twisted romance behind the brutality. This discovery launches her into a relentless pursuit of a dangerous duo whose passion for each other is matched only by their escalating violence. As the pair leaves a trail of destruction across state lines, Eve, with her husband Roarke by her side, must race against time to stop their deadly spree before they claim more innocent lives. This gripping thriller delves into the dark side of obsession and the lengths to which some will go to maintain their twisted bond.

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Brotherhood in Death

J. D. Robb

When a former U.S. Senator vanishes under violent, inexplicable circumstances, Lieutenant Eve Dallas is pulled into a conspiracy that reaches far beyond a single crime scene. As family secrets and high-stakes real estate tensions collide, Eve must navigate bruising political history, hidden alliances, and the kind of power that can erase a person without leaving a trace. With her trademark blend of sharp intuition and relentless procedure, she teams up with a profiler’s mind to uncover what Edward Mira knows—and who benefits from his disappearance. Themes of corruption, loyalty, and the cost of influence drive this fast-paced investigation, delivering the signature pulse of J. D. Robb’s crime-forward, character-rich style.

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Apprentice in Death

J. D. Robb

Lieutenant Eve Dallas returns in a high-velocity In Death thriller as Manhattan is struck by a series of sniper attacks that seem random—until patterns emerge in the victims, the weaponry, and the precision of the shots. With Roarke’s cutting-edge resources and Eve’s relentless instincts, she races to identify the shooter’s training, motive, and reach before the next strike turns the city into a killing ground. As the investigation narrows, Eve confronts a chilling possibility: the sniper threat isn’t the work of one mind, but of a deliberate process designed to produce killers. Blending procedural tension with sharp character-driven stakes, the novel explores themes of control, moral choice, and how expertise can be weaponized—delivered in J. D. Robb’s signature fast-paced, emotionally charged style.

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Echoes in Death

J. D. Robb

In the latest installment of the acclaimed In Death series, Lieutenant Eve Dallas faces a baffling murder where the only witness is a traumatized woman who describes the killer as "the devil." Dr. Anthony Strazza, a renowned surgeon, is found dead in his ransacked home, his valuables gone, leaving behind a trail of unanswered questions and a community of potential suspects. As Eve delves into the victim's complex life, she uncovers a web of secrets and resentments, forcing her to confront the true nature of evil. With the clock ticking, Eve must unmask the elusive killer before they strike again.

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Secrets in Death

J. D. Robb

When a gossip reporter is found murdered, Detective Eve Dallas is pulled into a dangerous web of withheld truths—secrets that were never meant for print, but were instead used as leverage. As Eve follows the trail of scandal and blackmail, she must navigate a city where reputations are currency and every revelation carries a cost. Blending sharp investigative momentum with high-stakes personal peril, the story explores the moral fallout of manipulation, the power of public narratives, and the thin line between truth and survival. In J. D. Robb’s signature style—fast, tense, and character-driven—Eve’s relentless pursuit of justice turns into a race against time, forcing her to confront what happens when the past refuses to stay buried.

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Dark in Death

J. D. Robb

Lieutenant Eve Dallas returns to the streets of New York to investigate a murder that looks like it was staged for the screen—an ice-pick killing during a crowded theater night that seems to blur the line between fiction and reality. As Eve follows clues that point to a pattern of crimes “inspired” by someone else’s imagination, she receives a startling tip from an unexpected source: a thriller author who recognizes the killer’s handiwork from her own work. With each new death, the case grows more personal and more dangerous, raising unsettling questions about authorship, obsession, and how far a mind will go to turn creativity into control. In J. D. Robb’s sharp, fast-paced style—where procedural detail meets psychological tension—Eve must outthink a murderer who may be writing the next chapter with a victim’s life as the plot.

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Leverage in Death

J. D. Robb

A devastating bombing shatters the life of Paul Rogan, and what initially looks like senseless violence quickly reveals a far more intimate kind of terror. When Eve Dallas uncovers that Rogan’s family was taken hostage and forced into a brutal choice, she realizes the attack is only the opening move in a larger, meticulously planned campaign. With the perpetrators proving methodical, ruthless, and determined to escalate, Eve and Roarke must navigate a case where love, coercion, and survival collide. Blending high-stakes investigation with character-driven intensity, this installment explores the lengths people will go to protect those they love—and the cost of leverage when power is taken by force.

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Connections in Death

J. D. Robb

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER (February 2019) Lieutenant Eve Dallas fights to save the innocent—and serve justice to the guilty—on the streets of New York in Connections in Death, the gritty and gripping new In Death novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author J.D. Robb. 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...

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Vendetta in Death

J. D. Robb

Lieutenant Eve Dallas—known to some as “Lady Justice”—is drawn into a chilling pattern of vigilante punishment that turns predators into prey. When a powerful businessman’s hidden crimes surface through the evidence he leaves behind, Eve and her husband Roarke follow a trail of recordings, settlements, and shifting motives that point to multiple suspects—while the identity of the avenger remains maddeningly out of reach. As the investigation collides with a widow’s fury and denial, Eve must decide how far justice can go when the law is being outrun. Blending high-stakes crime-solving with sharp social commentary on power, accountability, and moral boundaries, this thriller delivers J. D. Robb’s signature blend of suspense, character-driven intensity, and relentless momentum.

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Golden in Death

J. D. Robb

When a pediatrician receives a seemingly harmless golden trinket that turns deadly, homicide detective Eve Dallas is pulled into a case where the motive is hidden and the weapon is terrifyingly unconventional. As hazmat teams investigate the toxic airborne fumes and Eve undergoes testing to ensure she and her family are safe, she digs into the victim’s past—uncovering a man who championed the vulnerable even as he challenged powerful people. With each new death mirroring the first, Eve must race to identify the toxin and track the sender before the killer’s pattern tightens. Blending high-stakes investigation with sharp character work, this installment explores justice, moral courage, and the unsettling ways secrets can be packaged to look like nothing at all.

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Shadows in Death

J. D. Robb

When a body is discovered in Washington Square Park, Lt. Eve Dallas is pulled into a case that reaches far beyond her usual jurisdiction—one that ties directly to the dangerous past her husband, Roarke, has tried to leave behind. As Roarke recognizes a familiar face among the onlookers, the investigation sharpens into a high-stakes hunt for a notorious killer with a personal grudge and a talent for vanishing before anyone can stop him. With motives that blur between betrayal, inheritance, and revenge, Eve and Roarke must outthink a predator who targets what matters most. Blending relentless suspense with character-driven tension, this installment explores loyalty, trust, and the shadows that refuse to stay buried—delivered in J. D. Robb’s signature style of crisp pacing, sharp dialogue, and emotionally charged crime-solving.

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Faithless in Death

J. D. Robb

When a seemingly ordinary lovers’ quarrel turns deadly, homicide detective Eve Dallas and her partner are pulled into a case that refuses to stay personal for long. As evidence points to something far more calculated than a crime of passion, Eve must navigate shifting alliances, hidden motives, and the kind of danger that doesn’t announce itself until it’s too late. Blending sharp police procedure with high-stakes suspense, this installment explores themes of loyalty, justice, and the thin line between love and manipulation. In J.D. Robb’s signature style—fast-paced, character-driven, and relentlessly tense—Eve’s relentless pursuit of the truth tests both her instincts and her faith in the system she serves.

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Forgotten in Death

J. D. Robb

A woman known for trading paper flowers for spare change is found discarded in a dumpster—yet the small notebook that held her street-level observations has vanished, turning a routine investigation into a race against silence. As Lieutenant Eve Dallas follows the threads of a present-day murder, she’s pulled into a second, far older discovery at a construction site—one that leads directly into the shadowed history of her husband, Roarke. With two victims separated by decades, Eve must navigate real estate development, family legacies, and the kind of power that can bury evidence as easily as it can buy time. Blending sharp police procedure with high-stakes personal stakes, this installment explores themes of visibility and erasure, the cost of truth, and how secrets can outlive the people who keep them—delivered in J. D. Robb’s signature fast-paced, emotionally charged style.

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Abandoned in Death

J. D. Robb

When a woman is found posed with unsettling care in a New York City playground—complete with fresh alterations, a hidden fatal wound, and a childlike note—homicide detective Eve Dallas is pulled into a case that feels both intimate and impossibly old. As the investigation points to trauma resurfacing after decades, Eve and the department’s top profiler race to identify a killer whose methods don’t match any known pattern, even as more young women who resemble the first victim vanish. In Robb’s signature blend of procedural precision and psychological depth, the story explores how family history, memory, and unresolved pain can shape violence across time. With every clue, Eve must navigate a chilling trail into the past and into the fractured logic of a mind determined to be understood—before the next disappearance becomes the next body.

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Desperation in Death

J. D. Robb

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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Payback in Death

J. D. Robb

When a call brings Lt. Eve Dallas back from a long-overdue vacation, she finds herself facing the suspicious death of Martin Greenleaf, a retired Internal Affairs captain whose career was built on exposing corruption. What initially looks like suicide—complete with an open window and a carefully crafted note—begins to unravel under Eve’s scrutiny, especially as her instincts point to a calculated attempt at framing the truth. As she navigates a web of old cases, guarded loyalties, and the lingering consequences of taking down “dirty cops,” Eve must decide how far the past can reach—and who benefits from keeping it buried. Blending high-stakes investigation with sharp character-driven tension, this installment explores justice, revenge, and the moral cost of accountability in a world where every answer has a motive.

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Random in Death

J. D. Robb

A night meant to launch a dream turns into a nightmare when a seemingly random attack at a New York club leaves a teenage girl dead—after a small, easily concealed weapon and a needle-laced assault blur the line between chance and design. As Lieutenant Eve Dallas and her team trace toxic substances and infectious agents back to the source, they must sift through a crowd of shifting stories, hidden motives, and unanswered questions about what—if anything—made the victim a target. With no clear pattern and no obvious warning signs, Dallas faces the chilling possibility that the killer’s next move may already be in motion. Blending razor-sharp investigation with J. D. Robb’s signature blend of procedural intensity and emotional stakes, this crime thriller explores themes of vulnerability, randomness versus intent, and the relentless search for meaning in the aftermath of violence.

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Passions in Death

J. D. Robb

On a sweltering August night in Manhattan, homicide detective Eve Dallas races to a Down and Dirty club where a jubilant pre-wedding girls’ night has erupted into a brutal murder. In a private room meant for celebration, a bride is found garroted while the investigation circles a tightly guarded secret—two treasured tickets to Hawaii—and the unsettling question of who had both access and motive. As Eve confronts painful echoes from her own past, she and Roarke must sift through a crowded scene of unreliable accounts to uncover whether this was driven by volatile passion or meticulous, cold planning. With Robb’s signature blend of sharp police procedure, high-stakes romance, and character-driven intensity, this is a suspenseful case about justice, obsession, and the lengths people will go to protect—or destroy—someone else’s future.

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Fury in Death

J. D. Robb

When NYPSD Lieutenant Eve Dallas is called to the brutal murder of a powerful biotech executive, the savagery of the crime suggests a motive far more personal than profit. Yet suspicious finances, a secretive corporation, and an impenetrable security system point to a conspiracy that reaches well beyond one victim. As more deaths emerge, Dallas must navigate buried secrets, corporate greed, and the volatile line between righteous anger and murderous rage. Drawing on her own hard-won understanding of trauma, she pursues a killer whose fury may be rooted in both pain and power.

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