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4.16 AVERAGE
4.16 AVERAGE
Another great addition to the series. Although I'm a bit disappointed they didn't do an "Eve gets infected" scene. IT would have been fascinating.
I hope this series never ends.
I hope this series never ends.
If you guys have known me, or followed my blog, for very long – you know I have a little obsession. That obsession is the In Death series by J.D. Robb. Seriously y’all, this is a 35+ book series that I reread every single year. Delusion in Death is the newest installment, and definitely a solid addition to the series.
So, when Eve arrives on the murder scene, she sees something even she is shocked by. (Which is definitely saying something, my friends.) An entire bar full of people has been wiped off the grid – WTH? They are all gruesomely hacked up, and something is definitely rotten in the futuristic state of New York. Things start coming to light pretty quickly – it seems a pretty intense drug cocktail has caused all these people to turn on each other.
What doesn’t unravel quickly is motive – is it a terrorist act? Did someone do this simply to get rid of one certain individual? Having eighty people dead certainly doesn’t make things easy on Eve and her team. Pick up Delusion in Death y’all, and watch the chaos unfold.
The high body count is a new one, and definitely adds an intensity to the story that I’ve never seen. What doesn’t change is how freakin’ awesome all the characters are. Most of the gang (from Peabody to Trueheart) makes an appearance as they try to dig down into the motive. Also on hand, as always, is the absolutely fabulous Roarke.
You guys don’t know swoonworthy. You haven’t seen gorgeous, masterful and deliciously scary. Not unless you’ve met Roarke. I could fill a book talking about how awesome this guy is. A billionaire before it became 50 shades of common to have them in romance novels, Irish – accent included – and 100% devoted to one Eve Dallas. He makes me drown in the swoon every. single. time. Y’all don’t even know.
So, the downside to Delusion in Death (in my opinion) is that the mass confusion and intricacies of the murder investigation don’t leave much personal time for our beloved characters. Some of you might think that is a good thing – if you like more murder and less mushy time, this is definitely the book for you. It isn’t a huge issue by any means, it just keeps this one from being a favorite for me. Agree? Disagree? Feel free to let me know.
So, when Eve arrives on the murder scene, she sees something even she is shocked by. (Which is definitely saying something, my friends.) An entire bar full of people has been wiped off the grid – WTH? They are all gruesomely hacked up, and something is definitely rotten in the futuristic state of New York. Things start coming to light pretty quickly – it seems a pretty intense drug cocktail has caused all these people to turn on each other.
What doesn’t unravel quickly is motive – is it a terrorist act? Did someone do this simply to get rid of one certain individual? Having eighty people dead certainly doesn’t make things easy on Eve and her team. Pick up Delusion in Death y’all, and watch the chaos unfold.
The high body count is a new one, and definitely adds an intensity to the story that I’ve never seen. What doesn’t change is how freakin’ awesome all the characters are. Most of the gang (from Peabody to Trueheart) makes an appearance as they try to dig down into the motive. Also on hand, as always, is the absolutely fabulous Roarke.
You guys don’t know swoonworthy. You haven’t seen gorgeous, masterful and deliciously scary. Not unless you’ve met Roarke. I could fill a book talking about how awesome this guy is. A billionaire before it became 50 shades of common to have them in romance novels, Irish – accent included – and 100% devoted to one Eve Dallas. He makes me drown in the swoon every. single. time. Y’all don’t even know.
So, the downside to Delusion in Death (in my opinion) is that the mass confusion and intricacies of the murder investigation don’t leave much personal time for our beloved characters. Some of you might think that is a good thing – if you like more murder and less mushy time, this is definitely the book for you. It isn’t a huge issue by any means, it just keeps this one from being a favorite for me. Agree? Disagree? Feel free to let me know.
Full review on Reader's Dialogue: http://readersdialogue.blogspot.com/2012/09/delusion-in-death.html
What I love about this series is the ebb and flow of the continuity. Just looking at the last three books - New York to Dallas was intense, both in the case and in the emotional trauma Eve had to deal with. Then Celebrity in Death was more low-key, the case not having a lot of violence, Eve's personal life taking a back burner for once, not too many nightmares, no fights with Roarke. And then - bam! The opening scene of Delusion in Death is utter chaos, and Eve has to slog through that madness throughout the whole book. She also has to deal with her own residual trauma from her trip to Dallas, and I love the way that plays out. It shows how much she's grown, how she can rely on others to help her, but she still is the strong, independent Eve we love for her pigheadedness. There's a great scene between Eve and Mira, and between Eve and Peabody. And we get to see a soft side of Eve that I really didn't expect when she talks to Mavis at one point! That was a delight. But she's still snarky enough. Still love that.
What I love about this series is the ebb and flow of the continuity. Just looking at the last three books - New York to Dallas was intense, both in the case and in the emotional trauma Eve had to deal with. Then Celebrity in Death was more low-key, the case not having a lot of violence, Eve's personal life taking a back burner for once, not too many nightmares, no fights with Roarke. And then - bam! The opening scene of Delusion in Death is utter chaos, and Eve has to slog through that madness throughout the whole book. She also has to deal with her own residual trauma from her trip to Dallas, and I love the way that plays out. It shows how much she's grown, how she can rely on others to help her, but she still is the strong, independent Eve we love for her pigheadedness. There's a great scene between Eve and Mira, and between Eve and Peabody. And we get to see a soft side of Eve that I really didn't expect when she talks to Mavis at one point! That was a delight. But she's still snarky enough. Still love that.
Again, J.D. Robb delivers. This time we are plunged into death on a larger scale when a murderer uses an unknown substance to cause one of the most gruesome death scenes in a Robb book yet. Eve is quickly on the case with her Expert Civilian Consultant at her side. She's still battling her personal demons but it doesn't take up the whole book. There its growth in Eve, we get to see the softer side of her when she suspects Mavis and her family could potentially be at risk. We also get to witness a bit of growth between Eve and Peabody, as well as Eve and Somerset.
This was a nice addition to the series but somehow not as great as some other books. I'm not really sure why, it wasn't dragging on or something. Maybe I just wasn't really in a mood.
Over eighty people are killed in a strange bar fight during happy hours. Eve is the first on the scene and she is overwhelmed by the size of the tragedy. It quickly occurs that the victims breathed some very toxic mix of drugs that made them hallucinated and aggressive. Was it a suicide, a terrorist attack or just a 'common' murder?
The plot is quite interesting and I read this book pretty quickly, so I'm truly not sure what was my problem. My only complain is that there could be more interaction between Eve and Roarke, these are always good for the story.
Over eighty people are killed in a strange bar fight during happy hours. Eve is the first on the scene and she is overwhelmed by the size of the tragedy. It quickly occurs that the victims breathed some very toxic mix of drugs that made them hallucinated and aggressive. Was it a suicide, a terrorist attack or just a 'common' murder?
The plot is quite interesting and I read this book pretty quickly, so I'm truly not sure what was my problem. My only complain is that there could be more interaction between Eve and Roarke, these are always good for the story.
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This is absolutely one of my all-time favourite series'. I adore the characters, who develop a little more with each installment, while still keeping the personalities that make them so relatable and fun to read about.
The murder investigations, while not the most challenging mysteries ever, are well-conceived and loaded up with plenty of drama and excitement, as well as giving the supporting characters opportunities to show their stuff.
The development of Eve & Roarke's story didn't get as much exercise as in past books this time around, but there were moments, as there were of the humour that makes these books SO fun to read!
I honestly worry every time I start the next one, if this will finally be the moment when these stories stop being great, or no longer hold my interest, or are no longer fun and funny. Well, this is book 44 in the series, and I loved this one just as much as I loved the others. There is a little ebb and flow between the very best installments, that have character development, or intersting twists so that I'm practically drooling over, and the ones that are simply really good stories about characters I love. But I have never not enjoyed a book in this series, and I really do consider In Death to be a "go-to" series when I just want a great read that I know will be entertaining, and characters I consider old friends that I love getting reacquainted with. These books are my literary comfort food and they never disappoint!
The murder investigations, while not the most challenging mysteries ever, are well-conceived and loaded up with plenty of drama and excitement, as well as giving the supporting characters opportunities to show their stuff.
The development of Eve & Roarke's story didn't get as much exercise as in past books this time around, but there were moments, as there were of the humour that makes these books SO fun to read!
I honestly worry every time I start the next one, if this will finally be the moment when these stories stop being great, or no longer hold my interest, or are no longer fun and funny. Well, this is book 44 in the series, and I loved this one just as much as I loved the others. There is a little ebb and flow between the very best installments, that have character development, or intersting twists so that I'm practically drooling over, and the ones that are simply really good stories about characters I love. But I have never not enjoyed a book in this series, and I really do consider In Death to be a "go-to" series when I just want a great read that I know will be entertaining, and characters I consider old friends that I love getting reacquainted with. These books are my literary comfort food and they never disappoint!
This book was incredibly promising until J.D. Robb blasted a cannonball through the ending. It was about to be wrapped in a neat little bow until she added 50 unnecessary pages that included a secret relative and Eve wearing a really cringey disguise in a hostage situation. Delusion in Death featured the highest death toll in the series numbering over 200(?) bodies from two separate crime scenes. The way the killer operated and how Eve was able to untangle the scenes was very impressive. I was ready to give this book 5 stars until it veered off-kilter in the final few chapters. It was a superfluous addition and ruined its previous success up to that point. Total snaps for originality and zest to the series but try not to muck it up for a laugh or an unexpected twist. Let's count on Summerset to clean up this mess, baybee!
they just get better and better. I have never kept up with a series like this.
fast-paced