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4.25 AVERAGE
4.25 AVERAGE
This is probably more of a 3.5 star book. Stay tuned for my full review.
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
fast-paced
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-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:
No
I don’t know how J.D. Robb does it, but each In Death book I’ve read so far in this series has been entertaining, suspenseful, and action-packed, and I can’t get enough of them. I actually have a hard time putting down a book from this series because I need to know if Eve and her team will catch the bad guys/gals. Plus, I love this series because it has my favorite married couple, Eve and Roarke. I love how protective Roarke is of his Eve, even when she can handle herself, and I love how much Eve loves Roarke and incorporates him into helping catch the bad guys because he has the best tech out there.
I’m determined to catch up on this series eventually, especially when J.D. Robb is still writing this series. Every storyline she writes for each of these books has me on the edge of my seat, especially when it comes to Creation in Death. There’s a serial killer on the loose, and this time, it’s someone Eve is familiar with since she dealt with him nine years ago and never caught him. She’s more than determined to catch him now, and she has a short time to do it, especially when he has his latest victim already, but she has the best people on her side to find him this time around.
One thing I love about J.D. Robb is that she not only gives you Eve’s and Roarke’s POVs but also the bad guy/gal’s POVs. The whole time, you are rooting for the good guys to catch the bad guy/gal, especially when you are reading what the bad guy/gal is doing to his/her victims. Poor Roarke, in this book, is going to have to trust his wife to take care of herself, especially when he realizes the serial killer will be after her eventually. Roarke does not like seeing his wife in his danger, but he understands it’s her job, and I friggin’ love how supportive he is, even if he’s secretly finding ways to protect her. It also helps when Eve’s Captain puts his foot down with her, too, when she puts herself in jeopardy.
This book was another heart-pounding, action-packed, mysterious read that I had a hard time putting down, which is why I’m giving it five stars, and I wish I could give more. As I stated before, I don’t know how J.D. Robb does it, but she is one fantastic storyteller, and I really need to catch up on this series. If you haven’t read this series, then you are missing out, especially if you enjoy reading Romantic Suspense/Mystery books.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Torture, Murder
Moderate: Gore, Kidnapping
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This one falls under a mystery/thriller category. I like the character building in this series of books. This particular one was very intense. Serial killer, back in action in New York after 9 years... Will they catch him this time with eve Dallas as primary? A real page turner that kept me guessing and wanting them to catch this killer!!
Twenty-fifth in the In Death futuristic, romantic suspense series and revolving around Lieutenant Eve Dallas, her family, and her friends in March 2060 in New York City.
My Take
Who says there is no justice in this world . . . even if it is rather grim. That Roarke certainly is a treasure, so very skilled in so many ways, lol. Eve is what we would want all policemen to be — remembering the victims and intent on getting the actual bad guy.
Ya gotta love how Dallas and Roarke take care of each other; Galahad’s antics, lol; and, Dallas’ fear/hatred of emotional anything as well as those awful press conferences *more laughter* — I do like how she handles those reporters. As for how ticked off Dallas gets when Roarke is bringing in the dancing girls . . . lol.
Robb uses third person global subjective point-of-view from various perspective: mostly Eve, Roarke, The Groom, various victims.
Those Newkirks are a treasure: observant, forward-thinking, and willing to put in the work.
I do enjoy the humor, whether it’s between Eve and Roarke, Eve and Peabody, amongst the cops . . . it’s all a great stress reliever. Especially as you feel the worry among the cops trying to track down where the victims are kept and tortured.
A maestro in the art of death regretting all the time lost before he found his ouevere. He continues to experiment and times his “guests”. He’s the perfect example of a child whose parents didn’t get him help. He’s also a mass of contradictions, finding certain actions distasteful and demeaning to both parties. As for Pella, I’d like to keep him from his meds. What. A. Jerk!
You know, it’s sad that Nadine Furst appears to be the only journalist with integrity, such a rare commodity, especially in IRL.
Between Mira and Dallas, they analyze The Groom down to the bone. Add in the police procedurals and detective work, and its scary and fascinating. What's disgusting is how The Groom thinks, what motivates him.
The Story
It’s been nine years since a similar series of murders when Detectives Feeney and Dallas worked the case.
Such a considerate serial torture-killer with his oh-so scientific approach.
The Characters
Lieutenant Eve Dallas, annoyingly referred to as “Roarke’s Cop”, is the head of Homicide at Cop Central in New York City. Her husband, the incredibly gorgeous and supportive Roarke, is wealthy beyond belief. Summerset is Roarke’s majordomo, his father figure, and the bane of Eve's existence. Galahad is their “starving” cat.
Dallas’ friends include . . .
. . . Nadine Furst is the top on-air personality at Channel 75. Trina now manages the salon section of Bliss, thanks to Roarke, in addition to doing hair at Channel 75.
The New York City Police and Security Department (NYPSD)
Chief Tibble is in charge. Commander Jack Whitney is Dallas’ superior. Dallas’ men include Detectives “Horny Dog” Baxter, “Baby Face” Truehart, “Sick Bastard” Jenkinson, Carmichael, and Powell (transferred in from the 6-5 three months ago). Officers include another Carmichael, Harris, and Darnell.
Officer Newkirk was the first on scene in Creation in Death. His father, another cop, Gil Newkirk, was involved in the murders nine years ago; both are out of the one-seven with Lt Groham. Detective Renicki is from Anti-Crime.
Captain Ryan Feeney is the head of the Electronic Detective Division (EDD) — he does love the e-work! Sheila Feeney, Feeney’s wife, occupies herself with lots of hobbies, primarily making things. Often unidentifiable things. Detectives Ian McNab (Peabody’s colorful sweetie) and Callendar are Feeney’s e-boys.
Dr Li Morris is the chief medical examiner and a friend of Dallas and Roarke’s. Dick Berenski is the brilliant, yet disgusting chief lab tech. Nine years ago, “Blowharte” Harte had been the chief lab tech. Miniki would probably combat hat hair. Detective Yancy is a brilliant police artist. Dr Charlotte Mira is the top profiler in the city and friends with Eve.
Sarafina York is a dancer at the Starlight retro club where Zela Wood is the assistant manager. Loni is another dancer. Brett is the bartender. Clients learning how to dance include Mr Harrow and Ms Yo. Cal is her recently dumped boyfriend — the boy was too selfish for words. Bale is a friend of Cal’s. Jaycee York is Sarafina’s sister; her husband, Clint, took their sons to Sedona. Lib is a friend of Jaycee’s.
Gia Rossi is a personal trainer and instructor at BodyWorks, a subsidiary of Health Conscience. Jaymes Riley is her ex-husband. Pi is the manager of BodyWorks. Ariel Greenfield is a baker with ambitions. Erik Pastor is Ari’s neighbor.
Corrine Dagby had been the first of twenty-three all those years ago. Melissa Congress had been a secretary. Anise Waters had been a grad student at Columbia, who had worked at a restaurant owned by Tomas Pella, who had served on the Home Force during the Urbans. Therese Du Veccgui had been his wife, killed while saving lives. Joley Weitz had been an artist and an employee at Arts A Fact.
Stewart E Pierpont had been married to Carmen DeWinter during the Urbans. James Lowell established his funeral home and home in the early 1920s. Robert Lowell was the younger surviving son who took the business over. Robert married Edwina Spring, a young opera sensation, a.k.a. Edwina Roberti. James “Taker” Lowell was Robert’s oldest son. Today, Kenneth Travers is the head of operations. Marlee works for Travers.
Tessa Bolvak, a Romany gypsy, hosted a psychic hour on television some years back. Billy is mentally challenged and very protective of his brother, Jerry. They worked for the now-dead Mr Kolbecki. Mr Dobbins is a survivor of the Urban Wars. Hugh Klok is an antiquities dealer. Jessica Forman Rice Abercrombie Charters is the chairman of the board for the opera. Scentual is an exclusive bath supplies shop where Chessie is the manager. Fáilte manufactures luxury linens. The Manhattan Family Center has a wing funded by the Lowells, who is represented today by Edward Singer.
The Groom, an opera lover, learned so much from his family.
The Cover and Title
The top two-thirds of the cover is a deep fuchsia with the author’s real name in black with a lighter outline at the top. Behind and covering the entire two-thirds is her pseudonym in red with a note in the same black and yellow noting that Roberts is Robb’s real name. A narrow black band is below the fuchsia, serving as a background for the white with a yellow outline for the title. Below that is a collage of various elements in the story: the monitor, the tea cup, the knife, opera glasses, and the NYPSD in the right background.
The title is more about the creative, as The Groom enjoys experimentation with his Creation in Death.
My Take
Who says there is no justice in this world . . . even if it is rather grim. That Roarke certainly is a treasure, so very skilled in so many ways, lol. Eve is what we would want all policemen to be — remembering the victims and intent on getting the actual bad guy.
Ya gotta love how Dallas and Roarke take care of each other; Galahad’s antics, lol; and, Dallas’ fear/hatred of emotional anything as well as those awful press conferences *more laughter* — I do like how she handles those reporters. As for how ticked off Dallas gets when Roarke is bringing in the dancing girls . . . lol.
Robb uses third person global subjective point-of-view from various perspective: mostly Eve, Roarke, The Groom, various victims.
Those Newkirks are a treasure: observant, forward-thinking, and willing to put in the work.
I do enjoy the humor, whether it’s between Eve and Roarke, Eve and Peabody, amongst the cops . . . it’s all a great stress reliever. Especially as you feel the worry among the cops trying to track down where the victims are kept and tortured.
A maestro in the art of death regretting all the time lost before he found his ouevere. He continues to experiment and times his “guests”. He’s the perfect example of a child whose parents didn’t get him help. He’s also a mass of contradictions, finding certain actions distasteful and demeaning to both parties. As for Pella, I’d like to keep him from his meds. What. A. Jerk!
”Something in their eyes . . . brought the hair up on the back of the neck.”The Groom isn’t the only one who tortures; Dallas isn’t bad at it either.
You know, it’s sad that Nadine Furst appears to be the only journalist with integrity, such a rare commodity, especially in IRL.
Between Mira and Dallas, they analyze The Groom down to the bone. Add in the police procedurals and detective work, and its scary and fascinating. What's disgusting is how The Groom thinks, what motivates him.
”A pale man who bears the tree of life and lives by death.”Whew. You read this story, and then take another look at the cover... It will make you quiver. Good read.
The Story
It’s been nine years since a similar series of murders when Detectives Feeney and Dallas worked the case.
Such a considerate serial torture-killer with his oh-so scientific approach.
The Characters
Lieutenant Eve Dallas, annoyingly referred to as “Roarke’s Cop”, is the head of Homicide at Cop Central in New York City. Her husband, the incredibly gorgeous and supportive Roarke, is wealthy beyond belief. Summerset is Roarke’s majordomo, his father figure, and the bane of Eve's existence. Galahad is their “starving” cat.
Dallas’ friends include . . .
. . . Nadine Furst is the top on-air personality at Channel 75. Trina now manages the salon section of Bliss, thanks to Roarke, in addition to doing hair at Channel 75.
The New York City Police and Security Department (NYPSD)
Chief Tibble is in charge. Commander Jack Whitney is Dallas’ superior. Dallas’ men include Detectives “Horny Dog” Baxter, “Baby Face” Truehart, “Sick Bastard” Jenkinson, Carmichael, and Powell (transferred in from the 6-5 three months ago). Officers include another Carmichael, Harris, and Darnell.
Officer Newkirk was the first on scene in Creation in Death. His father, another cop, Gil Newkirk, was involved in the murders nine years ago; both are out of the one-seven with Lt Groham. Detective Renicki is from Anti-Crime.
Captain Ryan Feeney is the head of the Electronic Detective Division (EDD) — he does love the e-work! Sheila Feeney, Feeney’s wife, occupies herself with lots of hobbies, primarily making things. Often unidentifiable things. Detectives Ian McNab (Peabody’s colorful sweetie) and Callendar are Feeney’s e-boys.
Dr Li Morris is the chief medical examiner and a friend of Dallas and Roarke’s. Dick Berenski is the brilliant, yet disgusting chief lab tech. Nine years ago, “Blowharte” Harte had been the chief lab tech. Miniki would probably combat hat hair. Detective Yancy is a brilliant police artist. Dr Charlotte Mira is the top profiler in the city and friends with Eve.
Sarafina York is a dancer at the Starlight retro club where Zela Wood is the assistant manager. Loni is another dancer. Brett is the bartender. Clients learning how to dance include Mr Harrow and Ms Yo. Cal is her recently dumped boyfriend — the boy was too selfish for words. Bale is a friend of Cal’s. Jaycee York is Sarafina’s sister; her husband, Clint, took their sons to Sedona. Lib is a friend of Jaycee’s.
Gia Rossi is a personal trainer and instructor at BodyWorks, a subsidiary of Health Conscience. Jaymes Riley is her ex-husband. Pi is the manager of BodyWorks. Ariel Greenfield is a baker with ambitions. Erik Pastor is Ari’s neighbor.
Corrine Dagby had been the first of twenty-three all those years ago. Melissa Congress had been a secretary. Anise Waters had been a grad student at Columbia, who had worked at a restaurant owned by Tomas Pella, who had served on the Home Force during the Urbans. Therese Du Veccgui had been his wife, killed while saving lives. Joley Weitz had been an artist and an employee at Arts A Fact.
Stewart E Pierpont had been married to Carmen DeWinter during the Urbans. James Lowell established his funeral home and home in the early 1920s. Robert Lowell was the younger surviving son who took the business over. Robert married Edwina Spring, a young opera sensation, a.k.a. Edwina Roberti. James “Taker” Lowell was Robert’s oldest son. Today, Kenneth Travers is the head of operations. Marlee works for Travers.
Tessa Bolvak, a Romany gypsy, hosted a psychic hour on television some years back. Billy is mentally challenged and very protective of his brother, Jerry. They worked for the now-dead Mr Kolbecki. Mr Dobbins is a survivor of the Urban Wars. Hugh Klok is an antiquities dealer. Jessica Forman Rice Abercrombie Charters is the chairman of the board for the opera. Scentual is an exclusive bath supplies shop where Chessie is the manager. Fáilte manufactures luxury linens. The Manhattan Family Center has a wing funded by the Lowells, who is represented today by Edward Singer.
The Groom, an opera lover, learned so much from his family.
The Cover and Title
The top two-thirds of the cover is a deep fuchsia with the author’s real name in black with a lighter outline at the top. Behind and covering the entire two-thirds is her pseudonym in red with a note in the same black and yellow noting that Roberts is Robb’s real name. A narrow black band is below the fuchsia, serving as a background for the white with a yellow outline for the title. Below that is a collage of various elements in the story: the monitor, the tea cup, the knife, opera glasses, and the NYPSD in the right background.
The title is more about the creative, as The Groom enjoys experimentation with his Creation in Death.