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pixi_reads's review
4.0
I loved it! I'm a little disappointed though. In the previous book there was a set up to find out who the candy thief is and we don't find out who it is in this book. Will we find out in the next book?
jaimewrites's review against another edition
4.0
Another satisfying entry in this series. At this point, there's a formula, and you know what to expect when you pick up a new In Death book. Unless she decides to do another big character book a la New York to Dallas, any new In Death book is going to hinge on a) how satisfying the mystery is and b) what kind of interpersonal character notes are hit. This one is above average on the mystery front for me - it's a somewhat realistic crime compared to some of the other recent books, which is a nice change of pace, and the resolution was satisfying. It's weighted more to the mystery than the character moments, which is fine. It's nice to see Crack again, and I'm glad he has a good girlfriend. And seeing Eve get a little burned out was a good note to hit for her character at this time.
All in all - not revolutionary, but the comfort read I wanted. That's all I can ask for in an In Death book these days.
All in all - not revolutionary, but the comfort read I wanted. That's all I can ask for in an In Death book these days.
stierbri's review
5.0
I absolutely love this series. Eve, Roarke and the gang are family. Not to long ago I was thinking about how I missed Crack. And to my very pleasant surprise he’s in this book a lot! If you live these stories, this book is a very solid edition. I truly hope they go on forever!
riverdogbookco's review against another edition
5.0
A thrilling addition to the In Death series! The emotional drama between the characters is kept to a minimum in this one, while the action stays nice and steady, growing to a crescendo that, of course, brings justice with it. Crack, Eve’s big Black bar-owning friend, has started dating a woman who, by pure coincidence, is one of Roarke’s newest employees. When the woman’s brother dies in her apartment, Crack calls on Eve to investigate the suspicious death. With Eve on the case, she uncovers secrets that have ties to past cases and major repercussions for NYC’s gangs. It’s not just one gangbanger who’s going down for this. In typical Eve fashion, it’s all of them.
tinasbooknook's review against another edition
3.0
Much quieter story, more mystery and solving the crime than chasing all over New York and hunting the killer, still a solid read and opportunity to see more of Eve and Roarke
wildflowerz76's review
4.0
I received a digital ARC of this title from Edelweiss for an honest review.
Eve and Roarke are back and are all set to open a new youth center and school. They've just hired on a new head counselor who just so happens to be dating their friend Crack. Rochelle is at the top of her game and is happy to take on the job, but is soon devastated when her ex-con, ex-gang member, ex-drug addict brother is killed in the home he shares with her of an apparent drug overdone. Rochelle is certain that her brother was not using again and it doesn't take long for Eve to agree. Suddenly Eve is investigating gang activity and trying to find the truth about who killed Rochelle's brother.
I very much enjoy this series. Every one seems to come up with a different angle and they never feel stale. I actually teared up a little in certain sections on this one. Highly recommend!
Eve and Roarke are back and are all set to open a new youth center and school. They've just hired on a new head counselor who just so happens to be dating their friend Crack. Rochelle is at the top of her game and is happy to take on the job, but is soon devastated when her ex-con, ex-gang member, ex-drug addict brother is killed in the home he shares with her of an apparent drug overdone. Rochelle is certain that her brother was not using again and it doesn't take long for Eve to agree. Suddenly Eve is investigating gang activity and trying to find the truth about who killed Rochelle's brother.
I very much enjoy this series. Every one seems to come up with a different angle and they never feel stale. I actually teared up a little in certain sections on this one. Highly recommend!
imzadirose's review
5.0
As always another great book in the In Death series. This series just doesn't get old because it's so well done. I actually typically dislike any stories around gangs, just never been able to get into them, but this one is told so well and done so right by the "skinny white girl" it just keeps your attention start to finish. It's always great to get back with Dallas, Roarke, "Shebody" and gang.
deanie's review
5.0
Forty-eight books into a series, some authors could get complacent, but not J.D. Robb. Instead, this is one of the best novels in the series. Eve, Peabody, and the NYPSD crew have to solve the murder of Lyle Pickering, a recovering drug addict and ex-gang member whose sister was just hired to work at Eve and Roarke's youth shelter.
With 48 books, and dozens of characters, there are a lot of connections in the In Death series. This one reaches back to the beginning, since the victim's sister is seriously dating club owner Wilson "Crack" Buckley, who's been a supporting character since nearly the beginning of the series. The title also refers to his web of connections within the gang world he escaped from and the 'old friends' he never could escape.
Overall, this is a great book, with lots of action, depth, and character development, as well as a compelling mystery story line.
With 48 books, and dozens of characters, there are a lot of connections in the In Death series. This one reaches back to the beginning, since the victim's sister is seriously dating club owner Wilson "Crack" Buckley, who's been a supporting character since nearly the beginning of the series. The title also refers to his web of connections within the gang world he escaped from and the 'old friends' he never could escape.
Overall, this is a great book, with lots of action, depth, and character development, as well as a compelling mystery story line.