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4.05 AVERAGE
4.05 AVERAGE
Another good in death book! Eve and Peabody investigate the death of a priest - the portrayal of the Catholic Church is very interesting !! I enjoyed this one
As a series reader, I know how annoying it can be to recap everything each book. However, this being the first book I've read in the series, I found myself very confused about the future and who is who. Maybe I should have started at the beginning.
3 STARS
"In the year 2060, sophisticated investigative tools can help catch a killer. But there are some questions even the most advanced technologies cannot answer.
Ridley Pearson has praised J. D. Robb’s suspense as “taut” and “nerve-jangling.” Her latest thriller sets a new standard for suspense, as the priest at a Catholic funeral mass brings the chalice to his lips--and falls over dead.
When Detective Lieutenant Eve Dallas confirms that the consecrated wine contained potassium cyanide, she’s determined to solve the murder of Father Miguel Flores, despite her discomfort with her surroundings. It’s not the bodegas and pawnshops of East Harlem that bother her, though the neighborhood is a long way from the stone mansion she shares with her billionaire husband, Roarke. It’s all that holiness flying around at St. Christobal’s that makes her uneasy.
A search of the victim’s sparsely furnished room reveals little-- except for a carefully hidden religious medal with a mysterious inscription, and a couple of underlined Bible passages. The autopsy reveals more: faint scars of knife wounds, a removed tattoo--and evidence of plastic surgery, suggesting that “Father Flores” may not have been the man his parishioners had thought. Now, as Eve pieces together clues that hint at gang connections and a deeply personal act of revenge, she believes she’s making progress on the case. Until a second murder--in front of an even larger crowd of worshippers--knocks the whole investigation sideways. And Eve is left to figure out who committed these unholy acts--and why." (From Amazon)
This novel, compared to all the others, felt a bit wooden. There wasn't that personal touch and the case wasn't that great...on to the next In Death book.
"In the year 2060, sophisticated investigative tools can help catch a killer. But there are some questions even the most advanced technologies cannot answer.
Ridley Pearson has praised J. D. Robb’s suspense as “taut” and “nerve-jangling.” Her latest thriller sets a new standard for suspense, as the priest at a Catholic funeral mass brings the chalice to his lips--and falls over dead.
When Detective Lieutenant Eve Dallas confirms that the consecrated wine contained potassium cyanide, she’s determined to solve the murder of Father Miguel Flores, despite her discomfort with her surroundings. It’s not the bodegas and pawnshops of East Harlem that bother her, though the neighborhood is a long way from the stone mansion she shares with her billionaire husband, Roarke. It’s all that holiness flying around at St. Christobal’s that makes her uneasy.
A search of the victim’s sparsely furnished room reveals little-- except for a carefully hidden religious medal with a mysterious inscription, and a couple of underlined Bible passages. The autopsy reveals more: faint scars of knife wounds, a removed tattoo--and evidence of plastic surgery, suggesting that “Father Flores” may not have been the man his parishioners had thought. Now, as Eve pieces together clues that hint at gang connections and a deeply personal act of revenge, she believes she’s making progress on the case. Until a second murder--in front of an even larger crowd of worshippers--knocks the whole investigation sideways. And Eve is left to figure out who committed these unholy acts--and why." (From Amazon)
This novel, compared to all the others, felt a bit wooden. There wasn't that personal touch and the case wasn't that great...on to the next In Death book.
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
It's a no from me
Salvation in Death
4.5 Stars
While the character development in this series is excellent and the interactions between Eve & Roarke and the rest of the gang are wonderful, it is the mysteries that truly capture me as a plot driven reader.
The storyline in this installment is rather convoluted with numerous characters and plot twists to keep track of. That said, the nature of the crimes and the revelations concerning the victim are very enjoyable. In fact, the victim is one of the most intriguing in the In Death books so far, and although it could be argued that he received his just desserts, there is a small part of me that hoped he would be redeemed in some way.
All in all, another engaging "who-dun-it" from J.D. Robb.
4.5 Stars
While the character development in this series is excellent and the interactions between Eve & Roarke and the rest of the gang are wonderful, it is the mysteries that truly capture me as a plot driven reader.
The storyline in this installment is rather convoluted with numerous characters and plot twists to keep track of. That said, the nature of the crimes and the revelations concerning the victim are very enjoyable. In fact, the victim is one of the most intriguing in the In Death books so far, and although it could be argued that he received his just desserts, there is a small part of me that hoped he would be redeemed in some way.
All in all, another engaging "who-dun-it" from J.D. Robb.
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
Think this was the only book in the series I hadn't yet read, so I decided to rectify that. Still a bit too religion-y but it was more interesting that I thought. Really liked Father López.
I’ve read more than half of the books in this series, and I’ve got to say, this one didn’t quite hit the mark for me. Now, I’m a Muslim, so I might miss some of the Christian nuances, but I do think they handled it well within the story. Father Lopez’s character was on point, and I’m hoping to see more of him in future books.
Now, the moment Dr. Mira began speculating about the killer’s gender, I had a strong sense of who it might be, based what Inez had shared with Eve. Despite that, It was fun watching it all play out and the takedown of the killer was rather enjoyable. However, I couldn’t help but wish that the ending didn’t feel so rushed.
Then there’s the matter of the other religious figure’s murder. I kinda wished they’d brought the media in more. It’s funny how, in some of the other books, the media oversteps boundaries, but when you’ve got a juicy case, suddenly, Nadine’s quiet. Maybe I’m a bit cynical, but more media action would’ve spiced things up and would have added more depth too.
And you know, I’m starting to notice that those quirks I once admired about Eve, those quirks that define her, can sometimes be rather irksome. She’s super “American,” which can be grating at times, I suppose that’s the best way to describe it. So Occasionally, I find myself wishing she were more open-minded. But hey, at least it does balance out somewhat since most of the people around her are indeed open-minded.
Now, the moment Dr. Mira began speculating about the killer’s gender, I had a strong sense of who it might be, based what Inez had shared with Eve. Despite that, It was fun watching it all play out and the takedown of the killer was rather enjoyable. However, I couldn’t help but wish that the ending didn’t feel so rushed.
Then there’s the matter of the other religious figure’s murder. I kinda wished they’d brought the media in more. It’s funny how, in some of the other books, the media oversteps boundaries, but when you’ve got a juicy case, suddenly, Nadine’s quiet. Maybe I’m a bit cynical, but more media action would’ve spiced things up and would have added more depth too.
And you know, I’m starting to notice that those quirks I once admired about Eve, those quirks that define her, can sometimes be rather irksome. She’s super “American,” which can be grating at times, I suppose that’s the best way to describe it. So Occasionally, I find myself wishing she were more open-minded. But hey, at least it does balance out somewhat since most of the people around her are indeed open-minded.