Judgment in Death

Great stories In Death series one of my favorites.The adventures of Eve, Roark, and all NYPSD homicide police I wish this could be a tv series. If you have not read any before this book with the store I like how they list series in order start at begining you be disappointed. Enjoy

I am reading everything's on my Kindle keyboard before I start using my Paperwhite. Came across a whole bunch of books by J D Robb and I have been binging on them this week.

J D Robb, as you probably know, also writes romance as Norah Roberts. Writing as J D Robb, however, her style is darker and grittier.

This is a series of mysteries set in the not too far distant future when the earth has colonized a lot of planets, societal norms have changed in some ways, yet law and order remains law and order and the police are there to protect and serve.

This series chronicles the cases of Eve Dallas as she investigates murders and believes it is her vocation to stand for the dead, to see that they get justice.

In my opinion, a person is going to love these books or hate them, I happen to love them.

Well written, strongly developed characters, detailed plots. Someone is doing research and I appreciate that. Of course, there are some love stories woven in because that is part of life, after all, it can't be all grim.

I had my suspicions who the killer was, however, it didn’t come until further along in the story.  I honestly thought it was someone else.  Robb is getting better with each book in this series, not broadcasting who the killer is at the onset of the story.  

The real story was what was going one with Eve and Roarke.   For the first time, they were really butting heads and not seeing eye to eye.  Their relationship took on new depths with this battle of wills.  It was an interesting change of pace to have them not getting along.  Refreshing and interesting.  

Once again Susan Ericksen is brilliant and it astounds me how she keeps each character the same from book to book.  I love her, and I can’t wait for more.

This isn't my favorite of the series. It took me a while with these books to warm to Roarke, but I generally like him. In this book he was too cavemanish and the way he went behind Eve's back to her boss irritated me. Ricker, the crime lord with former ties to Roarke, was a good (albeit crazy) villain, but his connection to Eve (and her "aha" moment about it) gave me the eye rolls.

As always, the supporting characters are excellent, and Peabody and McNab had some good comic relief moments. I also liked the end scene between Roarke and Ricker, the clash of two giant egos.

On a more nitpicky note: there is no Juno, Alaska (it's Juneau) and there is no Utumwa, Iowa (it's Ottumwa). I don't know why this bothered me so much, but it did.

***I borrowed this Kindle book from the library.

This entry is the 11th of the In Death series by J. D. Robb. At the time of this review there are actually 37 novels and several short story/novellas to the series. And they are definitely novels that are best read in order if you wish to understand the personalities and the group dynamics involved, All characters in this novel, both major and secondary, have been in place since the beginning.

We have 3 major plot lines running through this book. First, literally on the opening page, there’s a killer who’s murdering cops in a brutal manner, leaving 30 coins with the body and the cop’s badge smeared with blood. Secondly, we have a psychotic and brutal mobster who wants Roarke’s ruin and is somehow tied into the cop killings. And thirdly, we have a serious marital crisis between Roarke and Eve, the catalyst of which is the mobster’s attack on Eve. Everything is at once parallel and circular.

As far as the first plot line, I had the killer pegged, complete with motive, by the end of the first chapter. It really wasn’t that obvious; something just clicked. So, for the rest of the novel, I just relaxed back and waited to see if Eve came to the same conclusions.

As to the second plot line, the way the author took down that psycho was a beauty to read. Some of the set-up scenes were a bit ugly, but then they always are.

Now the third plot line was a bit intense but quite necessary for both the progression of the case and the marriage. At one point, actually for about one-fourth of the book, the author writes Roarke’s actions toward Eve in such a way that you become quite infuriated with him. In fact, I just wanted to reach inside the pages, snatch him bald-headed, and straighten his ego right out. However, in a later scene, Robb has Dr. Mira, the police forensic psychiatrist, explain to the reader a quite plausible explanation for the behavior. More enlightened into the psyche of a man with Roarke’s intelligence and wealth, I calmed off and got back to catching the person I thought was the murderer.

As usual, the work of J. D. Robb was top-notch. One minute you’re smiling, the next you’re incensed, and then you’re horrified. But it is always a sweet ride through the logic and a roller coaster ride through the emotions.

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Betrayal in Death is the 12th installment of the futuristic In Death series by Nora Roberts written under her pseudo name, J.D. Robb. It takes place in New York in the spring of 2059. There have been many advances in technology, lasers are the weapons of choice, there are virtual reality units in just about every home and if you want to shed a few pounds just head to the local salon and buy a body sculpting treatment. But one thing hasn't changed; man's desire to kill man.

Eve and Roarke are hosting a celebration at the Palace Hotel to honor celebrity, Magda Lane's upcoming auction of all her memorabilia of her career. The proceeds will all go to a charity foundation she has created.

But while everyone downstairs is having a grand time, a hired killer is upstairs taking care of business. Beating, raping, and then killing an innocent maid that comes to clean his room.

The killer is quickly identified as Sly Yost a known hit-man that nobody has ever been able to apprehend. He is suspected of over 40 murders in his lengthy career. But in this case knowing the killer is only part of closing the case, Eve also needs to find out who hired him and fast as it becomes obvious that Roarke is the intended target.

This is another book that I liked, but it wasn't fantastic. The storyline was interesting and the case, especially the first murder really hit home with Eve taking her back to her horrific childhood.

I did struggle with remembering who a couple of the characters were throughout the book though as they were always mentioned by their first name and then all of a sudden were addressed by their last name or vice versa. It left me trying to figure out what I missed. But once that was figured out the book was pretty straightforward.

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I have to say that J.D. Robb never fails to hold my attention. She sets a pathway for readers to follow and sometimes, she likes to take you on a little detour. The intensity picks and up emotions run rampant, making for a read that got my heart pumping and my palms sweaty. ~ Under the Covers

In JUDGMENT IN DEATH, Eve Dallas finds herself in the midst of upscale strip club called Purgatory where a cop has been bludgeoned to death with a baseball bat. Naturally, that club is owned by Roarke, Eve's husband. However, when another murdered cop turns up, Eve knows that something far more dangerous is going on. It seems that the murders of these "dirty cops" are connected to Max Ricker, a former associate of Roarke and a criminal mastermind. As things become hairy, readers get a glimpse of the more possessive side of Roarke!

I have to say that J.D. Robb never fails to hold my attention. She sets a pathway for readers to follow and sometimes, she likes to take you on a little detour. The intensity picks and up emotions run rampant, making for a read that got my heart pumping and my palms sweaty. It seems that Robb herself is a mastermind at playing with human emotions.

Roarke displays a fiercer side of himself and boy, was I along for the ride! I just adore it when Roarke steps up!

And, I have to puff up my chest a bit when I say this because for the first time I can remember, I figured out the killer before it was revealed. Yes, yes I shall pat myself on the back for it and give myself an A. But in all seriousness, I take it as a personal challenge whenever I read an In Death book. Robb's books always make me think and I love how engaging each book feels whenever I immerse myself in this world. It never fails to entertain me.

No In Death review of mine is complete without Roarke...

I never put spoilers in my reviews.
J D Robb (Nora Roberts) is one of the few authors I reread. Everything about the "in death" novels is quality writing and defies genre labeling.
From the relationship between Dallas and Rourke, the mystery/thriller storyline, an extremely strong female role model, the secondary characters, the setting, well, everything, you just can't wait for the next one. Robb shows that a woman can be strong and capable despite soul crippling events in her life. I have a mantra, "just step over it and move on." Eve Dallas personifies this. It doesn't mean you never think of it or that you forget but life goes on.
Dallas "stands for the dead," they are hers, no matter who or what they were in life. To her it's almost a sacred trust and she is uncompromising in her pursuit of justice for those in her care.
I think even most men would like these books, if for no reason than to see how women would like to be treated.
Read, enjoy, repeat.

Someone is killing cops, and Eve thinks it's another cop. This puts her at odds with many others on the force. As always, she refuses to deviate from what she sees as the correct procedures. To complicate matters, the murders seem to be connected to a crime boss that has always slipped out from under the law in the past. Eve vows to pin his down this time and find the murderer and the connection. In this novel she knocks heads pretty often with her husband and they run into some rough sailing in their marriage. As she investigates she finds lots of bad apples strategically placed within the force to cover the crime boss, who also happens to be connected to Rourk at one time before he met Eve and went strictly straight arrow.

Judgment in Death is the latest installment to the extremely popular police procedural/romance In Death series by J.D. Robb (pseudonym for best-selling romance novelist Nora Roberts). The eleventh book in an ongoing series about the exploits of Detective Lt. Eve Dallas of the NYPSD and her husband, the ridiculously wealthy and handsome, Irish billionaire, Roarke. Once again their lives are made complicated by another of Eve's murder cases.

Purgatory is the name of the upscale nightclub where Eve is called in to investigate the murder of one of its employees. The brutally beaten murder victim was thought to be just a bartender for the club until they find an NYPSD badge on the victim. The murdered bartender was also an NYPSD officer who had been moonlighting as a bartender for Purgatory. Eve knows the strong bond all police officers have and goes all out in finding out and apprehending the killer of one of their own. To make matters worse the club itself is owned by none other than Eve's own dear husband Roarke who Eve thinks must own everything and anything.

As her investigation continues, with help from her aide Officer Peabody, and E-detectives Feeney and McNabb, Eve digs up a piece of Roarke's less lawful past. The man Eve suspects as being the killer happens to be an old partner of Roarke's during his illegal years. Max Ricker is a crime boss with an obsessive grudge against Roarke and who would do anything to put a hurt on his former protege, even if it means hurting Eve to do so. Judgment in Death does a great job in introducing abit more of Roarke's past for the reader to know. We see how Eve reacts to Roarke's association with the sociopathic Ricker. This is a part of Roarke's life she knows she will have to deal with and understand. Eve does so and at times stubbornly protective of her husband.

In the end, Judgment in Death is a great story that brings full circle Roarke's past with his present and shows that in all of them Eve is a part of it one way or another. The pacing of the story is fast and doesn't slow down enough to get dull. Once more the interaction between Eve and Roarke keeps the story sizzling hot. This latest in the In Death series is a must read and just solidifies the fact that Eve and Roarke are the couple of the romance world.

Those that have been following this series probably noticed that with each book, we are getting cases that involve Eve's husband, Roarke, more and more. In this installment a cop, Taj, is murdered while working undercover in a strip club owned by no other than the billionaire. The murder was committed in a vicious manner, with the killer using a baseball bat to beat the victim to a pulp. When they summon Eve Dallas to the scene she becomes the primary investigator and has to face a myriad of delicate issues surrounding the case. Besides the fact that her husband is involved as the owner of the place serving as murder scene, she has to play internal politics with two policemen that work in the same division with the victim and who want her off the case.

On another front, Eve has to deal with an old lover who now works for Internal Affairs and who wants her to close the case without making any fuss. Of course, this does not bode well with our detective who instead of stopping the investigation intensifies her efforts for getting at the truth. The fact that this old acquaintance is still in love with Eve does not simplify things in the least. The technique used by Robb of introducing elements from the main character's past gives in my opinion a very special charm to the series. In this case, there is another character that has is connected to Roarke's past and who has a bone to grind with the billionaire. Ricker is a dangerous man that is in trouble with the law after a drug bust jeopardized his freedom and who had dealings with Roarke before Eve's husband decided to "clean up". Eve's investigation leads her to Ricker, and right from the moment they lay eyes on each other these two characters clash and we know we are in for an intense battle between them.

Nora Roberts, writing as Robb, comes out on the top once more with a dazzling novel set up in the year 2059, where cars fly, guns are banned, real coffee is a luxury and drones take care of most menial tasks. This time the author delivers a sophisticated plot with a very interesting character development and non stop action. But it does not stop there, since she is also doing a great job in developing secondary characters, like Eve's aide, Peabody, who is being seduced by McNabb a techno whiz that works for the department. They have been having a relationship for some time, and McNabb with the expert advice of Roarke wants to take it to the next level. Lately it seems to me that Robb can do no wrong, so I just have one thing to say: please keep them coming!

An off-duty cop has been killed in Roarke's Club, Purgatory, and as Eve unravels the mystery, not only does she find bad cops, but one of Roarke's oldest and deadliest enemies, Max Ricker. Ricker wants to destroy Roarke and what better way then using Eve. And as the story unfolds, the body count rises as more cops turn up dead, but why? Is it a vendetta or something more sinister? You won't be necessarily surprised, but you will love the character and plot development.

On top of everything else, while trying to solve the murder, Eve begins to have memories about her childhood, and realizes that Max Ricker has ties to her disturbing past. She is extremely surprised to find that Roarke's oldest enemy probably knew what her father was doing to her in Dallas, and made no attempts to stop him. (In later installments, you find that Roarke and Eve's lives were intertwined long before they met, since childhood. Both of their fathers knew each other and were involved in criminal enterprises. So, it would seem that Roarke and Eve were destined to be together.)

In summary, I think this novel is one of my favorites in the series. Not only did we see Roarke "lose his cool", but we get to see how he feels about the appearance of Eve's past lover, Webster (an internal affairs detective who appears to know more than he is willing to say). I think it was nice to see Roarke "off stride" for a change. I will also say that one disadvantage for me is that I am not reading the series in order, so I am not sure if what I am about to say is relevant. What I would have like to read is a story about how Ricker's son (who was mentioned a lot) handles the fact that Eve and Roarke stopped his lunatic father? I think that would be a wonderful story and an interesting villian in a future story.

First of all, it's one of the more intense stories in the series. It's also one of the best ones, in that the external plot echoes the internal one. Or vice versa. About loyalty to the badge and what someone will do to protect it, and about Eve & Roarke's loyalty to each other and what they'll do to protect each other & their marriage. Too bad the title Loyalty in Death had already been used, but it's also about making judgments based on that loyalty.

Someone is killing cops. Specifically, cops who are (or appear to be) on the take. The first victim is brutally murdered in one of Roarke's clubs, making Roarke involved from the beginning. Some of the threads lead to criminal kingpin Max Ricker, a very dangerous man with old ties to Roarke. Which leads to the first blow to Eve and Roarke.

Then Webster from Internal Affairs shows up to warn Eve away from her investigation... and makes a move on her, which Roarke objects to, violently. The second blow.

The mystery is intensely emotional, as are the developments in the ongoing series story. There are some wonderful scenes, the establishment of a nemesis in Ricker, and a villain painted in shades of gray.

My only complaints are that Ricker himself is a bit two-dimensional, and general complaints about the futuristic details (frex: I can't believe that in just over 50 years, there'll be holo-rooms that allow people to swim in a non-existent ocean without using any special gear). But the rest of the story so far overshadows those things that I can't bring myself to care too much about them.

In this installment, Lieutenant Eve Dallas finds herself in Purgatory, a remodeled strip-joint inconveniently owned by Roarke, with a brutally murdered cop on her hands. With this information, Eve finds herself sinking into circle after circle of connections that all point to Max Ricker, an ex-associate of her husband who has held a long and abiding resentment for him and for cops. Now, as cops find themselves the victims of an unknown and merciless hand, Eve finds herself going head to head with the Internal Affairs Bureau and Max Ricker in order to take down a cop killer and bring him to justice.
This is a wonderful continuation of the In Death series and J.D. Robb has done a magnificent job of crafting a complex and riveting plot. This story is full of action and determination on the part of Eve and her team who struggle to pinpoint the cop killer. As always, Robb is in top form when we witness the dedicated Eve going the extra mile in order to find justice for the dead. Her sidekick, Peabody, is back also with her snappy repartee though she can never oust Roarke as the champion of witty rejoinders or as a partner. Robb solidifies Roarke and Eve's marriage in a number of ways as we watch Eve fumble in her attempt to justify protecting her husband and, on top of that, the unexpected attentions of Lieutenant Don Webster from the IAB who has never truly gotten over Eve. Webster's discontent with his position in this case compels him to get back in the game of actual police work. Feeney and McNab round out Eve's team as usual by representing the EDD. Taking down a cop is a serious offense and Robb illustrates this in a scene where Eve needlessly asks all the cops in the Homicide bullpen if they would help her with the grunt work to catch this particular killer. They are all too ready to offer their assistance. Eve does battle with the murdered cops' own house who wants to find the killer for themselves but gets a great deal of support from the brass who throw their weight around when needed. I wish I could go much deeper into why I enjoyed this story so much but to do so would ruin it for you. All I can say is, this is a fantastic book that is strongly written and I hope you get the chance to enjoy it too.

Future cop Lieutenant Eve Dallas rides again to meet a new foe who threatens the one thing she has ever truly cared for. Billionaire Roarke, the richest and most handsome man on or off planet, has crossed swords before with the more than shady Max Ricker in the darker days of his past. While Roarke operates only in the light these days, there are those who would like to see him dragged right back to where he began.

When a young police officer is beaten to death, every local cop wants to give a hand in the hunt to find the killer. A baseball bat has been used on the off-duty officer who was working nights at a local strip joint called "Purgatory". For a man known to have no enemies, the brutality of his killing stuns everyone. It takes some serious digging from Eve and her sidekick Officer Peabody to find a connection to the notorious Max Ricker. The death of another officer suspected to be on the take to Ricker links the two cases to police internal affairs who would like the whole investigation squashed. Add a troubled police captain into the mix, and there's a whole lot of people who feature on Eve's suspect list.

The relationship scenes in "Judgment in Death" are some of the best in the series. If you are an Eve and Roarke fan you'll delight in the spats the dynamic duo have with the additional element of a third party -Eve's pre-marital one night stand, Webster. The crime plotline meanders to the point that a resolution is just a bonus. Robb is at the top of her form here when it comes to her created 2058 environment of New York and the sharp, witty characters she has populated it with. Great fun read for fans and would definitely hook in the new reader who has heard great things of the romantic suspense contained in the hugely successful '"in Death" series.

3.5 stars

I've never read any of the books penned by Nora Roberts under the name of J.D. Robb. This was my first one and I understand I am so out of reading order on this series.

I thought the beginning was a bit slow and it took me 1/3 of the book to get sucked in and start enjoying it. But once the story line gripped my interest, it never let go to the very end.

Good novel.I think I'd try this series again in the future.

"Judgement in Death" is the 11th book in J.D. Robb's "In Death" series, and it is fabulous. The mystery is thrilling and expertly woven - it grips you from page one and immerses you in murder and mayhem and the quest for justice.
Lieutenant Eve Dallas of the NYPSD is back on the job in the early months of 2059. She is searching for a cop killer, who brutally beat his victim to death in a club called Purgatory. The excessive violence of the crime and the loss of a fellow officer send Eve into overdrive. She turns up some dark secrets and confusing information related to her victim and discovers a connection to an Internal Affairs investigation. Eve knows someone isn't telling her the whole truth, but she has a cop killer to catch, so it's up to out favourite, feisty Lieutenant to put the pieces together on her own and bring justice to the dead.
Eve is a complex and emotionally troubled woman, whose determination and compassion will win readers' hearts. Her handsome husband Roarke is a perfect match for her. Indeed, Eve and Roarke continue to compel me to read about them. In this instalment they have some serious bumps in their marriage, and the problems they have come from loving each other too much. It is truly refreshing to read about two people who are as completely lost in each other as Eve and Roarke. Their love scenes vary from hot, hot passion to heart-breaking tenderness, but they always leave the reader satisfied.
It's hard to explain how much I enjoy this series, or what the characters have come to mean to me - so you'll just have to read each and every book and see for yourself. "Judgement in Death" is a skilfully rendered romantic suspense novel, full of vivid and fascinating characters you can't help but love. I guarantee you will enjoy this book immensely, so read it today!

This is a series that I NEVER get tired of reading...over...and over again. There is nothing like a full novel written by Nora Roberts to make for an entertainingly scrumptious story that pulls you in and makes you feel homesick in between installments. And, when that installment comes out and you finally have a chance to read it, your back at home with life, death, intrigue and love.

You gotta love Roberts. She makes the best characters and stories.

Also, let me say that Susan Erickson's right on, talented and engrossing professional narration of Roberts' books is like icing on the cake. If you love the book, try it again with the audio enhancements...truly entertaining!

Great! Kudos for Nora Roberts! I feel that this is the best one since Naked and Glory in Death. This book has brought back some tension between Eve and Roarke that makes you eager to turn the page, and when you are finished with it, you want to go back and savor it again. I already have about 20 scenes that I love to re-read. This one gave me goosebumps and tingles! The mother/daughter dynamic between Mira and Eve is developing well. Eve has really evolved. I really enjoy Chief Tibble and he is in here as well. This one has everyone but Truehart who I am sure is still recovering from his injury in the last book. Charles is referred to. We got more Mavis, an awesome run in with Sumerset, and more of Webster from IAB. In this story the focus is very firmly on Eve and Roarke. When reading the preview I was not too excited, but because this is the best series out there bought it anyway. Boy was I glad I did. I can not say enough great things about this book. Great Villain! It is a nice change of pace to know who to hate from beginning to end, there is no guessing who the jerk is, just how Eve is going to build a case against him. If you are new to the series, I would start @ the beginning with Naked and Glory. Don't get just one or you will hate having to wait for the 2nd one, and buy them new, you either won't find them in the used book store, or you will wear them out from re-readings. Nora Roberts does a great job tying everything in so you understand it, but it is better when you feel you know the characters so you understand all the subtelties. Enjoy it! I know I did!

An Eve & Roarke book is always a good read, but this one disappointed me. Sloppy editing, so many typos or words missing. And the mystery? There's no way anyone could have solved it with the info provided. But toward the end, Eve suddenly figures it out and THEN we're given the info that helped her solve it. What a cop-out by Robb! I think this book was more of a stepping stone or set-up for future books with the revelation of Eve's father's connection to a criminal. And since said criminal is still alive, I expect we'll see more of him in the future. Not Robb's best but I'm absolutely reading the next.

In 2059 Earth, technology has made life better and easier for most people, but crime remains a problem as felons adapt the latest gizmos for their use. New York Police Department Lieutenant Eve Dallas overcame an abusive childhood to become a successful law enforcement official respected by her peers and feared by criminals. Her spouse, the ultra-powerful Roarke, loves her dearly and seems to always help her on her most dangerous cases.

All seems quiet until an unknown assailant bludgeons an undercover police officer in one of Roarke's entertainment clubs. Subsequently, someone they must have known guns down several other police officers. Eve and Roarke realize they must stop the cop killer before he murders again. However, neither one of the lovers yet know that an enemy as powerful as Roarke is orchestrating a more dangerous scenario for the two of them.

J.D. Robb writes a fast-paced, enthralling mystery with some romance between the two lead characters. The story line is spiced up by two cases that intersect with clues that lead to the final climax. JUDGEMENT IN DEATH is the finest work in a wonderful futuristic series that will appeal to many different genre fans.

Harriet Klausner

I am never disappointed with a story from the "In Death" series. For my latest read in the series, "Judgment In Death," I was especially intrigued with the further development of the Eve/Roarke characters. Knowing there have been some issues with other readers regarding Roarke's protective "what is mine" attitude in this particular story, I feel the author shows a growth and development in Roarke as the story develops. The character comes to terms with himself in the realization of the love and loyalty Eve holds deeply for him. His eventual acceptance of her "friendship" with Webster allows for a growth element for both characters. Of course, the murder mystery is always intriguing and while others say they can guess the main villain immediately, I am almost always surprised at the unveiling. Thank you, Nora, for another great novel. I look forward to reading all the books in the series and pretty soon I will be caught up to you. Please keep them coming!!!! I have "Origin" on order and while I haven't read them in order, I only have four more to go. I don't want to see them end.

The theme in this book is police corruption. This is my second "In Death book" by Robb and just as in Witness in Death, the scene of the crime in this book has a connection to Roarke. He is the husband of feisty cop Eve Dallas who is the chief investigator in the case. The first brutal crime was committed at Roarke's night club with the apt name of Purgatory. It is apt because the killer seems to be like an avenging angel of death using the religious symbol of 30 pieces of silver as his calling card.
But the killer seems to be just a puppet. Dallas has to find both the puppet and the puppeteer. To complicate matters for Eve, there is a link between Roarke and the "puppeteer".
As usual there are passionate sex scenes with Roarke and Eve. They seem more like competitions to see who will submit totally to whom. Roarke is portrayed as proud, jealous and protective of Eve to the point of interfering with her job duties. Eve is still the tough cop but there is reference to her vulnerability related to her sexual abuse/incest experience which readers of other "In Death" series will be aware of. We see another area of vulnerability in this book, she is afraid of flying in the futuristic transport medium: an Air/Land Streamer.
I enjoyed reading this book my only citicism is that the identification of the killer was sudden. I wondered if I had missed a couple of pages.

Judgment in Death is the 12th book in the "in Death" series by J. D. Robb (aka Nora Roberts). Lieutenant Eve Dallas is called in to investigate the death of an moonlighting cop, Taj Kohli, in a classy strip club where he worked as bartender. As you might expect by now, the club belongs to Eve's husband Roarke. The case, however, is going to be tricky: dirty cops and departmental coverups that halt Eve at every turn. As she works hard to solve the case she earns enemies in somewhat unusual places: the dead cop's commander, Captain Roth, and the head of Internal Affairs, Captain Bayliss. One of her many leads leads her to Ricker, an old associate of Roarke who has been waiting years to get revenge on Roarke for taking away some of his business years ago. He'd love it if he could take Eve down as well, and is not above sending goonsqads to take care of her. Also returning to the book are Peabody, McNab, Feeney, Dr. Mira, Mavis, and Webster (of the IAB). If you liked the other books in the "in Death" series you'll love this one.

Let me start off first, I love this series.
This book brought back all the intrigue and thrills of the early Eve Dallas novels. It was not bogged down with numerous sub-plots involving the secondary characters (whom I enjoy reading about very much, but sometimes their tales detract from the mystery.) The plot did not center around some crazed genious intent on blowing New York to kingdom-come.
This book was about murder, betrayal, and loyalties. I thought it was a brilliant read. Every page kept my attention. The little teases Ms. Robb/Roberts gives us about future story lines are wonderful. Another small fraction of Eve's past is revealed - just enough to keep us nibbling about her history.
As hard as it is, I will try not to ruin the plot. In a word, this book was excellent.
If you like supernatural crime/thrillers, I highly recommend the Jack Fleming Vampire Files by P. N. Elrod, and the Anita Blake: Vampire Hunter novels by Laurell K. Hamilton.
I can hardly wait to get my hands and eyes on the next Eve Dallas book!

As always Robb skirts some procedural lines, but crafts an enjoyable story.
Eve does somethings that aren't particularly legal - like interviewing a suspect without his lawyer present or offering immunity to a suspect when she doesn't have the power to do so. She also gets rough with at least one suspect. I'm not sure why Robb insists on having Eve push the line, especially where is is unnecessary.
There are also some plot holes, like Eve investigating the IAB head Bayliss, who had access to information that should have been enough to discount him (trying to avoid a spoiler here).
Overall though, this was an enjoyable read. Nothing special one way or the other; not her best or her worst.

This latest installment in the eve dallas series does not disappoint.
Every book in the series has a different style and pace, but are all written with jd robb's masterful hand.
In judgment in death, eve's caseload concentrates on cop-killers. most of the book revolves around the
police force, where eve is the primary in handling the murders.
There is not as much media madness on eve this time, but the pressure is on her to solve the series of murders of cops.
Corruption within the force as well as an enemy of Roarke out for revenge are also central themes.
Roarke's fans will be happy to hear that his role in this book is fair. The style of the book is fluid and contains robb's
wonderful ability and talent to create suspense as well as the understanding of motivating human emotions.
I can't say too much for fear of revealing the plot and ruining your enjoyment of it. Webster appears again, and we see
the usual gang of Feeney, Peabody and McNab.
this book, imho, is a great addition to the already outstanding series. If you are new to the series, it would be ideal to
start at the first book, Naked in death. You won't regret reading this series because Robb writes so finely, with great
character developemnt, consistency, humour and suspense. The plots in each book are creative and not dull at all. The
romance between roarke and dallas is a bonus and is not neglected in judgment in death. Great book! get it!

This was an interesting read in this series. The story focuses on a cop being killed and whether or not he was a dirty cop and there are lots of twists and turns throughout the book. One thing I'll say, when the killer is unveiled, I'm a little let off by it as it takes me a bit to remember who that person was. Usually the author does a great job at making all the suspects visible throughout the story but this time, whether intentional or not, it didn't work out that way so that was a bit of a let down.

The blurb on my copy says the author has written more than 100 novels. That's pretty impressive but quantity does not mean quality.

There are disgusting descriptions of people who have been murdered aplenty. Try this: ”She released the seat belt, then jerked her hands back, an instinctive move as his guts slithered out, sliding nastily from under his shirt.” (Many of her novel have the word “death” in them as though she had trademarked it.)

However, there is little evidence that Robb, or Nora Roberts as she is also known, has a clue about writing a decent crime novel. It's like comparing Rambo with Sherlock Holmes.
Not only is the writing sadistic and distasteful but the plot is absurd. We are supposed to believe that a New York detective is married to a businessman who runs a strip club in which an off-duty policemen, who happens to work there on his nights off, is battered to death (gruesome description on page 1).

Furthermore, the prime suspect is her husband's former business partner who tries to kill here after she interviews him.Just to add to the absurdity, the book is set in the future and criminals are threatened with being sent to “off-planet” prisons.

Congratulations Ms. Robb or Roberts on managing to make a living out of stuff like this. You – and your publishers - must be laughing all the way to the bank.

Judgment in Death (book 11 in the series) is another excellent well written mystery. The usual characters are interesting, have emotions, and are well developed. The story line is full of emotion, romance, violence, blood, and sex. I would recommend this book and series too anyone who is a JD Robb can and too anyone else who enjoys a good mystery. Enjoy reading

The latest installment of the 'In Death' series has Eve Dallas chasing cop killers. The first murder takes place in Purgetory, a club that Eve's billionaire husband, of course, owns. When she discovers that the victim is one of her own, the case turns personal. Thus, begins 'Judgement'. Another of Robb's finely written serial novels that further developes the secondary characters of Peabody, McNab, and Dr. Mira. Mavis and Leonardo make an appearance, but it is all too short. I wish Robb would go back to including these characters as well and further develope the relationship between the 2 women. We also get another glimpse into Eve's childhood as she continues to have dreams of the past. The character of Don Webster, IAB, is brought back as the investigation takes a nasty turn towards looking at dirty cops. But as always, Lt. Eve Dallas, always gets her man.
Thanks for reading!
**Pandora

What would you do, if you had the power of being the Judge, Jury AND the Executioner? Would you take the law in your own hands? And who would you try and trial first? Friends? Family? Past hurts?

How about the Law? Police Officers...thus Irony.

Eve Dallas must try and outthink a cop killer while dealing with feelings at home that where never dealt with before. An inside look at the house of a cop: how the family copes with a family member as a cop.

And which side will you be on?

Judgement In Death is, again, another great addition to the In Death series by J.D. Robb/Nora Roberts. If you're on the fense about this series, just do a quick the store search for J.D. Robb. Check out the star reviews on all of her stories. This lady can WRITE!

In this story, a cop is murdered in a night club owned by Roarke (Lt. Eve Dallas' husband). When Eve digs into the case, she discoveres a bigger problem in the NYPSD, including connections to a very bad, very powerful kingpin, who has a personal vendetta against Roarke (and now Eve).

I recommend reading the books in order. It really is a wonderful series.

I found the latest In Death book slightly disappointing. The mystery was interesting, but the lives of the characters remained static. Even the dialog, funny at times, seemed a bit stale.
There was no progress in their relationships. Eve and Roarke have a fight, and the making-up covers more than half of the personal aspect of the book, but it wasn't anything new. Peabody and McNab make NO progress at all.
As for Eve's past, the one new developement came late in the book and seemed tossed in as an afterthought. Coming on the heels of Witness, which was brilliant and satisfying on all levels, I would have to say that Judgement, which will have to hold me for at least six months, was a let-down.

A good read, but not my favorite. It is a good mystery although you will figure out "who done it" quickly. I like the interaction again of Peabody, McNab & Furst. I would like to see more of Feeney. Story plot is rather good "bad cops being killed", and bad guys running loose. I just feel there was something missing to make it click more. Her best in the series is "Witness in Death" and it will be a hard one to top. Still, one of the better near-future books, with romance (not enough in my opinion), mystery, suspense and unknown secrets. At least more of Dallas's past comes to light with the continuing series. Keep up the writing Nora, we cannot wait for the next one!

I have read one Nora Roberts novel and I hated it. I read everything and eagerly await the new books by JD ROBB. Eve Dallas is the hard working everybody I would like to be. Her job and life have a personal meaning to her. Not always good or happy either. Meeting the right person throws her life in chaos and she struggles with the pessure of keeping her life together while she opens her heart. I love the slightly futuristic feel to the series. JD ROBB has managed to create a great cop story with great mysteries. It also uses the half century gain to highlight the possible scenarios of some societies easy out policies like gun control and other "hot" issues.

What is left to say about Judgment in Death? Nothing except I am one of millions hooked on this series. How J. D. Robb can consistently crank out these books is beyond me! Has there ever been a more fascinating couple other than Eve and Roake?
In every series there is usually one or two books that don't live up to expectations. This is what--book tweleve or thirteen? They just keep getting better and better.
I for one, would love to see more scenes with just Eve and Roake. You know there has to be more to their relationship that hasn't been revealed yet. It is murder knowing I have to wait for the next installment of this series, especially since there wasn't an excerpt in the back of this one.
All I can say, READ and ENJOY!

A stale plot is made masterfully refreshing in the hands of one of the greatest writers to ever put pen to paper (or finger to keyboard as the case may be).

Nora Roberts (writing as J.D. Robb) takes the tale of "cop killers" to new heights of suspense in the futuristic Eve Dallas series. Readers are taken on a journey into an imagination as vivid and lively as any Walt Disney movie. The difference, of course, being that Walt Disney only killed the parents of cartoon animals whereas Robb expertly tackles a more real world (if futuristic) human death. The imaginative effect is nonetheless incredible!

JD/Nora no split personality here. As usual, the whole gang is back. BUT with even more interesting interactions and expanding of the people we know and love. I wish we could have a little more Mavis time. I always enjoy her POV. She is NEVER the flake she might seem. I liked the dynamic of the conflict with Eve and Roark. It was very true to life, even more so for two people so passionately and deeply in love.
The true villain this time is a piece of work. Truly evil. The two story lines as well as keeping up with all the characters was fun, fun, fun.
I am always amazed by how little dialog can convey deep emotion and feeling. Just ordinary words. BUT in the right places they blow you away. I even waited until the END to read the end. Usually not my habit. I wanted to know if my guess was right. I was glad to see that we are still trying to settle her past stuff.
Now I am going back to read it again to pick up all the details. ONE detail I noticed, but may have missed was identifying one of the criminals! Make sure to make the time to read it through. I never seem to be able to sip through the books. It is ALWAYS a chug-a-lug!

Eve's tracking a cop killer . . . a killer she suspects is another cop. It's an investigation that will take her right into the middle of Roarke's past. She tries to protect him, but protection isn't what Roarke's looking for . . . he wants Eve to trust him, to include him. But most of all he wants her safe. Both Roarke and Eve have their heart in the right place, but this case is tearing them apart even as a killer is systematically tracking and killing cops.
I love this series, love watching the dynamics of Roarke and Eve's relationship. This book is just another in a long line of wonderful reads.

Another stellar installment in this series!

The first murder happens at one of Roarke's nightclubs; a moonlighting cop is killed. And not just killed, but brutally beaten; 30 silver credits are left near the body. It is Roarke who explains the significance to Eve - the sign of betrayal, a Judas. And then a second cop is murdered, equally grotesque and also with the 30 pieces of silver.

It soon becomes clear to Eve that a cop, either active or retired, is killing cops he perceives as dirty. Behind it all is a former business associate of Roarke, a brutish illegals dealer named Max Ricker.

Detective Webster of the IAB features heavily in this one. Webster has long had a thing for Eve and he foolishly makes a move on her in her home. Roarke walks in and the two men have a knock-down-drag-out fight.

Eve and Roarke have a rare marital tiff - Roarke is angry and won't talk to her, leaving Eve to seek relationship from her besties, Mavis and Dr. Mira. These scenes are HILARIOUS!

“Dallas.” Mavis leaned over, then slid gracefully to the floor. “You didn’t figure the man factor. They got dicks. You can’t ever forget the dick when you’re dealing with a man.” . . .

“The dick’s connected to the ego. It’s medical fact. Or maybe it’s the other way around.” With a shrug, Mavis emptied the last of the screamers. “It’s a mystery to all womankind. You didn’t trust him to handle himself.” “He didn’t trust me to handle myself.” “Dallas, Dallas.” Shaking her head, Mavis patted Eve’s thigh. “Dallas,” she said a third time, with great pity. “Let’s make more screamers. We’ll need them when we get to the men are pigs stage.”

Bwahaha!

Eve talking to Dr. Mira: "I couldn’t stop him, or myself, or any of it, and I didn’t want to because, God, I was so hot I’d have let him eat me alive.” “Oh my,” Mira managed.

"I shouldn’t have told you.” Mortified, Eve squeezed her eyes shut. “What was I thinking?”

"No, no, sweetheart, that was a very unprofessional reaction, and I apologize. But it was a very female one.” And she thought her husband was going to be quite delighted with the aftereffects of this heart-to-heart with Eve.

"Then you stand there, holding your weapon on him. Oh, what a sight that would have been. So he, metaphorically speaking, drew one of his own.”

Eve’s lips quivered. “Dr. Mira, I think that’s crude.”

"Nonetheless. Both of you reacted as natural for you, engaged in a bout of rough, sweaty sex that no doubt satisfied you.”

"You’d have thought so, but we hadn’t even cooled off when he picked me up off the floor and carried me into bed and did it all over again.”

Mira stared, rather blankly. “Does he have a particular diet? Vitamins?” LOL!

Just fantastic!

Another great book by JD Robb and another fabulous narration by Susan Erickson. Eve and Roarke's relationship goes through some major developments in this book which I really appreciated though they both made me want to smack them. The mystery was pretty good (and gruesome) and I was super excited to have guessed the culprit for once! Can't wait to read/listen to the next one!

Old stories written by dead authors, new stories written by authors still alive, can be just as good to read today as they were when written. Reading about Regency England is my favorite time period to enjoy. I picked this story because the author's style of storytelling matches my reading interest level. A complicated plot and storyline to challenge me as I read.

I positively adore this series and all of it characters. I love solving murders with Lt. Dallas and Officer Peabody as much as I love the personal interactions between them and those they come in contact with. Great series!

While I distictly enjoyed this book and it's characters, I am starting to feel that J.D. Robb is settling for formulae instead of originality. I found that ending of too similar to the previous "Witness in Death" and that it was too easy for me to figure out who the murderer was. Also, I belive that Roarke departed from his usual characterization at least once in this novel. I sincerely hope that the next book will go back to "outstanding" instead of merely "a good read".

Nora Roberts, writing as JD Robb, has once again given readers more of the things that are so appealing to loyal readers of the "... In Death" series: ordinary yet extraordinary characters and believable yet fantastic situations.
Eve Dallas is standing for the dead, as always, yet this time it is for a fellow cop. Unlike "Ceremony...", in which the murder of a cop is the starting point, the murder of the cop in this remains, essentially, the focus of the story. The identity of the killer "could" be obvious to some but there is complexity to the situation. And yes, Roarke is involved - as always!
The usual host of characters make appearances but most are in new and, at times, surprising capacities. Readers have seen, over the course of the series, the growth and development of the Eve/Roarke relationship - this book continues that fascinating and compelling journey. It also shows the ever-interesting relationships between: Eve/Mavis, Eve/Peabody, Eve/Mira... along with some surprises.
Anyone who has read and enjoyed other books of the "... In Death" series will be pleased but not surprised - it is, after all, what we want and expect! (A well written and compelling story!) It is not a book to pick up as first of the series, the development of these characters is crucial to many aspects, but it admirably continues the series.
Am I glad that I took the time to read it? YES. Will I re-read it? YES. Will I pass it on to friends? YES. Was it worth the money? EVERY PENNY! Will I buy the next book the day it comes out? WITHOUT A DOUBT!

Athough this was another great read, I am wondering when Roarke will apply to the police academy to become at least a part time cop since it seems he is becoming as crucial to solving Eve's cases as the rest of the NYPSD. Still, J.D. Robb continues to put together another tale of mystery and suspense that kept me entertained all the way to the ending. Great job!

I'm a huge fan of this series, but I didn't enjoy this book nearly as much as the others. I have to agree with another reviewer that said that the identification of the killer was so abrupt that it almost left me wondering if I missed some pages or something. I think that Roarke's behavior in this book became a little annoying. And I did not like the angry sex scene in this book. These two are always so loving with each other that it seems way too out of the ordinary. It's also starting to wear on me that Roarke has his nose in every little thing that Eve does. Give me a break! He should be more of a peripheral character than being thrust into the middle of every mystery.

Always liked JD Robb before but her writtings are getting more graphic all the time. Still love to read about Eve Dallas, Peabody and the whole cast but would like to read a little less graphic violence.

Judgment in Death is another great book by J. D. Robb aka Nora Roberts!!! The futuristic romance/mystery series centers around Lt. Eve Dallas and her husband Roarke.Judgment in Death invovles the death of a police officer and secrets he kept. Robb also keeps the development of secondary characters Peaboy, McNab, and Dr. Mira coming along very well. Judgment in Death is a great balance romance and mystery and a MUST READ for any of J.D. Robb fan!!

Once again, J.D. Robb (AKA Nora Roberts) has transported me all too briefly to the world of Eve and Roarke and I will, once again, haul out my much-read copies of her previous ". . . in Death" masterpieces and re-read the "good" parts. Without giving any of the plot away, I'll just opine that this story was more poignant than the others. The emotional impact of the stories grows with each new entry. But, at the end I suffered a panic attack ... there's no "teaser" for the next installment. When's it coming?!?!?!

I just picked this up to read again after several years. It is just hands down one of my favorites in the "In Death" series, along with "Naked in Death." I think it is not the murder mystery that grabs me here, it's Roarke and his relationship with Eve. It is just so multi-layered and sizzzzzlin' HOT! This book just makes it clear that these two were meant to be together and why they are totally the heart of this series.

Judgment in Death begins when a murder is committed in a high-class strip club. Which Roarke owns. The victim is an off-duty detective who was working part time as a bartender in the club.
Eve is on the case and she isn't becoming popular with her fellow cops during the investigation. The game plan used in the book of finding the killer is unique. There's a really nasty man that you will love to hate.
Eve and Roarke's relationship just keeps you on your toes. Eve is developing as a character with more depth, softness and humor. JD Robb's greatest strength lies in dialogue and character development with each book, you get just the right amount of new insight into Eve, Roarke and the secondary characters. Even with Eve's softening up she still has plenty of attitude and is always ready to kick some butt.
A great read and a terrific addition to this very entertaining series. Start from the beginning if you haven't yet but this book is the best one so far!

JD Robb, or in her other incarnation Nora Roberts is a great writer. These books are a futuristic series, Eve Dallas and Roarke are an odd couple, both stong and alpha but able to bend and blend into a couple.
These are great books and stand alone or as a series, I have them all so far, and look forward to the next in the series. I have just re-read the whole lot and find them as good the second and third time around as the first.
I like the growth exhibited by the characters, all of them including the secondary ones, Peabody and McNab, and the dilemas and daring do the whole book has from the first page just keep you on the edge of the chair. Its not one you want to read alone if you are the least bit a fraidy cat! :-)

I was, frankly, somewhat disappointed in this latest installment of the 'in death' series. I have, for over ten years, found Roberts to be one of the most talented writers in the romance or any other genre. She does a lot of series with recurrant characters, and seldom repeats herself or backtracks herself. In this installment, though, I feel that Roberts is inconsistant with the writing of Roarke, the male lead. He is not the smooth, supportive man we have gotten to know. There is one scene where Roarke is angry with Eve, and locks her out of his office. This is a complete reversal of a previous installment, where Roarke makes a point of telling Eve that she can close the door between their offices, but that it will never be locked. In general, the sense of love with the characters was not as intense as with previous installments.
The supporting characters, Feeney, Peabody and company are true and riviting as usual. By the way...don't you just love the 'Chief Tibble' character?

It's amazing how J.D. Robb makes this series so fresh and exciting book after book. Judgement in Death is a great contribution to the series. We get new insights into Eve and Roarke's relationship when it is put to the test in a surprising way. The only thing is I wish more time was spent on Peabody and McNab's ongoing affair. Other than that the book was excellent. Recommended to all fans!

Best "Death" book yet. I am stingy when it comes to five stars, but this one is worth it. The book kept you guessing until the final chapter. This is about the story of two sisters who were separated and reunited under very unusual circumstances. If you are a sister you will understand the reasons behind their actions. If you are a sister, read this book.

Just finished this last issue. Eagerly await the next. Ms Robb has a clever mind and put all together, this imaginative series is brilliant. Fast reads, exciting investigations and a good relationship(s). Start over with Naked in Death and grow with the series. Great entertainment. Eve Dallas tears at my heart strings! Enjoy!

i started at book one...i'm up to book 15 - .I can't even remember which was Judgment in Death. However...if you like detective books with a little sex and a rich "good guy", this series is definately worth it....the sarcastic conversations make you laugh. the fact that they're based in the future really doesn't come in to play that much, and when it does, it's "believable". I like Nora Roberts aka J.D. Robb, If you read alot... there are fourty three! (maybe 44) books in this series, - so far so good :)

i like this series and i enjoyed this particular book- an intriguing mystery and witty dialogue. however, is it just me or does anyone else find the love scenes tiresome and repetitive? i usually skip 'em.

J.D. Rodd did it again. I love her "In Death" series and I can't wait for the next book to come out. My only complaint is they do not come out fast enough. When reading Judgement in Death, you feel like your old friends have returned. I recommend this series to anyone who is a Nora Roberts fan.

This whole "In Death" series by Robb was terrific, I bought the whole 12 books (including the "In Death" story in the "Silent Night" anthology) from good old the store and read the books one after the other from the first book to the last one. I got to "Holiday in Death" at Christmas time, I sure was looking at Santa in a different way! Needless to say, I am sorry to see the series end. This last book was one of the best in the series, I hope somebody lights a fire under J.D. Robb so that she will get busy on Lucky No. 13.

This series keeps getting better with each new book. Judgment is gripping, fast-paced, exciting, and even, at times, hilariously funny. It offers a more insightful view into Roarke and Eve's relationship, and Roarke just keeps getting better and more well-rounded. You even get a glimpse of Eve's light and childish side when she gets drunk with Mavis. Eve is looking less and less like SuperCop and more like a woman, without losing her intensity and love of her job. Like all the other In Death books, you dread having to put this one down.

I received this book only today and could not put it down. I was truly blown away. JD Robb only gets better. JUDGEMENT IN DEATH does not have the humor of some of her past books, but the story is excellent, full of intrigue and suspense. Robb further delves into the relationship of Eve and Roarke and explores new facets of their personalities and marriage. Our favorite characters are continued in this episode and more details are added to their personalities as well. Sadly, I will have to wait another six months for a new JD Robb.

As usual, J.D. Robb (or Nora Roberts) delivers another spine-tingling read for her devoted fans. Eve Dallas has to deal with a horrific murder in one of her husband's night spots, along with a maniac from Roarke's past who has targeted them for destruction. My only complaint is that is was over too quickly!

J.D. Robb does it again! Her writing style is a little bit grittier than when she writes as Nora Roberts. Eve , Roark, Peabody are all well developed. I hate when she doesn't give us a preview of the next book. I wonder if Eve will ever have a baby? Hopefully Peabody and McNabb will have more exposure in the next one.

There is not much chemistry btwn them any characters in the book. The mystery was quite predictable. Of course, Roarke would be connected to the case again. Hello! He DOES own 28% of the planet! Well, I find the book is saved by the new depth to Roarke's character and the new layer of Roarke's and Eve's relationship. That things are not unrealistically happily ever after, this gives the series a high degree of vasimilitude. And it is nice to see R show a bit of jealousy... I find that this book does approach Roarke's and Eve's relationship in another light which is interesting and intriguing to me. I have always liked R and E, so if you are like me, read it. However, if you are for a good mystery, brain straining type, don't.

This is the second of her Death books I've read. Good story line. I did figure it out before the end but still liked it. She always adds romance to her Death books which add another element. A VERY EASY READ.

Intriguing. I have read this multiple times, but I still catch things that I missed on previous readings. JD Robb is a true visionary. I find myself wishing for gadgets that are used BY Eve and her cohorts.

I've read all of Nora Roberts/J.D. Robb's books and this is one of my favorites for the In Death Series. If you haven't read any of them I would suggest you start at the beggining (Naked in Death) and make your way from there. I'm sure you won't be able to get enough. All the books are absolutely amazing and you just fall in love with Eve and Roarke and everything they go through together.

This book is the best in the In Death series. It has a very complex plot line, and you don't figure out who the killer is until the last minute. The relationship between Roarke and Eve is wonderful, and fun to watch. I can't wait for the next one.

JD Robb's books are addictive. A great book, a rather surprise ending. Eve and Roarke, hmmm, well what else can you say? I just have two questions.
When is the next one coming out? What's the name?
Oh, I wanna know what happened to the sex toy!!!!!

When I picked up the book, I was quite intrigued by the title and cover text but this interest soon turned into pain. The storyline is mediocre and it is almost impossible to guess the killer. This can not be construed as a feature, though. The people and "twists" are just so convoluted or plain "flat" that nobody could be expected to understand their motives -- if there should be any.
I surely won't read anything by this "author" again. If you want SciFi crime novels, keep to Niven.

HI I read this book as the second one in the series I know in the wrong order but I loved how it kept me guessing as the who the killer was and than it was someone I had least expectedI give this book a [5-star] rating