Glory in Death

Very good read gets you in from the very first chapter you are able to relate to the characters and be drawn into story, I just love trying to work out who did it? Before the end have already downloaded next books

This series of Eve Dallas stories is a guilty pleasure of mine. While no writing awards will ever come for the series, they have some strong traits for women to find fun and satisfying. The time is set in the future ,but not too far future, so that it is all still very relevant~ and believable to an extent. Eve Dallas is a Homicide Detective on an Earth that now has populous spread over interplanetary jurisdictions. She is married to An Irish rogue,turned successful criminal,turned successful,and legal, businessman. She is a very strong and independent female protagonist, with much baggage, but also with much ability. The plots are often intricate and entertaining. The chemistry between she and her husband offer up that tinge of a romantic note,while not becoming too sappy,and the sex scenes between them are tasteful~~but hot.
I came into the series by accident with a book given to me that was far along the list~and read several before I finally decided to go back to the beginning and check out the meeting between she and her husband. You don't need to, but will probably want to if you like these. As stated before...this is a guilty pleasure,very light and fast reads...so don't judge me! ;))

Great read. Author captures your attention right away and keeps you spell bound until the last word. Hard to put down and causes lack of sleep while trying to reach the end. Thank you for great writing.

Good value for the product.
Although it was a gift for my daughter and I haven't read them, yet she read the 3 books in one week and now wants the whole serie books.
And the store.com is great on delivery.
I always buy at the store. We can rely on the store.

It's been a while since I experienced the desire to throw a book against the wall. Even if you ignore the poor world building of a story supposedly set in the future, there were two huge problems that made this book particularly chunk worthy.

*********SPOILERS***********

Villain obvious from early in the book.

BUTT, the thing that made this book particularly hurl worthy was the ending. Eve's overly handsome, overly famous, overly accomplished, overly rich honey bunn had to step in and save her. Gagmewitherspoon! No more Nora/J.D. for me.

Here we go again! After getting "hooked" on this series by reading Book 1, I had NO CHOICE but to move on to Book 2 - which is even more intriguing than Book 1. (I still can't figure WHY I am reading this series at - NOT the kind of book I read - but I figure, I have been addicted!).

More of Eve gets revealed in this book, and we get to know some of the regular characters who people her world.

Eve now is facing a killed who seems to have it in for successful women! Of course, our Police lieutenant Eve Dallas is up to the challenge, we think. But she is not perfect and makes a devastating mistake. As I said when I reviewed Book 1 of this series, Eve is a flawed "heroine" but a sincere and diligent and driven one.

We get more of her "boyfriend" Roark in this book. Of course, he is the "average Joe" that any woman might meet and take a liking to: He is a billionaire, fabulous face and form, intelligent, passionate lover, and once he takes a liking to Eve, he is totally faithful. Just an average guy.

My comments should be lightly taken. I am in love with this series, and I still can't figure out why - but I am reading on.

Again (as I will find in other books of this series), the futuristic setting (2058) works, the characters are lively and brought to life by Robb, and the mystery is solid. There is an intriguing mystery here, and a real surprise too - enough to satisfy any whodunnit fan.

I consider this book, the mystery and its characters, even stronger and more interesting than in Book 1. But please read Book 1 first, because I feel this series is best read in order.

I am about to start Book 6 - but this isn't the kind of book I read! I like ultra-dark psychological thrillers and this book is not that. But these are marvelously fun reads. Try it - You'll LIKE it (or LOVE it, as I do).

Eve Dallas and Roarke are back in the next futuristic cop thriller and after my first encounter with them in their gritty, sensual futuristic world, I was ready for more murder and suspense.

Glory In Death is book two in the In Death series. I picks up about six months after the events of book one. The reader could get by treating it as standalone as the main thriller plot is contained in this book, but Eve's background and her relationships particularly to Roarke are part of the ongoing series arc.

The book opens with a vicious murder of a high-profile victim. Eve is handed the case and it puts her under instant scrutiny and pressure. She dives into the case even while trying to put off Roarke's insistence that she's shutting him out and needs to learn to trust in his love for her. Her past has left its scars and she puts their relationship on the line when fear has her stepping back. Meanwhile, another brutal killing in the same manner takes place, she zeroes in on her suspect with the newshounds yapping at her heels.

I enjoyed how this one dug a little deeper than the first book and combined the personal with the professional for Eve. She's really brought up against her own limitations. It was interesting how she really struggled to understand parents' love and sacrifice or the depth of love in any relationships. She also learns that she throws so much of herself into her cases that its getting in her way. There were relationship struggles, but I was glad that they were good conflict without going over the top and just becoming a distraction. And, oh yes, I luxuriated in the scenes where Roarke manages to whisk Eve away and leave the hard-working cop become the sated woman.

Characters introduced in book one return like her flamboyant friend, some cop buddies, a news reporter, and of course Roarke's dour butler.

The mystery was cunning, but I figured it out within the first half of the book. I wasn't disappointed, though, for the suspense and excitement of Evie's journey to the truth and getting all the facts in order with Finney's help and some assists along the way from others.

All in all, I felt the strength in book two and anticipate the series just growing stronger as it goes and anticipating another cop thriller and times away with the delectable, sexy Roarke. Those who love romantic suspense, cop procedural, or gritty thriller romance in a futuristic setting should definitely get on board for this long-standing series.

Glory in Death

In Death #2

J.D. Robb

Berkley Book, December 1995

♥♥♥♥♥

300 pages, ebook, hardcover, paperback, audible book

All of my In Death series was purchased for nook at BN.com

Continuing on my Monday series, Glory in Death changes up the style of the series and and takes us into what has become a 45 book series. This was originally meant to be a trilogy, Nora Roberts’ usual style. But the reception of the first book must have changed her publisher’s mind. The five months between book one and book two was probably spent doing some revision on books two and three and long-range planning for this larger project. Book one definitely has a different style from the rest of the series. It doesn’t have the sophistication or range of the rest of the series. With book two, Glory in Death, we jump into the sophisticated world of Eve and Roarke. There is a different tone to the whole book and the world they live in is opened up. You get the feeling that somehow they are connected to the whole universe, good and bad. The first book just didn’t give you that universal feeling. It was a smaller world, a smaller story.

So what is book two about? The mystery is about a man who has been made to feel inferior by strong women at each turn and is taking revenge. First is PA Cicely Towers found in a bad part of town with her throat slit. Next is actress Yvonne Metcalf on her own patio, again with her throat slit. And then, Louise Kirski, film editor for Nadine Furst at Channel 75 News, dressed in Nadine’s raincoat with the hood up on the steps of the news building. With her throat slit. Was it supposed to be Nadine? Eve was the one being set up as the bait, but he went after Nadine instead.

Eve develops a live of inquiry which isn’t popular with the family of the first victim. It’s also not popular with her chief. But that’s the reason he chose her to handle the case. He knew she was the best and that she wouldn’t back down from doing what needed to be done, from anything or anyone, including him. And he ends up owing her an apology before the case is done.

Once again, Dallas has to eliminate her lover, Roarke, as a possible suspect due to his ties to the murdered women. Her job and his lifestyle cause problems between them and Roarke walks away from Eve. This book shows their relationship in all its aspects from their playfulness with each other to their very hot sex and total consumption of each other to a complete breakdown of communication. It ends with a reunion and total acceptance of each others way of life and what each brings to the relationship. And a proposal.

In this book, Roarke gives Eve the piece that will become the symbol for their relationship. He’s been away, off-planet and he returns with a large diamond on a chain for her. It’s just a really nice piece to him. To her it’s way too much. She doesn’t wear much jewelry, just modest earrings. So to hang this finger-sized diamond around her neck is more than she can handle. This is the breaking point of their relationship. The diamond is a symbol of Roarke and what he brings to their relationship. If she can’t accept it, she can’t accept him, and he walks away. She comes to accept what the diamond means and what he means to her. In fact, when under stress, she reaches for the diamond as she reaches for Roarke. The diamond becomes her talisman, something she wears daily under her shirt. She holds it close as she does their relationship. Their relationship is not always smooth, but it is solid.

This book also introduces Peabody. At first, I thought of Peabody as a stick figure in this book. Sort of as background. But then I thought about the relatively brief interaction between Dallas and Peabody and realized that it really introduced Peabody as she was. A by-the-book uber efficient beat cop looking for a break so she could make detective. She saw her break and took full advantage of it. You can just picture her at attention in her shiny shoes reeling off the list of things she took care of at the crime scene as Dallas listens, perhaps with a bit of smirk towards the end when she asks about the gold shield. Dallas appreciates that sort of efficiency and effort in a beat cop and passes on the good word to her boss to be sure that Peabody gets the chance to advance. We will see more of Peabody in this series, much more.

Next Monday will be book three, Immortal in Death

As the narrator began, I realized how much I had missed the character of Eve Dallas and her world. It has been awhile since I finished the first book, but the author immediately drew me back into New York of the future. The book set the mood and environment easily without having to rehash the first book over and over and I liked that JD Robb didn’t waste the readers time with that.

The case Eve is assigned in this book is very different from the previous one but just as interesting. JD Robb works in the characters we met in the first book into the story seamlessly. My favorite parts were getting to know the characters of Commander Whitney and Mavis a little better.

I was worried that this book was going to reduce Eve’s character by her relationship with Roarke but it does not. The author does a fantastic job of balancing Eve’s personality with her developing emotions for Roarke. Her reactions to him are true to form while also showing her some growth in allowing both Roarke and Mavis closer to her. I really appreciated seeing the author respect the character as much as I do.

The narrator was excellent at maintaining the characters voices from the first book which helped draw me right back into the story. I think I enjoyed this book better than the first because of my attachment to the characters.

Glory in Death kept me just as engaged as the first book! Once again, we find Eve as the primary on a case involving the murder of two women. Their throats were neatly slashed with no other marks on the body and no signs of mugging or defensive. And once again, Roarke can be linked to both of them. Eve knows he didn't do it, but as a cop she has to prove it. Again. While the set up is the same, the case didn't feel like a repeat. I was eager to know who did it and why!

I'm loving how this series seems to be revolving around powerful women thus far. Both of the victims in Glory in Death were well-known women at the top of their careers. Eve herself is the best cop around, and there are other ladies around her that are excellent at their jobs as well. It would seem like the murderer doesn't like that and wants to get rid of them all. I had an inkling of who it was, but wasn't for sure until Eve busted them!

Of course there's more Eve and Roarke in Glory in Death, but it's not all sunshine and rainbows. It's also not over-the-top romance drama. Roarke just wants to be sure of Eve's feelings and not feel used or like she's not taking them seriously. I totally get where he's coming from, but I also totally get Eve. Even though it's only two books in, it's clear that Eve doesn't know how to do relationships. Or really, she doesn't know how to get close to people or be someone other than "a cop." Don't worry, it doesn't get dragged out or turned into some melodrama. They're adults, and they act like it, fix the problem, and move on. They're in this together and I like that.

Glory in Death was a great sequel as well as great as its own mystery. I flew through it in a couple of hours, because I was just hooked! I couldn't put it down! Now to see what comes next for Eve Dallas...

Review- A solid second novel in this series with some problems. In this novel we get more character development and relationship building. I wish that Roarke had not been on the suspect list for a second time, it felt contrived and it caused needless drama in the story. While I think that Eve and Roarke are good for each other, he did annoy me so much in this novel. His lack empathy to Eve’s emotional baggage was very trying for me to read. He wants more, I understand that, but Eve cannot give him what she does not have and him pushing her did not endear him to me. I wanted Eve to walk out on him and find herself and I was disappointed that she did not do that. But the murder was interesting and that is what this series should really be about. I did not guess the killer until the very end and I enjoyed the twists and turns as the mystery was discovered.

I give this novel a Four out of Five stars. I get nothing for my review and I borrowed this book from my local library.

This is the second book in that has turned out to be one of my favorite series in this particular genre. I have not read these books in order and while I have read quite a few of them I have many, many to go...I feel fortunate because I have not read one that bad and some of the newer ones I have read are actually even better than some of the early books – a rare thing these days. Anyway, not reading these books in order does not hurt the reading pleasure one bit due to the fact that the author has the ability to let you know the past and present without being redundant from book to book. It does not take a rocket scientist to figure out what is going on.

In this one someone is killing very prominent and successful women in a quick but extremely brutal way. Eve and her zillionaire husband (boy friend at this point as they are not married yet) are sucked into the case and per usual, work as a team when they are night having one of their frequent fights.

While these are classified as futuristic (they take place in the mid 2050s, they are not by any means SiFi books. Yes, there are gadgets we don’t have (yet) and the dress and life styles are a bit different but people are people and once the rather unique but easy to understand ‘tech talk” which is used is gotten use to – all is well.

I suppose one of the aspects of these books that I like is the humor which the author has woven into the story. Some of the dialog can be extremely funny and the play between the different personalities make the work much more real.

It should be noted that the author, J.D. Robb is actually Nora Roberts who is better known for her romance novels. Do not be deceived though. Yes, there is romance and some rather vivid sexual encounters in this book and the others in the series but there it ends. These are not romance novels by any stretch of the definition. Rather amazing that the author can switch genre with such apparent ease.

This was a library find.

Wow! Just Wow! Eve Dallas is learning to trust even if it makes her vulnerable. Roark loves her but she doesn't want the distraction. She says she doesn't need it so he tells her he can't take it anymore. The next move is hers. This is going on while she is trying to solve an ugly murder case involving two prominent women who have had their throats slashed. While struggling with the potential suspects, Roark's name is known by both victims and he won't do anything to explain. He just looks at her and acknowledges that again she doesn't trust him. She works on the murders while struggling with her own personal demons. Finally, she can't take it anymore and she goes to Roark and admits that she can't live without him and that she loves him. Whew! Glad to have that angst out of the way. Now, she can focus on the murders and she does just that. In typical J.D. Robb fashion, Eve identifies a suspect and then looks for the why of it. Turns out she isn't on the right track yet but she perseveres and ultimately identifies the murderer. These stories are so real and the characters so well described that they become real. This book was published in 1995 but is relevant to today's world even though taking place in futurist 2060. I just listened to this book in audible and love it even more. Even bought the next three in audible form. Susan Erickson is a spectacular narrator and fortunately she has done all of the books so she has become the characters. Her voice and inflection bring them all to life. So, take a break from 2016 and travel to J.D. Robb's and Eve Dallas' world. You'll be glad you did.

I'm so glad that I finally bit the bullet and started this series, I enjoyed the first book but I can already see the improvement as I read Glory in Death so I have incredibly high hopes for how wonderful it will be by the time I catch up with the latest releases.

I'm not sure how much time has past since the events in book one but Eve has healed from her injuries and her relationship with Roarke has grown closer than ever so I'm assuming it's at least weeks if not months later. Roarke is obviously crazy about her and he's willing to put his heart on the line and tell her how much he cares but Eve is still holding herself back and trying to keep him at a distance. She's still learning to trust in his feelings for her and she's definitely scared to admit how important he is to her, even to herself. I'll admit Eve's distance can be a little frustrating at times but it was totally understandable considering everything she has been through and I'm glad that their relationship development still feels realistic. They fell in love quickly so they still have to work out how to be a couple but they both seem willing to put the effort in. Roarke pushes Eve to admit her feelings but I never feel like he makes her go faster than she wants. He respects her needs and I think she needs someone who will keep pushing or she'd just stagnate in her comfort zone forever.

While we're on the subject of Roarke he is totally my kind of guy and he's already close to the top of my list of favourite top book boyfriends along with the likes of Curran and Barrons. He's what you want in an alpha hero, he's commanding, attentive, attractive and he loves Eve unconditionally. It doesn't hurt that he's a billionaire (and that I want to move into his library!) but I'd settle for the hot sex on tap LOL. Roarke and Eve both have careers that keep them very busy but he goes out of his way to make sure they have time together and I love that he puts her first over his business interests. The things that rang alarm bells about him in the first book seemed to have vanished in this one (or perhaps I'm blinded by those little love hearts in my eyes!) but he's still very mysterious and I can't wait to dig deeper and uncover all his secrets.

I know I've mainly focused on the relationship (you'd be forgiven for thinking I'm reviewing a romance novel rather than a futuristic romantic suspense) but Eve's job as a detective does play a major role in these books and her latest case involves the murder of two high profile female victims. These women were smart and successful although they had very different career paths and it's up to Eve to try and find out what links them and find their killer. The futuristic setting is great and I'm really enjoying seeing all the different technology J.D. Robb has included in the series (I definitely want a self driving car please!). She also created an interesting murder mystery that kept me guessing all the way through and surprised me at the end (although I should probably mention that I'm the world's worst at guessing who the bad guys are). If I'm this excited about a series after just two books I just can't wait to see how much I'm fangirling after the next forty. It'll take me a while to get through them all but I'll be sure to update you as I do.

The murder of prominent DA Cicely Towers in the wet darkness of a cold night started Lieutenant Eve Dallas on a case involving high profile women and brutal murder. Her immediate appointment as primary by her commander kept the pressure on – Eve’s assistance by fellow officer Feeney a boon. But there was another murder too soon and before they had any suspects. Could Eve crack this high profile case before more women were murdered? Was she in danger herself as another woman in the limelight?

Glory in Death by J.D. Robb is brilliant! I loved it the first time – I loved it this time! Eve’s fledgling relationship with Roarke is up and down as she copes with her feelings, while Peabody is introduced to the series as an Officer who stands out and does her job, causing Eve to notice her diligence. I loved it and highly recommend the series!

I've only recently found out about this series, I've read the first two books, and I like it & plan on reading more. I was worried that the romance or science fiction parts would be too much, but they're not. So far, the series has been a police procedural with touches of romance & science fiction & neither overwhelms the mystery part. There is one problem with both books though, I knew who the murderer & what their motives were fairly early on in the story. It seemed pretty obvious to me, so that took away from the crime solving part. I hope that this doesn't continue through all the books, I like to be surprised by who did it, not know from the beginning.

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!

Police Lieutenant Eve Dallas is good at her job...really good, but is she good enough to keep emotions out of a very personal case and solve murders that have occurred in her city? Eve is an independent woman with a rougher than rough past. She thinks she needs and wants no one in her personal life, but Roarke just keeps getting closer to her heart. Eve doesn't have long to worry about her personal life though when she is thrown into a murder case that strikes close to her department. Her Commander has personal ties to the victim and the stakes have never been higher for Eve to solve a murder. Can she keep her personal feelings and her Commanders personal feelings out of the investigation to do her job and do it well? Just when she is trying to wrap her mind around one murder of a very powerful woman, another woman is murdered. It looks like there are connections, a serial killer is now on the loose. How can Eve figure all this out, follow critical leads in the case, and keep her personal life in order? How can she keep these murders out of the press long enough to find the killer? Every time she thinks she has the answer, she is thrown another curve ball. Can she solve the case before another woman is killed? Will she be next to be in the sights of the killer?

This is the first book I have ever read by J.D. Robb and the first one I have ever read in this series. I found it to be very exciting to read for many reasons. I found the characters to be simply fantastic and I loved watching them grow and figure things out throughout the book. The relationship of Eve and Roarke was one that had me instantly intrigued and wanting to read on also. There were many angles of the plot, but the main angle was never lost and the other smaller ones just made it that much better. The mystery of it all kept me guessing throughout the book and I must say, I never saw the ending coming. I loved the "on the edge of my seat" feel this book gave to me as a reader. When I had to put it down I found myself very eager to pick it back up and read on to see what would happen next. The writing was well thought out, it had a great and easy flow, and it was so descriptive I could watch the book play out in my head as if it were a movie. My excitement to read a book in this series was only heightened as I got further and further into the book. Now I must say I will keep my eyes open to more of this series. This was a fast paced mystery that I simply could not put down and enjoyed thoroughly. This was also a great book in the sense that, I had not read the books before this one in the series, but was never lost or felt like I missed too much to read on. It was a very good stand alone book, that I'm sure would only be made better if I went back and read the ones before it. This shows me what a great author Robb (Roberts) really is! I highly recommend this book!

5/5 Stars!!

The second book in the “… in death” series was written in 1995, almost 20 years ago. Eve has changed since then, and so has her little band of merry men, er, women. Still, a lot of themes show up in this book that will continue throughout the series.

Eve is terrified of falling in love. Whenever Roarke says “I love you,” she needs to run away. When he brings her a present, she pitches a fit – how can he buy her something expensive, which she can never repay? “Gifts are not supposed to make you turn white,” Roarke says, but Eve can’t handle it.

Roarke can’t take her continuing rejection, and leaves her. Will she go back to him before he goes back to her? Will they get back together in this book, or the next? Non-spoiler statement - in today's publishing world, the Hero and the Heroine are not allowed to not pair up.

We also meet Dr. Mira, the psychiatrist who Eve can barely trust. But she looks so motherly… and so feminine. She’s a real contrast to Eve’s brass balls.

We meet an really nasty reporter, who gets on Eve's nerves practically on contact. Eve immoderately calls Nadine Furst, who isn't her best friend but at least is an honest reporter. Nasty reporter is kicked off the story, and is pissed off.

We meet Mavis Freestone, who is singing and dancing in a cheap bar, and hopes to be noticed and hit the big-times.

We meet Summerset the butler, who can't stand this cheapo cop messing up his beautiful mansion. Er, Roarke's mansion, but who's in it all day?

We meet a young cop named Peabody, who is pretty smart. Eve Dallas approves of smart cops, and she doesn't much prove of nearly any human beings on the planet (or off).

Other "In Death" tropes:

There is the obligatory bare-boobs-bobbing-in-the-pool scene, but it's not Eve-Roarke this time. It's Mavis nude with Summerset trying not to ogle.

The theme of women-hating men picking off powerful women is used again and again in JD Robb's "In Death" books, and is off to a wonderfully creepy start here.

Girl power! But no girl party, because they're not good friends yet. And we haven't met Trina and her Makeup of Doom yet.

Roarke knows everyone - especially crime victims! Roarke owns half the universe - especially crime scenes! Not yet, but he's buying lots of stuff. And selling things that Eve would find morally ambiguous. Aw, it must be true love.

Okay, in my review of the first In Death book, Naked in Death, I said I'm not a huge fan of the Mystery/Suspense genre. I still don't know if I am, but after 2 amazing books I am most definitely a fan of this series. Eve and Roarke are an amazing couple; quickly becoming one of my favorites. Roarke is a bit of a badass under all that polish, and I love it. And Eve is a strong female character that's learning to be vulnerable. She is a character that you can truly admire and look up to. They are so much fun to read about. And the secondary characters are likeable as well. These are such well developed characters that you can't help but care what happens to them. I'm actually enjoying the mystery of it all, as well. This time, I really got hit with a curve ball. I wanted the killer to end up being who it was, but until the last murder I didn't really believe it could be him. Eve took the investigation in the wrong direction and I was right there with her. Turns out we were both wrong. So, that was a fun journey to go on as well. Usually when I recommend a book or series I suggest it to readers who like those types of books. Not the case with this series. If you like to read at all, you will love this series. No doubt about it.

Glory in Death is the second book in J.D. Robb’s wildly popular, futuristic, In Death series, and just like the first book, it’s an exciting, gritty, thrilling read.

The Story -

Two prominent women and a third ‘accidental’ have been found with their throats slashed, and as primary on the case, Police Lieutenant Eve Dallas has her hands full. With the list of suspects rising along with the death count, Eve is mentally and emotionally pushed to her limits, and so is her relationship with Roarke.

My Thoughts -

Honestly, even though I’ve listened to my daughter rave about these stories, and despite the number of 4 and 5 star reviews on Goodreads, I just never felt the urge to read this series. But thankfully I stumbled upon the audio version of Naked in Death at my public library and now I’m hooked!

Glory in Death is an intriguing murder mystery filled with twists and turns and suspects and probable causes… plenty of possibilities to keep me guessing – even though I had a fairly good idea, I wasn’t certain – as to the identity of the murderer. And the budding romance between Roarke and Eve is done so well that even though it’s frustrating at times, it’s also what I’d expect from these two, strong willed people.

The series is set in the future, mid 21st century. Since I’m not a fan of Science Fiction, I was worried about how well I’d like these books. Fortunately, while they’re futuristic, they’re not at all overly Science Fiction, and I think people who aren’t usually fans of the genre will enjoy these. In fact, if you're familiar with Stephenie Meyer's The Host, I'd say this series is even less SciFi than that.

Now, a bit about the audio. Susan Ericksen is just so, so talented! She gives these characters such distinctive voices that it’s as though she’s breathed life into them. She gives them the level of passion, fear, sorrow, hope... all the emotions become so much more vivid. They truly do start to feel like real people, and that’s exactly how I love my audio ‘reads.’

Overall, Glory in Death is fast paced, exciting, passionate, and even romantic in a two-steps-forward, one-step-back sort of way, and I loved every minute of it!

This mystery is what made Dallas and Nadine become friends for life.

Eve has to step on toes to solve this case. Fortunately, she has her Commander Whitney and Chief Tibble to cover her back.

This is my second time reading so I knew who was the perp.

Also, Eve and Roarks' courtship is gooey. Somerset and Eve are laying down the ground work for their constant bickering with each other.

I'm going through the series again. It's worth it.

I really enjoy the In Death series, although it is admittedly getting stale some 27?+ books later. I did enjoy this one both the first time I read it and rereading it now. I can't recall if I figured out who the killer was early on as some others have said, but I enjoyed rereading it knowing who the killer was, so I don't really feel that that detracts too much from the novel.

One of the reasons I enjoy this series is the characters, and it was enjoyable for me to see the characters grow and become more defined than in the first novel, and to see the introduction of some new characters that come to be central figures in later novels.

As always, I do wish there was a bit less sex or that it was at least toned down; I don't personally read these for the romance aspect of the story (although I do enjoy Eve and Roarke as characters and SOME of their interactions with each other), so it does get irritating when they have sex - and it is described in detail - for the 5th time in the novel. I'm not a prude; it isn't that I mind reading it, I just don't feel it adds anything, and 27+ books later I've read about them having sex enough times. I assume it's for her fans that know her as Nora Roberts and expect her to bring the "romance" to the story. As I recall (they blur together a bit at this point) she does tone the romance down a LITTLE (emphasis on little) and tone up the mystery a fair amount later in the series, presumably because Roarke and Eve have been married a while and therefore there is less "need" for it in the plot.

My only complaint specific to this novel was that it was A LOT like her first one. I am glad that I started reading these later on; I think if I had read just this and the first I might have given up on the series thinking she was going to do the same story over and over. Fortunately many of her other novels are a little less like carbon copies of each other. If you're ready to give up for this reason, I suggest you check out some of the later stories; I think she figured out that there was more than one way to write a mystery novel a little later on in the series.

Overall an enjoyable, light read. To steal a phrase from another reviewer, this is "brain candy", or fluff. It's ok to have a mindless indulgence now and again!

Lieutenant Eve Dallas of NYPSD is working a new homicide case where powerful women are killed. Eve is unsure of her relationship with Roarke because she doesn't deal well with her emotions and she's constantly afraid to show her emotions to anyone. Eve and C.J. Morse hate each other with a passion. Morse is positively gleeful that he scooped rival news anchor Nadine Furst which doesn't endear him to Eve at all. Eve and Roarke fight about Eve's lack of emotional response when Roarke declares his love for her that they breakup. Eve throws herself into her work so she doesn't have to feel period. Captain Feeney and Commander Whitney notice Eve's distress. Eve hatches a plan to catch the killer with Nadine. Will Eve's plan work? Will Roarke and Eve makeup? Who is the killer? Your answers await you in Glory in Death.

I freely admit that I wanted to smack Eve up the side of the head for her stupidity with regards to her feelings toward Roarke. Roarke understands Eve better than she knows herself at this point and I don't see that changing any time soon. Captain Feeney and Commander Whitney proved to me that he understands Eve's needs better than she does. I flat out hate C.J. Morse from first page to last page. I love the pulse pounding pace to these books! I look forward to my next adventure in this series.

I have been a huge fan of Nora Roberts books over the years. I had heard of these books written by her under the name J.D. Robb. I admit to having some trepidation about reading them due to how different they were from her typical writing style. I was afraid that I would dislike them and that would stain my opinion of Nora Roberts from that point on. Boy, have I never been so happy to be wrong before!! I cannot believe that I almost passed up reading these books! To be honest, I may struggle to go back to the other writing style of Nora Roberts after these books. I cannot put into the proper words how much I am loving these books!! A strong female lead is found in Lieutenant Eve Dallas. She is a perfect role model for young women to look up to. Not only is there a strong female lead, which seems to be lacking in many romance novels, but there is a strong male lead found in the delicious Roarke. I love that Eve can kick some serious butt, but also has this soft, vulnerable side for those closest to her. I love the comedic moments found in the books as well. Top it all off with some gruesome murder, and I would say that these books cover all bases for me. I find joy in the fact that these books keep me up at night just wanting to "get a few more pages in". Nora Roberts/ J.D. Robb: you are my hero! I will be a fan till the end! Long live Eve Dallas and Roarke!!

Throughout this entire audiobook, I kept thinking, “I know who the bad guy is”.  Then the plot would shift, I would think I was wrong, and it would be someone else; yet, I kept having this nagging feeling about who it was; I was right, but it was still an ultimate surprise because I wasn’t 100% sure until it was revealed. 

I love this futuristic world; the flying cars and the crazy technology, yet people, and the passions that drive them, are the same as they are today.  Eve Dallas is the ultimate Kick Ass Chick, and I am looking forward to continuing this series for a long time.  I only have 40 or so more books to go to catch up.....Sara 

In this second novel in the series, Glory in Death opens with Lt. Eve Dallas leading another investigation into a murder. The first victim is a well-known Prosecuting Attorney, who was killed in the wrong part of town. Why would she be there in the first place? Chasing the clues, Eve begins to learn more about the woman and her connections, and discovers some possible motives within her own family.

But, as usual, the most obvious suspects are not necessarily the killers, and when two more high profile women are slashed in a similar fashion and apparently with the same weapon, Eve has to dig deeper. And then, as if hiding in plain sight, the right perpetrator is now in Eve's cross hairs.

Along the way toward the conclusion, the reader is treated to the usual visual images of the futuristic world of 2058. I enjoyed imagining the kind of world that has shuttles to other planets, and the various communication devices that are a regular part of life in those times. And yet, we are also gifted with the beginnings of an interior exploration of the traumatic childhoods of both Eve and Roarke. I hope that future books will reveal more of these inner depths.

As usual, the story is fast-paced with intriguing and sometimes annoying characters, peppered with great dialogue. What gives it a bit more fun is how the author shows us a deeper look into the relationship between Eve and Roarke, and offers a fabulous glimpse of his luxurious homes and lifestyle. An engaging book, with a bit of predictability. I honed in on the killer about 2/3 of the way through. Recommended for fans of the series. Four stars.

Powerful women are being killed, their throats slashed, in this second novel in the series, and it is up to Eve Dallas to stop the killer by putting herself in danger.

Who and why are the questions she must answer to get to the bottom of this case...that is, if he doesn't get to her first.

Normally, I follow the wrong path, but this one I nailed, and early.

After an intense murder investigation that put them on a collision course, Eve has finally succumbed to entrepreneurial play-boy Roarke's affections. They have been quietly dating, trying to avoid the spotlight (for Eve's recent popularity with her successful murder investigation, and Roarke's notoriety as a prominent NYC businessman).

But Eve is struggling with Roarke's demanding affections. He wants everything from Eve, her love and her commitment. But Eve has demons in her past, old hurts and traumas that make loving and trusting nearly impossible.

Eve's line of work doesn't help. And when a murder investigation of a prominent New York business woman leads back to her wealthy family, Eve thinks she has found more evidence of why human beings aren't made for trust.

`Glory in Death' is the second book in J.D. Robb's futuristic `In Death' murder series.

I really enjoyed the first book in this (mammoth) series, `Naked in Death'. We met Eve Dallas, a prickly young lieutenant whose childhood as a forgotten orphan with traumatic memories continues to influence her stern outlook on justice. And Roarke (just `Roarke') a prominent NYC businessman who has a playboy past and a tabloid-splashed life . . . Roarke got caught up in Eve's murder investigation, and upon being deemed innocent, he also became caught up with Eve romantically.

When `Glory' begins, Eve and Roarke are still in deep. Though not as deep as Roarke would like. Eve is holding back; because of her haunting childhood memories, bleak job and ingrained trust issues. Throughout `Glory' Eve and Roarke are at loggerheads - Eve is trying to take little steps with Roarke, but he wants grand romance and to sweep her off her feet. If only Eve would let him.

A murder investigation into two dead women doesn't help matters . . . especially not when one of the dead used to have a sexual relationship with Roarke, once upon a time.

I did like `Glory in Death'. In this book we delve deeper into Eve's damaged psyche, while still only skimming the surface of her deeper hurts. This novel is more about her building trust with Roarke, and Roarke's frustrations when things between him and Eve don't move quickly enough. Eve and Roarke are the big draw-cards of this series. For Robb to be 34-books deep into this series, in which the romance is firmly established in book one is fairly incredible . . . and I can see why the relationship is kept fresh. Because Eve is her own roadblock, haunted by the past that is now affecting her trust in Roarke makes for plenty of tensions and explorations.

I should also mention that the secondary characters keep this series fresh. There's Summerset, Roarke's mysterious and cantankerous butler who has it in for Eve. And Eve's best friend Mavis, someone she busted years ago but who is now a dear friend. Mavis is especially fantastic, she sings like a dying cat and dresses like Lady Gaga. What's not to love?

Once again, the murder investigation isn't exactly top-notch. It's definitely not Robb's strong point, which is odd in a murder series spanning 34 books. The real point of interest comes from Robb delving into Eve's personality and memory, picking apart the reasons she does what she does with such ferocity.

I did enjoy this second book, not as much as the first in the series, but I did like it. I'm mostly enjoying the up's and down's of Eve and Roarke's tender new romance, and piecing together the puzzle that is Eve Dallas. I'm still reading, even though I'm still daunted by the many, many books to come . . .

3.5/5

I originally started JD Robb's In Death series because it was recommended to me by well... everyone. And Yes it is good. In fact I ended up liking this 2nd part even more then the first, however (except for Roarke) I didn't totally love it either. The writing is top notch and Robb spins an easy to read dark mystery filled with lots of interesting suspects (including Roarke again.) But I'm just not a fan of the police procedurals and therefore large parts of this book dragged for me. Particularly when Eve, very dryly and very frequently interrogated the many suspects (these parts read like furniture assembly instructions) and in the end I couldn't have cared less about whodunit. I was reading strictly for the romance and a certain someone named Roarke.

Sigh...Irish lilting, button carrying, patient, unwaveringly romantic, sexy, mystery man Roarke. If only he existed in the real world. Yes I have developed a serious literary crush on him and he's what keeps me coming back to this series. I love how he is tough yet tender with Eve while accepting her unconditionally just the way she is.

Speaking of Eve, although I still find her character very difficult to like she does soften here some, allowing herself to gradually except the little pockets of peace Roarke creates for her. I'm also beginning to realize that Roarke is equally as damaged as Eve and that's what draws the two of them together, making their developing relationship worth watching. One of my favourite parts of this book would be the afterwards of an explosive confrontation when Eve finally, finally lets Roarke in. (Well that and their little moonlit trip to casa del Roarke in Mexico)

The future aspect (its New York 2058) which I found unnecessary and gimmicky in the first book has been expanded slightly and while not distracting it does provide an interesting aspect that I enjoyed this time. (I really want an Autochef ) There are also some great secondary characters here and I particularly liked Eve's troublesome relationship with Roarke's man-servant Summerset and her wild, no excuses nightclub singing girlfriend Mavis.

GLORY IN DEATH sees Lieutenant Eve Dallas searching for a serial killer of prominent career women. Eve follows the clues and interrogates A LOT of suspects, getting her thick skin bruised in the process. As the clues take her closer to those she cares about like Roarke and her boss, Eve becomes relentless in her search for the killer, putting everything else secondary. Its Roarke who sees how tired and overworked she is and forces her to step back and recharge (in his spa tub) In the end everyone's bloody, the killers caught (I never did guess that one but then again I wasn't really trying) and damn if Roarke hasn't set things up so I just have to read the next book Immortal In Death. Cheers!

Luckily for me, my library seems to have almost all of the ebooks in this series, as $7.99 for an ebook that's more than 20 years old is a bit much in my opinion.

I liked this one a little more than the first book. For starters, Roarke comes off less creepy in this one, and after a few missteps, he and Eve seem to have found some balance in their relationship. The romance was a little more prominent than the mystery in this one, which was fine, but I hope that's not the case in all the books.

As in the last book, the futuristic stuff is a little weird, but I have to admit I'd like an Autochef, too.

Action heats up between Lt. Eve Dallas and Roarke.

This is the second book of the "in death" series set in New York in a future with hi tech investigative tools. Eve Dallas is a gutsy police detective who has a knack for walking through the crime scene and visualizing the crime. She is relentless on tracking evidence.

Eve has to do her job and that includes documenting that her powerful lover, Roarke, is not a viable suspect. Roarke is pushing for a commitment but Eve has a painful and abusive past that makes it difficult for her to commit to anyone and she only wants to trust and depend on herself. Will Eve be able to keep Roarke if she can't offer more in the relationship?

While pursing the murderer Eve has to fend off obnoxious reporter C.J. Morse. Eve makes arrangements to work with female investigative reporter Nadine. With the help of the police profiler, Eve determines that the killer is striking down successful and visibly powerful women. Eve realizes that both her friend, Nadine, and Eve herself could be targets. Eve decides to heat up the publicity setting herself up as bait.

I really enjoyed the mystery story as well as the intense romance between Eve and Roarke. The narrator does a wonderful job with the accents. I am anxious to get the next book and expect it will be within the next week or so.

Glory in Death is J.D. Robb's second book in the "In Death" series. For those that don't know, J.D. Robb is the alter ego of Nora Roberts and the futuristic environment is her forte. Robb has created a strong female lead character in Police Lieutenant Eve Dallas and spices up the cast with a strong male character in Roarke, Eve's lover whom we met in the first book of the series, Naked in Death.

Glory in Death focuses on the murders of two beautiful and very successful women. One of the main connections is that they were both involved with Roarke in his not so distant past. This causes some friction in the developing relationship between Eve and Roarke, but that just adds to the flavor and entices the reader to peruse a bit faster! Eve Dallas is the primary detective on this new case and we learn much about her past and why her personality is so strong.

I'm not sure which part of this book I enjoyed more - the evolving relationship between Roarke and Dallas, complete with ups and downs, or the mystery of solving the murders. The relationship area kept me guessing a bit more than the identity of the villain.

One of the best parts of this book is the introduction of Officer Peabody, Dallas' new partner. Peabody is trying to earn her detective shield and is the perfect combination in both police work and social events for Dallas. Throw into the mix the colorful friends support cast that evolve around Eve Dallas, e.g. Dr. Mira, Mavis, Leonardo, etc., and you have a very fun, exciting book with few dull moments.

I love the small touches Robb adds that give the reader a chance to smile and wonder if that's really what's in store for us. I'd love to have an AutoChef that you program to cook whatever meal or snack you desire, or a car that can travel on both the road and in the air. My personal favorite is the drying tube that Eve Dallas uses after her showers instead of a towel (and did I mention that everything is voice controlled - like turning on the shower to the exact temperature that you prefer?). Ah, life does sound good in 2058!

Diehard mystery buffs won't have a problem guessing the person behind the mayhem, but even so this book is still a great adventure. The main thing is to be sure to read the books in order - there is a lot of history that is built as you go, so don't jump ahead in the series!

Glory in Death is the second novel in J.D. Robb's In Death series. All the major characters have already had their detailed introduction in the first book in the series, Naked in Death. Eve Dallas once again stars as the tough and sexy police detective of the NYPSD. Dallas is once more thrust into trying to solve the case of the brutal murder of one of New York City's prosecuting attorneys. Before she can get herself settled into solving this murder another brutal killing lands on her capable hands. This time around it's the murder of a young and beautiful TV actress. The method used in both murders are similar in nature. There's also a factor that ties both dead women to each other. Both share a common past history with Dallas' lover, the ridiculously wealthy and roguish billionaire, Roarke. To say that this clue to the murders has made her relationship with Roarke complicated would be an understatement.

As Dallas tries to keep her professionalism separate from her personal involvement with the only suspect she has, deep in her gut she knows that there is someone else involved and that Roarke has become a suspect by coincidence. The mystery side of the novel was handled well. Ms. Robb drops in hints and clues just enough to keep the mystery at arm's lenght without making it so simple to solve. The romance side of things between Dallas and Roarke really keeps the story from becoming just your run-of-the-mill detective tale. Both characters' personalities were drawn well. Their mutual stubbornness leading either one and sometimes both from making decisions and saying things they regret later on. It's not definite that their relationship will survive the case between them, but the chemistry and heat between the two should make it more than obvious even to the jaded reader.

Glory in Death is a great follow-up to Naked in Death. The murder mystery is balanced well by the steamy and hot romance side of the story. The characters of Eve Dallas and Roarke continue to grow as is their relationship. Though both acknowledge that their backgrounds may be of different sides of the law, they both know that they're meant for each other.

"Glory in death" is the second book in J. D. Robb's futuristic "In death series". Truth to be told, this book fulfils the promise I found in "Naked in death", and continues to engage me, and quite certainly many more readers. J.D. Robb is the name Nora Roberts uses for the "In death" series, a strange but effective blend of whodunnit, romance and action, set in the year 2058, in New York City.

The main character is a member of the NYPSD, Lieutenant Eve Dallas. "A decade as a cop had toughened her, given her a cold, and often cynical eye toward death and its many causes. It made scenes such as the one she viewed now, on a rainy night on a dark street nasty with litter, almost too usual. But still, she felt". Eve's business is murder, but she cannot help identifying with the victims of a new lunatic loose in her city, someone who preys on successful women.

Eve is also a person with a troubled past, who overcame extremely difficult circumstances and became an excellent good cop. She is also someone beginning a relationship with the most unlikely person for her: Roarke, a handsome billionaire with a shady past. In "Naked in death" we saw the beginnings of their relationship, and in "Glory in death" we are allowed to see its development. Of course, that happens amid of murder... Unfortunately for both Eve and Roarke, the victims are once again persons that Roarke knew, and that strains their relationship to the point that ending it will become a very real possibility.

On the whole, I highly recommend "Glory in death" as a worthy addition to the "In death" series. Enjoy it!!.

Belen Alcat

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!

Glory in Death is the second book in J.D. Robb/Nora Roberts's 'in death' series. The series employs a shamelessly over-the-top homicide detective & erotic romance combination to wonderfully fun effect.

On the one hand, the answer to the murder in this novel seemed a bit obvious to me early on; it was telegraphed a little more heavily than usual. On the other hand, Roberts managed to make me doubt my conclusions by throwing a few curve-balls into the mix, and that helped to keep me from feeling the kind of frustration I usually feel when it seems as though the mystery is revealed to the reader too early.

Eve and Roarke's relationship continues and deepens in enjoyable ways. It's still early enough that there are serious conflicts and sparks, but they're turning into a fantastic team. They have wonderful chemistry that brings both romance and sex alive on the page.

In this novel we meet Peabody, who's still in uniform (later in the series she becomes Eve's partner). I'm curious to read the intervening books, because at the moment I'm having trouble reconciling her current somewhat stern demeanor with her later openness and excitability. I'm looking forward to seeing how she changes over time and goes from one to the other.

In short, this isn't the best of the 'in death' novels, but it's definitely an enjoyable read!

Glory in Death is the second book in JD Robb's (aka Nora Roberts) In Death Series. It was an enjoyable read and an excellent follow up to Naked in Death.

It's 2058 and there's a serial killer targeting strong women with public profiles. It's up to Eve Dallas, the heroine detective we were introduced to in Naked, to solve the mystery with help from our favorite characters from the first novel and a few new ones. Eve & Roarke's relationship is still developing there are plenty of fireworks, romance and passion along the way. Some reviewers have complained that the book was too heavy on the romance, but I found that once again, Robb/Roberts pulled off the perfect balance of romance, suspense, sci fi and mystery. The characters have depth and the plot was well developed. I love how we get to know a little bit more about the main characters, Eve & Roarke, with each story in the series. I loved this book just as much as the first.

My only complaint was that some of the language was a tad stereotypical (e.g., the conversation between Eve and Crack) and sometimes it appeared as if the language was taken from the script of a cheap police television drama. This was a little annoying but not enough to take away from my overall satisfaction with the novel.

Can't wait to start the next book in the series! Another great story from Nora Roberts!!

I just started reading this series (obiously, since this is only the second book in the series). It is extremely enjoyable and very fast pace.

The story picks up not far after the first one, Naked in Death, left off. Eve Dallas is still seeing Roarke. It is getting to the point where she spends most of her nights at his place. Sommerset still hates her. At one point in the book, she gets into a tuffle with Summerset (they practactally wrestle). It was funny. Roarke hints there is a reason why he keeps Sommerset around, but doesn't elaborate in this book (perhaps future ones?)

Eve is called in on a serious case by Commander Whitney. One of the Commander's closest friends, and well respected public servant, is murdered. Cicely Towers, the cities P. A., was found with her throat cut in a shady area of town. The Commander pulled strings to have Eve on the case, since she is the best (of course). It doesn't take long for him to regret it, when Eve begins questioning his wife and godchildren about the murder. Feeney returns as partner (I think they were both excited about this) and Nadine (the new reporter) helps out on the case also, but this time it might mean her life.

Through all this, Eve struggles in her relationship with Roarke. Apparently he's in love with her, but she can't accept that nor can she admit her love for him. So, he breaks it off. Yep, you heard me. You'll have to read to find out what Eve has to do to get him back.

Happy reading!

GLORY IN DEATH is the second entry in the "Eve Dallas" series and I found it an enjoyable effort. All the IN DEATH novels are a unique mix of romance, mystery, and sci-fi. I thought this novel was heavy on the romance and pretty light on the mystery. In some ways, the mystery almost seemed more like a subplot than the main story.

The storyline in GLORY IN DEATH is not particularly complex, and some of the characters are little more than stereotypes. However, this book succeeds at the level of light, breezy entertainment. It's an easy read, and fans of romantic suspense will find a lot to enjoy, especially since Eve and Roarke's romance hit the next level in this book. Roberts knows how to write good romantic dialogue, and she does that well here.

I highly recommend reading NAKED IN DEATH before reading this book, however, to understand the nature of Eve and Roarke's relationship. Although it's not necessary, you should probably read the the first five or so of the Eve Dallas books in order, to maximize your enjoyment of this series.

This is the first J. D. Robb title I've read, and yes it's the second in the "In Death" series.
Didn't matter -- it's a gripping, absorbing, riveting read even when you jump into the middle of the series. I'm sure I'd still enjoy reading the prequel.
But that fact alone - that the mystery and character relationships "work" whether you've read the previous book or not - makes this series eligible to become a TV series like Murder She Wrote.
And there's more. Nora Roberts has sketched her world as being in 2058 and beyond, and has said without showing that interstellar travel exists, interstellar business exists. Presumably nonhuman civilizations must exist too because there's no way we could invent an interstellar drive and create major businesses out there in a mere 55 years.
But Roberts has downplayed that background -- at least in this early part of the series.
With such a very light hand on the futurology, she has left room for the Studios to decide how big a budget this TV series would need -- and how much solid sf futurology they want to show, and how much they want to leave fuzzy so they can use cheap sets and makeup.
In fact, in this novel, the sf part of the background would seem to any sf reader/writer to be non-existent. Some people might complain about that, but I thought it to be a very astute commercial move.
It has made me want to read more of these novels in hopes that this background will appear. I would like to see Eve Dallas travel with Roarke to an interstellar setting and solve crimes there -- like Isaac Asimov's Caves of Steel.
I did note the tribute to Ayn Rand in naming Roarke, and some oblique tributes to Faye Kellerman's Peter Decker/Rina Lazarus series in the family issues approached from a totally different direction -- and I found echoes of Laurel K. Hamilton's Anita Blake series that I don't think anyone else would see in Eve Dallas's spunk and obvious emotional problems from early childhood.
And even beyond that I see a Relationship developing between Eve Dallas and Roarke that is rare and glorious -- a sexual relationship between two people who love each other because each sees the other as admirable.
In real life it is rare to see a man admire a woman and love her too though women often love those they admire. This could become a model relationship among equals, mixing romance, mystery, and sociological-sf.
There's only one bit of backgrounding missing in this second book that's annoying me. There is no explanation of how it could be that a cop (or in this case several cops) are left to handle a case where they have a personal interest. A conflict of interests like that would be more than sufficient cause to block Eve from working the case she's on.
There's got to be some hidden backgrounding there, major changes in the law, major changes in oversight and checks-and-balances due to the use of computers and databases, and maybe due to the influence of non-humans from the galactic civilization that's lurking beyond the edges of perception here.
I will want to read the rest of this series as I can lay my hands on them, and I'm already recommending it to readers of my own novels.

Not as good as the first...but oh my it's still a 5 Star!!!

I know now that I'm in trouble with this series...how in the world am I going to be able to read anything else now that I've started?! I'll try to make myself quit after the next one in line because I don't want to burn myself out...but HOW will I do it?!

The only concerns I have...and I mean the only (at this point) is...Is Roarke going to continue to be the suspect in every case AND where do Roarke and Eve go from here? I mean I still have 30 books left to read in this series. I'm guessing she's going to break them up a couple times or put someone else between them. That has to be what happens. If they get married now then by the time the series is over they'll be an old married couple (and really how much fun would that be to read about)....But I can't wait to find out!

If you haven't started this series yet...then beware...you better have a few on hand b/c I promise 1 (or 2 or 3 or 4 or 5) at a time will never be enough!

Glory in Death is not a perfect book but it is entertaining, as is the series. What I enjoy most about the entire series is the fact that it has elements of three genres - romance, mystery and science fiction. Does it do any of them perfectly? No. Is is refreshing to read something that isn't strictly formula? Yes. Could a first time writer get a publisher for something so out of the mold? Probably not, but Nora Roberts knows how to tell a story and publishers know she sells books.
In this book, an outspoken female prosecutor is killed. The victim is a close friend of Eve's boss. One of the interesting elements of the book is Eve's conflict between office politics and what's best for resolving the case. The media is hard on the case - and the newly famous female detective. Her relationship with billionaire, Roarke, only increases the pressure. Much of the book focuses on the maturation of Eve and Roarke's relationship which has some rocky moments.
I also enjoyed the future setting. Manhattan in 2058 is an interesting place. (And everytime I think the gadgets are impossible, I remember my skepticism about a thing called cell phones when a client discussed them in 1983.) I'm looking forward to learning more about this familiar but not so familiar world.

There's a killer on the loose in NYC. He's slashing the throats of well-known women, reveling in the press he's receiving. Lt. Eve Dallas tries to lure him out by putting herself in the press. Eve is such a GREAT heroine. She's tough and compassionate. She feels the need to find the killer of the women, to get justice for them as well as to protect others. In this book, Eve and the male lead, Roarke, have been dating a few months. He finally convinces her to move in with him, even sets up a type of apartment for Eve in his HUGE home. Not to forget the funny interactions between Eve and Roarke's butler Summerset, who seem to have a mutual distaste for each other (then interactions between Mavis and Summerset which you have to read to appreciate!). The mystery builds, and had me guessing at who the killer was (I would have a firm belief then a few pages later, suspect someone else, and so on, and so on). It's another great story, by a great author, with great characters.

The main characters introduced in Naked in Death are fleshed out a bit more in this installation. They are solid characters I enjoyed spending time with.

In my opinion Glory is a great read. I've read it four times now. The plot is masterful. The suspense and conflict are first rate.

This series of books is addictive.

As I stated in my review of Naked in Death, as this series progresses the characters deepen and many more noteworthy and loveable characters emerge.

If you haven't read the 'in Death' series, you're denying yourself hours of entertainment and enjoyment. Take the advice I was given, though, and read them in order.

Thank you Ms. Robb!

Shelley Dawn, author of Sweet, Sweet Jessie and Dark Nights

This, the second in the "in death" series, but not the first that I have read. I have decided to go back and start at the beginning, and unlike some reviewers I am enjoying the ride. In "Glory in Death" Eve is once again after a psychotic killer, who has killed a prominent District Attorney and an aspiring actress. As the plot thickens, we find Eve doubting herself and her growing relationship with Roarke, the sexy billionaire. Feeney is ever present; Mavis is growing into quite a talent; Dr. Mira is continuing to profile killers while struggling to have Eve trust her (she too has been victimized); Summerset (has struggled to get along with Eve from the first time they met); Galahad, the cat is still eating tuna; Commander Whitney is stern and fierce and Peabody is finally introduced into the series. But the ultimate theme in the book is: (1) Will Eve finally commit to Roarke?,(2)Will she catch the killer before he catches her? I think "Glory" is a wonderful installment in the series. I recommend it to all.

"Glory in Death" is the second instalment in Robb's (aka Nora Roberts) "In Death" series and it is even better than the first one.
In this book, Eve, a cop with the NYPSD in the year 2058 has another serial killer to catch. Someone is killing high-powered women in the public eye, and it's Eve's job to find out who.
Along with the exciting and imaginative mystery, there is also the developing relationship between Eve and billionaire Roarke. Their romance is fresh, complex and quite intense. Roarke is always willing to help Eve solve her cases with the many tools available to him, and together, both personally and professionally, these two make a great team.
Eve will win readers' hearts as the feisty and emotionally troubled heroine and Roarke is a hero who every reader will adore. The plot is suspenseful and well thought out and balances the mystery with the romance beautifully. Overall, this is a first-rate romantic suspense novel with a fascinating futuristic setting and I highly recommend it!

Have missed this series? A friend told me that I must read these in order. Have loved Nora Robert's books for years, but never read any of the J.D. Robb's. Thought the futuristic concept would be a distraction, but she incorporates technology seemlessly, even clairvoyant ly, given these were written in the late 90's. The relationship between Eve and Roarke (who is, of course, Irish in true Robert's fashion) has all the grit and tension and sexiness that is expected. Have lined-up all of the "Death" books to borrow for my Kindle from the local library. Highly recommend.

I enjoyed both "in Death" books by J.D. Robb. The unique setting just far enough into the future with the small futurist differences in the world described in the book are captivating. There is just enough mystery to the story but not too much and many surprises with a female police officer and her significant other, Roarke, who is described as having tons of money and things. I look forward to learning more about the main characters in future books.

Midnight in Death was the first book that I've read by J.D. Robb. I liked it so much that I searched for other books written by this author. It was then that I realized Midnight in Death was part of a series. Naturally I needed to start at the beginning, so I purchased Naked in Death, then Glory in Death, Immortal in Death, Rapture in Death, Vengeance in Death,Ceremony in Death, Holiday in Death, and then Conspiracy in Death. These were all read within a 2 week period.

All the characters are interesting, and stories are well written. However, now that I've finished my ninth book, I am sorry to say that I am disappointed that the author never completely finished with personal events that happen in the book. For example, when Eve was thinking of the perfect Xmas gift for Roarke, she became frustrated because Roarke already had all the books by that certain author in his library, Summerset tells Eve he knew where a book could be purchased by the author, and later the book was purchased. Unless I fell asleep and missed it, no where in the story does the reader get to learn of Roarke's delight in receiving such a book. Nor does the reader get to learn what Roarke purchased for Eve, or what Eve purchased for Peabody, ...

Another example is when Eve offers Louise half million for improvements to the clinic if she'll help secure certain information. While Louise is in the hospital recovering from an attack, Eve and Roarke break into the clinic, Roarke mentions how it'll take more that amount to bring it up to date. At the end of the story, the reader can guess that Louise will recover, but it would have been nice if the author told a little more. For example, did Louise fully recover? Did Roarke decide to up the amount? What improvements were made to the clinic? ...

I'll probably purchase the next book, but if it leaves me hanging ,it'll be my last.

In this book, someone's slashing the throats of prominent and successful women. Since the suspects include family friends of Lieutenant Eve Dallas' commander and Eve's lover, Roarke, this becomes a very difficult case for her.
If you haven't read the first book, Naked in Death, I would suggest that you do that first, although this early in the series it's not as important. Just as a warning for those who have never read one of the In Death books, the mystery is not really the most important part in the book. I've heard regular mystery readers complain that they were able to figure out who committed the murders long before anyone in the books did. That wasn't the case for me - I enjoyed the mystery element in this book - but the relationships are the reason why I keep reading the series and why I reread all the books. In this book, Eve has to deal with her problems with commitment in her relationship with Roarke. The way Eve and Roarke interact is wonderful, and Eve's gradual attempts at making herself more than just a cop are interesting reading. I definitely recommend this book and series to anyone who likes well done and well paced romance with mystery and murder mixed in.

As far as mysteries go, the killer in this book can be easily figured out so there's not much suspense there. But for those in love with Eve and Roarke, this is an important part of their relationship.
This book contains my favourite scene in the whole series when Eve finally admits with great reluctance that she loves Roarke. That section is beautifully written, and J.D. Robb does not compromise their strong willed characters when she writes that part.
It's much easier to write how protaganists fall in each other's arms and let down all barriers to declare their love. What is more difficult is when they admit their love and their characterizations remain true even when they are in the most vulnerable of circumstances. So make sure you read Glory in Love, don't give it a miss just because the suspense element is not there.

I'm pleased that the 2nd book was just as good as the first. The mystery doesn't feel redundant and I really love the continuations of Eve and Roarke's relationship. For me, one of the most important aspect of the book is how Eve slowly changes in the book and how she dealt with it. If she stayed the same woman from the first book, I would have gotten frustrated with her. Instead, she begins to blossom, painfully so, but that's to be expected. As for Roarke, wow, what a man. His vulnerability, his complete acceptance of Eve for who she is and his strong yet tender ways of dealing with her is really the best parts of the book. Finally, much needed humor scattered throughout the book really brings a wonderful balance to the rest of the story. I hope the rest of the books continues to be this good.

A great second book in a series that is quickly becoming a favorite. Some events at the end of the book have me wondering exactly where this story is going, and I can't wait to find out! The only negative for me was that the ending felt rushed. I felt like the scene where Eve confronts the killer was not as thorough as the rest of the book, as if the author was ready to tie-up this case and had mentally moved on to book three. Still, I look forward to the next book and will absolutely be reading it.

Eve Dallas once again has a murderer to catch. This time, the victims are all successful females that have families that mourn them. Once again the link between the victims is Eve's lover, they mysterious Roarke. However, this time she is doing all she can to clear him from her list of suspects. Roberts hooks the reader with the suspense as well as the ongoing romance between Roarke and Eve. Never having a family or very many friends, Eve is struggling with her relationship with Roarke. A part of her wants to keep a part of her life seperate if he ever leaves her, but a part of her wants to grab him with both hands and never let go.
You will be hooked and shocked by the suspense part of the story. I was very surprised when the murderer was revealed, but once again, Even saves the day in a blaze of Glory.

The second book in J.D. Robb's "...IN DEATH" series, following Naked in Death (In Death), is another winner. The thing I love the most about this series, besides the awesome, fully-developed characters, is the fact that the mystery is ALWAYS thrilling and realistic.

This time around, popular, well-known, outspoken women are being murdered - their throats viciously slashed. As Eve works to discover the true killer, she also finds family secrets, devious reporters, and new friends in strange places.

GLORY IN DEATH features the first appearance of Peabody, a larger role for Nadine Furst, and the first glimpse into what Eve's childhood really entailed.

I'm absolutely LOVING rediscovering my favorite romantic suspense series of all time!!

I know this is a well known series and I can't tell you why it's taken me so long to read them, but I am so glad I am. I love Eve, but at times I want too smack the crap out of her for the way she treats Roarke. I really got into the excitement of this one. Really great plot. Can't wait for the next one.

J. D. Robb does a fantastic job with LT. Dallas and Roarke. This is nothing like her other books and Iove both J.D.Robb and Nora Roberts. I can't get these read fast enough. Read one and you'll see what I mean.

Awesome book! I love Eve and Roarke! This is a great book and I love the mysteries that get solved. This is the first book that the ever lovable Peabody is in and I'm glad she is added. Everything about this series is awesome and I hope it continues for a long long time.

Eve Dallas searches in vain through most of the book for some hard evidence to reveal who is slashing the throats of high profile prominent women. It's wonderful to watch her live with Roarke and get used to the fact that he's there. She's comfortable with Mavis but seems to frequently wonder why. Feeny is always there and is one of the few constants in her life.

I think the most revealing part of the book is when she asks herself. Who is Eve Dallas?

She's really starting to remember what happened to her before she was found in the alley in Dallas and it truly frightens her as does her growing relationship with Dr. Mira, the Police psychologist.

Eve Dallas is back on the case and this time she is ont he case of a woman who was murdered, but this isn't any woman it is a high powered woman and Eve can't figure out who would want her dead and why they would do it like they did.
As Eve works on the case she has to deal with another murder of another high powered woman and this murder is like the first. As Eve works on the case she keeps coming up accross dead ends and not being able to figure out who killed these woman.
She works the case from all angles and trys to keep ahead of what the killer might do next.
Eve's realenship with Roarke is steaming up and Eve isn't quite ready for that yet, but Roarke won't take no for an answer and trys to show Eve how much he cares of her.
Overall this was another great book in the series, I love Eve and her friends and love the romance between her and Roarke.

Spunky police lieutenant Eve Dallas is back and tracking down a serial killer in the second book of JD Robb's (aka Nora Roberts) "In Death" series. As in the first installment, Eve's love interest, the mysterious and very rich Roarke, initially appears to be at the link between the murders. With their relationship growing stronger, this time Eve seems desperate to clear Roarke's name rather than implicate him. But fortunately for Eve there are far more suspects to concentrate on this time around. All the supporting cast are back as well, most notably Roarke's stuffy butler Summerset and Eve's wild musician friend Mavis.
"Glory In Death" continues the series' genre-bending ways. It is part-mystery, part-romance, and part-sci fi. Will it satisfy die-hard fans of each of the genres? Probably not, as one always seems to get in the way of the other. But for the rest of us, the mix provides a quick and entertaining read. It is surely enough to put the next installment, "Immortal In Death," on the "to be read" list.

I loved this mystery even more than the first one. It was fun getting to see more of the world of the future unfold. Everything JD Robb writes, seems like it could come true.
I love how you see everything from Eve's point of view (you tend to dislike the characters she dislikes and like the ones she likes). I didn't guess the killer the first time I read this book.
Basically, in this case, powerful women are having their throats slashed. You learn a bit more about Eve and her past and her still relatively new relationship with Roarke.
A really excellent second book to the series.

This is the second book in the Eve Dallas series. In this futuristic world cars fly, only rich people can drink real coffee, guns are prohibited and the death penalty has been banned since 2012. Robb's imagination for putting all this together is admirable!
The mystery plot is also very good, with a killer taking out powerful women and several people popping up as likely suspects.
The final added touch is the personal relationship between Eve and billionaire Roarke. Both characters carry an emotional baggage from their childhood which is revealed little by little through the book (and will likely continue to be revealed in next installments).
With an interesting plot and full of colorful characters this book (and this series) is a must read!

I have read the first book in the series "Naked In Death", and now have read the second, "Glory In Death". I found "Glory" to be just as good as I found "Naked" to be. Filled with deep characters, fast moving cases, and an interesting sci-fi futuristic backdrop, this series is a winner.

Like some reviewers have already stated, this is a mix of Police Procedural, Romance, and Science Fiction all bundled up into one great series.

Each book you learn more and more about the main characters, and can watch their relationships grow.

I definitely plan on reading all of this series.

I would start with book one and move on from there. That's what I'm doing.

Happy Reading!

I have read a lot of the books in this series, but I had never had the pleasure of reading them in order, and had never started from the beginning. I highly recommend that you do so, too! All of the J. D. Robb books are on my MUST READ LIST.

J.D Robb's In Death books are essentially murder mysteries in a futuristic setting, with a touch of romance mixed in. The first in the series, Naked In Death, introduces Eve Dallas, a homicide detective in New York.

In this, the second book, she is solving the murders of several women in prominent social positions. This mystery is frankly not that mysterious--I knew who the killer after about 100 pages and was just waiting for the peices to fall into place. It's not boring, however. In addition to the police drama, Eve's relationship with Roarke continues to progress. Overall, it's a fairly good book and a very entertaining series.

Prickly Eve finds herself once again investigating a murder that bumps up again her new love Roarke- though at least this time she doesn't think he's a suspect. More importantly, she has to work her way around her feelings for Roarke, and his feelings for her while trying to catch a killer, and fighting off the personal involvement of her commander. There are moments here of intense emotional vulnerability for both Roarke and Eve, though as always in this series it is Eve's rawness that compels the reader.

I like each book in the Eve Dallas series more than the one before. The plotting becomes more intricate and Robb unlocks more of Dallas' inner workings as she plays off the other characters in the book. If anyone is scared off by the futuristic setting, don't be. I have yet to read a book in the series where it plays a large part in the plot. This is a really good series.

I liked this book and had read the whole series before. I'm re-reading them again. Didn't give it 5 stars because there were no paragraphs throughout the book! Don't know if it's an error of printing or needing a good prof reader.

Roarke and Eve part 2!

It was more predictable this second book of the In Death series but I enjoyed it just as much.

There are more things we get to learn about Eve and I really like the way Roarke is trying to spoil her, i love his house and I really like the chemistry they share ( like is an understatement, I'm green with envy)! Mavis and Summerset are a couple made from heaven.

Still planning to read no 3 after all there is a serious question left unanswered by the end of the book.

Between Dallas, Roarke, the police, the cat, and all the other characters, J.D. Robb writes one hell of a story. Everyone has life, everyone has flaws, and it all comes together seamlessly and interesting and explosively!

Mediocre writing, ridiculous semi-futuristic story with limited imagination regarding job and love life. Same old kick ass woman detective with a dark past, no tolerance for men and self proclaimed protector of the masses. Not realistic, not interested in another determined macho female who can only be satisfied by an uuber wealthy dude. Blech. Not a fan of this writer or character.

I am absolutely loving this series on audio, Susan Ericksen does a stellar job narrating it. While the mystery in this book is fairly straightforward, it's the human element which continues to fascinate me. Roarke, Eve, Mavis, even Peabody, who appears for the first time. Also, one nasty character definitely got what they deserved :)

Absolutely wonderful. Excellent. Glory in Death is one of the best books of the series. Deeply emotional, it's almost painful to re-read.

There's a masterful balance between the romance and the suspense, and the emotions are spread out through the entire cast of the book.

The characters, and not just the main ones, are well-developed, and the main characters themselves are so real in this one that it makes them seem somewhat flat in other books.

Eve and Roarke go through so much emotional pain to connect, and Roarke is unusually vulnerable and human here.

After reading the first novel, I immediately started on the second and drawn in by the murder and findings. Once again, J.D. Robb has written another fast-paced novel that held my attention to the very last word. The interactions between Eve and Roarke puts a smile on the face. The scene with them in Roarke's study put me in the mind of President Fitz and Olivia from the hit TV show "Scandal". Unlike the first novel, I did figure out the killer in this book but it didn't make me dislike it any less. Me just smart like that lmao. I can't wait to continue on with the series and hope one day that they'll turn these novels in a movie or TV show. I recommend this novel to EVERYONE that love crime novels/shows with a hint of steamy romance that'll make you wanna snatch someone off the streets if you aren't already in love!

The characters are developing so beautifully - like real people uncovering each one layer by layer. No mystical solutions or fixes - folks argue and disagree and disrespect and jump to conclusions. Some even apologize. The mystery here is too good to miss and baffling. The twists are believable and character reactions realistic. I'm dying to know what happens next!

The In Death series is right up there with Outlander and Myron Bolitar in my top favorites. I've read them all, and they're all good. However, this review is about the CD and Susan Ericksen.

I've listened to a few audio books, but I'm usually not enthusiastic about one reader trying to capture the essence of all the characters or to make them believable with voices that fit. However, Erickson is amazing. She is a pleasure to listen to. Don't worry about a woman reading the men's lines; she is great with all of them, especially Roarke and Feeney.

I've only purchased a few of the series on CD, but when I purchase another one, it will be Erickson reading. If you're planning a long trip, you won't find a better way to pass those long hours on the road.

Don't bother with the abridged editions; too much is missing from the story.

I was not overly impressed by this one. It held little in the way of real plot. What keeps me reading, however, are the strong characters penned by Roberts (writing as J.D. Robb). You believe these characters and, as a result, fall deeply in love with them.

With the benefit of having continued the series, I can now say I'm glad I braved this book. However, it wasn't one of the best... it felt like the characters were still trying to find themselves... to develop an identity... then again, maybe that's the point. In retrospect, I'm not certain.

Why is it that when you finally found someone that you are ready to share a bed with, they are in trouble? And when I say trouble, in Eve Dallas's case, I mean life or death situations here!!
Eve has just found the man of her dreams that can take all the pain away from her past and when things are starting to look good for her, bodies powerful woman start piling up before her. And who may be next?

I read the first book with such enthusiasm, but this one was only better! Eve and Ruarke continue in the developing a relationship, unlikely for both being they are very strong and independent characters. You get a little bit of both their haunting pasts as you go along. This does keep it very interesting. The year is 2058 and the setting for this future is really easy to believe and she did a great job with the setting. The mystery of "who done it " is really great as I didn't figure out who it actually was in either books! I have already started the third and this is really a great series!!!

This book falls into the "lite mystery and romance" category-but probably will not rise to the top of of your favorites in either list.

I may have enjoyed this more had I understood the history of Eve Dallas beyond the occasional reference. Still, I was interested enough in Eve's love/resistance of Roarke and the confirmation that I had guessed correctly as to Whodunit to honestly say I liked the book.

The audio version is outstanding, however, and the voice of Roarke alone is well worth the listen. Enjoy!

Good plotting, descriptive action scenes, well developed characters, good resolution of the mystery. Some issues left open for the next twenty sequels to resolve. It's nice to read a book by a consistently top notch author.

Good, not great, maybe I'm just to used to the characters, I was so gung ho from the first, would recommend the series to new readers though. Kept me looking for the next edition. Now that I've said that, I'll pick up the next one as soon as it's available, yeah I know, I'm a push over

2 down and 6 to go. I've already started on #3. I haven't gotten tired of reading Eve Dallas's stories. This series is excellent. When it is a series as long as this one, I usually switch to another author. But with this one, I can't wait to get my hands on the next one. I don't have #4 yet, but I will call tomorrow about getting it. Only ONE bit of advice. Start this from #1 and work yourself to #8. You need to know the character when you read the books. And the only way to do that is to start with #1 and work your way up. VERY GOOD READING. I can't understand how anyone could have given this book a 1 star or 2 star rating. It's way TOO GOOD for that.

I started this series recently with book 1 and it was so entertaining I went right on to Glory in Death, book 2. I suggest reading this series in order if you like character development and following characters through multiple books in a series. There is not a lot of depth in this series, but if you want entertaining fun reading I recommend it.

I would have loved to give it five stars; it was fast paced interesting and suspenseful. But why in the heck does it seem like the language only gets worse every book? It could be just as good without all the f bombs. Excellent author - no need for the bad language.

After Naked in Death, I had to run out and buy this one to see where the romance of Eve and Roarke lands. I'm baffled that Robb manages to keep the romance interesting through 2 novels, as I expect she will through the rest of the series (we'll see).
Definately a good read! Love the mix of mystery and romance as I tend to get bored with romance novels alone. I highly recommend, but start it on a day when you can sleep in the next morning, as I found myself up late unable to put it down!

2 nd book in the series, this is a great story with well developed characters that are believable. This is a mystery/thriller with action, romance, futuristic in setting, and a fun book too read. I would recommend this book and this series to anyone who enjoys fast action reads that will hold your interest beginning to end. Enjoy!!!!!

Started to read this series from the beginning. Started back in the 20 something book. And for 2016 year of reading decided to in order of publishing. Recommend for all readers over 18 because of sex action of true love.

I truly enjoyed the first book of this series, but it seems light compared to the developement & fullness of Eve & Roarke in this 2nd book. The unfolding of their relationship is as exciting to read as the crimes to be solved. The struggle of these two very independent, strong people is so real, you feel their pain and their joy. Robb, does a good job dealing with "OUR FUTURE" world, very believable. Introduction of Peabody, wonderful new addition.

Ok....I kind of got sucked into this series....and I kind of have a crush on Roarke. I just love the chemistry between Eve and Roarke....the immediate love that he feels...I am in love with these two. I did enjoy this one better than the first, I wasn't as distracted by the aspects of the future, so I was more able to get into the story.

I guess I'm going to have to read the next one.....

I started reading JD Robb books once I moved from romantic to mystery. Loved Nora Robert and now love JD Robb. Anyone who thinks her books are boring or not good have no clue as to what a great book really is. She is beyond excellent and I am glad that I can now start at the beginning. I started in the middle of her series before I realized it. Now I can go back and figure out how all the relationships began.

I'm just starting this series, so I am enjoying watching the characters develop. However, this 2nd book was a lot like the 1st: strong women being killed by weak or jealous men. Hopefully, as the series goes on, it will diversify a little more. Still, an enjoyable read.

I am a avid reader so I am reading all the time. I couldn't wait to read this book. It only took me about and hr. to read it and I enjoyed it so much that I have placed it on my bookshelf as one of my favorite books that I don't sell, lend or give away. When I have all of them I will read them over and over again. In my opinion if you read a book over and over that makes that book a winner and it has fulfilled the purpose for which it was written. It will make you cry, it will make you cheer for Eve and Rourke.

J. D. Robb is Nora Roberts. Ms. Roberts writes a decent category romance and a not bad popular novel, but the police procedural/science fiction novel is clearly not her forte. The villain is real obvious. Guessed who it was on first introduction. Her extrapolation is also unintentionally funny. Homemakers get paid by the government to stay home and raise the kids then they get retirement. Given the current feelings about entitlements this is not real likely. Also the homemaker enjoying her retirement has a still employed spouse. Little too soon to put her out to pasture

First I would like to start out by stating, you really need to read the series in order. It gives you the necessary background in order to reach the full character development in these books. I prefer these books over the other Nora Roberts books for various reasons. One, they still have steamy sequences, but they are much more infrequent and better integrated into the story...sometimes those scenes are just not possible :) Two, the futuristic and highly detailed past of both Roake and Dallas keeps you guessing with each new book. It gets hard to put them down. I am only half way through the series and can't wait to get the rest of them read!

I started reading the series with the intention of reading only the first three books. Now, sixteen books later I'm totally and irrevokably hooked.

My sister recommended that I read the first three books to see how Nora Roberts/JD Robb introduces the secondary characters and develops them into stronger characters in progressive books. It's amazing!

Love the story lines and they never get repetitive, especially the love making scenes.

Hope she nevers stops this series!!

The book was well written. The suspense was good and the humor was also good. I enjoyed the inter-action between Eve and Roark. It was not as long as I thought it would be!

All in all I enjoyed it. Keep writing in the same style, I enjoy it. The book after this one I have not read yet, but look forward to it. The two after that I have read and enjoyed them too.

I enjoy the futuristic setting of the Eve Dallas series, and undoubtedly will read (or listen to on audiobooks) every one. Every one I've read so far has kept my interest and been quite enjoyable. The only complaint I have with J.D. Robb's "In Death" series are the sex episodes with Eve and Rourke. Not from a morality standpoint, but they are just ridiculous and don't add anything to the book. I always find myself skipping over these parts because they are so far-fetched and over the top. I'm wanting to read a mystery book anyway, not a romance/sex novel. But the basic story has been good in all the Eve Dallas books I've read to date.

Glory wasn't a bad read, save for some of the "cop talk" that sounded like it was stolen from bad television shows. Roarke was decidedly less creepy in this volume, and that was actually quite nice. The mystery and the romance were okay, but not spectacular. This was a fluff read, and there's nothing wrong with a bit of brain candy sometimes.

I picked up the audio cassetts at first, could not stop listening. The narrator is wonderful. Susan Erickson does a great job with all the characters of the series. She is very consistent with the voices and attitudes. S. Erickson has a way with her voice that will keep you captivated. I am very addicted to this audio series and highly recommend them to anyone who is willing to give audio books a try. I now download every single one of J.D. Robb series. I can't read the books now that I have listened to the series. Thanks J.D. Robb for the great mysteries and S. Erickson for keeping me listening.

2nd Dallas/Roarke book just as great as 1st. Working it around another murder too close to home. New cop Peabody introduced- great balance for Dallas. Great ending on personal level for Dallas- perfect!

Each book in this series can stand on its own but it so much better when you know the charactors. Eve Dallas is a tough cop who doesn't want to depend on any one. Rorke is a billionare used to getting exactly what he wants. He wants a relationship she wants to leave things as they are; perfect setup for a great fight between two amazing charactors. But not only do they have to deal with relationship problems Rorke is the only connection between to murder victims in a case Eve is investingating. While she does trust him she is forced to make decisions about which is more important him or her independance. This book won't disappoint.

Nice pacing, overall tension, character development, subtle world-building, romance (incl. conflict and love scenes). I'm more of a romance reader than a mystery buff, but I enjoy this grittier side of Nora Roberts. Note: there is a reference to childood sexual abuse.

I really wish the press would pick up on this series. It's so well done and keeps you hooked, waiting anxiously for the next installment, each of which is doled out as sparingly as the most expensive of white truffles! (LOL) As a result, you savor every word and then go back to relive the experience again and again.

What on earth is wrong with Eve? In the real world a man like Roarke (who is allegedly smart) would have dumped Eve a long time ago. The woman is cold and even though the writer tries to make us think Eve is actually a warm person deep deep deep inside I am not buying. I have one more question, is this a romance or a mystery book? Either way it fails. Romance is just not there and as far as the mystery goes I knew who the killer was after ten pages or so. Kill the death series!!

I have read quite a lot of J D Robb books, not in sequence, but that does not matter as each can be read alone, and is always interesting to find a new character in most of the earlier books.
I have never found anything not to like in any of the books...I find her style of writing easy reading but gripping at the same time.
I would and have recommended to several of my friends.

Non-stop action, loving, and mystery. I was guessing up to the final chapter who the killer was, and didn't get it. I love a good thriller/mystery that keeps me in suspense until the end like Glory in Death does. I highly recommend!

They just keep getting better and better. Eve and Roarke are perfect for each other, they offset each other in this book. I've read all the books in the series, and this is one of the best ones. I enjoyed it a lot!