Book 22, Memory in Death: In Death

While there were some themes that we have heard before-medical malfeasance, young girls reminding Eve of her childhood horrors, There is always something that keeps it new. Like Seduction in Death the murderers are quickly revealed and the story shows how Eve & co. find the trail. The readers are shown some additional facets of old friends and a few fresh faces.

There seems to be an odd tone when S.Erikson( narrator) voices the school childrens voices- but overall a typically wonderful job. Like Jim Dale(Harry Potter) She can make you forget that only one person is performing.

J.D. Robb continues her excellent series with yet another great installment. In this book, Lieutenant Eve Dallas is forced to confront painful memories from her past when one of her foster mothers, Trudy Lombard, surfaces at the police station to talk to Eve. Trudy had left emotional scars on Eve and memories of cold baths, being locked in the dark, and scrubbing the kitchen with a toothbrush overwhelm her. Eve leaves the police station instead of wrapping up an investigation, which is so out of character that Peabody contacts Eve's husband, Roarke. When Roarke arrives home, he finds Eve huddled under the hot shower. This is the last weak moment for Eve as she pulls herself together to face her emotions at seeing Trudy again. Meanwhile, Roarke is furious and fully expects Trudy to visit him as well as he suspects blackmail is behind Trudy's return. Sure enough, Trudy attempts to extort $2 million dollars from Roarke at his office; the resulting scene is very powerful and displays Roarke's full capabilities. Eve wants to confront Trudy herself and Eve and Roarke go to Trudy's hotel to tell her they will not be subjected to blackmail. However, Trudy is dead and the rest of the novel focuses on Eve's investigation into Trudy's death. Eve also has to cope with her own indifference to Trudy's death as she generally feels a sense of compassion for the victims. This was a highly enjoyable read and a great addition to the series. Highly recommended!

Memory in Death is touching and moving. As always in this series, a colorful cast of characters who are easy to love add to the enjoyment factor.

I've read it three times and have enjoyed it each time. Ms. Robb has a wonderful ability to wring emotions from her characters, and from readers.

If you haven't read the 'in Death' series, you're denying yourself hours of entertainment and pleasure. Take the advice I was given, though, and read them in order so you meet the main cast members as they come into play and develop into first-rate characters. This series is additive!

Thank you Ms. Robb!

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

Love all of this series. Eve Dallas is a fascinating character and the relationships that she has formed over the series of books are at once puzzling and yet so necessary to her well being. Well done!

Lt. Eve Dallas is catching killers once again in this installment of the In Death series.

The story is great, with two identical murders of father and son body sculpters. It's up to Lt. Dallas - along with her amusing cop sidekicks and, of course, her hot husband, Roark, to find out whodunit. The book starts off great, but toward the end, begins to drag with so many details about cloning, illegal experiements and politics. The ending is a bit over-the-top (not giving away any details, kids) and so unrealistic that it took me a while to get through it - an unusual occurance for me. Still, this is a well-written read and certainly worth a turn of page.

Love all of this series. Eve Dallas is a fascinating character and the relationships that she has formed over the series of books are at once puzzling and yet so necessary to her well being. Well done!

Lt. Eve Dallas is catching killers once again in this installment of the In Death series.

The story is great, with two identical murders of father and son body sculpters. It's up to Lt. Dallas - along with her amusing cop sidekicks and, of course, her hot husband, Roark, to find out whodunit. The book starts off great, but toward the end, begins to drag with so many details about cloning, illegal experiements and politics. The ending is a bit over-the-top (not giving away any details, kids) and so unrealistic that it took me a while to get through it - an unusual occurance for me. Still, this is a well-written read and certainly worth a turn of page.

Nora Roberts has an excellent set of characters. As J D Robb her books are futuristic and you can't help but like the relationships between the main characters in this series. I always look forward to the next one out.

Love this series. This is the third time reading this title and each time I enjoyed the plot.Eve's literal view of the world can be funny at times, but she always stands for the dead, regardless of their character. If you are looking for a way to relax, try this series.

She never disappoints...great dialog between eve and roarke; terrific plot of crime and passion and mystery; and fun silly side story of roarke and his family and eve and kids. I didnt want it to end!

As always JD ROBB has successfully captured the reader, couldn't put this page turning mystery down. Found myself coming up with clues, trying to solve.
The many relationships between Detective Dallas with staff and home great reading...I'm definitely a fan.

She never disappoints...great dialog between eve and roarke; terrific plot of crime and passion and mystery; and fun silly side story of roarke and his family and eve and kids. I didnt want it to end!

As always JD ROBB has successfully captured the reader, couldn't put this page turning mystery down. Found myself coming up with clues, trying to solve.
The many relationships between Detective Dallas with staff and home great reading...I'm definitely a fan.

The 'In death' books are all so fascinating with all the futuristic computers, communications and vehicles, not to ignore all the interpersonal dealings. They tell a great story, full of suspense that keeps you hanging till the end. Great fun!