Naked in Death (In Death #1)
Mar 21st, 2009 by Best Deals
Naked in Death (In Death #1)
a perfect balance of suspense, futuristic police procedural and steamy romance…truly fine entertainment…sure to leave you hungering for more… Publishers Weekly
It is 2058. New York cop Eve Dallas doesnt have to confront gun crime anymore, no one does. Guns are simply relics. She is assisted in detection by instant communications and probability predictions from the all-pervasive computer network. But this latest homicide is an old-fashioned crime in many ways. Sharon DeBlass is a high-class hooker from a wealthy, powerful family. Her brutal, possibly sexually motivated shooting sends shockwaves through her family, the upper echelons of political society and police headquarters. From the note under her body, it seems that a serial killer with a penchant for antique weaponry and a grudge against prostitutes is on the loose. The killer gets uncomfortably close to Eve Dallas as she pieces together his identity, flying in the face of authority and risking her career. Naked in Death introduces the reader to Dallas: a fascinating heroine, complex and vulnerable, a great detective with an aeroplane hold full of baggage. In the course of this murder investigation she meets Roarke, a charming self-made billionaire, and passions are stirred. This is the first in the incredibly successful suspense series featuring Dallas and Roarke and their developing relationship. With some 20 novels already in print and more to come, the In Death series should satisfy the most ravenous appetite for gritty murder mystery. Nora Roberts, world-renowned romance writer, uses the pen name J D Robb for these books. But those expecting a gentle read should put this book back on the shelf immediately. This tale has street language, sex and violence. And it is highly addictive stuff which will have you turning the pages far too fast. The denouement may not be a huge shock, but that is quite satisfying. Roberts plants clues, and the reader can indulge in a bit of self-congratulation for having solved the crime. (Kirkus UK) –This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Why Buy A Naked in Death (In Death #1)?
Eve Dallas is a New York police lieutenant hunting for a ruthless killer. In over ten years on the force, shes seen it all - and knows that her survival depends on her instincts. And shes going against every warning telling her not to get involved with Roarke, an Irish billionaire - and suspect in Eves murder investigation. But passion and seduction have rules of their own, and its up to Eve to take a chance in the arms of a man she knows nothing about - except the addictive hunger of needing his touch.
Customer Reviews & Opinions
Good Light Read
I love the futuristic world she’s created here. Take one edgy cop with a chip on her shoulder and match her up with the sexiest man ever created and then make them both believable. Pop them both into a future world that is intelligently extrapolated from our current one and set them head to head. THEN… let’s have the most impossibly perfect man stick around and marry her and you’ve got the sub-plot of the entire series. In the foreground, you’ve got great cop mystery complete with a unique serial killer in each book.The blend of characters and plots is enchanting, but bring your rocky road ice cream and fuzzy slippers out for this series.
Page Turning Mystery & Hot Romance…
I came to Amazon last week searching for a book with steamy romance, a good murder mystery and an interesting plot…and I got exactly what I was looking for!! From the very first page, this book held my interest and I could not put it down. It kept me up way past midnight and I enjoyed every second.The story is set in 2058 New York City. Guns are relics of the past and so it is a surprise when a high class prostitute and grand daughter of a senator is found shot to death by a .38. Det. Eve Dallas is assigned as lead investigator and soon the body count starts to rise. There are many suspects, and Eve takes a particular interest in Roarke, a tall, dark and handsome millionaire. As the mystery grows, so does their romance and Eve must battle with her desire for Roarke and her duty to solve the case.
This was my first introduction to Nora Roberts (aka JD Robb) and now I’m asking myself what took me so long! The writing is superb and she’s a master at mixing HOT, steamy romance with mystery and suspense. Eve is a tough, complex, vulnerable and respectable heroine, and I found her to be a layered and deep character, unlike some of the perfunctory, one-dimensional heroines in other novels. And I can already tell that there’s more to Roarke as well. This is the first book in the series and if it is any indication of what’s to come, I can’t wait to read more. Great read!