Secrets in Death: An Eve Dallas Novel (In Death, 45) Hardcover – September 5, 2017

Robb ne Roberts has conquered the media leg of series writing more than once which is a monumental achievement. I read several authors that have done so but only one is a woman. There you go.

Secrets in Death has a slightly less intense feel to this story. There is still murder most foul, committed practically next to Lt. Eve Dallas. Certainly the killer hadn’t expected the city’s top murder cop to be at the scene where they would end a most vicious, nasty woman’s life. Eve would stand for Larinda Mars, no matter how evil she herself was in life, but in death she was now Eve’s to find justice for, no matter what secrets the dead revealed.In many ways this 45th story in the in Death series gives us a murder puzzle to solve, it also gives us a current look into the lives of several of our favorite characters from the series. One of the reasons I love this series so much is the growth that each and every character has gone through over the length of this series (and hopefully far into the future). There is far more of Eve and Roarke together in this one, more of the growth of their relationship. It’s so easy to see their intense love for each other, and how they have each other’s backs even when holding onto their own thoughts and maybe secrets in protection of each other. It’s always a special book when we get more of their relationship, and how the others in their lives are doing their own growing and changing as well. I love the high intensity crime ones, but also love the calmer dig for the truth ones, but gives us more of our main characters who have become like extended family after all this time together.No spoilers here, I don’t intend to talk much about the plot for fear of giving away hints that should be read firsthand I will say that I enjoyed Secrets in Death immensely, loved the feel of having more in private relationship time with Roarke and Eve, and truly liked the interaction between all of my favorites. Oh, there’s still snark, sass, confusion over the meaning of phrases… and a check on the Candy Thief ability to find Eve’s current hiding place. Another day in the life of the city’s top murder cop And another excellent story to add to the lore of Eve Dallas, Roarke and crew.I would highly recommend Secrets in Death, and the entire series to any reader who enjoys mystery, romance, a touch of the future and damned good stories. You’ll find it all in this series. I’m really looking forward to Dark in Death coming out in early 2018, the little bits I’ve read about that storyline are simply fascinating.I own an e-copy of this book.

This has all of the expected elements from JD Robb… Murder mystery, methodical pursuit of the evidence, deduction and steamy interaction between Detective Dallas and her spouse, the exorbitantly wealthy Roarke.I think this one seemed a bit too predictable for me. I enjoyed reading it but it didn’t capture me as much as prior works in this series.

Great listening

really enjoyed reading the book. good detective novel.

FINAL DECISION: In a series that balances the story of Eve and the mystery of the day, this one is better for me on the Eve side. It fills in some gaps from previous books and focuses on relationships.THE STORY: Eve is present at a murder when one of New York's biggest gossip reporters walks into the hot nightspot where Eve is having a meeting and dies. Annoyed that someone has committed a murder right under her nose, Eve begins her investigation and discovers that the victim was doing more than gathering gossip for her show and that she had secrets of her own. Eve's investigation also uncovers secrets that those around her have been keeping -- including Eve herself.OPINION: I prefer the In Death books that focus on Eve and her relationship with Roake and her friends. To me the mystery is secondary. For me, this book was a success. In a book about a gossip reporter who uses the secrets of others, this book goes about uncovering the secrets that those around Eve are keeping. Are they huge secrets? Not really, but it does allow some loose ends and questions about the series to be answered.For fans of the series, this book ticks all the boxes that you might expect. I place it in the middle of the series books. Not part of the superlative books, but certainly fun and satisfying.I've said this before, that I really enjoy seeing Eve discover herself. She is changing and her relationships are changing and for someone who has followed this series since the beginning, I enjoy seeing that she is finding some happiness.WORTH MENTIONING: Still waiting for find out the identity of the candy thief.CONNECTED BOOKS: SECRETS IN DEATH is the forty-fifth book in the In Death series. This is a standalone mystery, but there are continuing character arcs that go throughout the series. At this point, I don't know how a person could read these books without knowing the overarching storyline, but then again, I read the books for those arcs rather than the mystery element.STAR RATING: I give this book 4.5 stars.

I can not be more pleased with the purchase of two J. D. Robb books. They are new and it felt like I am the first person to even flip through the pages. More than pleased!.