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Summary: Awesome!
Review: This was the best "In Death" book so far! My friend got me to read 'Naked in Death' a few months ago and I have been a huge fan since. I'm only sad that there are only 5 left and I'll have to wait eagerly for the rest soon! Reading this now is a little bit sad, because even though it was written years ago, the plot about a terrorist organization bombing New York and DC landmarks really hits home. On the flipside though, it's still a fantastic read. The plot is great and incorporates all of our favorite supporting characters, and introduces a few more- Peabody's brother Zeke, as week and Malloy, a fellow female cop who Eve admires and befriends. The passion and love between Eve and Roarke is as wonderful as ever, and Nora proves that she is the master of writing tasteful yet steamy sex scenes. My favorite subplot is the sexual tension of Peabody and McNabb finally coming to a serious head- can't wait for them to fall for each other hard in later books. Read this, you'll love it!
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Summary: The "past" of this future is scary
Review: In this volume of the "in Death" series, we learn far more about the "past" of the series - their past history, still in our future. The series is set in the 2050's; however, the events of this book flow from events thirty years in their past, in the 2020's. This gives us more of an idea of why the New York of Eve Dallas' time is the way it is. If you are new to the series, you may find it helpful to read some of the previous books as well - while each book in this series can stand alone as a police procedural/thriller, it is more fun if you can also follow the background stories of the personal lives of our characters. Eve Dallas is our police lieutenant hero, of course, and her husband Roarke (just Roarke) is his rich, enigmatic self. The interaction between Eve's sidekick/aide Peabody, and fellow cop McNab, gets tenser in this book (think elevators!). Mavis, Eve's best friend, is having success with her singing career. All of these background sub-plots are one of the fun parts of the series. It's a tradition that hangs over from police procedural series started more than 40 years ago, such as Ed McBain's 87th Precinct series, and it's nice to see Robb pay homage to that great tradition. The plot of this particular volume involves a terrorist group destroying New York landmarks, a theme that will perhaps resonate even more with readers now (I write this review in Jan 2002) than it did when the book was first published. It is poignantly sad to see that on the list of proposed targets is the Twin Towers - I had to shake my head and say, sorry, the terrorists didn't wait that long... The final target, and the culmination of the book, will keep you awake and reading. And who the terrorists are will make you think, about how such things carry on through the generations, and contemplate how we could go about trying to break that cycle.
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Summary: Fantastic!
Review: "Loyalty in Death" by J.D. Robb finds our tough-as-nails heroine, Lieutenant Eve Dallas of the NYPSD, pitted against a group of terrorists. This enigmatic group, known only as Cassandra, has no clear motive for the death and destruction they are causing. Indeed, it is simply the thrill of murdering the innocent and the fun of senseless destruction of property that they thrive on.
So Eve, with a little help along the way from her handsome and brilliant husband Roarke, sets about finding the trail that will lead to these murdering terrorists. She uncovers a connection to a mystery that began decades before and begins putting together the pieces. But when the threats from Cassandra get a little too personal, Eve shows her true grit by putting her life on the line to save those she loves!
I really can't say enough good things about this book. The mystery is thrilling and fun, and puts a fresh spin on what could have been a rather mundane topic. Eve and Roarke's relationship is as satisfying as ever in this instalment, and is still full of heart-pounding passion and exquisite tenderness. I have become so attached to Eve, Roarke and company that I feel like they are old friends - which makes picking up each new book that much better. I fly through each of Robb's books in record time, simply because I can't put them down.
"Loyalty in Death" is a first-rate romantic suspense novel, in a series that is sure to impress. One word of warning though - don't start reading these books if you can't afford to buy all 13 of them, because once you read one, you have to read them all! Robb's "In Death" series is absolutely irresistible - with it's vivid and lovable characters, fascinating futuristic setting, and ever-entertaining storylines - you just can't go wrong!
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Summary: Loyal to the Few, Destroy the Masses
Review: In this the 9th book of the In Death Series, Lt. Eve Dallas comes into contact with a killer so in control and smooth that killer appears to be almost serene. When Eve gets this case one person dies and through a series of strategic attacks against the masses the loyal few begin to see the results they're searching for. The question is can Eve stop the loyal few before more innocent people die?
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Summary: Another Winner!!!
Review: This addition to the "in Death" series, Loyalty in Death, has a group of terrorists named Cassandra planting bombs to kill alot of people. There are no demands being made at firstm, and there doesn't seem to be a motive for the bombings. Eve figures out , that the terrorist groups roots began many years before. The ending is very intense as both Eve's life, and Roarkes, are threatened as they close in on the main source behind this group. This was the best book yet in this excellent series! I don't know how Nora Roberts (a.k.a JD Robb) does it, but she keeps whipping out really great stories! The "in Death" series has been very exciting to read each book, and getting to know the characters a little better with each book!
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Summary: Another One You Can't Put Down
Review: In this entry into a series set in the near future, a bomber is attacking New York City, and he/she is sending letter touting NYPD Detective Eve Dallas. She is the kind of cop who takes these things personally and, if you're a criminal, you do not want to get Eve mad at you. This is a fine series with strongly written characters - even the minor ones - and good plots. It really deserves a wider audience than it seems to have. The series should be read in order so the reader gets to know the characters and watch the author, a well-known writer using a pseudonym, develop the characters.
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Summary: One of my favourites in the series
Review: This series keeps getting better, but Loyalty in particular grabbed me and held me from beginning to end. It was tense and thrilling, tender and funny. You get a rare glimpse into Roarke's inner self, and when he and Eve work together in the field, wild, wonderful, and funny things ensue. Granted, the identity of the culprit is easy to figure out, but the storytelling around it makes the book one Nora Roberts' best.
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Summary: Loyalty in Death...you won't be disappointed in this one!
Review: The latest addition to the "...in Death" series, Loyalty in Death, has a group of terrorists named Cassandra setting off murderous bombs. There are no demands being made and there doesn't seem to be a motive for the bombings. Eve finds out through her brilliant detective work, that the terrorist groups roots began many years before. There's an edge of your seat ending that threatens both Eve's life and Roarkes as they close in on the brains behind the group. This was one of my favorite books in this fantastic series. Start with the first, Naked in Death, and read the whole series if you haven't yet.
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Summary: EVERYTHING I want in a series.....
Review: Full developement of the basic cast Mavis,Peabody, McNab, Sommerset, incredible! Interesting Hi-Tech, Sci Fi gadgets, mad bomber aka Militant faction... lots of twists & plot turns. A real page turner, could hardly read it fast enough. But then I had to linger over the wonderful realtionship & interplay with Eve & Roarke... Sexy at it's best. No matter how hard Eve tries, Roarke is in the thick of things. Just where we all want him to be.
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Summary: Hang On...
Review: ...to the edge of your bed, because this is another thriller. I love this series and it just keeps getting better. The balance between action, suspense, humor, and romance is perfect.
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