Strangers in Death (In Death) | J.D. Robb

Strangers in Death (In Death) | J.D. Robb | Like visiting an old friend...

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	Strangers in Death (In Death) J.D. Robb Putnam Adult, 2008 - 368 pages average customer review:based on 58 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

The new novel in the #1 New York Times-bestselling series. Technology may be different in 2060 New York, yet the city is still a place of many cultures and great divides. But as ever, some murders receive more attention than others-especially those in which the victim is a prominent businessman, found in his Park Avenue apartment, tied to the bed-and strangled- with cords of black velvet. It doesn't surprise Lieutenant Eve Dallas that Thomas Anders's scandalous death is a source of titillation and speculation to the public-and of humiliation to his family. But while people in the city are talking about it, those close to Anders aren't so anxious to do the same. With some help from her billionaire husband, Roarke, Eve's soon knocking on doors-or barging through them-to find answers. But the facts don't add up. Physical evidence suggests that the victim didn't struggle. The security breach in the apartment indicates that the killer was someone known to the family, but everyone's alibi checks out. Was this a crime of passion in a kinky game gone wrong-or a meticulously planned execution? It's up to Dallas to solve a case in which strangers may be connected in unexpected, and deadly, ways.

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Awesome as Expected

I have yet to read a Bad book by Nora Roberts, weither written under the Name Nora or J D Robb. I love her books. I just wish she could write them faster. I would reccomend her books to anyone.

Like visiting an old friend...

I don't know how Nora Roberts continues to crank out books at this rate. I got the latest In Death installment from the library the other day... Strangers In Death by Nora Roberts writing as J. D. Robb. Strangers adheres to the basic Eve Dallas plot-line. The focus is on the crime and story, without a lot of character-building along the way. And I guess that's why I enjoyed this so much... I could just get lost in the story and have a good time.

In this episode, Dallas pulls a call for a crime that has a number of media implications. Thomas Anders, the head of a sporting-goods company, is found murdered in his house. What makes it "scandalous" is that he's tied up in bed, choked with a rope around his neck, with plenty of "toys" laying around. It certainly looks like a fantasy gone wrong, except that there's absolutely no clues as to who the other participant (and likely murderer) was. The wife is alibied, vacationing on a Caribbean island. The housekeeper seems to be far too business-like to do that. His business partners all seem to have liked him. But someone is hiding sometime, and Dallas has her ideas as to who is and isn't coming clean. With Roarke's help, she can put all the circumstantial evidence together, but she's still missing the solid evidence to nail the suspect cold. She'll have to crank up the pressure on a number of people to see who cracks first...

There's not necessarily anything in Strangers that makes it strikingly different than other In Death novels. Conversely, it's like a good friend... you know what to expect, you enjoy the company, and you're more than happy to be there. I personally enjoyed being here a lot, and I'll look forward to the next visit. At Robert's rate, I may not have to wait very long, either. :)

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Robb is top notch; Erickson is wonderful in delivery

I have had listened to the whole JD Robb "...in Death" series in audio books, and I'm delighted to see that "Strangers in Death" continues in strength in this wonderful series, depicting the marvelous life of Eve Dallas. I have turned many friends on to this series. It's fun, captivating, romantic, suspenseful, and thoroughly entertaining. Robb/Roberts' strength in writing is only enhanced by the best narrator - Susan Erickson. I very much appreciate the consistency of Erickson being the narrator for this entire series. Susan's voice inflections and her voice differentiation of characters, and the Irish in Roarke's voice are truly captivating and makes for great listening! Kudos to a job well done!!

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Eve Dallas is back and better than ever!

In "Strangers in Death", Eve Dallas has been assigned another case that on the face appears to be simple..rough sex gone bad. But as the scene is processed and witnesses interviewed, the clues don't pan out. Why would a seemingly reserved businessman, Thomas Anders (who is heavily invested in the community and with helping kids) engage in "risky behavior", while his beloved wife is out of town with friends. As Eve delves into the investigation, we see the normal connections between Lieutenant Dallas and her private life (the victim worked out of the same building owned by her billionaire husband Roarke; and the victim's wife uses the LC services of Charles Monroe, Eve's long time friend), but we see a marked departure from Eve and her normal behavior (not taking care of herself during a murder investigation). The new Eve simply remains focused on bringing the victim's killer to justice, while recognizing why she is so driven. She is also able to recognize connections between other crimes that appear on the face to be unrelated.

I also enjoyed seeing the usual characters in the series....McNab and Peabody (who are hilarious while keeping romance in their relationship); Feeney (who although sick, we still adore); Dr. Mira (Eve's surrogate mother); Charles and Louise (who are making some important changes in their lives); Mavis (who is still ga-ga over the baby); Sommerset (who has a love hate relationship with Eve); Trueheart and Baxter (who are equally marvelous in the story) and of course Roarke (who loves Eve passionately, even when he wants to ring her neck).

At the end, when the killer is revealed, you do feel satisfied, more so than at the end of "Creation in Death". What I think I enjoyed about this novel, that I felt was lacking in the last, was a maturity in Eve's character. What she really seems to embrace is that leaning on Roarke does not make her weak. She finally seems to realize that Roarke's respect, admiration and love are assets and only add value to what is already there. I loved this installation in a wonderful series, and can't wait for the next one.

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Another great outing for Roarke and Eve

Thomas "Tommy" Anders is the King of sportsware and he is very. But he got one thing going for him Lieutenant Eve Dallas on his case. Eve quickly zeros in on the widow Ava Anders, but she seem to have air tight excuse. But as the case continue, the truth will come out and justice will served.
"Stranger in Death" the 26th novel by J.D. Robb and its really great. Ms. Robb gives a great story. Secondary characters Charles and Louise are given time in the story. Overall "Strangers in Death" is great addition to the "In Death" series.

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