Naked in Death (In Death, Book 1) [Mass Market Paperback]

J. D. Robb (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 3, 2004

In the very first novel in the #1 New York Times bestselling series, Eve Dallas gets involved with Roarke, a suspect in her latest murder case. But passion and seduction have rules all their own.

Editorial Reviews

Review

'a perfect balance of suspense, futuristic police procedural and steamy romance...truly fine entertainment...sure to leave you hungering for more...' Publisher's Weekly --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Nora Roberts is the number-one New York Times-bestselling author of more than one hundred novels, including seventeen books in the number-one New York Times-bestselling In Death series, written under the pen name J. D. Robb. There are more than two hundred million copies of her books in print. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 314 pages
• Publisher: Berkley; later printing edition (August 3, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0425148297
• ISBN-13: 978-0425148297
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 4.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (267 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #16,217 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #9 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Mystery & Thrillers > Police Procedurals
  • #22 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Romance > Romantic Suspense
  • #39 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Mystery & Thrillers > Mystery > Women Sleuths

More About the Author

J.D. Robb is the pseudonym for a number-one New York Times-bestselling author of more than 170 novels, including the futuristic suspense In Death series. There are more than 300 million copies of her books in print.

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226 of 233 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A truly wonderful series!, May 15, 2001

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"intentaccess" (Boca Raton, Florida USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Naked in Death (In Death, Book 1) (Mass Market Paperback)

Naked in death starts out a really great series! Nora Roberts writes these under the name of JD ROBB. I did just start this series as I read everything I can get my hands on from Nora. If you are a new reader, you do need to start with this book and work your way through. I didn't start here first and she really builds the characters through each story that if you don't start from the beginning you miss a lot. I went back and am now starting from the beginning. This series is not Nora's romance format. Of course there is romance in there! This series is a mystery style. It takes place in NYC in the year 2058. When people do travel " off planet" and prostitution is legal. Your car drives you and you have " auto chefs " in house, car , even your office. The way ROBB writes about the future this is truly believable. Lt. Eve Dallas is a tough woman. She is strong, independent, and she truly fights and believes in her job as homicide detective. In this book she finds her main suspect a billionaire name Roarke. He is very charming, Irish, has lived a little on the edge, rich, and good-looking! Eve has now found her match. Roarke didn't have the ideal childhood either and they make the most wonderful couple. This is an excellent series, and keeps you entertained and you don't want to put the book down. Robb does a great job in making the who done it a total surprise! I highly recommend this entire series you will truly be delighted It is awesome!!!

44 of 44 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The beginning of a great series, October 14, 2000

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Marcia L. Hopkins - See all my reviews

This review is from: Naked in Death (In Death, Book 1) (Mass Market Paperback)

The "...in Death" series starts with Naked in Death a futuristic series set in New York City in the year 2058. The star of the series is Lt. Eve Dallas a tough as nails female homicide detective who fights for the rights of the victims of murder.

Eve finds the main murder suspect, a billionaire named Roarke who walks a fine line between legal and illegal, to be just a little bit too attractive for her comfort. He's Irish, gorgeous, and very charming.

This series is written by Nora Roberts under the name J.D. Robb. Don't confuse the romance novels usually written by Ms. Roberts with this series. The "...in Death" series is a far cry from her usual romance story. The series is excellent and I would recommend you read all the books beginning with this one, Naked in Death.

40 of 44 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is unbelievable!, August 5, 1999

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This review is from: Naked in Death (In Death, Book 1) (Mass Market Paperback)

I could not put this book down. Eve and Roarke are the hottest couple in print today. I love the mystery but I love the romance even more. These two are so hot I'm surprised the book doesn't go up into flames in my hands. I have reread Naked In Death at least three times and it never gets old. The whole series is great but start with Naked and go in order because it's better that way. Roarke is the ideal lover. Rich, powerful, dangerous, sexy and totally in love with Eve Dallas. Now that is one lucky woman! Eve is a great heroine. She is smart, brave, independent and loyal. At the same time she has a past that makes her vulnerable, too. She is a real person not some flat character. I can not wait for Loyalty In Death to come out. The only bad thing is I finish them so fast. Keep writing about Eve and Roarke, Nora Roberts. Your fans will be forever grateful.