New York to Dallas (In Death, No. 33) [Hardcover]

J. D. Robb (Author)

Book Description

Release date: September 13, 2011 | Series: In Death

The new novel from the #1 New York Times-bestselling author, which takes readers deeper into the mind of Eve Dallas than ever before.

The number-one New York Times-bestselling author J. D. Robb presents an intense and terrifying new case for New York homicide cop Eve Dallas, one that will take her all the way to the city that gave her her name-and plunge her into the nightmares of her childhood.

When a monster named Isaac McQueen-taken down by Eve back in her uniform days-escapes from Rikers, he has two things in mind. One is to pick up where he left off, abducting young victims and leaving them scarred in both mind and body. The other is to get revenge on the woman who stopped him all those years ago.

Editorial Reviews

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The romantic novelist Nora Roberts is quite inhumanly prolific ... Well plotted and well written ... Robb avoids excessive detail about their actions, describing instead the effect on the victims. Dallas is tireless and undaunted in her pursuit of the abductor. This book deserves its inevitable place on the bestseller list. Literary Review --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

J. D. Robb is the pseudonym for a number-one New York Times-bestselling author of more than 190 novels, including the futuristic suspense In Death series. There are more than 400 million copies of her books in print.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 416 pages
• Publisher: Putnam Adult; 1 edition (September 13, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0399157786
• ISBN-13: 978-0399157783
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.3 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (358 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #63,126 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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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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204 of 209 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars 5 Blue Ribbons from Romance Junkies! September 13, 2011

By Lily

Format:Hardcover

In the mid-twenty-first century, NYPSD Lieutenant Eve Dallas is facing possibly her worst nemesis yet: paperwork. Just as Eve finds herself wishing for a murder that would spring her from paperwork hell, something worse comes along.

Isaac McQueen - a violent pedophile Eve took down not long after she became a police officer - has escaped prison. McQueen seems more than eager to get back to raping and torturing young girls, but he's added an additional target to his list: Eve. McQueen's sick cat-and-mouse game will take Eve and her husband Roarke from New York to Dallas, where the demons of Eve's past will collide with the terrifying danger that taking down McQueen presents.

Enter the explosively exciting world of Eve and Roarke in NEW YORK TO DALLAS. Author J.D. Robb brings the full gamut of emotions to the table in NEW YORK TO DALLAS and readers are sure to experience every one. I laughed, I cried, I sighed, I smiled, I relaxed and curled up with the book, then I tensed and sat up straight as I eagerly turned the pages.

As one might expect from the lack of "In Death" in the title, J.D. Robb shakes things up in NEW YORK TO DALLAS. Taking Eve out of New York doesn't just equal a location change. She's in unfamiliar territory, doesn't have her partner, her squad, her commander or the familiar resources she's used to. It was interesting, for me, to see Eve in such a situation. What's more, Dallas isn't just any location. As fans of the series know, Dallas is where Eve's life was irrevocably changed. I won't provide any spoilers, but it should come as no surprise that the ghosts of Eve's past - a past she's thought she'd mostly come to terms with - are added to the strain of trying to capture McQueen. I loved the character growth this aspect of the story brought to Eve, even as it broke my heart. And it wasn't only my heart breaking. Roarke, Eve's husband, is with her every step of the way. Not only do we see more of his character development come about - and I won't say why or how - but the progression their marriage makes in NEW YORK TO DALLAS is simply beautiful to watch. In many ways, Eve and Roarke make a unique couple. But one of the things I love most about them as husband and wife is the fact that they have the "everyday" little problems couples have, not just big ones; they have to cope with both in this book.

A host of new characters are seamlessly introduced in NEW YORK TO DALLAS. I grew to love them almost as much as I do Eve and Roarke's friends. Two of McQueen's victims, in particular, grabbed my attention - and Eve's - and it's not just their courage which captivated me, but what they show about Eve that makes me hope I'll see them again.

There's a reason Ms. Robb's dynamic IN DEATH series is still wildly popular more than forty books and novellas in. The books may be set in the future, but the themes of love, friendship, loss, pain, survival, courage, hope, despair, good and evil are universal. Too, the strengths, flaws and quirks of Eve, Roarke and their friends makes the characters not only loveable, but relatable.

NEW YORK TO DALLAS is the thirty-third full-length novel in the IN DEATH series, but Ms. Robb weaves in enough background for readers new to the world of Eve and Roarke to follow along. Fans of the series will, however, be in for a special treat, as there are so many moments in NEW YORK TO DALLAS that show just how far Eve and Roarke have come.

Ms. Robb brings her A-game to NEW YORK TO DALLAS. Love, intelligence, hard work and twisted-as-hell evil are a brilliant combination in the hands of someone like Ms. Robb. She has the ability to make even a predictable surprise plot twist feel like a sucker punch to the gut. That ability to bring forth such strong emotions is why I've been a fan of J.D. Robb/Nora Roberts for more than half my lifetime and why I continue to look forward to each new book of hers. NEW YORK TO DALLAS is captivating from beginning to end, and I finished it eager to see where Ms. Robb takes Eve and Roarke next!

Lily
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79 of 80 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Wow - Takes you to the edge and flings you over September 13, 2011

By L. COP TOP 1000 REVIEWER

Format:Hardcover

I will start by saying I feel this is the best In Death book.

If you are new to the series, I would not start with this one. There is such history to get to this point, that I feel you would not enjoy it as much.

Not sure where to start, I don't want to put any spoilers in this because that is one of the things I loved about it was seeing how it unfolded. I was not particularly surprised by what happened, but it flowed so wonderfully that I would not want to ruin any of it for you.

For fans, we got a lot of Eve/Roarke. Because it takes place in another city, the normal cast is there, but not the way it normally is. They introduce us to people Eve met before the series started and we get to know Eve better. What is most striking about this book, is the relationship between Eve and Roarke. We all love him, who wouldn't. But you see the bonds very strongly and you also see the striking difference between the Eve we met 33 books ago to the woman she is today.

There were times I literally had to set the book down and walk away, one because I did not want it to end, and 2 because I felt so much for Eve. This one will make you really feel the emotions, and that is an Excellent book.

So many series devolve at this point, and the last two books have really been some of the best work to date.

This book is worth the Hardback price.

Enjoy, and if you are new to the series do yourself a favor and start with the beginning. It is overall an excellent series. There were a couple books in it I did not love, maybe 4 out of all of them, and they were still really good.

52 of 57 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars NY2D is a a terrific "in Death" novel September 14, 2011

By Sherri Rowlands

Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase

NY2D was waiting for me on my Kindle when I woke up. I eagerly started reading but work got in the way. Every possible break, I read a little more. I got home from work and read non-stop until I finished it, way too late but worth it.
I thought the one-time name change was a big mistake, but having read the book I couldn't come up with a good "in Death" name unless it was "Monsters in Death" because Eve deals with a couple of monster bad guys. I loved the story, the character development, and wrenching self-discovery that Eve goes through. I felt I was standing by just as helplessly as Roarke as Eve battled personal monsters with the live ones. The bad guys got a couple of lucky breaks which normally would have me rolling my eyes in disbelief but these were very plausible and truly well-written.
This book takes place in a totally new environment for Eve and it made me laugh as she deals with the Dallas police and Feds. A great new cast of characters for the series and I hope she keeps in touch with a few of them.
NY2D is now my favorite book of the series, at least until the next one comes along. :)