Vengeance in Death [Mass Market Paperback]

J. D. Robb (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 1997

A madman brutally murders two men-both with ties to an ugly secret shared by Lieutenant Eve Dallas' new husband, Roarke.

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Futuristic...and steamy. -- Publishers Weekly

About the Author

J. D. Robb is the pseudonym of New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Berkley (October 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0425160394
• ISBN-13: 978-0425160398
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.2 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (70 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,787 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #5 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Mystery & Thrillers > Police Procedurals
  • #11 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Romance > Romantic Suspense
  • #25 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Mystery & Thrillers > Mystery > Women Sleuths

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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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30 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best by the best, August 19, 1997

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This review is from: Vengeance in Death (Mass Market Paperback)

Homicide detective Eve Dallas knew when she married her powerful billionaire husband Roarke, that there were events in his past she would rather not know about, especially his criminal activities. These acts conflict with Eve's code of ethics as an honest homicide detective. When a series of vicious murders involving torture and mutilation, occur, Eve realizes that all the victims assisted Roarke on his personal quest for vengeance. Eve faces the biggest crisis of her career and her marriage as she is confronted with choosing between love or honor.

VENGEANCE IN DEATH is the kind of novel that readers expect from the very talented J.D. Robb. The pace is fast, the action is explosive, and the relationship between the hero and heroine fresh, red hot, and poignant. This book is a keeper to treasure during times of stress.

Harriet Klausner

60 of 71 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Yet!, July 9, 2001

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This review is from: Vengeance in Death (Mass Market Paperback)

Vengeance in Death, there is a series of brutal murders involving torment and mutilation. Eve discovers that all the victims had assisted Roarke in his quest for vengeance for the murder of Somerset's daughter back in Ireland years ago.. Somerset, Roarke's butler has been jointly for many years coming to America together from Ireland. Roarke feels he partly responsible for the death of Somerset's daughter even though Somerset doesn't feel this way. The murderer sends Eve riddles before each murder. And she persecutes over each riddle believing that if she can solve the riddle in time she might prevent the murder from happening. Somerset's is really developed in this book as he is framed and made to look like the murderer. This was the best in this series yet. This series offers a perfect blend of suspense, romance. It is fast paced and full of action. I recommend this series to everybody. You won't be disappointed but start with the first book!

28 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best in the series! (so far), November 28, 1998

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This review is from: Vengeance in Death (Mass Market Paperback)

I have enjoyed every book in this series. Since I've been reading them in order, I have one left to go (Holiday in Death), but so far, this was the absolute best! I used to read Sci Fi, then I switched to Romance, then I found this: tight, action-filled, police investigation starring a tougher-than-nails heroine and a gorgeous, loving, rich hero. In a futuristic setting!! Could I ask for anything more? In each book, I look forward to the fabulous "gadgets" of the year 2058: the Autochef, the voice-controlled shower, etc. I adore Eve. I adore Roarke. I adore them together. But this book seemed to show them in even more depth. Without giving too much away, my favourite scenes were THE FIGHT, where (for once) Roarke stands up for himself and doesn't let (Darling) Eve bully him. The scene was heartwrenching, funny ("neurotic snits") and sexy. The explosion scene was gripping, the raspberries on the bed scene was howlingly funny and the car speed chase took my breath away. Read every book in the series! In order! Get to know Eve and Roarke slowly. You won't regret it. They never fail to satisfy. I'm on to the next one - Holiday in Death.(P.S. They are quite gory, so be prepared. Skip over the really yucky parts.)