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Vengeance in Death

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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

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!

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.)

In this latest installment in the "...in Death" series, Vengeance in Death, there is a series of vicious murders involving torture and mutilation. Eve discovers that all the victims had assisted Roarke in his quest for vengeance for the murder of a young girl back in Ireland. The young girl was Somerset's daughter. Somerset is Roarke's butler and they have been together for many years coming to America together from Ireland.

The murderer sends Eve riddles before each murder. And she tortures over each riddle believing that if she can solve the riddle in time she might prevent the murder from happening.

Somerset's character is largely developed in this book as he is framed and made to look like the murderer, also implicating Roarke. Eve decides to take the investigation underground or risk making Roarke look like the prime suspect.

Figuring out the murderer was difficult and entertaining. Another excellent book in the series.

Vengeance in Death as well as the rest as the "Death" series is rated the highest with me because the author takes you into the lives and emotions of the main two characters of Eve and Roarke. Also, the characters of the fellow cast is slowly evoving with each new book. I had a friend read my copy who could not get past the use of futuristic language/tech terms. I didn't see the problem with the idea of licensed companions, etc. The book is not about the future itself, but the lives of those living in it. If you're looking for a good, suspenceful book that keeps you guessing as to the bad guy with the addition of an evolving love story, then this book is for you!

This 6th. book of the series deals with Roarke's past, that we so far had only glimmers of. Including the why & how of Sommerset's importance to Roarke. Vengeance has come to call, Eve must protect this man she loves from an Evil seeded in his past. She struggles to protect the targets of this cryptic killer, as each one down is a step closer to Roarke's death. The love between Eve & Roarke is blooming & taking on a full quality, that us pitiful beings can envy. Fast, Furious action, witty, gritty dialogue. Loved every page turning minute of it.

Robb outdoes herself in "Vengeance in Death." Some previous installments in the series had become weak in plot and entertainment. This novel is just great.

With each of the novels in the series, Robb delves into a different supporting character - fleshing out Mavis and Peapody in past novels, for example. Summerset gets his turn in this one.

In a truly entertaining plot, Summerset is framed and Dallas is forced to take her investigation underground or risk making Roarke himself the prime suspect. The villain is targeting Roarke, and is taking out everyone who helped Roarke avenge the death of Summerset's daughter 15 years ago. And we get the added entertainment of Dallas defending Summerset - Robb adds to the previous background behind Summerset's disdain for Dallas. Unlike past novels in this series, Robb makes it very hard to figure out who the villain is and yet when we do, it's very logical.

The love affair between Dallas and Roarke is finely shaped, some good sparring and making up, excellent intensity. We continue to have witty exchanges between Peabody and Dallas, and meet McNab, who will be developed in a later novel.

A great read!

So far I have read seven of the J.D. Robb books. Everyone of them has been very exciting. I especially liked Vengenance in Death. The main character, Lieutenant Eve Dallas, has wit, brains and brawn. The fact that the settings are in the future (2056) adds an interesting twist. The entire book is one of those "can't put down". I hope she continues to write more sequels. I am just hooked on the stories and characters.

HIGHLY Recommend.

Book #6 in the In Death Series.
In this book you learn so much about Roarke and Sommerset. The past comes up to haunt Roarke as someone is brutally murdering people from his past. When the finger points to Sommerset, Eve is forced to put her hatred for him aside and help him for Roarke's sake. You will be so moved by this story. You will also shed a few tears for Sommerset. Roarke is a deep guy with many hidden sides, some of them are revealed in this book.
Also in this book you meet the fashinably weird and ever loveable E-Detective, Ian McNab. This is one of the best in the series!

"Vengeance in Death" continues J.D. Robb's "In Death" series, and this book might just be the best yet. The world in 2058 is a fascinating place, but the real intrigue in this story lies in the characters.
Robb has an amazing ability to paint vivid and realistic characters, and then explore those characters so that we, as readers, come to feel like we really know them. This is exactly what has happened for me with Lieutenant Eve Dallas and her husband Roarke. Each book delves a little deeper into these two, as individuals and as a unit, and I am completely addicted to reading about them. In fact, I would say that Eve, the independent and emotionally troubled cop, and Roarke, the dangerously handsome and charming billionaire, are my favourite couple of all time! Their relationship continues to grow and flourish as they adjust to their overpowering feelings for each other, and the passionate scenes they share all but send sparks from the pages!
In this particular instalment, Eve is working a new case involving a twisted killer who commits unspeakable acts of torture on his victims (two so far) and then, after hours of torment, murders them. In each case, the killer sends the police a taunting riddle, which Eve solves just too late to prevent the murder. As Eve delves into the investigation, it becomes apparent that the link between the two victims is her husband, Roarke, and a dark secret from his past involving Summerset's murdered daughter. Now Eve must walk the thin line between protecting her husband and finding justice for the dead, before another life is lost!
This book will draw you in right from the start and keep you captivated until the end. The plot is suspenseful, thrilling, and completely absorbing. I highly recommend each and every book in this series, and this one will leave you craving many more visits with Eve and Roarke. I guarantee it!