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In this novel in the #1 New York Times bestselling series, Detective Eve Dallas' investigation of a homicide at her husband’s hotel leads to a murderer with a passion for the finer things in life—and in death...At the luxurious Roarke Palace Hotel, a maid walks into suite 4602 for the nightly turndown—and steps into her worst nightmare. A killer leaves her dead, strangled by a thin silver wire. He’s Sly Yost, a virtuoso of music and murder. A hit man for the elite. Lieutenant Eve show more Dallas knows him well. But in this twisted case, knowing the killer doesn’t help solve the crime. Because there’s someone else involved. Someone with a more personal motive. And Eve must face a terrifying possibility—that the real target may, in fact, be her husband Roarke…. show less
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Betrayal in Death
4.5 Stars
Homicide Lieutenant Eve Dallas's latest case hits particularly close to home when a vicious assassin begins targeting Roarke's employees. The investigation is further compounded when the FBI attempts to take over and the true motive for the crimes is revealed.
Even though the identity of the killer is revealed early on, this is still one of the most exciting and action packed books in the series mainly due to the exceedingly dark and gritty depiction of the murders and the fact that the villain is truly insidious and malevolent.
In addition to the mystery, there are some compelling character developments when a friend from Roarke's past arrives on scene. The dynamic between the two not only provides some show more intriguing insight into the enigmatic billionaire, but also exposes a potential conflict of interest with Eve.
Peabody and McNab's romance also hits a snag although this one has been a long time coming. While Peabody is a favorite of mine, it must be said that she has not handled the situation at all well, and McNab's reactions are more than justified.
The love/hate banter between Eve and Summerset is another highlight, and he is all the more endearing for the small gestures that show his growing affection for "Roarke's cop".
In sum, definitely one of the darker and more subdued installments perhaps due to the monstrous nature of the crimes and the relationship issues. Nevertheless, it is an excellent addition to the series and I look forward to reading the next one. show less
4.5 Stars
Homicide Lieutenant Eve Dallas's latest case hits particularly close to home when a vicious assassin begins targeting Roarke's employees. The investigation is further compounded when the FBI attempts to take over and the true motive for the crimes is revealed.
Even though the identity of the killer is revealed early on, this is still one of the most exciting and action packed books in the series mainly due to the exceedingly dark and gritty depiction of the murders and the fact that the villain is truly insidious and malevolent.
In addition to the mystery, there are some compelling character developments when a friend from Roarke's past arrives on scene. The dynamic between the two not only provides some show more intriguing insight into the enigmatic billionaire, but also exposes a potential conflict of interest with Eve.
Peabody and McNab's romance also hits a snag although this one has been a long time coming. While Peabody is a favorite of mine, it must be said that she has not handled the situation at all well, and McNab's reactions are more than justified.
The love/hate banter between Eve and Summerset is another highlight, and he is all the more endearing for the small gestures that show his growing affection for "Roarke's cop".
In sum, definitely one of the darker and more subdued installments perhaps due to the monstrous nature of the crimes and the relationship issues. Nevertheless, it is an excellent addition to the series and I look forward to reading the next one. show less
It seems like with every novel, I say that it is the darkest book yet in the In Death series. That trend holds once again with Betrayal in Death. I've concluded that any story that touches on Roarke's past is bound to be dark. In this twelfth book in the series, we not only learn more about his past but also meet some of his friends from that era. It's quite the discovery, and his friends were quite the characters.
I love that we see Eve taking care of Roarke for once. To me, it is a turning point in their relationship as it shows she recognizes that she needs to give as much as she gets. The other thing I enjoyed about Betrayal in Death is watching Roarke and Eve work together professionally. They've always collaborated, but it is the show more first time we see Roarke openly welcomed into one of Eve's investigations. I see it corroborating the idea that they are a tremendous couple, perfect for each other in every way.
Seriously, Susan Erickson can do no wrong as the In Death narrator. I love her voices. I love her performance. She captures Eve so much better than I ever could. Plus, I am especially fond of her Roarke. The combination of Ms. Robb and Ms. Erickson is as good as it gets. show less
I love that we see Eve taking care of Roarke for once. To me, it is a turning point in their relationship as it shows she recognizes that she needs to give as much as she gets. The other thing I enjoyed about Betrayal in Death is watching Roarke and Eve work together professionally. They've always collaborated, but it is the show more first time we see Roarke openly welcomed into one of Eve's investigations. I see it corroborating the idea that they are a tremendous couple, perfect for each other in every way.
Seriously, Susan Erickson can do no wrong as the In Death narrator. I love her voices. I love her performance. She captures Eve so much better than I ever could. Plus, I am especially fond of her Roarke. The combination of Ms. Robb and Ms. Erickson is as good as it gets. show less
Este é o 12º livro da série Mortal e confesso que estou um pouco viciada nesta colecção. J.D. Robb, pseudónimo de Nora Roberts, apresenta-nos mais uma vez um livro cheio de mistério, romance e humor que faz as delícias daqueles que o lêem. Desde o momento que apareceram no mercado que faço os possíveis para seguir a série e não há um mínimo de arrependimento da minha parte. Robb apresenta-nos personagens muito bem construídas, em cenários muito bem pensados, estando tudo muito bem pensado e interligado. Nada acontece por acaso e desde o início ao fim que acabamos a roer as poucas unhas que temos com o nervosismo de encontrar a identidade do verdadeiro assassino. São poucos os autores de policiais que conseguem show more esconder tão bem a identificação do culpado, Robb fá-lo e uma forma graciosa e inata, fazendo com que tenhamos a vontade de não terminar a leitura. Infelizmente, tudo o que é bom acaba e chegasse à última página com tristeza e vontade de chegar o próximo volume.
Em relação a este livro em especifico, confesso que desde o início desconfiei da chegada daquele amigo de Roarke, mas nunca iria pensar que tanto havia por detrás de tão sinistras mortes. Continuei a adorar a forma como Eve consegue comandar a sua vida profissionalmente, mas acabei por dar profundas gargalhadas em alguns diálogos com Roarke e também com a sua colega Peaboby. A minha personagem preferida é e será sempre Roarke, que com a sua personalidade forte e charmosa consegue dar a volta à nossa querida detective, ele é a causa dela estar a começar a desenvolver algumas capacidades sociais e sentimentais para com aqueles que lhe estão mais próximos. Isso acaba por me emocionar um pouco.
Peabody e McNab são outra história! Aqueles dois são completamente apaixonados um pelo outro, mas não conseguem ver a intensidade dos seus sentimentos, acabando por cometer o erro de os identificar apenas com o lado físico da relação. É talvez por isso, e pelo orgulho que ambos têm, que neste volume acabam por ter uma forte discussão que não irá ficar completamente resolvida no final do livro. Tirando isso, os diálogos entre os dois são bastante engraçados e tiram alguma da seriedade do livro. Algo que não é mencionado como negativo, muito pelo contrário, são estes pequenos detalhes que apenas vão favorecer a leitura desta tão extensa serie.
A única coisa negativa que tenho a apontar acaba por ser a capa do livro, que apesar de ser lindíssima não se enquadra no resto da serie. Primeiro por ser tão diferente das anteriores e segundo por ter o nome de Nora Roberts destacado, quando na minha opinião devia ter o de J.D. Robb. Esta era a capa perfeita para um dos livros de Nora Roberts e não de J.D.Robb. Mesmo assim não posso deixar de dizer mais uma vez que o livro é fantástico e que recomendo a leitura a todos os amantes de romances policiais.
Estou ansiosa por ter a oportunidade de ler o próximo.
http://viv-omundoencantadodoslivros.blogspot.pt/2012/10/sdeopiniao-traicao-morta... show less
Em relação a este livro em especifico, confesso que desde o início desconfiei da chegada daquele amigo de Roarke, mas nunca iria pensar que tanto havia por detrás de tão sinistras mortes. Continuei a adorar a forma como Eve consegue comandar a sua vida profissionalmente, mas acabei por dar profundas gargalhadas em alguns diálogos com Roarke e também com a sua colega Peaboby. A minha personagem preferida é e será sempre Roarke, que com a sua personalidade forte e charmosa consegue dar a volta à nossa querida detective, ele é a causa dela estar a começar a desenvolver algumas capacidades sociais e sentimentais para com aqueles que lhe estão mais próximos. Isso acaba por me emocionar um pouco.
Peabody e McNab são outra história! Aqueles dois são completamente apaixonados um pelo outro, mas não conseguem ver a intensidade dos seus sentimentos, acabando por cometer o erro de os identificar apenas com o lado físico da relação. É talvez por isso, e pelo orgulho que ambos têm, que neste volume acabam por ter uma forte discussão que não irá ficar completamente resolvida no final do livro. Tirando isso, os diálogos entre os dois são bastante engraçados e tiram alguma da seriedade do livro. Algo que não é mencionado como negativo, muito pelo contrário, são estes pequenos detalhes que apenas vão favorecer a leitura desta tão extensa serie.
A única coisa negativa que tenho a apontar acaba por ser a capa do livro, que apesar de ser lindíssima não se enquadra no resto da serie. Primeiro por ser tão diferente das anteriores e segundo por ter o nome de Nora Roberts destacado, quando na minha opinião devia ter o de J.D. Robb. Esta era a capa perfeita para um dos livros de Nora Roberts e não de J.D.Robb. Mesmo assim não posso deixar de dizer mais uma vez que o livro é fantástico e que recomendo a leitura a todos os amantes de romances policiais.
Estou ansiosa por ter a oportunidade de ler o próximo.
http://viv-omundoencantadodoslivros.blogspot.pt/2012/10/sdeopiniao-traicao-morta... show less
Betrayal in Death
4.5 Stars
Homicide Lieutenant Eve Dallas's latest case hits particularly close to home when a vicious assassin begins targeting Roarke's employees. The investigation is further compounded when the FBI attempts to take over and the true motive for the crimes is revealed.
Even though the identity of the killer is revealed early on, this is still one of the most exciting and action packed books in the series mainly due to the exceedingly dark and gritty depiction of the murders and the fact that the villain is truly insidious and malevolent.
In addition to the mystery, there are some compelling character developments when a friend from Roarke's past arrives on scene. The dynamic between the two not only provides some show more intriguing insight into the enigmatic billionaire, but also exposes a potential conflict of interest with Eve.
Peabody and McNab's romance also hits a snag although this one has been a long time coming. While Peabody is a favorite of mine, it must be said that she has not handled the situation at all well, and McNab's reactions are more than justified.
The love/hate banter between Eve and Summerset is another highlight, and he is all the more endearing for the small gestures that show his growing affection for "Roarke's cop".
In sum, definitely one of the darker and more subdued installments perhaps due to the monstrous nature of the crimes and the relationship issues. Nevertheless, it is an excellent addition to the series and I look forward to reading the next one. show less
4.5 Stars
Homicide Lieutenant Eve Dallas's latest case hits particularly close to home when a vicious assassin begins targeting Roarke's employees. The investigation is further compounded when the FBI attempts to take over and the true motive for the crimes is revealed.
Even though the identity of the killer is revealed early on, this is still one of the most exciting and action packed books in the series mainly due to the exceedingly dark and gritty depiction of the murders and the fact that the villain is truly insidious and malevolent.
In addition to the mystery, there are some compelling character developments when a friend from Roarke's past arrives on scene. The dynamic between the two not only provides some show more intriguing insight into the enigmatic billionaire, but also exposes a potential conflict of interest with Eve.
Peabody and McNab's romance also hits a snag although this one has been a long time coming. While Peabody is a favorite of mine, it must be said that she has not handled the situation at all well, and McNab's reactions are more than justified.
The love/hate banter between Eve and Summerset is another highlight, and he is all the more endearing for the small gestures that show his growing affection for "Roarke's cop".
In sum, definitely one of the darker and more subdued installments perhaps due to the monstrous nature of the crimes and the relationship issues. Nevertheless, it is an excellent addition to the series and I look forward to reading the next one. show less
Este é o 12º livro da série Mortal e confesso que estou um pouco viciada nesta colecção. J.D. Robb, pseudónimo de Nora Roberts, apresenta-nos mais uma vez um livro cheio de mistério, romance e humor que faz as delícias daqueles que o lêem. Desde o momento que apareceram no mercado que faço os possíveis para seguir a série e não há um mínimo de arrependimento da minha parte. Robb apresenta-nos personagens muito bem construídas, em cenários muito bem pensados, estando tudo muito bem pensado e interligado. Nada acontece por acaso e desde o início ao fim que acabamos a roer as poucas unhas que temos com o nervosismo de encontrar a identidade do verdadeiro assassino. São poucos os autores de policiais que conseguem show more esconder tão bem a identificação do culpado, Robb fá-lo e uma forma graciosa e inata, fazendo com que tenhamos a vontade de não terminar a leitura. Infelizmente, tudo o que é bom acaba e chegasse à última página com tristeza e vontade de chegar o próximo volume.
Em relação a este livro em especifico, confesso que desde o início desconfiei da chegada daquele amigo de Roarke, mas nunca iria pensar que tanto havia por detrás de tão sinistras mortes. Continuei a adorar a forma como Eve consegue comandar a sua vida profissionalmente, mas acabei por dar profundas gargalhadas em alguns diálogos com Roarke e também com a sua colega Peaboby. A minha personagem preferida é e será sempre Roarke, que com a sua personalidade forte e charmosa consegue dar a volta à nossa querida detective, ele é a causa dela estar a começar a desenvolver algumas capacidades sociais e sentimentais para com aqueles que lhe estão mais próximos. Isso acaba por me emocionar um pouco.
Peabody e McNab são outra história! Aqueles dois são completamente apaixonados um pelo outro, mas não conseguem ver a intensidade dos seus sentimentos, acabando por cometer o erro de os identificar apenas com o lado físico da relação. É talvez por isso, e pelo orgulho que ambos têm, que neste volume acabam por ter uma forte discussão que não irá ficar completamente resolvida no final do livro. Tirando isso, os diálogos entre os dois são bastante engraçados e tiram alguma da seriedade do livro. Algo que não é mencionado como negativo, muito pelo contrário, são estes pequenos detalhes que apenas vão favorecer a leitura desta tão extensa serie.
A única coisa negativa que tenho a apontar acaba por ser a capa do livro, que apesar de ser lindíssima não se enquadra no resto da serie. Primeiro por ser tão diferente das anteriores e segundo por ter o nome de Nora Roberts destacado, quando na minha opinião devia ter o de J.D. Robb. Esta era a capa perfeita para um dos livros de Nora Roberts e não de J.D.Robb. Mesmo assim não posso deixar de dizer mais uma vez que o livro é fantástico e que recomendo a leitura a todos os amantes de romances policiais.
Estou ansiosa por ter a oportunidade de ler o próximo.
http://viv-omundoencantadodoslivros.blogspot.pt/2012/10/sdeopiniao-traicao-morta... show less
Em relação a este livro em especifico, confesso que desde o início desconfiei da chegada daquele amigo de Roarke, mas nunca iria pensar que tanto havia por detrás de tão sinistras mortes. Continuei a adorar a forma como Eve consegue comandar a sua vida profissionalmente, mas acabei por dar profundas gargalhadas em alguns diálogos com Roarke e também com a sua colega Peaboby. A minha personagem preferida é e será sempre Roarke, que com a sua personalidade forte e charmosa consegue dar a volta à nossa querida detective, ele é a causa dela estar a começar a desenvolver algumas capacidades sociais e sentimentais para com aqueles que lhe estão mais próximos. Isso acaba por me emocionar um pouco.
Peabody e McNab são outra história! Aqueles dois são completamente apaixonados um pelo outro, mas não conseguem ver a intensidade dos seus sentimentos, acabando por cometer o erro de os identificar apenas com o lado físico da relação. É talvez por isso, e pelo orgulho que ambos têm, que neste volume acabam por ter uma forte discussão que não irá ficar completamente resolvida no final do livro. Tirando isso, os diálogos entre os dois são bastante engraçados e tiram alguma da seriedade do livro. Algo que não é mencionado como negativo, muito pelo contrário, são estes pequenos detalhes que apenas vão favorecer a leitura desta tão extensa serie.
A única coisa negativa que tenho a apontar acaba por ser a capa do livro, que apesar de ser lindíssima não se enquadra no resto da serie. Primeiro por ser tão diferente das anteriores e segundo por ter o nome de Nora Roberts destacado, quando na minha opinião devia ter o de J.D. Robb. Esta era a capa perfeita para um dos livros de Nora Roberts e não de J.D.Robb. Mesmo assim não posso deixar de dizer mais uma vez que o livro é fantástico e que recomendo a leitura a todos os amantes de romances policiais.
Estou ansiosa por ter a oportunidade de ler o próximo.
http://viv-omundoencantadodoslivros.blogspot.pt/2012/10/sdeopiniao-traicao-morta... show less
This is the twelfth book in J. D. Robb's popular “In Death” series. It begins with Eve and her husband, the wealthy and handsome Roarke, hosting a party at one of Roarke's hotels. During the party, one of the hotel maids is found brutally murdered. The next day, a friend and colleague of Roarke's is found murdered too, and Eve begins to think an assassin is after her husband.
Soon the FBI is trying to take over her case, but the reader knows there is no way Eve will put Roarke's life in danger by not finding the killer herself. She soon discovers the assassin is Sly Yost, and he's a master of disguise. Finding him will be almost impossible. Adding to Eve's stress is the sudden appearance of Mick Connelly, an old friend from Roarke's show more shady past.
This was one of my favorite books in the series. The Sly Yost character was very well written, and the secondary characters, especially Peabody and McNab, are always interesting. Roarke and Eve have a great relationship and in this book we see a bit of Eve's softer side. Each book deepens the relationship between Roarke and Eve, which I think is one a fiction's great romances, and I'm not even a fan of romances. I'm a novice to the series, currently at 44 books, but I'm going to make it a priority next year to read many more. show less
Soon the FBI is trying to take over her case, but the reader knows there is no way Eve will put Roarke's life in danger by not finding the killer herself. She soon discovers the assassin is Sly Yost, and he's a master of disguise. Finding him will be almost impossible. Adding to Eve's stress is the sudden appearance of Mick Connelly, an old friend from Roarke's show more shady past.
This was one of my favorite books in the series. The Sly Yost character was very well written, and the secondary characters, especially Peabody and McNab, are always interesting. Roarke and Eve have a great relationship and in this book we see a bit of Eve's softer side. Each book deepens the relationship between Roarke and Eve, which I think is one a fiction's great romances, and I'm not even a fan of romances. I'm a novice to the series, currently at 44 books, but I'm going to make it a priority next year to read many more. show less
BETRAYAL IN DEATH is the twelfth book in the In Death Series. As the cover states, it deals with betrayal in many situations. Eve is at a party at one of Roarke's hotels when she is called to the murder of a chambermaid in the same hotel. The murder is brutal and was clearly done by a professional. It looks like the murder was done to hurt Roarke. Eve is determined to find the killer and protect her husband.
Roarke is busy arranging with actress Magda Lane to hold an auction of her movie memorabilia to fund a foundation to assist young actors. The memorabilia could bring in around one billion credits. Eve is concerned about the security surrounding the auction but that is quickly overshadowed first by the chambermaid's death and then by show more the death of another of Roarke's employees who is also killed in a property Roarke owns.
One of Roarke's old friends - long thought to be dead - arrives to visit Roarke too. Mick Connelly was one of the people that Roarke grew up with in Dublin. While Roarke has cleaned up his act, made a lot of money, and married Eve, Mick is still a very charming criminal. Eve worries about what he wants from Roarke.
The hired killer's viewpoint is also given. He is a sociopath who lives for the finer things in life like opera, fine foods, clothing and wine. He is utterly creepy and terrifying. As Eve hunts for the him, she learns that the murders are part of a much larger plot.
For the more personal part of the story, Roarke and Eve are still adjusting to each other in their marriage. While they are great with each other, they are coming from very different backgrounds and sometimes that takes adjustments from both of them. Mick is a focus that highlights their different reactions. Eve also deepens her friendship with Peabody as she attempts - despite her strong desire not to get involved - to act as a relationship counselor when Peabody and McNab have a falling out.
I love this series. Each episode deepens the relationship between Roarke and Eve, which I think is one a fiction's great romances, and each finds Eve expanding and deepening her circle of friends which is a sign that she is finally overcoming the horrible experiences of her childhood. Sometimes the mysteries take a backseat to the relationships but, in this case, the mystery and relationships were integral to each other. show less
Roarke is busy arranging with actress Magda Lane to hold an auction of her movie memorabilia to fund a foundation to assist young actors. The memorabilia could bring in around one billion credits. Eve is concerned about the security surrounding the auction but that is quickly overshadowed first by the chambermaid's death and then by show more the death of another of Roarke's employees who is also killed in a property Roarke owns.
One of Roarke's old friends - long thought to be dead - arrives to visit Roarke too. Mick Connelly was one of the people that Roarke grew up with in Dublin. While Roarke has cleaned up his act, made a lot of money, and married Eve, Mick is still a very charming criminal. Eve worries about what he wants from Roarke.
The hired killer's viewpoint is also given. He is a sociopath who lives for the finer things in life like opera, fine foods, clothing and wine. He is utterly creepy and terrifying. As Eve hunts for the him, she learns that the murders are part of a much larger plot.
For the more personal part of the story, Roarke and Eve are still adjusting to each other in their marriage. While they are great with each other, they are coming from very different backgrounds and sometimes that takes adjustments from both of them. Mick is a focus that highlights their different reactions. Eve also deepens her friendship with Peabody as she attempts - despite her strong desire not to get involved - to act as a relationship counselor when Peabody and McNab have a falling out.
I love this series. Each episode deepens the relationship between Roarke and Eve, which I think is one a fiction's great romances, and each finds Eve expanding and deepening her circle of friends which is a sign that she is finally overcoming the horrible experiences of her childhood. Sometimes the mysteries take a backseat to the relationships but, in this case, the mystery and relationships were integral to each other. show less
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Nora Roberts was born in Silver Spring, Maryland on October 10, 1950. Her first book, Irish Thoroughbred, was published in 1981. Since then, she has written more than 200 novels. She writes romances under her own name including Montana Sky, Blue Smoke, Carolina Moon, The Search, Chasing Fire, The Witness, The Perfect Hope, Inner Harbor, Dark show more Witch, Shadow Spell, The Collector, The Villa, The Liar, The Obsession, and Shelter in Place. She writes crime novels under the pseudonym of J. D. Robb including the In Death series. She has been given the Romance Writers of America Lifetime Achievement Award and has been inducted into their Hall of Fame. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
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- 2001-03-01
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- Eve Dallas; Roarke; Delia Peabody; Ian McNab; Charlotte Mira; Ryan Feeney (show all 11); Trina; Mavis Freestone; Charles Monroe; Mick Connelly; Sylvester Yost
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- Carcasses bleed at the sight of the murderer. - Robert Burton
Honour is sometimes found among thieves. - Sir Walter Scott - First words
- A murder was taking place.
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- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)Capturing her mouth with his, he stepped onto the wide platform and tumbled her onto the bed.
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