Immortal in Death

Long-time readers know I adore Nora Roberts and will gleefully read anything she publishes. Despite my love for her, I always avoided her In Death series because I didn’t want to have to tackle the 50+ novels in that series in addition to everything else I want to read. Still, I tasked myself with listening to my long audiobook list in order of publication date, and it just so happens that my husband had downloaded the first book in the series. So, I started Naked in Death, not knowing what to expect. I finished it in a day and immediately listened to books two, three, and four in short succession. Yeah, I’m a fan, and I cannot wait to get back to the series. First of all, I love the tone of this series. Not only is it darker and show more grittier than the novels she writes under her name, but there is also a rawness to Eve and Roarke that I adore. Everything about the series has an edge, from the characters to the world itself. Sure, it has fancy technology and gadgets, but there is something broken in Eve’s world that draws you to her. Only my self-control is preventing me from using my extra credits from downloading as much of the series as I can get and devouring them all. show less

When Eve Dallas is called into a murder scene, she is surprised to learn that her best friend, Mavis, is a suspect in the crime. When Eve has to arrest Mavis for the murder, she vows to save her friend and find the killer no matter what. But it's not so easy for Eve to concentrate on the case when she has to plan her own wedding, tend to her best friend, and deal with the sudden memories of her buried past. Eve is determined to find the true killer and prove Mavis' innocence, and so she goes into overdrive doing just that. Eve turns up a connection to a new illegal drug, which benefits the user with restored youthfulness, but is also highly addictive and fatal.

This is the third book of the long running series and I 19ve really enjoyed show more them all. It 19s interesting to see how the author envisions future New York and I love the mix of mystery and low level science fiction. I definitely plan to continue the series and hope to read at least a few more this year. show less

Reluctantly determined to get through all the wedding planning, Eve Dallas allowed her best friend Mavis to take her to a designer for a wedding dress. During the meeting, Leonardo’s ex-girlfriend, the supermodel broke in and picked a fight with, everyone. Discovering later that she had been murdered and all the evidence pointed to Mavis, made this murder investigation personal for Eve. Doing every thing by the book all the while trying to find the one piece that would clear Mavis’s name, keeping up with her regular work load, and preparing for her wedding started to take it’s toll on Eve. With nightmares, she started to regain some of her memory from her childhood, all combining to leaving her wondering if she was doing what she show more should be doing or if she was just fooling herself.

Book 3 ….. The first couple of books, I was not crazy about Eve (but came back for Roarke of course). After reading this one, I get Eve a bit better and can cut her some slack. Really enjoyed the scenes with Mavis and Roarke. For a murder mystery, this one was pretty good, it was easy to see who had NOT done it (Mavis), it was easy to see the connection between the cases, but I enjoyed the fact that for the majority of the book I had no idea who all was involved. Of course in hind sight I maybe should have guessed earlier, but I suppose I was in the mood to be surprised. Eve and Peabody may have taken care of things with the bad guy but in the end, Rourke is still the hero (in my opinion). Marriage might have an interesting effect on Dallas, will have to wait and see in ‘Rapture in Death‘. show less

Eve's friend Mavis becomes a suspect for murder when the former mistress of her current bf is killed. Eve has to follow the book, but prove her friend's innocence, all while planning her upcoming wedding. Or..actually..trying to avoid planning her wedding.
Eve's so salty towards Roarke, I'm surprised he puts up with it. Although, he seems to like it, so maybe it's a case of the rich, powerful, handsome man finding it refreshing when a woman doesn't fawn all over him in a gold-diggy kind of way.
I'm really starting to adore Officer Peabody. I hope she figures more in the series to come and hopefully gets a steady love interest.
Loved, loved, loved the bachelorette party scene. Mavis, Mira, Peabody, Nadine, Eve. What a great group of show more interesting, strong, intelligent female characters. show less

Though I have read Nora Roberts before, this is the first JD Robb/In Death book I have read. It was interesting, since this is set in the future. Though this was part of a series, I was able to understand the characters and events fairly well, so kudos to Nora Roberts for that.

However, the story overall did not pique my interest enough to want to check out the other books in this series. It's not that the writing was terrible or anything, but I do feel it could have been a bit better/developed, a few of the sentences and descriptions were awkwardly written. Others will like this sci-fi series more than I do.

This is my favorite book so far in this series. I liked that Eve has remembered her past and was even strong enough to talk to Dr. Mira about it. I also loved how Rourke understands Eve and takes care of her whether she likes it or not. All the friendships Eve is forming also made me smile. She's basically creating her own family.

The actual crime and mystery were perhaps not as good as the very first book, but that didn't matter because it was the character growth and interaction that really made this a stand out read.

Jittery bride-to-be Eve, facing the dreaded task of shopping for a wedding dress, meets her best friend Mavis’s new love, fashion designer Leonardo. Shortly thereafter, the brutal murder of a top model puts NYPSD homicide detective Lieutenant Eve Dallas in a difficult position when Mavis becomes the prime suspect in Pandora’s murder. But the trail soon leads to illegal drugs, more deaths, and whispers of the fountain of youth and immortality. Will Eve find the answers she needs to save her friend?

Third in the “In Death” series, readers will find the expected sarcasm, humor, and tireless dedication they’ve come to expect. The unfolding of Eve’s heartbreaking backstory adds tension, and the fashion industry machinations keep show more the anxiety levels rising. An intriguing mystery combines with the strong sense of place and compelling characters keep the pages turning in this unputdownable tale.

Highly recommended. show less