The incomparable J. D. Robb presents the latest moving and suspenseful novel in the #1 New York Times bestselling Eve Dallas series.
In a decrepit, long-empty New York building, Lieutenant Eve Dallas’s husband begins the demolition process by swinging a sledgehammer into a wall. When the dust clears, there are two skeletons wrapped in plastic behind it. He summons his wife immediately — and by the time she’s done with the crime scene, there are twelve murders to be solved.
The place once housed a makeshift shelter for troubled teenagers, back in the mid-2040s, and Eve tracks down the people who ran it. Between their recollections and the work of the force’s new forensic anthropologist, Eve begins to put names and faces to the remains. They are all young girls. A tattooed tough girl who dealt in illegal drugs. The runaway daughter of a pair of well-to-do doctors. They all had their stories. And they all lost their chance for a better life.
Then Eve discovers a connection between the victims and someone she knows. And she grows even more determined to reveal the secrets of the place that was called The Sanctuary — and the evil concealed in one human heart.
The series
In the shadowed streets of mid-21st-century New York, a complex world of futuristic crime and unrelenting justice unfolds in J.D. Robb's In Death series. The heart of this dark and gripping collection is Lieutenant Eve Dallas, a fiercely determined NYPSD homicide detective who navigates the city's most twisted crimes with a sharp mind and unwavering resolve. Alongside her stands Roarke, her enigmatic and powerful husband, whose past is as mysterious as the future they share together.
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With every book in the series, Robb plunges readers into a world where cutting-edge technology meets humanity's deepest fears and desires. The crime scenes are meticulously crafted, the twists unpredictable, and the stakes personal. As Eve grapples with her troubled past, she uncovers hidden truths, often battling not only the killers in the shadows but her own inner demons. The emotional depth of her character and the evolving relationship with Roarke create an irresistible core that keeps readers coming back, book after book.
The In Death series stands apart in the crime genre, blending high-tech thriller with deeply human stories. Through chilling murders, evolving personal dynamics, and the intricate world-building of a future not far from our own, Robb creates an atmosphere that feels both intimate and expansive. The tension is palpable, the characters relatable, and the suspense relentless. It’s a saga of justice, love, and the pursuit of truth in a world where both the old and the new collide in unexpected ways.
With over 50 titles to date, the In Death series continues to captivate millions of readers. Its unique mix of police procedural, romantic tension, and psychological intrigue has earned it a devoted global following. Whether you're drawn to the fast-paced investigations or the complex, evolving characters, this series offers a deep dive into a world where the line between right and wrong is often blurred, and the cost of justice can be more than anyone expects.
In a series that masterfully combines futuristic settings with the timeless pursuit of justice, each book leaves a lasting impression, making In Death one of the most compelling crime series of the modern era.
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