I finally caught up on all the "In Death" books that are currently out, but that's just in time for Strangers in Death that will be released on Feb 19, 2008. This was probably the best one so far.

In Creation in Deatha serial killer comes back to New York and all resourses are used to take this man down once and for all. Nine years ago when Eve was a detective under the leadership of her mentor Captain Feeney, a task force was put together to find the Groom. The killer was never found, but this time Eve is the one in charge, and when the killer starts going after Roarke's employees, Eve promises to stop the Groom.

Unlike in previous books where Roarke helps out here and there, in Creation in Deathhe goes with Eve to the first dead body and is by her side the entire time... even working in the war room side by side with cops.

The killer in this book studies his victims (he calls them partners), convinces them to come to him (read the book to find out how), and tortures them with hot, cold, sharp, and dull sensations. He continues to do so until they no longer cry out from pain, then slashes their wrists so they slowly bleed out, and finally writes on their bodies how long they lasted.

Overall I really liked the book, but my only problem or disappointment was with the final showdown between Eve and the killer. It was very anticlimatic, and it was pretty much over before it began.

If you've read this book or have any comments or questions about the series as a whole, please feel free to leave a message for me!

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I soooo wish I could tell you who dunnit in this book! But I won't because I want you to read it and try to figure it out on your own.

So this installment of the "In Death" series by JD Robb (Nora Roberts) starts with the death of a very likable, innocent private school teacher Craig Foster. Everyone loved Craig, and finally it comes out that Craig may have seen some hanky panky on school grounds between a fellow teacher and a woman he should not have been with. Craig apparently confronted this teacher (Williams), and we are led to believe Williams must have been the one to poison Craig.

But oh no... Williams is the next to turn up dead, and we learn Williams is a ladies' man and sleeps with staff, student's moms, and anyone else who will give it up.

Eve no only has to spend time figuring out who this killer is, but now a beautiful, smart, sophisticated woman from Roarke's past comes back. Now Eve is questioning Roarke's love for her and whether he should/want to be with this other woman. All this and it's Valentine's Day!

I would love to hear your comments on this book.

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As you know I am reading the "In Death" series by JD Robb. I actually finished this book in Dec 2007... I know I'm behind on my reviews.

If you aren't familiar with this series, let me recap just a bit. Eve Dallas is a leiutenant in the NYPSD in the year 2050 (+/- a year). So this is a futuristic crime drama where Eve works in homicide. She is married to the gorgeous Roarke (only one name needed) who owns just about everything on planet and off.

In Surivor in Death, Eve has to help find who killed little Nixie's parents and sleepover friend while she went down to the kitchen for a late night drink. Soon the killers find out Nixie survived, and they won't stop until they get her too. Eve overrides protocol and tucks Nixie in the safest place she knows... Eve & Roarke's house.

Check out this book to find out what happens to little Nixie.

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For those of you who don't know, JD Robb is a pseudonym for Nora Roberts best known for her romance books. I'm not a fan of romance novels in general although I don't mind if there is romance in the books I read. I like this series because it has elements I love: crime, drama, a bit of romance, and it is futuristic without being too "out there". By that i mean there are no aliens or objects that we couldn't see as possible. The year is 2050, so yes there are things that we do not have, but those things aren't inconceivable as being possible in a few short years.

This is just one book in a long series... not sure exactly how many books there are, but I'm getting towards the end of the series. Lieutenant Eve Dallas is the main character, and she is married to Roarke who owns almost everything, is too good at everything, and of course looks gorgeous. Roarke and his relationship with Dallas are the parts of the book that to me are too hard to believe sometimes. I even can believe that there are people living on different planets (which Roarke owns many of them), but because Dallas is so harsh, crude, and not a people person, I tend to find their relationship too convenient for the story. That's my biggest problem with this series... I just don't quite buy it.

But overall if you like crime, drama, and a little romance give this series a chance. And let me know what your thoughts are.

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