- Glory in Death

Eve Dallas and Roarke are the perfect couple. As always the story is exciting and well thought out. I love the sequence of events. I love that they don’t try to change each other. Well done.

"Their fates had intertwined, personally, professionally. It was murder that had brought them together, and murder that would continue to poke fingers into their lives. The woman beside him defended the dead."FINAL DECISION: Wonderful followup to the amazing NAKED IN DEATH. In this book, Eve has another murder to solve that becomes connected to her personally as her relationship with the mysterious Roarke deepens.THE STORY: Months after the events of NAKED IN DEATH, Eve has become more visible as a murder cop. When a well-known prosecutor is murdered by having her throat slashed, Eve is asked by her commander to take the case. When the next murder of a high profile woman occurs, Eve can't find a connection between these two highly visible women -- except that both has a connection to her lover Roarke. While Eve doesn't believe that Roarke is involved, she is feeling stress because their relationship is getting too intense and close and this case only puts more pressure on Eve.OPINION: I loved this book and even knowing the answer to the mystery, I can read it again and again with enjoyment. The combination of a mystery that matter to Eve along with the drama of the developing relationship between Eve and Roarke makes this a book worth reading.In this series, the best books have three elements (1) a mystery that is personal to Eve in some manner; (2) Eve's personal demons; and (3) some wonderful relationship moments with Eve and Roarke.This book is one of the templates of that formula that works for dozens of these books. Eve is investigating the murder of someone she knows and whose murder touches on those around Eve. Even more, there is some parallel with Eve herself as she is feeling out her relationship with Roarke in the murder victim's relationship with her lover. In this book, Eve's personal demons are beginning to reveal themselves in stronger and more serious ways. Finally, this book sets up a conflict between Roarke and Eve as she has to deal with how serious the relationship has become and whether she is willing to take that next step of vulnerability.While the first book in the series is a classic, this one feels more like the others in the series. Eve's character is more defined and her relationship with Roarke is more important.This one also has a good mystery that actually has some possibility of being figured out rather than the solution just being sprung on the reader. Enjoyable the whole way through.WORTH MENTIONING: The introduction of Peabody.CONNECTED BOOKS: GLORY IN DEATH is the second book in the In Death series. While the mysteries in each book are standalones, there are continuing and overarching storylines (these early book are mostly about Eve's background and her relationship with Roarke) that continue book to book. I recommend reading the series in order although it is not strictly necessary.STAR RATING: I give this book 5 stars.

Glory in Death is book two in the futuristic In Death series, and was just as entertaining as book one.Summary:Advances in technology and the medical field have made it possible to weed out any violent hereditary traits. Unfortunately, human nature is human nature and murder still happens. No one knows this better than Lieutenant Eve Dallas. She speaks for the dead on a regular basis, and she's good at her job. So when the first body is found lying on the rain-soaked sidewalk and a second is found at her apartment building, Eve has no trouble connecting the two cases. Both victims are smart, beautiful, and wildly successful in their respective fields. But who wants them dead? And why? Eve will have to delve deep into their glamorous lives, complicated families and even their intimate relations with men of wealth and power to find a killer. But can she weed through the long suspect list, a list that includes her own lover, Roarke, before another death occurs?I've heard about this series often in my years involved in the book world, and most recently from my closest reading buddy, JadeShea. I have been intrigued by the series, especially with its longevity, but never felt the overwhelming inclination to read it right away. Now, after picking up book two right after book one, I can say I'm hooked. From the first sentence, I was pulled into this new world of advanced technology and I was happy to stay there. Eve is an excellent heroine. I love her independence, smarts, and fierce sense of duty. She serves the dead and takes that job seriously. Eve is a complex woman with a difficult past. While we didn't get a whole lot more detail on that part of her life, I felt she had quite a bit of growth in this book. It's not easy and she's still uncomfortable, but she feels and lets honest emotion out. She's starting to open up while learning more about herself and who she wants to be. I adore Eve's relationship with Roarke. There are some rough patches to be sure, but in the end, their connection is too strong to deny. The steam factor is high, but my favorite aspect of their romance is that Roarke is leading the charge, so to speak. I love how he pursues Eve, showing her that they can trust their vulnerabilities to each other. This shows Roarke in only the best light as a strong, confident, supportive man. I also think that his openness allowed Eve to be the same, letting her admit that she needed him, too. Overall, I enjoyed Glory in Death, even if it wasn't as exciting as book one. There is still so much more to Eve, Roarke, and the other recurring characters, that I'm looking forward to learning. Feeney and Mavis are a couple of my favorites, and I hope to see a lot more of them in future books. I also really appreciate the futuristic aspect. Despite it being an advanced time with advanced technology, it never overwhelms nor does it overshadow the mystery. In fact, it supports the mystery and maybe even enhances it. The mystery itself was entertaining, even if I had an inkling early on as to who the killer was. I did experience doubt here and there, which helped keep me turning the page. I get a good mystery with a hint of romance, and it's perfect. I was surprised at the ending, though. With the amount of books in this series and no signs of J.D. Robb slowing down, I never anticipated the characters to move so fast. I'm very much looking forward to the rest of the series to see just where we'll go. ♡

I'm thrilled to never be disappointed in there author of these books. They cleanly lead you from beginning to end, no over doing the physical relationship, giving the reader a chance to try to work out the who done it part. Thankful for the quality and intelligence a and fun ! I keep all her books whenever possible

Good characters from her 1st book come to life in this 2nd book. Fast pace that keeps getting faster until the last page. Couldn't put it down.