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In Death #5
Ceremony in Death
Even in an age of cutting-edge technology, old beliefs die hard...
Conducting a top secret investigation into the death of a fellow police officer has Lieutenant Eve Dallas treading on dangerous ground. She must put professional ethics before personal loyalties. But when a dead body is placed outside her home, Eve takes the warning personally. With her husband, Roarke, watching her every move, Eve is drawn into the most dangerous case of her career. Every step she takes makes her question her own beliefs of right and wrong - and brings her closer to a confrontation with humanity's most seductive form of evil...
Conducting a top secret investigation into the death of a fellow police officer has Lieutenant Eve Dallas treading on dangerous ground. She must put professional ethics before personal loyalties. But when a dead body is placed outside her home, Eve takes the warning personally. With her husband, Roarke, watching her every move, Eve is drawn into the most dangerous case of her career. Every step she takes makes her question her own beliefs of right and wrong - and brings her closer to a confrontation with humanity's most seductive form of evil...
308 pages, Paperback
First published May 1, 1997
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J.D. Robb
197books34.7kfollowersJ.D. Robb is the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling In Death series and the pseudonym for #1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts. The futuristic suspense series stars Eve Dallas, a New York City police lieutenant with a dark past. Initially conceived as a trilogy, readers clamored for more of Eve and the mysterious Roarke. Forgotten in Death (St. Martin's Press, September 2021) is the 53rd entry in the series.
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September 9, 2017
3.5 Stars
This was my least favorite of the series thus far, although I still enjoyed it.
Something was missing for me as far as the plot/suspense went.
It just didn't draw me in, keep me on the edge of my seat, as much as previous books.
Regardless, I of course enjoyed every moment between Roarke and Eve.
And I appreciated the situation between Feeney and Eve too. Their father/daughter dynamic in the face of all the things Eve went through with her real father is sweet and I loved how Roarke stepped in to mediate here.
Looking forward to the next one, as usual.
This was my least favorite of the series thus far, although I still enjoyed it.
Something was missing for me as far as the plot/suspense went.
It just didn't draw me in, keep me on the edge of my seat, as much as previous books.
Regardless, I of course enjoyed every moment between Roarke and Eve.
And I appreciated the situation between Feeney and Eve too. Their father/daughter dynamic in the face of all the things Eve went through with her real father is sweet and I loved how Roarke stepped in to mediate here.
Looking forward to the next one, as usual.
February 19, 2022
In diesem Band dreht sich alles um weiße und schwarze Magie und Hexen... Ein interessantes, wenn auch oft düsteres Thema.
Ich fand den Kriminalfall gut und spannend, auch wenn man weiß, in welche Richtung es gehen wird. Das muss nicht immer schlecht sein.
Ein gutes Buch und eine gute Mischung aus Kriminalgeschichte und Erotik. Außergewöhnlich ist wohl auch, dass es in der Zukunft spielt, auch wenn das eigentlich nur hin und wieder wirklich auffällt.
Ein solider fünfter Band. Er hat mich nicht umgehauen, aber er war gut.
Ich fand den Kriminalfall gut und spannend, auch wenn man weiß, in welche Richtung es gehen wird. Das muss nicht immer schlecht sein.
Ein gutes Buch und eine gute Mischung aus Kriminalgeschichte und Erotik. Außergewöhnlich ist wohl auch, dass es in der Zukunft spielt, auch wenn das eigentlich nur hin und wieder wirklich auffällt.
Ein solider fünfter Band. Er hat mich nicht umgehauen, aber er war gut.
July 18, 2018
ROARKE! <3 Ladies, don't you ever forget his name. ;)
For once, he slept first. She lay in the dark, listening to him breathe, stealing a little of his warmth as her own body cooled. Since he was asleep, she stroked his hair.
"I love you," she murmured. "I love you so much, I'm stupid about it."
With a sigh, she settled down, closed her eyes, and willed her mind to empty.
Beside her, Roarke smiled into the dark.
He never slept first.
Ahhhh don't you see? He's so perfect... :) Ugh I'm crazy about him, I'm crazy about Eve and I'm so crazy every fucking thing about this series. <3
Can't wait to read more in 2018! :)
For once, he slept first. She lay in the dark, listening to him breathe, stealing a little of his warmth as her own body cooled. Since he was asleep, she stroked his hair.
"I love you," she murmured. "I love you so much, I'm stupid about it."
With a sigh, she settled down, closed her eyes, and willed her mind to empty.
Beside her, Roarke smiled into the dark.
He never slept first.
Ahhhh don't you see? He's so perfect... :) Ugh I'm crazy about him, I'm crazy about Eve and I'm so crazy every fucking thing about this series. <3
Can't wait to read more in 2018! :)
July 9, 2016
This one was fun, but I think I might have done a little bit of laughing for the wrong reasons. You see, Eve is supposed to be the very best cop in homicide and yet she ALWAYS - in every book - arrests or detains the wrong person at some point. And, she OFTEN gets rescued by her billionaire husband, Roarke-not-a-cop. But, I love the series anyway. Usually because of Roarke. He is the Irish Cream in my coffee.
maybeeeee....
(okay, if my husband sees this, I am denying everything. I will say I wrote it at gunpoint. That might be reason enough to not have him divorce me for saying anything about liking an Irish guy. (It's an English guy thing))
But, assuming he never sees this review or any other, let me tell you more about Roarke, my dream-book-boyfriend.
He's spiritual and gave Eve a wedding band that is engraved with Celtic symbol of protection.
This was a new aspect of him that would take time to explore. "But you don't have, like, a secret room where you dance around naked and chant?"
"I did, but I turned it into a den. More versatile."
He's positive. Always seeing the good in people.
After a meeting with a Satanist who threatens their lives on his way out:
"What an attractive young man," Roarke commented. "I do believe he'll be a delightful addition to Hell."
He's stubborn, but smart. When Eve gets mad at him for picking her up at the police station with a limo:
Eve: "Carter just had it announced over the main that my carriage awaited anon. What an idiot. I don't know whether to kick his ass or yours."
"Kick his," Roarke suggested.
He's charming. After Eve goes on about how much she hates the country because there are no drug-addicts, murders, or hookers like in the city:
"Life with you has such.... color."
She snorted. "Yeah. Like everything was gray in your little world before I came along. All that wine, women and money. Must have been pretty tedious."
"The ennui," he said on a sigh, "was unspeakable. I might have faded away from it if you hadn't tried to hang a murder or two on me."
And, let's not forget that he has a mansion with an indoor pool, a butler, and the latest technology that money can buy. Oh, and he's hot.
le sigh...
Yeah, he's topping my book-boyfriend list right now. I think I need to just go ahead and read the next 35 books or so...
I'll see you all later.
maybeeeee....
(okay, if my husband sees this, I am denying everything. I will say I wrote it at gunpoint. That might be reason enough to not have him divorce me for saying anything about liking an Irish guy. (It's an English guy thing))
But, assuming he never sees this review or any other, let me tell you more about Roarke, my dream-book-boyfriend.
He's spiritual and gave Eve a wedding band that is engraved with Celtic symbol of protection.
This was a new aspect of him that would take time to explore. "But you don't have, like, a secret room where you dance around naked and chant?"
"I did, but I turned it into a den. More versatile."
He's positive. Always seeing the good in people.
After a meeting with a Satanist who threatens their lives on his way out:
"What an attractive young man," Roarke commented. "I do believe he'll be a delightful addition to Hell."
He's stubborn, but smart. When Eve gets mad at him for picking her up at the police station with a limo:
Eve: "Carter just had it announced over the main that my carriage awaited anon. What an idiot. I don't know whether to kick his ass or yours."
"Kick his," Roarke suggested.
He's charming. After Eve goes on about how much she hates the country because there are no drug-addicts, murders, or hookers like in the city:
"Life with you has such.... color."
She snorted. "Yeah. Like everything was gray in your little world before I came along. All that wine, women and money. Must have been pretty tedious."
"The ennui," he said on a sigh, "was unspeakable. I might have faded away from it if you hadn't tried to hang a murder or two on me."
And, let's not forget that he has a mansion with an indoor pool, a butler, and the latest technology that money can buy. Oh, and he's hot.
le sigh...
Yeah, he's topping my book-boyfriend list right now. I think I need to just go ahead and read the next 35 books or so...
I'll see you all later.
July 1, 2019
3.75 stars**
June 5, 2024
In this fifth book of the Eve Dallas In Death series, Eve is investigating the case of a fellow police officer, and it turns out his granddaughter may somehow be twisted up in the case—as well as a bunch of people practicing satanism and witchcraft. I really enjoy the police procedural aspect of these books. Eve is such a great character, and I love all the secondary characters as well. Each book has a different feel to it, which keeps the series fresh, but what really makes this series a great read for me is getting to come back to the same set of characters each time—Eve, Roarke, Peabody (my personal favorite), Mavis, Feeney, Whitney, Sommerset. Such a great series.
December 28, 2016
She hasn’t let me down yet. Another great addition to this series. I will say the murder theme was intriguing but it was a tad bit gruesome.
While I would LOVE more time where Roarke and Eve are together I am finding that it doesn’t much matter anymore. JD Robb can write some pretty intense, hot and sexy scenes when they are and I get my fill.
In the midst of all the crazy shit that goes on in Eve’s life as she tracks down the murderers, Roarke places himself in the middle as her silent (well sort of) protector. Without doubt Eve loves him but is surprised by how deeply she feels for this man.
Beyond Roarke and Eve, with each book we get more of the secondary characters. In this one Eve has to make a choice that threatens the relationship she has with Feeney. My heart broke a bit for her. There are few people in her life that she values and Feeney is one of them. He questions her loyalty and that hurts Eve more than she ever expected.
And in the middle of the craziness we have Peabody. She provides for a bit of humor and god knows Eve could use a bit of that. But when Eve finds she has a tattoo of a rosebud on her ass she's not laughing. :)
"You've been drugged, slapped, tied up naked, and nearly killed, but a rose on your butt humiliates you?"
October 6, 2017
The viewing was traditional � the grief insurmountable. But it was when Lieutenant Eve Dallas was called in to her commander’s office and ordered to do an investigation completely off the radar that had Eve conflicted. Her loyalties were torn � she could only use Peabody and Roarke, while reporting directly to Commander Whitney.
When Eve was confronted with Wiccans and Satanists, her disbelief and cynicism stood out. But there was danger involved � and when the body she found was at the fence of her home it became far too personal. This was a strange case � but murder was still murder; dead still dead. Eve was determined to find the answers she needed to lay the case to rest�
Ceremony in Death by J.D. Robb is a re-read for me, and brilliant as per usual. With Eve and Roarke, Peabody and Summerset, the scene is set for another intense ride. My enjoyment of the In Death series never wanes � a quick, entertaining read, Ceremony in Death is highly recommended.
When Eve was confronted with Wiccans and Satanists, her disbelief and cynicism stood out. But there was danger involved � and when the body she found was at the fence of her home it became far too personal. This was a strange case � but murder was still murder; dead still dead. Eve was determined to find the answers she needed to lay the case to rest�
Ceremony in Death by J.D. Robb is a re-read for me, and brilliant as per usual. With Eve and Roarke, Peabody and Summerset, the scene is set for another intense ride. My enjoyment of the In Death series never wanes � a quick, entertaining read, Ceremony in Death is highly recommended.
December 6, 2020
Ceremony in Death is the fifth book in the In Death Series by J.D. Robb. I have read numerous reviews on this series and the one common thing reviewers say is this series just gets better and I would have to agree with them. As soon as I finish a book in this series, I want to quickly pick up the next one, but I hold back because it's a series I don't want to hurry, I just want to enjoy every book I read.
With a lot of suspense, intrigue and great characters this was a very entertaining read and yes, you guessed it, I can’t wait to read the next one. Highly recommended.
With a lot of suspense, intrigue and great characters this was a very entertaining read and yes, you guessed it, I can’t wait to read the next one. Highly recommended.
March 22, 2018
Gripping as always, this instalment brought something new and exciting to the series. Is there or isn't there a place for a little supernatural in a world dominated by technology? My answer is a cautious "yes" but you may disagree and that's ok too. So far J.D. Robb did alright by me and as long as that continues In Death will have a place on my shelf. It doesn't hurt that I'm hopelessly in love with Roarke either ;)
Over and out
Over and out
June 6, 2013
I think that this is my favorite of the series so far. I mean, there wasn't anything wholly new other than the fact that Roarke played more than a token lover/husband role in this one....the man gets to show his protective side in a major way. You know how he's always toning Eve down, bringing her back down to earth with his sexy little Irish yumminess? Welp, he loses control here. There's NOTHING hotter than when Mr. Control loses said control in the bedroom. Nothing.
And after giving Eve something to think about with his little show of domination and power, it's back to sweet Roarke, ever the tender lover...
Any big fans of Nora know that she tends to have recurrig themes in her books, all which stem from a love of them in her real life. Which is why she tends to write them so well, I imagine. A few I've noticed:
-- Dog love
-- Wiccan religion
-- Love of all things Irish
-- Cop speak - the woman writes a great woman cop
Wiccans and magic are a big part of this book...along with some satanists, both of whom are on the suspect list for Eve's cop friend and the ensuing murders that take place. And she writes the religion very well, focusing on peace and love of nature. It always makes me wish I had a Wiccan friend...they seem so soothing and down to earth.
I've got to say, this is one series that I picture the characters very specifically. Here's my Roarke:
Alex O'Laughlin as Roarke
Emily Deschanel as Eve Dallas
And after giving Eve something to think about with his little show of domination and power, it's back to sweet Roarke, ever the tender lover...
“For once, he slept first. She lay in the dark, listening to him breathe, stealing a little of his warmth as her own body cooled. Since he was asleep, she stroked his hair.
"I love you," she murmured. "I love you so much, I'm stupid about it."
With a sigh, she settled down, closed her eyes, and willed her mind to empty.
Beside her, Roarke smiled into the dark.
He never slept first.�
Any big fans of Nora know that she tends to have recurrig themes in her books, all which stem from a love of them in her real life. Which is why she tends to write them so well, I imagine. A few I've noticed:
-- Dog love
-- Wiccan religion
-- Love of all things Irish
-- Cop speak - the woman writes a great woman cop
Wiccans and magic are a big part of this book...along with some satanists, both of whom are on the suspect list for Eve's cop friend and the ensuing murders that take place. And she writes the religion very well, focusing on peace and love of nature. It always makes me wish I had a Wiccan friend...they seem so soothing and down to earth.
I've got to say, this is one series that I picture the characters very specifically. Here's my Roarke:
Alex O'Laughlin as Roarke
Emily Deschanel as Eve Dallas
March 13, 2024
In Death series book 5 starts with a magical bang with Eve is faced with murder that appears to tie to both Wiccans and Satanists. I liked this one and I found it to be very suspenseful. I didn’t love that Eve so easily fell for the red herring because I expect better than that for her, but overall I found the mystery interesting. I liked Isis with her documented psychic abilities and I would love to see her reoccur (even if this book didn’t make Isis inclined to want to do Eve favors). This one was a bit lighter in Roarke (he was present, but the focus was on other relationships which was nice), but I will take that trade for the more in depth look we got with her relationship with Feeney. This is a series I continue to enjoy and am glad there are so many more books for me to devour.
November 26, 2022
I like the fact that every new mystery focuses on different aspects of society and its members!
Ceremony In Death focuses on cults of white and dark magic when a woman dies after confiding in Eve about her involvement with both dark and light religious forces!
Eve is drown to a world she views with skepticism since her analytical and matter of fact mind can't seem to understand the beliefs of the members of said cults!
Roarke is as always by her side and helps her in the investigation and of course the passionate side of their relationship isn't missing in this installment!
Apart from investigating the murders Eve has also another investigation to lead that makes her feel torn since she must put aside her feelings and friendship for her mentor and questions what kind of a person she is!
Mavis with her cheerful personality makes also her appearance alongside other characters from previous books that form the circle of Eve's world!
Another story that has it all... Mystery, intrigue, humor, passion, character development of the protagonists and in this one a dive in the world of magic! I really love this series!
Ceremony In Death focuses on cults of white and dark magic when a woman dies after confiding in Eve about her involvement with both dark and light religious forces!
Eve is drown to a world she views with skepticism since her analytical and matter of fact mind can't seem to understand the beliefs of the members of said cults!
Roarke is as always by her side and helps her in the investigation and of course the passionate side of their relationship isn't missing in this installment!
Apart from investigating the murders Eve has also another investigation to lead that makes her feel torn since she must put aside her feelings and friendship for her mentor and questions what kind of a person she is!
Mavis with her cheerful personality makes also her appearance alongside other characters from previous books that form the circle of Eve's world!
Another story that has it all... Mystery, intrigue, humor, passion, character development of the protagonists and in this one a dive in the world of magic! I really love this series!
May 7, 2016
As far as I am concerned can do no wrong and this particular book is one of my special favourites. Peabody and Eve are developing their beautiful relationship and their dialogue is brilliant. Roarke and Eve continue to be very much in love and also have some delightful interchanges. The police work is good, the element of mystery is always present and the ending is exciting and a bit scary. Oh and of course the author makes us reach for the tissue box with some tear jerking moments. Did I say some? Amend that to lots of tear jerking moments. I am so glad I am rereading this series.
January 10, 2009
I love this series so much. Sometimes the plots get so ridiculous that I laugh out loud, and yet the characters are so great, the rapport so wonderful, I can't help but want to take the ride with them, wherever it goes.
May 6, 2021
5 Dipping Into Occult Stars- Not A Spell, ONLY $1.99!!!
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This took me on a ride that had me thinking about more than the story. Robb has this way of weaving a tale and you think you know where it is going, then throws another path for you to pounder, causing delight in wanting to know the real end result.
She also continues to add true meaningful depth to the relationships of these people Eve and Roarke. I have this affection for them both and want them to always find their way back to each other...safe and sound.
The love Roarke has for Eve is staggering and so beautiful. Eve has learned to be open with her heart and in this particular tale, she is tested.
❤️💕❤️💕❤️💕❤️💕❤️💕❤️💕❤️
Had to Continue my Obsession...
J.D. Robb has led me by the hand...
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This took me on a ride that had me thinking about more than the story. Robb has this way of weaving a tale and you think you know where it is going, then throws another path for you to pounder, causing delight in wanting to know the real end result.
She also continues to add true meaningful depth to the relationships of these people Eve and Roarke. I have this affection for them both and want them to always find their way back to each other...safe and sound.
The love Roarke has for Eve is staggering and so beautiful. Eve has learned to be open with her heart and in this particular tale, she is tested.
❤️💕❤️💕❤️💕❤️💕❤️💕❤️💕❤️
Had to Continue my Obsession...
J.D. Robb has led me by the hand...
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November 12, 2021
First, I would like to clear something that I think has been treated too harshly by many people, but it's my opinion and in the end, you hold your own. I'm not asking anyone to accept it, I'm just stating my opinion in my review.
Okay, really- this wasn't as bad as I expected based on the reviews. I mean everyone was like she was a Bitch Cop in the end and shouldn't have done what she did, but I don't think she had a choice. It's my opinion, not everyone agrees with it, and they don't have to. She didn't want to do it, it was crystal clear- but was it needed of her? I would say yes. She could've been a little mellower, I agree but we also need to see that she was already emotionally done for because of the similarities in their pasts and just wanted to get the case closed, so that she could go back to ignoring the dark details of her past. Is it so wrong to wish that? It was also clear that he was set up but you cannot claim something when you don't have proof to substantiate it in court or to whoever the hell you need to. And she was realizing her mistake, not being a narcissist about it.
On the contrary, I didn't like her in the previous book because she was being willfully ignorant in that one and that's why I paused after that book and read this after a while.
And Roarke�.sigh...�.what can I do to have a husband like that, if I ever marry? Beg? I'll do that, but nothing more since that's like the greatest hit my self-respect will take.
He's one of those few male characters who can ask me to jump whenever and granted, I won't jump but I'll consider it for like two seconds before denying instead of my knee-jerk to just punch the pretty face.
Just for the record- the image of Roarke dancing naked and chanting in my mind? Never getting out of my mind lmao.
"But you don’t have, like, a secret room where you dance around naked and chant?�
He tucked his tongue in his cheek. “I did, but I turned it into a den. More versatile."
And by now you should know better than to expect me to write a detailed review of something that has been out since ancient ages and probably has many amazing, poetic reviews about it.
Okay, really- this wasn't as bad as I expected based on the reviews. I mean everyone was like she was a Bitch Cop in the end and shouldn't have done what she did, but I don't think she had a choice. It's my opinion, not everyone agrees with it, and they don't have to. She didn't want to do it, it was crystal clear- but was it needed of her? I would say yes. She could've been a little mellower, I agree but we also need to see that she was already emotionally done for because of the similarities in their pasts and just wanted to get the case closed, so that she could go back to ignoring the dark details of her past. Is it so wrong to wish that? It was also clear that he was set up but you cannot claim something when you don't have proof to substantiate it in court or to whoever the hell you need to. And she was realizing her mistake, not being a narcissist about it.
On the contrary, I didn't like her in the previous book because she was being willfully ignorant in that one and that's why I paused after that book and read this after a while.
And Roarke�.sigh...�.what can I do to have a husband like that, if I ever marry? Beg? I'll do that, but nothing more since that's like the greatest hit my self-respect will take.
He's one of those few male characters who can ask me to jump whenever and granted, I won't jump but I'll consider it for like two seconds before denying instead of my knee-jerk to just punch the pretty face.
Just for the record- the image of Roarke dancing naked and chanting in my mind? Never getting out of my mind lmao.
"But you don’t have, like, a secret room where you dance around naked and chant?�
He tucked his tongue in his cheek. “I did, but I turned it into a den. More versatile."
And by now you should know better than to expect me to write a detailed review of something that has been out since ancient ages and probably has many amazing, poetic reviews about it.
May 12, 2017
I completly agree with My friend Jilly's review /review/show...
I'll just add that here the villain was really sick!
I'll just add that here the villain was really sick!
December 9, 2015
Another solid read. I love these two, Roarke and Eve - although maybe their "together" time is few and far between. Would like some more sexy times for the two of them
I dip in every so often. I reckon if I read one a year I might be finished the series by the time I am 95!!
I dip in every so often. I reckon if I read one a year I might be finished the series by the time I am 95!!
The abused child from the mean streets of Dublin had done what he'd needed to do to survive.
January 27, 2019
AUDIOBOOK
Didn’t like this one
There was a lot going on in this book that turned me off
I will only mention one...I was on the verge of HATING Eve Dallas. The things she said and did to some of the people were just wrong. When it turned out that her assumption was off base, she didn’t even apologize.
It may take a moment for me to pick up another In Death novel.
Didn’t like this one
There was a lot going on in this book that turned me off
I will only mention one...I was on the verge of HATING Eve Dallas. The things she said and did to some of the people were just wrong. When it turned out that her assumption was off base, she didn’t even apologize.
It may take a moment for me to pick up another In Death novel.
February 24, 2018
Loved this 5th book in J.D. Robb's "In Death" series!
April 10, 2015
I hated this book. Hated it! For several reasons. I hated Eve's disrespect, even open distaste towards the Wiccans and also towards the consensual BDSM practitioners at the club. I get that Eve is an atheist rape and abuse victim, but the amount of revulsion she showed to both groups simply turned me off. There's a big difference between "I don't get it but I respect your choices" and "I don't get it and therefor you're wrong!" And Eve's attitude was all about the latter. The way she sneered at Peabody and Mira who actually had experience with Wiccans and were much more open minded deserved a slap in the face.
Another reason why I disliked this book was Roarke. He has always been an Alpha male, but the amount of dick waving he did in this book, the number of times he simply overruled Eve's decisions? Jesus!
But the main reason why my dislike for this book turned into hatred was the way Eve handled Chas. She destroyed him, completely, she reduced him to a wreck who would've told her anything, confessed to anything she wanted - on the word of a murdering sociopath. She wanted Chas to be guilty, she decided that he was guilty - even though it didn't make a lick of sense, but he was a Wiccan and his father was a murderer and that was enough for her - and she destroyed his self-respect, his peace of mind, his sanity. And when Peabody told her that what she did was wrong, Eve yelled at her, too, and the accusations she threw in her face! And at the very end, Eve was more concerned with a frickin' tattoo on her ass than with apologizing to the man she falsely accused and completely mentally destroyed.
What a BITCH! I've always disliked Eve - her being a rape victim does not give her a carte blanche to demean and disrespect others! - but this book topped it all. I'll have take an extended break from this series to cleanse my palate and get rid of the foul taste!
Another reason why I disliked this book was Roarke. He has always been an Alpha male, but the amount of dick waving he did in this book, the number of times he simply overruled Eve's decisions? Jesus!
But the main reason why my dislike for this book turned into hatred was the way Eve handled Chas. She destroyed him, completely, she reduced him to a wreck who would've told her anything, confessed to anything she wanted - on the word of a murdering sociopath. She wanted Chas to be guilty, she decided that he was guilty - even though it didn't make a lick of sense, but he was a Wiccan and his father was a murderer and that was enough for her - and she destroyed his self-respect, his peace of mind, his sanity. And when Peabody told her that what she did was wrong, Eve yelled at her, too, and the accusations she threw in her face! And at the very end, Eve was more concerned with a frickin' tattoo on her ass than with apologizing to the man she falsely accused and completely mentally destroyed.
What a BITCH! I've always disliked Eve - her being a rape victim does not give her a carte blanche to demean and disrespect others! - but this book topped it all. I'll have take an extended break from this series to cleanse my palate and get rid of the foul taste!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 18, 2013
★★★★� This series just keeps getting better. Susan Ericksen is an excellent narrator and has developed the tone in the characters voices to perfection. She is so talented she can do Officer (Delia) Peabody with a cold, LOL! This one is about witches � both good and evil. And Captain (Ryan) Feeney and Homicide Detective Eve Dallas get into a doozey of a falling out. Can the relationship be mended? By the way, this one is Halloween Perfect, as they attend a Halloween Party in costume.
May 16, 2019
I love the emotional ups and downs is this book. Roarke and Eve are a great couple but also love how they protect each with even thinking of it. It's what comes natural to each of them. As much as Eve tries to believe that she doesn't have a family, she actually does with Roarke, Mavis, Feeney, Peabody, Mira and Nadine. Meeting Roarke the sweet talking Irish love who by the way still keeps the button in his pocket and now has added the IOU is the best thing that's ever happen to Eve and I believe he will be the one to help get pass the horrors of her past and will always be her Knight and a lovely Irish Knight. Yes, I love Roarke! and so happy Mrs. Robb did such a perfect job of him.
April 22, 2018
Not sure how many times I've read this book, but I still love it! Since this time around I'm concentrating on more parts of my dream home, I have to point out the home gym. I guess if you have a big gym you have to work out in a big way, like Eve does. I'm using that because my home gym is smaller, so my workout is smaller. That's my story, and I'm sticking to it. See, I don't have a big, bulky droid to punch around, just a punching bag. Gotta take it easy on the poor thing. My treadmill doesn't do stairs and sand, so I do fewer miles, of course. Great excuses, I mean reasons, right?
Reread April 2018–still loving this book. All the drama and heartbreak. People trying to understand Eve and all her pockets of anxiety. In this one she has a confrontation with Feeney that is harsh. And lets not forget about the witches.
Reread April 2018–still loving this book. All the drama and heartbreak. People trying to understand Eve and all her pockets of anxiety. In this one she has a confrontation with Feeney that is harsh. And lets not forget about the witches.
February 28, 2021
so far my least favorite in the series but still a great read ( or listen in my case) !!
3,5 stars
3,5 stars
March 19, 2025
Love !!!! A re-read of one of my favorite in-death books!
February 10, 2013
When I read the first In Death book, I was optimistic, and thought that Nora Roberts could potentially turn it into a pretty good series. After five books I realize that I was wrong. Eve Dallas, Roarke, Summerset, Mavis and literally every other character in this series is a straight up cliché, with Eve and Roarke's dark and tormented pasts being so overdone in fiction that it almost makes my teeth hurt. As do the numerous stereotypes pertaining to Roarke's Irish background. As somebody who was born and raised in Dublin, I find it incredibly grating. Nora Roberts must not visit Dublin often if she thinks the accent is melodious and beautiful. Besides which, she writes about Roarke as if she thinks growing up in inner city Dublin was some kind of cross between Oliver Twist and an eleventh century myth.
Perhaps the books following Naked in Death may have been more fun to read if Roberts had dragged out their relationship a little longer, but by book five the two are married and repeating the same tired old sex scenes every handful of chapters, leaving no room for further development. This book in particular I found ridiculously dull, and packed full of stereotypes pertaining to Satanism in particular. It was difficult to get through simply because I could not become engaged. The dialogue is all very samey, as are the moments when somebody tries to one-up Eve and she promptly crushes them with some well placed words.
It culminates, as always, with Eve's capture by the villains of the book, in which they tie her up and reveal their entire MO to her in the manner of a Batman villain from the sixties, before Roarke inevitably smashes in with the rage of a Celtic wolf and saves her. I'd be willing to bet a lot of money that many of the later In Death books end in the same way. I will not be reading another.
Perhaps the books following Naked in Death may have been more fun to read if Roberts had dragged out their relationship a little longer, but by book five the two are married and repeating the same tired old sex scenes every handful of chapters, leaving no room for further development. This book in particular I found ridiculously dull, and packed full of stereotypes pertaining to Satanism in particular. It was difficult to get through simply because I could not become engaged. The dialogue is all very samey, as are the moments when somebody tries to one-up Eve and she promptly crushes them with some well placed words.
It culminates, as always, with Eve's capture by the villains of the book, in which they tie her up and reveal their entire MO to her in the manner of a Batman villain from the sixties, before Roarke inevitably smashes in with the rage of a Celtic wolf and saves her. I'd be willing to bet a lot of money that many of the later In Death books end in the same way. I will not be reading another.
February 9, 2018
"Bu arada, Dallas?"
"Ne oldu, Peabody?"
"Bu çok güzel bir dövme. Yeni mi?"
Eve dişlerini tekrar sıktı, kapıya doğru olabildiğince asil bir şekilde yürüdü. "Gördün mü?"Eve koridorda yürürken bir parmağını Roarke'ın göğsüne vurdu. "Sana şu aptal gül goncası yüzünde küçük düşeceğimi söylemiştim."
"Uyuşturuldun, tokatlandın, çırılçıplak bağlandın ve neredeyse öldürülüyordun ve popondaki bir gül seni küçük düşürüyor öyle mi?"
"Ötekilerin hepsi işin bir gereği. Gül goncası kişisel."
Roarke gülerek kolunu Eve'in omzuna atıp ona sıkıca sarıldı.
"Teğmen, seni seviyorum."
Ah kalbim! Siz ne güzel bir çiftsiniz ya. Şu kitapları bir ben bu ikisinin aşkı için okumuyorumdur herhalde. Gelmiş geçmiş en favori çiftim resmen. Bayılıyorum!
Büyülü Ölüm Ölüm Serisinin 5. kitabıydı ve gönül rahatlığıyla söyleyebilirim ki seri hız kesmeden devam ediyor. Konudan bahsetmeyeceğim çünkü spoilers ama bu kitap diğer dördüne oranla bir tık daha değişik olmuş bence. Benim daha çok hoşuma gitti. Şimdi geriye sadece bir bebek kaldı onu da heyecanla bekliyorum.
Eğer polisiye ve aşk seviyorsanız bundan daha iyi bir seri bulamazsınız. Tabii 18'den büyükseniz çünkü içerisinde bolca cürretkar sahne var. Bence seriyi güzel yapan da onlar. Onlar olmasa sıradan bir polisiye olarak kalırdı.
Sevgili @leydilerokuyor sayesinde ben de seriye geri dönmüş oldum. Onlar bu polisiye maratonunu yapmasa daha elim gitmezdi. 4'ü pek sevememiştim. Ama bu kitapla beraber geri dönüyorum! #leydilerpolisiyeokuyor
"Ne oldu, Peabody?"
"Bu çok güzel bir dövme. Yeni mi?"
Eve dişlerini tekrar sıktı, kapıya doğru olabildiğince asil bir şekilde yürüdü. "Gördün mü?"Eve koridorda yürürken bir parmağını Roarke'ın göğsüne vurdu. "Sana şu aptal gül goncası yüzünde küçük düşeceğimi söylemiştim."
"Uyuşturuldun, tokatlandın, çırılçıplak bağlandın ve neredeyse öldürülüyordun ve popondaki bir gül seni küçük düşürüyor öyle mi?"
"Ötekilerin hepsi işin bir gereği. Gül goncası kişisel."
Roarke gülerek kolunu Eve'in omzuna atıp ona sıkıca sarıldı.
"Teğmen, seni seviyorum."
Ah kalbim! Siz ne güzel bir çiftsiniz ya. Şu kitapları bir ben bu ikisinin aşkı için okumuyorumdur herhalde. Gelmiş geçmiş en favori çiftim resmen. Bayılıyorum!
Büyülü Ölüm Ölüm Serisinin 5. kitabıydı ve gönül rahatlığıyla söyleyebilirim ki seri hız kesmeden devam ediyor. Konudan bahsetmeyeceğim çünkü spoilers ama bu kitap diğer dördüne oranla bir tık daha değişik olmuş bence. Benim daha çok hoşuma gitti. Şimdi geriye sadece bir bebek kaldı onu da heyecanla bekliyorum.
Eğer polisiye ve aşk seviyorsanız bundan daha iyi bir seri bulamazsınız. Tabii 18'den büyükseniz çünkü içerisinde bolca cürretkar sahne var. Bence seriyi güzel yapan da onlar. Onlar olmasa sıradan bir polisiye olarak kalırdı.
Sevgili @leydilerokuyor sayesinde ben de seriye geri dönmüş oldum. Onlar bu polisiye maratonunu yapmasa daha elim gitmezdi. 4'ü pek sevememiştim. Ama bu kitapla beraber geri dönüyorum! #leydilerpolisiyeokuyor
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