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Secrets in Death (In Death, #45)

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by J.D. Robb (Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ Author)

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I pre-ordered this book back in February of this year, haven't read it yet, is it as good as the other 44 books in the series or better?? I'm a huge fan of J.D. Robb and the "In-Death" series!
KatieAnn It isn't the best one in the series. It has some good moments but some really annoying weaker ones. The last three books have been pretty heavy, so th…m´Ç°ù±ðIt isn't the best one in the series. It has some good moments but some really annoying weaker ones. The last three books have been pretty heavy, so this is a lighter tone which I was ready for. However, I thought given the victim, the mystery aspect would be more interesting and developed than it was.
I wouldn't rush to buy this one straight away, but it would make a nice Christmas read for a fan. (less)
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Does anyone else feel suspicious about DeWinter? Why do we need to get to know her?
Kathrynrose I think that's pretty much what Dallas thinks. :)

From a story perspective, DeWinter adds conflict, or at least contrast, which makes the story more in…m´Ç°ù±ðI think that's pretty much what Dallas thinks. :)

From a story perspective, DeWinter adds conflict, or at least contrast, which makes the story more interesting and shakes the main character's tree a little. We need to get to know her because she's there, and getting to know her will give us (and Dallas) more insight to the main character, or affect her story arc.

I predict we'll eventually like her, though she won't be most people's favorite character. I feel the same way about Louise, even though some people really love her. I think that's why the series appeals to so many people. It's a diverse group of characters that provide something for everyone.(less)
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I'm hoping JD Robb start making the In Death book where Roarke and Eve have a child already.... Been waiting for that moment, you know... Does this book contains a lot of swooning moments between her and his husband?
Deborah I really wish people would knock it off about Eve & Roarke and their having kids. Nora has categorically said no. Perhaps we should focus our energies…m´Ç°ù±ðI really wish people would knock it off about Eve & Roarke and their having kids. Nora has categorically said no. Perhaps we should focus our energies on Peabody and McNab getting married or having a baby. Maybe Mavis and Leonardo having a second.(less)
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Can someone refresh my memory. In what book does Peabody learn about Eve's past? I honestly don't remember it ever being discussed between the two.
Gina Bowman I googled it and Visions of Death reviews and summaries say that Eve told Peabody about her childhood during this case.

So I went and pulled the book …m´Ç°ù±ðI googled it and Visions of Death reviews and summaries say that Eve told Peabody about her childhood during this case.

So I went and pulled the book off my shelf, seems like a good reason to reread it.

Dallas and Peabody were sitting down in Central Park eating and discussing the case. Dallas theorizes that the man might have suffered abuse, suggests Peabody looks back for assaults on kid in a park. Eve continued to ramble on a bit and Peabody just let her continue a bit.

Then Dallas gets rather passionate talking about how abuse isn't any reason for killing innocent people. She realizes she's over the top and stops herself.

Dallas goes on to say: (Pages 238-240, Visions of Death)

" I expect you go go through the door with me, without hesitation. And I know you will, without hesitation. I expect you to stand with me, to walk through the blood, to handle the shit, and to put your personal safety and comfort second to the job. I know you will, not only because it's who you are but because, by God, I trained you...It was different when you were my aide. A little bit different. But a partner's got a right to know things."

Peabody says "You were raped".

Dallas was shocked that Peabody said that and wondered where the hell that came from.

Peabody went on to explain all the things she'd observed, speculated about, and that she'd drawn this conclusion.

Eve told her she wasn't wrong then went on to tell her she didn't remember before it started and it was constant. Mom was gone, junkie, and her dad was her rapist. Then she went on to describe that night in detail when he raped her the last time, breaking her arm, and how she killed him.

She went on to tell Peabody how she hadn't remembered, then started remembering right before she and Roarke got married.

Dallas knew that abuse didn't make you. The man they were after used his abuse as an excuse to kill, to destroy, and cause pain. She had used hers to help her be a better cop.

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do these books need to be read in order?
Gina Bowman I found "Holiday in Death" at a used book store and bought it. It was an excellent book. When I realized it was part of a series I went out and bought…m´Ç°ù±ðI found "Holiday in Death" at a used book store and bought it. It was an excellent book. When I realized it was part of a series I went out and bought them as soon as I could, in order.

Each book stands alone. There are references back to other books/cases quite often but it isn't something that you can't figure out in context with what's going on in the book you're reading.

So no, you can pick one up and read it and enjoy a whole story. But if you do choose to read the whole set I do suggest you read them in order or close to it so that you can catch when they're referencing something that happened in another book. (less)
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