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In Death #10
Witness in Death
There was always an audience for murder. Opening night at New York's New Globe Theatre turns from stage scene to crime scene when the leading man is stabbed to death right on centre stage. Now Eve Dallas has a high profile celebrity homicide on her hands. Not only is she primary detective, she's also a witness - and when the press discovers that her husband, Roarke, owns the theatre, there's more media interest than either can handle. The only way out is to move fast. Question everyone - and everything. And in the meantime, try to tell the difference between the truth - and really good acting...
359 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2000
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J.D. Robb
236books34.7kfollowersJ.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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July 4, 2018
Another amazing book from J.D.Robb!!! Ahhh seriously I'm obsessed with this series. :)
Roarke: “Our engines don't run at the same speed.�
Eve: “What the hell does that mean?�
Roarke: “Just that.�
Eve: “It sounds like something that ought to piss me off. But I can't figure out exactly why. When I do, I might have to pop you one.�
Roarke: “I'll look forward to it. If you don't sleep, eat. You need something in your stomach. And what are you grinning at?�
Eve: “You. You're such a wife.�
Roarke: “Now, I'm pissed off.�
R O A R K E <3
Roarke: “Our engines don't run at the same speed.�
Eve: “What the hell does that mean?�
Roarke: “Just that.�
Eve: “It sounds like something that ought to piss me off. But I can't figure out exactly why. When I do, I might have to pop you one.�
Roarke: “I'll look forward to it. If you don't sleep, eat. You need something in your stomach. And what are you grinning at?�
Eve: “You. You're such a wife.�
Roarke: “Now, I'm pissed off.�
R O A R K E <3
November 3, 2016
Oh I am so enjoying my reread of this series! This is number ten and it is still every bit as good as the previous nine books! I realise the author has a formula which never changes from book to book but it does not matter at all. It is what she does with that formula that counts and is a master.
In this particular book everything revolves around right down to the way the final scene plays out with all the possible murderers gathered together while Eve does the grand exposé. Of course lots of police work goes on before that to discover who dunnit and all our favourite characters are there including McNab, Feeney, Morris and even Trueheart who gets some important scenes of his own this time.
And then of course there is all the stuff we read these books for - the constant laugh out loud banter, the romance, the little things we know and love like the candy thief and Galahad, and of course the major moments between Eve and Roarke. He even manages to make a real blunder this time which is very unusual for Mr Smooth. Of course he redeems himself:)
Just excellent!
In this particular book everything revolves around right down to the way the final scene plays out with all the possible murderers gathered together while Eve does the grand exposé. Of course lots of police work goes on before that to discover who dunnit and all our favourite characters are there including McNab, Feeney, Morris and even Trueheart who gets some important scenes of his own this time.
And then of course there is all the stuff we read these books for - the constant laugh out loud banter, the romance, the little things we know and love like the candy thief and Galahad, and of course the major moments between Eve and Roarke. He even manages to make a real blunder this time which is very unusual for Mr Smooth. Of course he redeems himself:)
Just excellent!
May 26, 2022
Police detective Eve Dallas and her husband Roarke are at a theatre performance in futuristic New York when the star of the performance is accidentally killed on stage by a prop knife that turns out not to be a prop. Eve hurries down to the stage and begins to investigate. Her assistant Peabody (one of my favorite side characters!) hurries to the scene to help, and we’re on a roll! Unfortunately, this particular victim victimized a long list of people while he was alive and the list of suspects will take a long time to comb through—while dead bodies keep piling up. Another fine addition to the series.
March 6, 2017
Book ten in this series and I feel I'm well and truly settled into it to the point where the characters have become old friends. Roarke and Eve are still feeling their way in their lives together producing a few sparks and a lot of passion and romance. There is a lot of humour in their relationship and both are learning to give and take from each other. Peabody is enjoying her two men, classy outings with Charles and hot sex with McNab, but is good at hiding her true feelings from herself. Fun to see Roarke giving out dating tips to McNab during their not quite legal incursions into police and locked files.
The plot is an engaging one based on an Agatha Christie theme with a murder committed during the opening night of of Ms Christie's plays and Eve convinced one of the cast or crew is responsible. Her sleuthing to uncover the secrets and relationships of those involved is just as complex as a Christie novel including the final scene where she assembles the main players Poirot style to reveal the killer. Always an enjoyable light read with great characters and fun plots.
The plot is an engaging one based on an Agatha Christie theme with a murder committed during the opening night of of Ms Christie's plays and Eve convinced one of the cast or crew is responsible. Her sleuthing to uncover the secrets and relationships of those involved is just as complex as a Christie novel including the final scene where she assembles the main players Poirot style to reveal the killer. Always an enjoyable light read with great characters and fun plots.
February 5, 2017
I absolutely love this series. Ten books in and I still cannot get enough of these two main characters. Roarke & Eve, I adore both of them. Then you have these wonderful side characters that continue to grow and shine in their own right. There is Peabody, Feeney, McNabb and even a new addition, Trueheart. Round them off with Galahad (the family cat) and you get this perfect blend of characters.
I won’t go into the plot at all but I couldn’t agree more with a comment in a review I read where the reviewer said “the book revolves around Agatha Christie�. That is such a perfect description. In the end all the murder suspects are lured back to the stage where the crime took place and Eve works her magic. I will say I had figured things out early on but I was still intrigued with how everything played out.
When I flip the first page in each of these books I wonder how much “Roarke and Eve� time J.D. Robb will give us. And by this, I mean the romantic times. While they do spend time together hunting down the murders and fighting the bad guys, I ache for the moments when it is just the two of them. When Eve lets her guard down. When it seems as though Roarke can’t touch her enough.
In Witness in Death there were a few scenes that took my breath away but this one in particular was my favorite. Eve had planned a romantic dinner for the two of them. Something that was “so not� Eve.
Eve needed to give something back to Roarke because she felt he always said the right things, showed her how much he loved her and for her these things didn’t come as easily. She was a mess. Her heart was a mess. But Roarke was Roarke and simply gave her what she needed.
This scene just melted my heart. It might seem like a simple love scene but for these two, nothing is simple. � Things get heated from there�.
Do yourself a favor and check this series out. It is AMAZING!!!
I won’t go into the plot at all but I couldn’t agree more with a comment in a review I read where the reviewer said “the book revolves around Agatha Christie�. That is such a perfect description. In the end all the murder suspects are lured back to the stage where the crime took place and Eve works her magic. I will say I had figured things out early on but I was still intrigued with how everything played out.
When I flip the first page in each of these books I wonder how much “Roarke and Eve� time J.D. Robb will give us. And by this, I mean the romantic times. While they do spend time together hunting down the murders and fighting the bad guys, I ache for the moments when it is just the two of them. When Eve lets her guard down. When it seems as though Roarke can’t touch her enough.
In Witness in Death there were a few scenes that took my breath away but this one in particular was my favorite. Eve had planned a romantic dinner for the two of them. Something that was “so not� Eve.
The room was lit with dozens of white candles, and the fragrance of white candles, and the fragrance of them waltzed with the tender perfume of dozens of silver roses. Crystal glinted, silver gleamed, and the romance of harp strings wept in the air. In the midst of it, Eve stood in an alarm-red dress that left her arms and shoulders bare as it skimmed down her long, slim body like an avid lover’s hungry hands.
Eve needed to give something back to Roarke because she felt he always said the right things, showed her how much he loved her and for her these things didn’t come as easily. She was a mess. Her heart was a mess. But Roarke was Roarke and simply gave her what she needed.
She was beautiful. Hurt and angry, passionate and pissed, she was the most beautiful creature he’d ever seen.
“You steal my breath,� he murmured.
“Darling Eve.� He lifted her hand to his lips. “What you’ve done here means a great deal to me. You, you mean everything to me.�
This scene just melted my heart. It might seem like a simple love scene but for these two, nothing is simple. � Things get heated from there�.
“I love the taste of you.� Her voice was husky now, soft. “It always makes me want more. “Have more.�
“I want you to say my name when I take you.� She teased his mouth with hers again, retreated, felt his body tighten like a bow against hers. “Say it so that I know nothing exists for you but me at that moment. Nothing exists for me but you. You’re all there is.�
“I love your body,� she murmured, slowly working open the buttons of his shirt. “I’m going to spend a lot time enjoying it tonight.�
“I need you. Eve. I need you.� “I know.� Tenderness washed into her, balm over a burn. She cupped his face, lifted it. Her lips met his, soft as a whisper. “Don’t ever stop.�
She opened for him, as she never had for anyone else. For him, she could lay herself bare. Body, heart, and mind. And know, and trust, he would do the same.
Her heart swelled, matched its beat to his, and her arms wrapped around him like ribbons to draw him close. “I love you.� He watched her face as he slipped inside her. “Completely. Endlessly.�
Do yourself a favor and check this series out. It is AMAZING!!!
July 28, 2016
"Peabody, am I an ass-kicker?"
"Are you asking to see my scars or is that a trick question?"
"Shut up, Peabody."
Okay, I admit it, Eve's grouchy, rude personality is growing on me. She kind of cracks me up.
"Great sweater, by the way. Is it cashmere?"
Baffled, Eve looked down at her navy turtleneck. "I don't know. It's blue."
Yeah, I can relate to not giving a damn about shopping. She's lucky to have a husband who buys her nice things that she can't appreciate.
So, in this book we have a murder that happens during a play because someone switched a prop knife for a real one. The play was based on an Agatha Christie novel and this whole book gives a nod to the Agatha Christie feel. There is Eve, the smart detective trying to unwind a murder where everyone is a suspect and everyone had motive. Also, they are all actors, so the characters are all narcissistic liars which only complicates things.
But, more importantly than that, Eve has to figure out who is stealing her candy stash from her desk. She's great at closing her murder cases, but this candy thief is too elusive for her. She thought she had finally caught him when she found some guy in her office:
"I'm Dallas, you candy-stealing putz."
"Well, jeez, jeez. I'm Lewis from Maintenance. I got your new equipment."
"What the hell are you talking about? Let me smell your breath. You got candy breath, I'm going to pull out your tongue and strangle you with it."
That sounds like a perfectly reasonable response to finding a potential candy-thief to me.
There must be a candy-thief in my house too. There is no way I ate all of those Reeses myself.
Along with all of the laughs (there is a great scene where Eve wants to kill her old computer in a painful way), I love how all of the characters are relating to each other at this point. Roarke and Eve's relationship is beautifully written and has quite a few swoon-worthy moments. I like how the characters and story are progressing and developing as we go on. I really like this series.
"Are you asking to see my scars or is that a trick question?"
"Shut up, Peabody."
Okay, I admit it, Eve's grouchy, rude personality is growing on me. She kind of cracks me up.
"Great sweater, by the way. Is it cashmere?"
Baffled, Eve looked down at her navy turtleneck. "I don't know. It's blue."
Yeah, I can relate to not giving a damn about shopping. She's lucky to have a husband who buys her nice things that she can't appreciate.
So, in this book we have a murder that happens during a play because someone switched a prop knife for a real one. The play was based on an Agatha Christie novel and this whole book gives a nod to the Agatha Christie feel. There is Eve, the smart detective trying to unwind a murder where everyone is a suspect and everyone had motive. Also, they are all actors, so the characters are all narcissistic liars which only complicates things.
But, more importantly than that, Eve has to figure out who is stealing her candy stash from her desk. She's great at closing her murder cases, but this candy thief is too elusive for her. She thought she had finally caught him when she found some guy in her office:
"I'm Dallas, you candy-stealing putz."
"Well, jeez, jeez. I'm Lewis from Maintenance. I got your new equipment."
"What the hell are you talking about? Let me smell your breath. You got candy breath, I'm going to pull out your tongue and strangle you with it."
That sounds like a perfectly reasonable response to finding a potential candy-thief to me.
There must be a candy-thief in my house too. There is no way I ate all of those Reeses myself.
Along with all of the laughs (there is a great scene where Eve wants to kill her old computer in a painful way), I love how all of the characters are relating to each other at this point. Roarke and Eve's relationship is beautifully written and has quite a few swoon-worthy moments. I like how the characters and story are progressing and developing as we go on. I really like this series.
November 4, 2016
I cannot give these books less than 4 stars. I could do with a bit more Roarke and Eve time.
...When a celebrity is killed right before her eyes, New York detective Eve Dallas takes a new place in crime—as both officer and witness to murder...
Eve is thawing a bit in her relationship with Roarke. She is beginning to accept that she is all that he needs and wants.
Roarke is just perfect. You know me, I love an alpha asshole. Roarke is alpha alright but he is no asshole. He is beautiful. He is perfect. LOL. Did I already say that?
...When a celebrity is killed right before her eyes, New York detective Eve Dallas takes a new place in crime—as both officer and witness to murder...
Two lost souls whose miserable beginnings had forged them into what appeared to be polar opposites.
Love had narrowed the distance, then had all but eradicated it.
She'd saved him ... the first moment he'd locked eyes with her. As impossible as it should have been, she was his answer. He was hers.
"If it were done when 'tis done, then 'twere well it were done quickly."
Eve is thawing a bit in her relationship with Roarke. She is beginning to accept that she is all that he needs and wants.
Roarke is just perfect. You know me, I love an alpha asshole. Roarke is alpha alright but he is no asshole. He is beautiful. He is perfect. LOL. Did I already say that?
The now was what required his attention, he reminded himself. And brooding over the past - there was the Irish again - solved nothing. Whether the past was his or Eve's, it solved nothing.
She was beautiful. Hurt and angry, passionate and pissed, she was the most beautiful creature he had ever seen.
"You steal my breath," he murmured.
July 11, 2018
Mix some J. D. Robb with some Agatha Christie and you get genius! In the way of Christie, the murderer is obvious but hard to see.
Reread July 2018 � “The plays the thing.� In this case the thing is murder. Eve and Roarke have a night out at the theater. Its an Agatha Christie mystery that quickly becomes too real. Great book!
Reread July 2018 � “The plays the thing.� In this case the thing is murder. Eve and Roarke have a night out at the theater. Its an Agatha Christie mystery that quickly becomes too real. Great book!
March 1, 2023
When I started the series, I couldn't imagine just how much I would enjoy reading it and how much I would love the main characters!
Even though 2059 doesn't seem too far away time wise now in 2023, it was when Witness In Death was first published in 2000, and J.D. Robb, through her book, proves that an author like Agatha Christie is a classic value!
Friendly advice:
Don't read this instalment if you haven’t watched or read The Witness For The Prosecution and Murder On The Orient Express and are planning to!
As you may imagine, Eve, this time, is dragged in the world of the theatre to investigate and has to determine who is acting also outside the stage to discover the perpetrator!
Besides her coworkers, her husband Roarke is also helping with his knowledge of books, old movies, and, of course, technology!
If you love this series, the characters and Agatha Christie, you won't be disappointed!
Even though 2059 doesn't seem too far away time wise now in 2023, it was when Witness In Death was first published in 2000, and J.D. Robb, through her book, proves that an author like Agatha Christie is a classic value!
Friendly advice:
Don't read this instalment if you haven’t watched or read The Witness For The Prosecution and Murder On The Orient Express and are planning to!
As you may imagine, Eve, this time, is dragged in the world of the theatre to investigate and has to determine who is acting also outside the stage to discover the perpetrator!
Besides her coworkers, her husband Roarke is also helping with his knowledge of books, old movies, and, of course, technology!
If you love this series, the characters and Agatha Christie, you won't be disappointed!
July 25, 2016
“Death is just the last scene of the last act.”� Joyce Carol Oates
A murder is committed as the last act of a theater performance in front of the whole cast, crew and thousand's of people who have come to watch this play including Eve Dallas.
As the story progresses we come to know that the Theater world is filled with people who like to perform on stage and outside of it, that relationships are not that simple in this world and you never know who is acting and who is genuine.
We also discover that the victim was in fact a Vile man but Eve Dallas is determined to seek justice even though the victim may have got what he deserved.
There is blackmail and then another murder to silence the blackmailer.
The ending was a surprise to me and I liked the note on which the story ended.
There are few tribute's to Agatha Christie in this book. I also love the futuristic setting of these stories and that is part of the main attraction for me, along with the mystery and of course Roarke.
The problem in this story as in few of the previous one's is that either Eve is targeted by the killer or someone close to her gets involved and she becomes biased or emotionally conflicted due to this. This is becoming a pattern now and hope this changes in the further books...
In this book one of the things she did was unacceptable but she did it to solve the case- that's the justification and I didn't like it very much
Also, there was too much focus on Eve's personal live than the murder case whereas I wanted more on the murder mystery.
I did like Eve and Roarke's banter though
A murder is committed as the last act of a theater performance in front of the whole cast, crew and thousand's of people who have come to watch this play including Eve Dallas.
As the story progresses we come to know that the Theater world is filled with people who like to perform on stage and outside of it, that relationships are not that simple in this world and you never know who is acting and who is genuine.
We also discover that the victim was in fact a Vile man but Eve Dallas is determined to seek justice even though the victim may have got what he deserved.
There is blackmail and then another murder to silence the blackmailer.
The ending was a surprise to me and I liked the note on which the story ended.
There are few tribute's to Agatha Christie in this book. I also love the futuristic setting of these stories and that is part of the main attraction for me, along with the mystery and of course Roarke.
The problem in this story as in few of the previous one's is that either Eve is targeted by the killer or someone close to her gets involved and she becomes biased or emotionally conflicted due to this. This is becoming a pattern now and hope this changes in the further books...
In this book one of the things she did was unacceptable but she did it to solve the case- that's the justification and I didn't like it very much
Also, there was too much focus on Eve's personal live than the murder case whereas I wanted more on the murder mystery.
I did like Eve and Roarke's banter though
January 24, 2023
*** 4.35 **"
A great homage to Dame Agatha Christie!!! ❤️
A great homage to Dame Agatha Christie!!! ❤️
January 4, 2020
5 Confronting & Figuring it Out Stars
* * * * 1/2 Spoiler Free
I have a disclaimer to start...I truly think there will not be an entry to this series I won't want to read. I have become addicted to this series and one of the reasons is this grown-up relationship between Eve and Roarke.
These two people are fully formed; people who have a deeply traumatic childhood history. Both dealt with the horror of being beaten, felt unloved and abandoned by their mothers. Each found their path after the threat of the father was removed and forged ahead in their lives.
Eve's horrific childhood was even more abusive. To overcome her early years, she became a dedicated homicide detective, living by the rules and standing for the dead. She believed in things being Black and White. She was trained well and became an expert in the department. Her life was her job.
Roarke took his control and power through wealth. He had multiple talents and early on used some questionable endeavors in acquiring all the property/ businesses on Earth and other planets. Now he was well established and respected.
The bringing together of these two was genius on Robb's part. She created all the nooks and crannies of interest in their pasts and personalities. Robb has a vast area to play with...ways for every book to give us threads of backgrounds...cracks in the armor both of them have.
The chemistry between Eve and Roarke from the very first book has held up and doesn't look like it will become stale. Every book I have read so far has incredible moments...sexy times yes, but even more revealing and important, the honesty of fear... of how this relationship is something so important that to lose it would break them both.
Roarke understands what Eve needs and Eve is still trying to figure out how to handle all of these emotions she feels just by looking at Roarke. Love for her is so alien, she has to remember it is ok to feel it and bath in its warmth.
So it is this grown-up relationship that draws me. The added bonuses are the terrific plots and characters Robb does so well.
This entry was a homage to Agatha Christie and was done exceedingly well. The relationship between Peabody and McNab is growing and a hoot to see. All of the continuing touchpoints make their appearances and fit perfectly.
I am loving this... yes, I say it every time. The reasons are explained and I am Sorry, Not Sorry one little bit.
~~~~~ Before Reading ~~~~~
Started the New Year with this and shall see how Eve and Roarke do with Death in the Theater.
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* * * * 1/2 Spoiler Free
I have a disclaimer to start...I truly think there will not be an entry to this series I won't want to read. I have become addicted to this series and one of the reasons is this grown-up relationship between Eve and Roarke.
These two people are fully formed; people who have a deeply traumatic childhood history. Both dealt with the horror of being beaten, felt unloved and abandoned by their mothers. Each found their path after the threat of the father was removed and forged ahead in their lives.
Eve's horrific childhood was even more abusive. To overcome her early years, she became a dedicated homicide detective, living by the rules and standing for the dead. She believed in things being Black and White. She was trained well and became an expert in the department. Her life was her job.
Roarke took his control and power through wealth. He had multiple talents and early on used some questionable endeavors in acquiring all the property/ businesses on Earth and other planets. Now he was well established and respected.
The bringing together of these two was genius on Robb's part. She created all the nooks and crannies of interest in their pasts and personalities. Robb has a vast area to play with...ways for every book to give us threads of backgrounds...cracks in the armor both of them have.
The chemistry between Eve and Roarke from the very first book has held up and doesn't look like it will become stale. Every book I have read so far has incredible moments...sexy times yes, but even more revealing and important, the honesty of fear... of how this relationship is something so important that to lose it would break them both.
Roarke understands what Eve needs and Eve is still trying to figure out how to handle all of these emotions she feels just by looking at Roarke. Love for her is so alien, she has to remember it is ok to feel it and bath in its warmth.
So it is this grown-up relationship that draws me. The added bonuses are the terrific plots and characters Robb does so well.
This entry was a homage to Agatha Christie and was done exceedingly well. The relationship between Peabody and McNab is growing and a hoot to see. All of the continuing touchpoints make their appearances and fit perfectly.
I am loving this... yes, I say it every time. The reasons are explained and I am Sorry, Not Sorry one little bit.
~~~~~ Before Reading ~~~~~
Started the New Year with this and shall see how Eve and Roarke do with Death in the Theater.
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March 29, 2019
Another great installment in the In Death series. I've written so many reviews about these books, I'm not sure how else to express my enjoyment.
In all of the books, Eve Dallas experiences emotional growth. This book showed a great leap in her development, evident towards the end of the story. It was very touching.
In all of the books, Eve Dallas experiences emotional growth. This book showed a great leap in her development, evident towards the end of the story. It was very touching.
February 19, 2020
Oh how I loved the play within the play. And how juicy the play turned out. This installment was different from the rest for a number of reasons but the main one was that the killer could be empathized with and oh, that was a shift for Eve.
A great installment to a great series.
Over and out
A great installment to a great series.
Over and out
December 18, 2018
Suspense 5+ stars / Romance 4.5 stars
I freaking loved this book.
Excellent story, like an “old-fashioned� classically written detective novel by Agatha Christie. Murder on stage. Murder out of love, hate, revenge � the whole kaleidoscope of feelings and emotions.
As a huge fan of Agatha Christie, who read all her books approx. 20 times (but who counts *lol*), I know to enjoy a good suspense with a deep and creative background.
Big plus *excuse my heartlessness* - the 1st victim deserved to be murdered � the world didn’t lose, but gained.
And Eve rocked, as always!
This woman is my epitome of strength and sharp mind.
Romance. From sweet and touching to passionate, hot and raw.
I learn to like Roarke. Well, with small steps, but I have further 36 instalments *lol*, so� who knows� *wink*
I freaking loved this book.
Excellent story, like an “old-fashioned� classically written detective novel by Agatha Christie. Murder on stage. Murder out of love, hate, revenge � the whole kaleidoscope of feelings and emotions.
As a huge fan of Agatha Christie, who read all her books approx. 20 times (but who counts *lol*), I know to enjoy a good suspense with a deep and creative background.
Big plus *excuse my heartlessness* - the 1st victim deserved to be murdered � the world didn’t lose, but gained.
And Eve rocked, as always!
This woman is my epitome of strength and sharp mind.
Romance. From sweet and touching to passionate, hot and raw.
I learn to like Roarke. Well, with small steps, but I have further 36 instalments *lol*, so� who knows� *wink*
August 14, 2019
5 stars. ⭐⭐⭐⭐�
Outstanding from start to finish.
It is like J.D. Robb's homage to an Agatha Christie whodunit and she totally nailed it!!!
Eve and Roarke are enjoying an opening night out at the theater, when a murder occurs on stage but what is not clear is the identity of the perpetrator- now all the cast and crew must fall under suspicion as we watch Lieutenant Dallas uncover everybody's secrets.
SO FREAKING GOOD.....
This book was so funny at times, the absolutely hilarious banter between Eve and Peabody for instance but it was also poignant and sad at times - as Eve starts to uncover sordid details regarding her many suspects past histories this in term starts to trigger thoughts and feelings about her own very dark past that threaten to overwhelm and incapacitate her.
FABULOUS READ....
Roarke was so wonderful (dreamy) in this one.......best scene for me .......Eve's decision to plan a nice surprise for him.........not going to say anymore but it was super sweet and tender .......big sigh..........
Outstanding from start to finish.
It is like J.D. Robb's homage to an Agatha Christie whodunit and she totally nailed it!!!
Eve and Roarke are enjoying an opening night out at the theater, when a murder occurs on stage but what is not clear is the identity of the perpetrator- now all the cast and crew must fall under suspicion as we watch Lieutenant Dallas uncover everybody's secrets.
SO FREAKING GOOD.....
This book was so funny at times, the absolutely hilarious banter between Eve and Peabody for instance but it was also poignant and sad at times - as Eve starts to uncover sordid details regarding her many suspects past histories this in term starts to trigger thoughts and feelings about her own very dark past that threaten to overwhelm and incapacitate her.
FABULOUS READ....
Roarke was so wonderful (dreamy) in this one.......best scene for me .......Eve's decision to plan a nice surprise for him.........not going to say anymore but it was super sweet and tender .......big sigh..........
March 28, 2021
this series is so so so good...
March 18, 2023
Bizim romantik Eve'ye bak sen nelerde yaparmış kocası için 🤭
August 8, 2017
3.5-4 stars - Romantic Suspense/Sci-Fi/Futuristic/Thriller
Roarke. . . . . . . . . .
They needed each other.
Two lost souls, he thought, taking a moment to walk to the tall windows that looked out on part of the world he’d built for himself out of will, desire, sweat, and dubiously accumulated funds. Two lost souls whose miserable beginnings had forged them into what appeared to be polar opposites.
Love had narrowed the distance, then had all but eradicated it.
She’d saved him. The night his life had hung in her furious and unbreakable grip. She’d saved him, he mused, the first moment he’d locked eyes with her. As impossible as it should have been, she was his answer. He was hers.
He had a need to give her things. The tangible things wealth could command. Though he knew the gifts most often puzzled and flustered her. Maybe because they did, he corrected with a grin. But underlying that overt giving was the fierce foundation to give her comfort, security, trust, love. All the things they’d both lived without most of their lives.
He wondered that a woman who was so skilled in observation, in studying the human condition, couldn’t see that what he felt for her was often as baffling and as frightening to him as it was to her.
Nothing had been the same for him since she’d walked into his life wearing an ugly suit and cool-eyed suspicion. He thanked God for it.
Feeling sentimental, he realized. He supposed it was the Irish that popped out of him at unexpected moments.
SWOON!
Roarke. . . . . . . . . .
They needed each other.
Two lost souls, he thought, taking a moment to walk to the tall windows that looked out on part of the world he’d built for himself out of will, desire, sweat, and dubiously accumulated funds. Two lost souls whose miserable beginnings had forged them into what appeared to be polar opposites.
Love had narrowed the distance, then had all but eradicated it.
She’d saved him. The night his life had hung in her furious and unbreakable grip. She’d saved him, he mused, the first moment he’d locked eyes with her. As impossible as it should have been, she was his answer. He was hers.
He had a need to give her things. The tangible things wealth could command. Though he knew the gifts most often puzzled and flustered her. Maybe because they did, he corrected with a grin. But underlying that overt giving was the fierce foundation to give her comfort, security, trust, love. All the things they’d both lived without most of their lives.
He wondered that a woman who was so skilled in observation, in studying the human condition, couldn’t see that what he felt for her was often as baffling and as frightening to him as it was to her.
Nothing had been the same for him since she’d walked into his life wearing an ugly suit and cool-eyed suspicion. He thanked God for it.
Feeling sentimental, he realized. He supposed it was the Irish that popped out of him at unexpected moments.
SWOON!
April 2, 2017
A great mix of romance, and mystery. NR takes us further in the saga of Eve, Roarke and their friends and associates. We a closer look at Peabody, Eve's partner, her burgeoning relationship with McNab, the geek techno wizard and Peabody's sex squeeze and Charles, her LC friend. Nadine Furst, the channel 75 news reporter, becomes more of a central character in this book due to her relationship with the deceased. A treat, for me anyway, is the reappearance of newbie police officer Troy Trueheart from . Eve contemplates the meaning of "true love" and decides that Roarke is "it" for her. Just a great book.
The lead actor, Richard Draco, is murdered opening night and Eve is an eyewitness. The play "Witness for the Prosecution" is the first for Roarke's new theater. The suspects are the cast, crew and everyone in the theater, well not really everyone in the theater. Eve soon zeros in on the cast and crew, especially after a second body is found hanging in the theater.
Draco gives the word "sleaze" a bad connotation and this case hits to close to home for Eve when the deceased makes it really hard for her to "stand for the dead."
The lead actor, Richard Draco, is murdered opening night and Eve is an eyewitness. The play "Witness for the Prosecution" is the first for Roarke's new theater. The suspects are the cast, crew and everyone in the theater, well not really everyone in the theater. Eve soon zeros in on the cast and crew, especially after a second body is found hanging in the theater.
Draco gives the word "sleaze" a bad connotation and this case hits to close to home for Eve when the deceased makes it really hard for her to "stand for the dead."
February 8, 2019
So, it looks like Eve and Roarke can't have a night out without a murder happening, in this book they're enjoying a play when the performance on stage becomes all too real, and it's up to Eve to get at the truth and find the killer - although this is one instance where the victim is one Eve cannot like in any way.
In this book it wasn't so much the mystery of who was the murderer that kept me eagerly reading, but the continued character developments and interactions.
I'm loving seeing the author slowly reveal more layers to Eve and Roarke, both as individuals and a couple. In particular I am enjoying seeing Eve slowly open up emotionally, as she is continuously startled and confounded by the passion and affection she feels and is shown by Roarke and the affection she feels and receives from her friends. Plus, watching her having moments where she basks, as only Eve can, in what she has with Roarke is also fab.
There was a good blend of humour, heat, tension and intensity in this book. When it comes to humour, I particularly liked the scene where Eve wants to painfully kill her old computer � I know the feeling.
The secondary characters in this series remain great, in this book I particularly relished the interactions between Peabody and Eve, Peabody and McNab and Eve’s reactions to the two.
In this book it wasn't so much the mystery of who was the murderer that kept me eagerly reading, but the continued character developments and interactions.
I'm loving seeing the author slowly reveal more layers to Eve and Roarke, both as individuals and a couple. In particular I am enjoying seeing Eve slowly open up emotionally, as she is continuously startled and confounded by the passion and affection she feels and is shown by Roarke and the affection she feels and receives from her friends. Plus, watching her having moments where she basks, as only Eve can, in what she has with Roarke is also fab.
There was a good blend of humour, heat, tension and intensity in this book. When it comes to humour, I particularly liked the scene where Eve wants to painfully kill her old computer � I know the feeling.
The secondary characters in this series remain great, in this book I particularly relished the interactions between Peabody and Eve, Peabody and McNab and Eve’s reactions to the two.
October 13, 2016
4 1/2 to 5 stars
May 22, 2017
Review to come!
March 15, 2023
3.5 Stars
I liked it enough.
But this is an example of how these are very up & down for me.-f
This one just didn't grab me at all.
I struggled through some of it.
I don't know how long I will read this series.
There are apparently a TON of books in it.
Like 50 or more?
I like Eve, Roarke, Peabody and many of the other characters.
I do wish there was a bit more shown of the Sci-fi/Futuristic qualities.
Anyway, on to the next.
Dark Erotic group. Buddy Read Specials
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I liked it enough.
But this is an example of how these are very up & down for me.-f
This one just didn't grab me at all.
I struggled through some of it.
I don't know how long I will read this series.
There are apparently a TON of books in it.
Like 50 or more?
I like Eve, Roarke, Peabody and many of the other characters.
I do wish there was a bit more shown of the Sci-fi/Futuristic qualities.
Anyway, on to the next.
Dark Erotic group. Buddy Read Specials
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March 23, 2019
Every time I read this book, I like it more if that's possible. The whole world is a stage - basically sums up this book. Lies, deceit, and more lies - gotta love thespians!
Love the scene with Eve preparing for a seductive evening with Roarke - too funny, poor girl!
Still wondering about that cone-shaped thing that tinkles - have no idea how that works ;)
5 stars and 2 thumbs up!
Love the scene with Eve preparing for a seductive evening with Roarke - too funny, poor girl!
Still wondering about that cone-shaped thing that tinkles - have no idea how that works ;)
5 stars and 2 thumbs up!
February 23, 2024
4,5 Stars. I really liked it but it was a little predictable for me. I just loved the last scene with Eve and the murderer. Eve has such a big heart!
June 28, 2017
I've said this in my other reviews with the previous books and I am afraid I have to say it again here. Sometimes I think Eve is too much or her methods are a bit much. But she gets the result in the end. She comes out hard, cold, detached and emotionless but readers of this series knows better. She breaks. She feels. She's not just an easy person to like or love. Her relationship with Roarke makes her more human.
I couldn't for the life of me guess who done it. I guessed a few but turned out wrong. I am such a lousy detective. 😆
And we have an adorable scene with Eve and Roarke. She planned her first intimate dinner. She wanted to surprise him. Her inner monologue was so damn funny.
"She'd led tactical teams in hostage situations, tracked psychopaths, outwitted the deranged. How hard can it be to prepare dinner. She had to face the frightening ordeal of selecting plates.
I couldn't for the life of me guess who done it. I guessed a few but turned out wrong. I am such a lousy detective. 😆
And we have an adorable scene with Eve and Roarke. She planned her first intimate dinner. She wanted to surprise him. Her inner monologue was so damn funny.
"She'd led tactical teams in hostage situations, tracked psychopaths, outwitted the deranged. How hard can it be to prepare dinner. She had to face the frightening ordeal of selecting plates.
April 24, 2019
The one where Roake takes Eve to a play and she witnessed a murder onstage. The pool of suspects comes from the actors and cast in the play. Also noted for jerk victim and sympathetic killer.
“I see. Ian, if you want me to discuss the intricacies and capriciousness of the female mind, we’ll need several days and a great deal of liquor.�
I loved Eve surprising Roake with a nice dinner. Their relationship is getting so so good with each book. And Eve is becoming more likable.
“I see. Ian, if you want me to discuss the intricacies and capriciousness of the female mind, we’ll need several days and a great deal of liquor.�
I loved Eve surprising Roake with a nice dinner. Their relationship is getting so so good with each book. And Eve is becoming more likable.
February 6, 2017
More Roarke and Eve re-read awesomeness! The seduction scene...omg!...no need to say more(; And then the ending: "You can't go back. Can't fix what broke. But you can go forward. And every step matters. Every one makes a difference." She cupped his face in her hands. "From where I'm standing, you're the best step I ever took." Sweeeeet!
Re-read in preparation for Echoes...Feb 2017:)
Re-read in preparation for Echoes...Feb 2017:)
May 12, 2012
The fabulous Marlene Dietrich in Agatha Christie’s wonderful “Witness for the Prosecution,� the play Roarke and Eve go to see.
★★★★� & a Wow! & a Whoa! (This is a review of the audiobook.) Susan Ericksen narrates these characters as if she wrote them instead of , she knows them that well. Her narration lets us know them better, too!
Loved this one. Adore all of them, actually, but this one was extra-extraordinary. I think it is one of the best in the series. The homage to was spot-on; especially Roarke’s thinking how much Dame Christie would love Lieutenant Eve Dallas. We get to see deeper into these characters. The dialogues between Peabody and Dallas are revealing, taking them to a deeper level of intimacy. The scenes with Roarke are H.O.T., funny, and tender.
In Death series in correct reading order.
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* is the second part of , written by Nora Roberts (J.D. Robb’s alter-ego).
★★★★� & a Wow! & a Whoa! (This is a review of the audiobook.) Susan Ericksen narrates these characters as if she wrote them instead of , she knows them that well. Her narration lets us know them better, too!
Loved this one. Adore all of them, actually, but this one was extra-extraordinary. I think it is one of the best in the series. The homage to was spot-on; especially Roarke’s thinking how much Dame Christie would love Lieutenant Eve Dallas. We get to see deeper into these characters. The dialogues between Peabody and Dallas are revealing, taking them to a deeper level of intimacy. The scenes with Roarke are H.O.T., funny, and tender.
In Death series in correct reading order.
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* is the second part of , written by Nora Roberts (J.D. Robb’s alter-ego).
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