If noir futurism with a dash of icy sass is your jam, Glory in Death by J.D. Robb will hit every mark. Lieutenant Eve Dallas, death’s most relentless investigator, grapples with beautiful murders, tangled clues, and a connection so personal, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Prepare for tension, tech, and Roarke-fueled temptation.

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What is Glory in Death by J.D.  Robb all about?

In near-future New York, Lieutenant Eve Dallas investigates murders of glamorous, high-profile women connected to powerful men, one of them her lover, Roarke. As evidence shifts, Eve must balance precise detective work with trust, uncovering dark secrets and navigating the complexities of love in a deadly case.

Glory in Death by J.D. Robb Book Review

Opening line: “The dead were her business.”

From that first line, I was sucked in. There is something about Robb’s writing that just sucks me in completely. I love the way she describes things. I love the way the words flow and I love that there’s this sense of detachment or coldness in the overall tone of her writing. It makes the mystery of the story that much more intriguing.

Eve Dallas is one of my favourite heroines. I love her strength and determination in her work. It’s admirable. Ironically enough, Eve Dallas lives and breathes death. It’s her job and Eve takes her duty seriously. So much so that she forgets to take care of herself.

In Glory in Death by J.D. Robb, Eve is the primary on another murder case, this time of a well-known woman in law who was caught off-guard with a slice to her throat. Lieutenant Dallas is on the case, doing her job to perfection. But when more deaths occur, Dallas is thinking that maybe the person she initially thought was committing the crimes isn’t the right person anymore. This causes her to retrace her steps and review the evidence. The suspense in this book is amazing, all the way to the end of the book. I can’t even choose which one I prefer between the first book or this one! Both are great!

And then there’s Eve’s relationship with Roarke. There are some rough tides between the lovebirds in this one, but in the end, Roarke is still as loyal as can be. I want to marry Roarke! Even when he’s angry, he manages to turn me on. There’s nothing about this guy that isn’t sexy. Simply put, Roarke is a dream. And I want him bad.

I loved that Eve let herself feel in this one. She’s so preoccupied with her work life that she doesn’t take time for herself. In this one, she does. She spends some quality time with Mavis, her awesome best friend and of course, Roarke, who does the most sweetest things for her. I’m incredibly jealous. Would it be creepy to say I wish I was Eve Dallas?

I can’t wait to read the next one! I wonder why it took me so long to read this series. Obviously, I was missing out. And if you haven’t read this either, then make sure you pick this one up soon!

If you’re still electric from Eve’s icy resolve, Roarke’s chaotic charm, and the inevitable moral fog of Glory in Death by J.D. Robb, buckle up, you’re hooked. This page-turner isn’t just about solving murder; it’s about the cost of justice and the strength of love in neon shadows. The In Death series awaits, and trust me, his next case will be impossible to resist.

About the In Death Series by J.D. Robb

Glory in Death is the second entry in the long-running In Death series. Set in a futuristic 2050s New York, the series stars Police Lieutenant Eve Dallas and her enigmatic partner, Roarke. It blends murder mystery, sci-fi elements, and a swoon-worthy romance that’s captured hearts for decades.

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