Glory in Death – J.D. Robb
The dead were her business. She lived with them, worked with them, studied them. She dreamed of them. Murder no longer shocked, but it continued to repel.
The first victim is found lying on a sidewalk in the rain. The second murdered in her own apartment building. Both have had their throats slashed.
New York City homicide lieutenant Eve Dallas has no problem finding connections between the two crimes. Both women were beautiful and successful; their glamorous lives and loves the talk of the city. And their intimate relations with powerful men provide Eve with a long list of suspects – including her own lover, Roarke.
As a woman, Eve is compelled to trust the man who shares her bed. But as a cop, it’s her job to follow every lead, to explore every secret passion, no matter how dark. Or how dangerous.
From my own collection and read for pleasure.
Early days for Eve and Roarke. The second of their outings and at this stage in their journey they (and the author) are finding their natural groove.
This is my second reading of Glory in Death but the first for over a decade and I have seen the characters evolve over the next 60 (or so books). However, this is a fun story to revisit. Eve is confused about her relationship with Roarke – living in his palatial home but still has her own apartment which she will retreat to when she becomes overwhelmed with her relationship.
The “in Death” element of this book is a good one though. Some high profile women have been slain, throats slit, and Dallas is tasked with tracking down the killer. But the first victim and her family have close relationships with Eve’s boss so there is a very tricky “office politics” issue to work around too.
With Roarke absent for work and Eve left to fend for herself she needs to build on the few relationships she had before the Irishman entered her world. Mavis and Nadine feature heavily and there’s a debut appearance for one Officer Peabody which returning fans will thoroughly enjoy.
The In Death series never lets me down and I am loving my re-visit of some of the early books. Glory in Death captures all the key elements of this series which is why I have been an Eve Dallas fan for over twenty years.
Glory in Death is available in paperback, digital and audiobook format. You can order a copy here: https://www.waterstones.com/book/glory-in-death/j-d-robb/9780749954215