Tuesday, June 2, 2009

Naked in Death by J. D. Robb


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Genre - Mystery

The first in the "...in Death" series, this book introduces us to our lead character Detective Eve Dallas. Whilst giving us a ripper crime mystery set in the not-to-distant future, it also gives us the beginning of an unusual love story between our gritty and damaged lead, and the refined billionaire Roarke.
Whilst Nora Roberts is an old hand at romance novels, she dips her toe into crime drama with a hint of her pet genre. Introducing us to several integral characters of the series and tantilising us with tidbits of the characters' pasts, she ties several seemingly unrelated threads together.
Ignoring the romance aspect (which may well turn people off from choosing this book)its well written and clever. There is never a dull moment and begs not to be put down. I would have liked for there to have been more time for the romance to develop but overall it is very believable.
Forget Nora Roberts' usual style of romance novels and give this series a try. It wont disappoint. And as the first in around 30 installments, "Naked in Death" is an enjoyable read with plot twists and personal dramas that only get better.

---- Reviewed by Eloise, Guest

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