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Fury in Death
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In the new crime thriller from the #1 New York Times-bestselling author, Lt. Eve Dallas journeys into the darkness where murder is born…
NYSPD homicide detective Eve Dallas never knows what to expect when she gets word of a body. It could be an elderly man who made the mistake of climbing a ladder in slippery footwear. And the next call could be a wealthy biotech executive beaten to death in his home office—but what was Larry Chu’s mistake?
The victim’s corpse is so mangled and damaged it’s hard to believe a lone, unarmed assailant could have managed it. The killer was clearly unnaturally strong—and smart enough to find a way into Chu’s highly secure building. Most of all, whoever did this was very, very angry.
The excessive violence leads Dallas to conclude that this was a deeply personal act, born of a rage that she can’t excuse but can understand thanks to her own traumatic past. And though the motive seems rooted in heated emotion rather than cold hard cash, she can’t ignore the suspicious bank account in the Cayman Islands, or the shadowy, profit-hungry company Chu worked for. The mystery only grows when it turns out Chu isn’t the only victim—and Dallas will need to tear through one layer of secrecy after another to reveal what lies behind this explosion of fury...
NYSPD homicide detective Eve Dallas never knows what to expect when she gets word of a body. It could be an elderly man who made the mistake of climbing a ladder in slippery footwear. And the next call could be a wealthy biotech executive beaten to death in his home office—but what was Larry Chu’s mistake?
The victim’s corpse is so mangled and damaged it’s hard to believe a lone, unarmed assailant could have managed it. The killer was clearly unnaturally strong—and smart enough to find a way into Chu’s highly secure building. Most of all, whoever did this was very, very angry.
The excessive violence leads Dallas to conclude that this was a deeply personal act, born of a rage that she can’t excuse but can understand thanks to her own traumatic past. And though the motive seems rooted in heated emotion rather than cold hard cash, she can’t ignore the suspicious bank account in the Cayman Islands, or the shadowy, profit-hungry company Chu worked for. The mystery only grows when it turns out Chu isn’t the only victim—and Dallas will need to tear through one layer of secrecy after another to reveal what lies behind this explosion of fury...
368 pages, Hardcover
Expected publication September 8, 2026
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J.D. Robb
194 books35.7k followersJ.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. Stolen in Death (St. Martin's Press, February 2026) will be the 62nd entry in the series.
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I feel like I start my reviews of the In Death books in the same way. Despite the more than sixty novels in this series, I enjoy revisiting the characters. The reader knows the culprit from the prologue, so we are following along during Eve's investigation. I do slightly prefer when it is more of a mystery.
For sensitive readers, the deaths in the book are violent. I skimmed over those sections. There were enough domestic scenes to balance some of this.
I feel like I start my reviews of the In Death books in the same way. Despite the more than sixty novels in this series, I enjoy revisiting the characters. The reader knows the culprit from the prologue, so we are following along during Eve's investigation. I do slightly prefer when it is more of a mystery.
For sensitive readers, the deaths in the book are violent. I skimmed over those sections. There were enough domestic scenes to balance some of this.
May 11, 2026
I have read every book in this series. The previous book in this series - Stolen In Death - had a twist I was not expecting. I have been thinking about it since I finished, and yes, I have reread it. This series is very reread-able.
Needless to say, I finished this new one in one day, and it was amazing! J.D. Robb never misses! Fury In Death is another winner!
Lieutenant Eve Dallas is called to the scene of a brutal murder - one that looks very personal. As she begins to dig into the victim’s background, Eve will learn that not all is as it seems. And there are more victims to come.
This is truly my comfort series. All of the major players are here: Eve’s husband Roarke, her partner Peabody, her squad, and quite a few more. I always say, a new Eve Dallas book is an opportunity to spend time with the family - I have been reading this series for over 10 years.
I will of course be highly recommending this book to my fellow readers. If you are a new reader or a fan of the series, you will love this entry. At its core, it is a story about family, loyalty, and the lengths we will go to for the ones we love.
Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for giving me the opportunity to read early. I am so grateful. This book is out in September. Preorder it now.
Needless to say, I finished this new one in one day, and it was amazing! J.D. Robb never misses! Fury In Death is another winner!
Lieutenant Eve Dallas is called to the scene of a brutal murder - one that looks very personal. As she begins to dig into the victim’s background, Eve will learn that not all is as it seems. And there are more victims to come.
This is truly my comfort series. All of the major players are here: Eve’s husband Roarke, her partner Peabody, her squad, and quite a few more. I always say, a new Eve Dallas book is an opportunity to spend time with the family - I have been reading this series for over 10 years.
I will of course be highly recommending this book to my fellow readers. If you are a new reader or a fan of the series, you will love this entry. At its core, it is a story about family, loyalty, and the lengths we will go to for the ones we love.
Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for giving me the opportunity to read early. I am so grateful. This book is out in September. Preorder it now.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Another great edition to the In Death series! This series has always been a sweet treat for my brain. Are the books a little formulaic? Yes. Do I care? No. At this point I’m not reading them for a masterful mystery but for the characters and their development. And they have evolved and grown over the years. It’s kind of crazy to think how long I’ve been reading this series and how my life has changed as well.
This edition to the series took a different approach that I really appreciated. You know from the start who the killer is and why and, honestly, I was rooting for him. It was a nice change.
On the personal side of things, The Great House Project and Party are finished. Finally. I completely understand how awesome it is to buy a house and make it a home that reflects you and your family but reading about it for years was getting old. And that is probably my one complaint about the series. Time moves so slowly that events take years to complete and I get a little bored reading about them. Another example is the baby. Mavis announced she was expecting Number Two before I was pregnant with my number 2 and that kid just turned 5. Maybe speed things up just a little?
Rant aside, I loved the book and I love the series and will continue to read it until the end.
On the super plus side, there is a little bonus in this book for those of you who love Galahad. He gets more page time! He’s one of my favorite “characters” and I enjoy when he gets to do more than sleep and beg for treats. He really deserves a story of his own.
So that’s it. Fans will read it regardless of what my little review says and if you’re not already reading the series what are you doing? Also if you’re not reading the series why are you reading reviews for book sixty whatever? Start at the beginning you weirdo.
*I received an ARC through Netgallly*
This edition to the series took a different approach that I really appreciated. You know from the start who the killer is and why and, honestly, I was rooting for him. It was a nice change.
On the personal side of things, The Great House Project and Party are finished. Finally. I completely understand how awesome it is to buy a house and make it a home that reflects you and your family but reading about it for years was getting old. And that is probably my one complaint about the series. Time moves so slowly that events take years to complete and I get a little bored reading about them. Another example is the baby. Mavis announced she was expecting Number Two before I was pregnant with my number 2 and that kid just turned 5. Maybe speed things up just a little?
Rant aside, I loved the book and I love the series and will continue to read it until the end.
On the super plus side, there is a little bonus in this book for those of you who love Galahad. He gets more page time! He’s one of my favorite “characters” and I enjoy when he gets to do more than sleep and beg for treats. He really deserves a story of his own.
So that’s it. Fans will read it regardless of what my little review says and if you’re not already reading the series what are you doing? Also if you’re not reading the series why are you reading reviews for book sixty whatever? Start at the beginning you weirdo.
*I received an ARC through Netgallly*
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
J.D. Robb returns with another thrilling installment in the sixty-third book in the In Death series,
Fury in Death,
set in New York City in September, 2061. This book features Lieutenant Eve Dallas with the NYC homicide police department, her husband, Roarke, and her partner, Detective Delia Peabody, along with an assortment of regular secondary characters.
Eve never knows what to expect when she gets called to a scene. It can be an accident or a murder or something in-between. Her second call of the night is to the home of a wealthy biotech executive, Dr. Larry Chu, beaten to death in his office. His corpse is so damaged it’s hard to believe a lone, unarmed assailant could have done it. Whoever did it was extremely volatile with explosive anger. While the murder seems personal, Eve and Delia can’t ignore the suspicious bank account in the Cayman Islands, or the profit-hungry company Chu worked for. As more similar murders occur, Eve, Dallas, and their colleagues will have to discover the root of the anger and the person responsible.
As always, time spent with Dallas, Roarke, Peabody, and their colleagues and friends is always entertaining. Eve is smart, tenacious, determined, focused, and believes in what she does. She believes in procedure. It’s been a journey through these novels to see how she adapts socially. It’s compelling to see how her mind works as she gets a better picture of the killer. Roarke plays a large role in this novel and in the series. As always, the interactions between Dallas and Roarke as well as with their friends and her homicide team are enjoyable and bring different facets of her personality to light. There are several reoccurring characters that develop and gain depth over the course of the series.
The murders are gruesome but they are balanced with tender moments between Eve and Roarke as well as a long-awaited party at the end of the book. The storytelling is excellent with a clever and intriguing plot, a couple of intense action scenes, and plenty of solid police investigation, and engaging characters. The narrative has the right balance of police investigation, romance, and creative twists. However, I wanted a little more mystery. The reader gets a spoiler in the prologue. However, the suspense still builds rapidly and readers become fully invested in the story quickly.
This is a favorite series of mine and the author continues to deliver outstanding stories. Adding in personal moments adds depth to the characters. The book is both insightful and moving. Woven through the novel are threads of friendship, standing for victims, connections, power, greed, corruption, influence, justice, trust, secrets, murder, family, rage, loyalty, and much more.
Overall, this novel was a suspenseful tale with great characterization and a solid plot that kept me engaged throughout the story. It is both insightful and moving at times. If you enjoy intriguing near-future police procedurals with a strong female lead, then I recommend this series. I can’t wait to read the next book. J. D. Robb is a pseudonym for author Nora Roberts.
St. Martin’s Press and J.D. Robb provided a complimentary digital ARC of this novel via NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are my own. The publication date is currently set for September 08, 2026.
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My 4.52 rounded to 5 Stars review is coming soon.
Eve never knows what to expect when she gets called to a scene. It can be an accident or a murder or something in-between. Her second call of the night is to the home of a wealthy biotech executive, Dr. Larry Chu, beaten to death in his office. His corpse is so damaged it’s hard to believe a lone, unarmed assailant could have done it. Whoever did it was extremely volatile with explosive anger. While the murder seems personal, Eve and Delia can’t ignore the suspicious bank account in the Cayman Islands, or the profit-hungry company Chu worked for. As more similar murders occur, Eve, Dallas, and their colleagues will have to discover the root of the anger and the person responsible.
As always, time spent with Dallas, Roarke, Peabody, and their colleagues and friends is always entertaining. Eve is smart, tenacious, determined, focused, and believes in what she does. She believes in procedure. It’s been a journey through these novels to see how she adapts socially. It’s compelling to see how her mind works as she gets a better picture of the killer. Roarke plays a large role in this novel and in the series. As always, the interactions between Dallas and Roarke as well as with their friends and her homicide team are enjoyable and bring different facets of her personality to light. There are several reoccurring characters that develop and gain depth over the course of the series.
The murders are gruesome but they are balanced with tender moments between Eve and Roarke as well as a long-awaited party at the end of the book. The storytelling is excellent with a clever and intriguing plot, a couple of intense action scenes, and plenty of solid police investigation, and engaging characters. The narrative has the right balance of police investigation, romance, and creative twists. However, I wanted a little more mystery. The reader gets a spoiler in the prologue. However, the suspense still builds rapidly and readers become fully invested in the story quickly.
This is a favorite series of mine and the author continues to deliver outstanding stories. Adding in personal moments adds depth to the characters. The book is both insightful and moving. Woven through the novel are threads of friendship, standing for victims, connections, power, greed, corruption, influence, justice, trust, secrets, murder, family, rage, loyalty, and much more.
Overall, this novel was a suspenseful tale with great characterization and a solid plot that kept me engaged throughout the story. It is both insightful and moving at times. If you enjoy intriguing near-future police procedurals with a strong female lead, then I recommend this series. I can’t wait to read the next book. J. D. Robb is a pseudonym for author Nora Roberts.
St. Martin’s Press and J.D. Robb provided a complimentary digital ARC of this novel via NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are my own. The publication date is currently set for September 08, 2026.
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My 4.52 rounded to 5 Stars review is coming soon.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
I have been reading a great many of these In Death stories lately. I greatly enjoy them. The world of J D Robb's Eve Dallas is a much happier place than current day United States, although the history of Eve's world did have a major urban upheaval in the 2020s. This book is set in 2061, I believe.
During 2048, some 13 years before the time of the novel, a brilliant scientist worked for a large corporation. He was a director and ran a research lab for the company. He was working on a weather control type of problem. The program promised to control where and when and how much it rained. He found out the company's major directors planned to use his work to run people off land they wanted to own, starving them or flooding them out as needed. The scientist could not let his work be used in such a cruel way, so he planned to take his proof to the FBI and stop them. The day before his meeting with the FBI agents, his apartment building blew up, killing most of the people who lived there. The scientist was not home, because his pregnant wife sent him out for ice cream. The shock of seeing his home and family blown up put him in a catatonic state for the next 7 years. During that time, several of his co-workers and the big bosses visited him at the care center he was at. Those in the know told him what they had done, thinking that he couldn't hear them. One day, after those 7 years, he got out of bed and vanished.
When Eve enters the story, she has just been assigned a dead body, killed in unusual circumstances. Every bone in the victim's body had been broken. The soft tissue damage was so extensive, he was unrecognizable. The room he was found in had been trashed, everything smashed to pieces, except for a family photograph. Theories were discussed, but it was too early for any facts. Eve, with Peabody, went to the corporation where the victim had worked, both to break the bad news of his death and to ask if the man had had any enemies who would want to kill him in such a fashion.
On the way home, Eve is called to another dead body, mostly because the manner of death and the location of employment were the same. It might suggest there was some connection between the two men. Examination of their financials showed even more connections between the men, enough to change the questions Eve asked when she returned to the corporation.
In true Eve fashion, and with the help of her billionaire husband, she pulls the clues together. There are a couple more deaths, but all the remaining bad guys are caught. The legal issues and trials will be massive, but we aren't focused on that. Instead, the big houseparty that Peabody and Mavis have been planning happens. And Mavis has her baby. All's well that ends well.
I have liked each book in this series that I have read. This addition to the series is just as mag as the rest. I think you'll like it too.
During 2048, some 13 years before the time of the novel, a brilliant scientist worked for a large corporation. He was a director and ran a research lab for the company. He was working on a weather control type of problem. The program promised to control where and when and how much it rained. He found out the company's major directors planned to use his work to run people off land they wanted to own, starving them or flooding them out as needed. The scientist could not let his work be used in such a cruel way, so he planned to take his proof to the FBI and stop them. The day before his meeting with the FBI agents, his apartment building blew up, killing most of the people who lived there. The scientist was not home, because his pregnant wife sent him out for ice cream. The shock of seeing his home and family blown up put him in a catatonic state for the next 7 years. During that time, several of his co-workers and the big bosses visited him at the care center he was at. Those in the know told him what they had done, thinking that he couldn't hear them. One day, after those 7 years, he got out of bed and vanished.
When Eve enters the story, she has just been assigned a dead body, killed in unusual circumstances. Every bone in the victim's body had been broken. The soft tissue damage was so extensive, he was unrecognizable. The room he was found in had been trashed, everything smashed to pieces, except for a family photograph. Theories were discussed, but it was too early for any facts. Eve, with Peabody, went to the corporation where the victim had worked, both to break the bad news of his death and to ask if the man had had any enemies who would want to kill him in such a fashion.
On the way home, Eve is called to another dead body, mostly because the manner of death and the location of employment were the same. It might suggest there was some connection between the two men. Examination of their financials showed even more connections between the men, enough to change the questions Eve asked when she returned to the corporation.
In true Eve fashion, and with the help of her billionaire husband, she pulls the clues together. There are a couple more deaths, but all the remaining bad guys are caught. The legal issues and trials will be massive, but we aren't focused on that. Instead, the big houseparty that Peabody and Mavis have been planning happens. And Mavis has her baby. All's well that ends well.
I have liked each book in this series that I have read. This addition to the series is just as mag as the rest. I think you'll like it too.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Another amazing entry in this series that seems just as fresh and exciting at book 63 as it did in book 1! I've been saying this a lot with the most recent books (Bonded in Death and Stolen in Death, especially), but this ranks as one of my favorites in the series. There are lots of big personal developments in this one for Eve and her circle of friends/found family. No spoilers, but several story lines that have been building up for a long time finally pay off in very satisfying (and entertaining) ways. After randomly rereading some of the earlier books while waiting for the new ones, it's amazing to see how far Eve has come in her journey. Eve herself is feeling very reflective in this book, and has some incredibly emotionally honest moments that made me happy (and some that made me laugh), as she finally voices some thoughts and feelings she's had for years but never said out loud. We also get some hilarious Peabody moments here that lighten the mood.
The mystery itself is somewhat of a departure from the usual storyline. In the prologue we flash back 13 years from Eve's present time to show Steven Redman, an almost whistleblower at a big biotech company, losing his family in a supposed gas explosion at home and launching his quest for revenge against the company that stole everything from him. Eve and her team (as well as the reader) struggle with the moral issues of trying to stop a murderer who is technically not the bad guy here and is carrying out justice in his own way. Eve sympathizes with Steven but doesn't waver from her long-held view that justice is served by following the judicial process and putting the bad guys in jail for a long time. With Steven one step ahead of them in his long-planned vengeance scheme--as well as hopped up on a superdrug that gives him inhuman levels of strength and endurance--Eve and Peabody are racing to stop the real bad guys and capture Steven before he completes his plan.
Overall, this book feels like it could have been a very satisfying series finale if we didn't know that Nora plans to keep writing and has the next one already teed up for the spring. Lots of big emotional moments, cameos from characters we've met along the way, and a very interesting and satisfying mystery. This will definitely be one that I revisit in future rereads of the best of the series!
Thank you to St. Martin’s Press and Netgalley for providing an ARC for review!
The mystery itself is somewhat of a departure from the usual storyline. In the prologue we flash back 13 years from Eve's present time to show Steven Redman, an almost whistleblower at a big biotech company, losing his family in a supposed gas explosion at home and launching his quest for revenge against the company that stole everything from him. Eve and her team (as well as the reader) struggle with the moral issues of trying to stop a murderer who is technically not the bad guy here and is carrying out justice in his own way. Eve sympathizes with Steven but doesn't waver from her long-held view that justice is served by following the judicial process and putting the bad guys in jail for a long time. With Steven one step ahead of them in his long-planned vengeance scheme--as well as hopped up on a superdrug that gives him inhuman levels of strength and endurance--Eve and Peabody are racing to stop the real bad guys and capture Steven before he completes his plan.
Overall, this book feels like it could have been a very satisfying series finale if we didn't know that Nora plans to keep writing and has the next one already teed up for the spring. Lots of big emotional moments, cameos from characters we've met along the way, and a very interesting and satisfying mystery. This will definitely be one that I revisit in future rereads of the best of the series!
Thank you to St. Martin’s Press and Netgalley for providing an ARC for review!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
I received a Digital ARC of Fury in Death, J.D. Robb's latest book from Netgalley and St. Martin's Press for review. It is number 63 (Yes, you heard me right) in the In Death Series by Nora Roberts, writing under the name J.D. Robb, and believe it or not, I have read every single book in this series. Or at least I think I have. My brain tends to be a sieve, and there ARE 63. This book isn't publishing until September, and I try to read my ARCs in order of publishing date, but I had to have some medical stuff this week and decided to let my faithful never guilty pleasure series jump straight up to the top of the list.
Side note: I've been rewatching The Closer lately, and as I read this, I was thinking that if you loved that show when it was on (and who doesn't-Kyra Sedgewick is awesome), I really think you should give the In Death series a shot. Despite being absolutely nothing like Brenda, Eve Dallas, a cop in the year of our lord 2061, really has a lot in common with her. She never gives up, is tough as nails, and ALWAYS closes her case.
Eve and Rourke are complete couples goals, and Robb has spent 62 books fleshing out all the main and side characters before this book and the payoff is that cracking open a new In Death installment is like visiting with a group of old friends you haven't talked to in a while. You know you'll have catching up to do, but you know it will be worth every second of your time. I know I said this in the review of my last In Death book, but I swear, I think this series keeps getting better as time goes on. She is not just resting on her futuristic murder laurels, but is in fact, still giving this series her all. I actually love In Death even more than her hardback stand alone novels.
This particular installment was particularly cozy, in spite of lots of horrific murder. We know from the beginning who the murderer is and are following along with Eve as she pieces together the clues and unravels the dastardly deeds and doles out justice. I loved this book-Fury in Death hit the spot as a comfort read (again, warning- there is lots of the murder) and I recommend it highly.
Side note: I've been rewatching The Closer lately, and as I read this, I was thinking that if you loved that show when it was on (and who doesn't-Kyra Sedgewick is awesome), I really think you should give the In Death series a shot. Despite being absolutely nothing like Brenda, Eve Dallas, a cop in the year of our lord 2061, really has a lot in common with her. She never gives up, is tough as nails, and ALWAYS closes her case.
Eve and Rourke are complete couples goals, and Robb has spent 62 books fleshing out all the main and side characters before this book and the payoff is that cracking open a new In Death installment is like visiting with a group of old friends you haven't talked to in a while. You know you'll have catching up to do, but you know it will be worth every second of your time. I know I said this in the review of my last In Death book, but I swear, I think this series keeps getting better as time goes on. She is not just resting on her futuristic murder laurels, but is in fact, still giving this series her all. I actually love In Death even more than her hardback stand alone novels.
This particular installment was particularly cozy, in spite of lots of horrific murder. We know from the beginning who the murderer is and are following along with Eve as she pieces together the clues and unravels the dastardly deeds and doles out justice. I loved this book-Fury in Death hit the spot as a comfort read (again, warning- there is lots of the murder) and I recommend it highly.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Fury in Death by Fury in Death is another gripping installment in the long-running Eve Dallas series, blending futuristic crime investigation with psychological suspense, sharp dialogue, and emotional depth. J. D. Robb once again proves why this series has remained a favorite among crime fiction fans for decades.
This time, Lieutenant Eve Dallas is hunting a killer fueled by rage, obsession, and a twisted sense of justice. The murders are brutal, calculated, and intensely personal, forcing Eve to dive deep into the psychology of vengeance while balancing the emotional toll the case takes on everyone around her. The pacing is relentless from the start, keeping readers locked in as each clue pulls the investigation deeper into darkness.
One of the strongest aspects of Fury in Death is the consistency of the characters. Eve Dallas remains one of the most compelling protagonists in crime fiction — tough, damaged, intelligent, and fiercely determined. Her relationship with Roarke continues to be one of the highlights of the series, adding warmth and emotional grounding to the otherwise violent and tense atmosphere. Their chemistry never feels forced, even after so many books.
Robb’s writing style is fast, cinematic, and addictive. The futuristic setting enhances the story without overwhelming it, allowing the mystery and character dynamics to remain front and center. The procedural elements feel authentic, while the emotional undercurrents give the novel real weight beyond the murder investigation itself.
The supporting cast also shines, bringing humor, loyalty, and personality into the story. Longtime readers will appreciate the familiar dynamics, while newcomers can still enjoy the book as a standalone crime thriller.
What truly makes Fury in Death work is its exploration of anger — how it festers, consumes, and destroys. The novel asks difficult questions about justice, revenge, trauma, and emotional control, all wrapped inside an entertaining and suspenseful detective story.
This time, Lieutenant Eve Dallas is hunting a killer fueled by rage, obsession, and a twisted sense of justice. The murders are brutal, calculated, and intensely personal, forcing Eve to dive deep into the psychology of vengeance while balancing the emotional toll the case takes on everyone around her. The pacing is relentless from the start, keeping readers locked in as each clue pulls the investigation deeper into darkness.
One of the strongest aspects of Fury in Death is the consistency of the characters. Eve Dallas remains one of the most compelling protagonists in crime fiction — tough, damaged, intelligent, and fiercely determined. Her relationship with Roarke continues to be one of the highlights of the series, adding warmth and emotional grounding to the otherwise violent and tense atmosphere. Their chemistry never feels forced, even after so many books.
Robb’s writing style is fast, cinematic, and addictive. The futuristic setting enhances the story without overwhelming it, allowing the mystery and character dynamics to remain front and center. The procedural elements feel authentic, while the emotional undercurrents give the novel real weight beyond the murder investigation itself.
The supporting cast also shines, bringing humor, loyalty, and personality into the story. Longtime readers will appreciate the familiar dynamics, while newcomers can still enjoy the book as a standalone crime thriller.
What truly makes Fury in Death work is its exploration of anger — how it festers, consumes, and destroys. The novel asks difficult questions about justice, revenge, trauma, and emotional control, all wrapped inside an entertaining and suspenseful detective story.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
I recieved an ARC of Fury in Death through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
For such a long running series, you'd expect things to get a little stale. 63 books in, J.D. Robb defies that expectation and delivers another stellar installment.
Eve Dallas is well acquainted with the fine line between justice and vengeance. She's become much more comfortable dancing in that gray area until she pulls a new case that will make her question whether her victims aren't also the villains.
Greed, corruption, utter disregard for human life in the pursuit of power-these are all things Eve has gone up against before. What sets this case apart from the others is that Eve finds herself fighting for justice for the perp and pushing for punishment for the victims. Who she is will not allow her to turn a blind eye to the events that sparked the flame of vengeance, and the deeper she digs the more she is convinced that her perp deserves to have her stand for him just as much as the dead.
What makes this series so impressive is the overall progression of Eve's character. I've said it previously, but it bears reiterating. Watching Eve grow and mature, learn to navigate the give and take of friendship and accept all that comes with those connections, seeing her settle into her marriage to Roarke and the responsibilities of being a wife and a cop really brings her character to life. It brings the reader into the story in a way that feels real and human. I've become so invested in her story that I feel like a part of me will have died when Robb finally concludes the series.
Robb does such a phenomenal job blending elements of romance, police procedural, thriller, and sci-fi that it all works together seamlessly. 10 out of 10!
For such a long running series, you'd expect things to get a little stale. 63 books in, J.D. Robb defies that expectation and delivers another stellar installment.
Eve Dallas is well acquainted with the fine line between justice and vengeance. She's become much more comfortable dancing in that gray area until she pulls a new case that will make her question whether her victims aren't also the villains.
Greed, corruption, utter disregard for human life in the pursuit of power-these are all things Eve has gone up against before. What sets this case apart from the others is that Eve finds herself fighting for justice for the perp and pushing for punishment for the victims. Who she is will not allow her to turn a blind eye to the events that sparked the flame of vengeance, and the deeper she digs the more she is convinced that her perp deserves to have her stand for him just as much as the dead.
What makes this series so impressive is the overall progression of Eve's character. I've said it previously, but it bears reiterating. Watching Eve grow and mature, learn to navigate the give and take of friendship and accept all that comes with those connections, seeing her settle into her marriage to Roarke and the responsibilities of being a wife and a cop really brings her character to life. It brings the reader into the story in a way that feels real and human. I've become so invested in her story that I feel like a part of me will have died when Robb finally concludes the series.
Robb does such a phenomenal job blending elements of romance, police procedural, thriller, and sci-fi that it all works together seamlessly. 10 out of 10!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Review of Uncorrected Digital Galley
On a night like any other night, Steve Redman leaves his two-year-old son, Luke, and his pregnant wife, Ari, at home while he goes to the twenty-four/seven for the Strawberry Chocolate Ripple ice cream Ari is craving. As he returns, there is an explosion that destroys the apartment complex where he lives with his family.
Ari, Luke, and the unborn child Ari is carrying are all killed.
And Fury is born.
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Sixty-third[!] in the author’s venerable NYPSD lieutenant Eve Dallas series, “Fury in Death” is, for readers of the series, like visiting family. Here all the expected characters are in place, all ready for a new adventure. Readers new to the series will find sufficient backstory for the book to work as a standalone.
Believable, well-developed characters and a strong sense of place are hallmarks of the series, set in the late 2050s/early 2060s. The story opens in 2048 in order to give the reader the details of the horrific explosion that is the inciting incident for the case Eve is investigating some thirteen years later.
Filled with unexpected plot twists, captivating revelations, and intriguing action, the unfolding story takes readers through the intricacies of Eve’s investigation as it examines both moral issues and justice served. Woven in with Eve’s investigation are emotional moments, time spent with friends, and the fruition of events set in motion in earlier stories. Readers who follow the series will find this unputdownable book a perfect addition to the canon. Readers new to the series are in for a treat!
Highly recommended.
I received a free copy of this eBook from St. Martin’s Press and NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving this review.
#FuryinDeath #NetGalley
On a night like any other night, Steve Redman leaves his two-year-old son, Luke, and his pregnant wife, Ari, at home while he goes to the twenty-four/seven for the Strawberry Chocolate Ripple ice cream Ari is craving. As he returns, there is an explosion that destroys the apartment complex where he lives with his family.
Ari, Luke, and the unborn child Ari is carrying are all killed.
And Fury is born.
=========
Sixty-third[!] in the author’s venerable NYPSD lieutenant Eve Dallas series, “Fury in Death” is, for readers of the series, like visiting family. Here all the expected characters are in place, all ready for a new adventure. Readers new to the series will find sufficient backstory for the book to work as a standalone.
Believable, well-developed characters and a strong sense of place are hallmarks of the series, set in the late 2050s/early 2060s. The story opens in 2048 in order to give the reader the details of the horrific explosion that is the inciting incident for the case Eve is investigating some thirteen years later.
Filled with unexpected plot twists, captivating revelations, and intriguing action, the unfolding story takes readers through the intricacies of Eve’s investigation as it examines both moral issues and justice served. Woven in with Eve’s investigation are emotional moments, time spent with friends, and the fruition of events set in motion in earlier stories. Readers who follow the series will find this unputdownable book a perfect addition to the canon. Readers new to the series are in for a treat!
Highly recommended.
I received a free copy of this eBook from St. Martin’s Press and NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving this review.
#FuryinDeath #NetGalley
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
JD Robb does it again. This book has everything- the return of all of our favorite characters, the kind of moral dilemma where you're not sure what side you're on, and that bit of spice and a lot of romance.
The thing about this series is that it's like a very well- written procedural. The kind you watch for years, like the x files or criminal minds, because the stories and characters are compelling. Every time i open a book in the series I'm always praying she doesn't kill anyone off because I've now spent more than 2 decades with them and they're like friends to me. Not in a weird fan way but like I know them, and I would be sad if they were no longer there..
As always, Galahad rules. Nora Roberts writes cats so well. He is the hero who deserves all the bacon and maple syrup. And the entire bed.
Story wise, this series often has a moral dilemma. The last one wasn't my favorite but this was solid gold. I think too often people think ethics means robotics but i think one can be upright, not susceptible to corruption, but compassionate and committed to justice by not just locking up perpetrators but addressing underlying causes. This book restored my faith in the series and Eve, who is one of my all-time favorite characters.
Speaking of characters, there are a lot of old ones in this one but also some new. Roarke and Eve are as strong as ever, the ties and socks keep coming, and Mira and Feeney continue their parental roles. We get to meet more of my favorite family, the Peabodys!
The thing about this series is that it's like a very well- written procedural. The kind you watch for years, like the x files or criminal minds, because the stories and characters are compelling. Every time i open a book in the series I'm always praying she doesn't kill anyone off because I've now spent more than 2 decades with them and they're like friends to me. Not in a weird fan way but like I know them, and I would be sad if they were no longer there..
As always, Galahad rules. Nora Roberts writes cats so well. He is the hero who deserves all the bacon and maple syrup. And the entire bed.
Story wise, this series often has a moral dilemma. The last one wasn't my favorite but this was solid gold. I think too often people think ethics means robotics but i think one can be upright, not susceptible to corruption, but compassionate and committed to justice by not just locking up perpetrators but addressing underlying causes. This book restored my faith in the series and Eve, who is one of my all-time favorite characters.
Speaking of characters, there are a lot of old ones in this one but also some new. Roarke and Eve are as strong as ever, the ties and socks keep coming, and Mira and Feeney continue their parental roles. We get to meet more of my favorite family, the Peabodys!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Fury in Death by J.D. Robb is the latest installment in her In Death series, and after 60 books you might think the formula for this series would be getting old. You would be very, very wrong.
Fans of Ms. Robb (Nora Roberts) know that when we pick up a book in this series that we are going to get a murder mystery that our favorite detectives and the adjacent family/friends will immerse themselves in to solve. Throw in their actual lives? Perfection.
In this book, we don't have to solve the mystery, we know from the beginning who the actual killer is and for the first time in all of these books, I was rooting for the murderer as much as I was for Dallas and Peabody to solve the crimes. We have Mavis and Peabody's house being completed, a baby being born, and Dallas and Roarke still being squeamish about babies. In other words, a great story.
The usual characters are all present and accounted for and they add the humanity to what could otherwise be a standard police procedural.
It gives me joy to see Eve embracing more of her personal life and her ever growing social circle, but still have those freak out at baby moments that she and Roarke share.
I know that when I pick up a J.D. Robb book that I'll be satisfied when I'm done and immediately want more. This one doesn't change that.
Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for this ARC in consideration of an honest review. All opinions are my own.
Fans of Ms. Robb (Nora Roberts) know that when we pick up a book in this series that we are going to get a murder mystery that our favorite detectives and the adjacent family/friends will immerse themselves in to solve. Throw in their actual lives? Perfection.
In this book, we don't have to solve the mystery, we know from the beginning who the actual killer is and for the first time in all of these books, I was rooting for the murderer as much as I was for Dallas and Peabody to solve the crimes. We have Mavis and Peabody's house being completed, a baby being born, and Dallas and Roarke still being squeamish about babies. In other words, a great story.
The usual characters are all present and accounted for and they add the humanity to what could otherwise be a standard police procedural.
It gives me joy to see Eve embracing more of her personal life and her ever growing social circle, but still have those freak out at baby moments that she and Roarke share.
I know that when I pick up a J.D. Robb book that I'll be satisfied when I'm done and immediately want more. This one doesn't change that.
Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for this ARC in consideration of an honest review. All opinions are my own.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
The star still shines. J.D. Robb continues to bring us amazing suspense with technically complex mysteries and heart wrenching plots. No matter how great each book is, the interactions of her friends will always be my favorite part, closely followed by the karma scented wrap up of the villains and the 100% buy in by her team. Adores those guys. We discover from the beginning of Fury in Death, the 63rd book in the series, the impetus behind the horrible murders and find ourselves rooting for the murderer. Yes, he has to be stopped, but we understand where the fury is coming from as does Dallas. A greedy corporation destroyed his life because they could and because if he revealed the horror of their greed, they would lose everything. After years in a coma, he is coming for retribution one person at a time. A scientist who wanted to make the world a better place is nothing to them and now he makes them nothing. Eve and Peabody come to understand where the rage comes from, but they still have a job to do protecting the evil ones but guaranteeing that they pay and pay well through the system.
My thanks to NetGalley, Saint Martin's, and J.D. Robb for giving me a chance to read and share my love of the newest In Death book, Fury in Death.
#NetGalley #StMartins #JDRobb #InDeath #FuryinDeath
My thanks to NetGalley, Saint Martin's, and J.D. Robb for giving me a chance to read and share my love of the newest In Death book, Fury in Death.
#NetGalley #StMartins #JDRobb #InDeath #FuryinDeath
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Fury in Death is author J.D. Robb's 63 book in her In Death series about policewoman, Eve Dallas. I have read maybe the first 10 of the books in the series which were all good, but then I got distracted and haven't picked up where I left off. So, I was a little worried I might be lost 50 books later. No I was not. This book is just as good as the first books (maybe better) and can be read as a standalone title.
Eve Dallas is having a bad day. She just gets finished processing the accidental death of an elderly man when on the way home, she is called to a murder scene. The victim is barely recognizable having been beat to death with only the hands and feet of the murderer. Before 24 hours has passed, another murder with the same MO is committed allowing Eve and her team to connect the murders to a huge corporation that is supposedly a benevolent entity helping those in need. But are they? Once on Eve's radar, she starts digging and is assisted by her filthy rich and super smart husband, Rourke. Will they solve the murders before someone else gets killed?
This was a quick, well written and linear read that has the reader hanging on every word to see what happens. Every Eve Dallas fan should buy this book and if you have never read any of the books in this series, now is the time to start.
Many thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the eARC in exchange for an honest review.
Eve Dallas is having a bad day. She just gets finished processing the accidental death of an elderly man when on the way home, she is called to a murder scene. The victim is barely recognizable having been beat to death with only the hands and feet of the murderer. Before 24 hours has passed, another murder with the same MO is committed allowing Eve and her team to connect the murders to a huge corporation that is supposedly a benevolent entity helping those in need. But are they? Once on Eve's radar, she starts digging and is assisted by her filthy rich and super smart husband, Rourke. Will they solve the murders before someone else gets killed?
This was a quick, well written and linear read that has the reader hanging on every word to see what happens. Every Eve Dallas fan should buy this book and if you have never read any of the books in this series, now is the time to start.
Many thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the eARC in exchange for an honest review.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
In a series with over 60 full length novels and a plethora of short stories, unfortunately some of them are just going to end up being filler books and that's ok. Not every single one has to be the next greatest book in the series - trying to achieve that every single book would probably be exhausting and get out of hand pretty quick. This one just ended up being one of the filler books for me. I have read every single word written in this series and will probably continue to read every single word until the end - some of them I have read multiple times. This one probably won't ever get a reread. It is still written in JD Robb's normal writing style, with the same story flow as the rest - it just feels like the same story I've already read in this series a couple of times now. Nothing very original really happens and the case itself follows along fairly predictable lines. We get conversations between the main characters that we've already heard a dozen times, the same emotional scenes we've already visited. There is almost no advancement in the storyline for the main characters until the last 5 percent of the book. So while I enjoyed the book while it was happening, this one won't stick with me the way many of the others have.
**I received an ARC of this novel from Netgalley**
**I received an ARC of this novel from Netgalley**
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
J. D. Robb's "In Death" series never disappoints. Each book can stand on its own, but it has been fascinating to watch the characters evolve over time—especially Eve’s deepening relationships with her family and friends. The distinct personalities and quirks of characters like Mavis Freestone, Delia Peabody, Ian McNab, and Charlotte Mira add warmth, humor, and depth to every story. The introduction of additional family members—particularly Peabody’s family in this installment—is an unexpected and welcome delight.
Fury in Death does a great job of exploring Eve’s struggle to balance justice with compassion. From the outset, the reader understands that the killer is also a victim, and his motivations are both tragic and understandable. Of course, the fact that he is taking the administration of punishment into his own hands cannot be ignored. Eve remains unwavering in her determination to stop the brutal murders and bring him into custody, while still recognizing his need for psychological help and treatment. As the story unfolds, the reader can only find growing outrage with the executives who perpetrated the original crime, and feel triumph when the last of them is brought to reckoning.
In the end, justice prevails as it must - but Robb finds a way to allow that to happen while still providing an emotionally satisfying outcome..
Fury in Death does a great job of exploring Eve’s struggle to balance justice with compassion. From the outset, the reader understands that the killer is also a victim, and his motivations are both tragic and understandable. Of course, the fact that he is taking the administration of punishment into his own hands cannot be ignored. Eve remains unwavering in her determination to stop the brutal murders and bring him into custody, while still recognizing his need for psychological help and treatment. As the story unfolds, the reader can only find growing outrage with the executives who perpetrated the original crime, and feel triumph when the last of them is brought to reckoning.
In the end, justice prevails as it must - but Robb finds a way to allow that to happen while still providing an emotionally satisfying outcome..
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Fury in Death is an Eve Dallas thriller. Eve is investigating a series of murders that are mystifying. A biotech executive is beaten severely. The killer is smart enough to evade detection by the victim's high-tech security. This killer claims more victims. How does the killer find the victim, murder them, and leave without a trace? How are the victims connected? With tenacity, Dallas works hard to uncover the motive. How will she find the killer? This killer has abilities that have never been seen by the police. Eve must use her connections and strong intuition to solve this.
J.D. Robb has created a police procedural mystery that moves crime technology into the future. Lt. Dallas is a long-running character whose development continues in this book. Having read several other books about Eve Dallas, her continued character development is rewarding. Growth of familiar characters is always meaningful to readers. Fury in Death is set in the future, and the technology envisioned by the author is imaginative and intriguing.
Readers looking for a good beach book will enjoy the quick pace of the story. Fans of J.D. Robb will rejoice to return to their favorite detective and her ongoing exploits. Imaginative, thrilling and romantic, this is another good read from the talented J.D. Robb.
J.D. Robb has created a police procedural mystery that moves crime technology into the future. Lt. Dallas is a long-running character whose development continues in this book. Having read several other books about Eve Dallas, her continued character development is rewarding. Growth of familiar characters is always meaningful to readers. Fury in Death is set in the future, and the technology envisioned by the author is imaginative and intriguing.
Readers looking for a good beach book will enjoy the quick pace of the story. Fans of J.D. Robb will rejoice to return to their favorite detective and her ongoing exploits. Imaginative, thrilling and romantic, this is another good read from the talented J.D. Robb.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
A normal day in homicide for Lt. Eve Dallas turns very atypical when she goes to Larry Chu’s home to find him all but obliterated, the likes of which even a she has not seen. With seemingly superhuman strength (think The Hulk), the killer clearly has a deep-seated rage issue. As Eve investigates this crime, several red flags pop up concerning the victim and the world renown biotech firm he worked for the last several years. Hidden offshore accounts, extreme secrecy, and more victims signal to Eve and her colleagues this is just the beginning of an extremely difficult and important case.
Clear to Eve is that the company, Banner-Wyst, that promotes itself as humanitarian is a modern-day oligarchy operating under the guise of helping humanity, but instead, they want to rule over it. The deeper Dallas delves, the more ugliness emerges. After assembling the facts and digging out motive and a heartbreaking cause, Eve begins to understand the fury and horrific agony that fuels the attacker’s goals; however, she cannot condone his acts no matter how much the victims may have deserved their punishment.
This story certainly casts aspersions on mega companies that would seek to control the world and those who believe money, power, and position are ultimate life goals. As often is the case, Dallas confronts some of her personal deep emotions and both from the past and the present in this daunting and desperate case. Roarke of course does his part to assist Eve as expert Consultant as well as taking care of her in his very caring way.
One aspect which will please longtime fans and adds some balance to this story, is that we finally get to see the big long planned mega party at Mavis and Peabody’s newly remodeled house; and what a party it is with a big grand finale! At number sixty-three in this long running series, the In Death books are still going strong.
Clear to Eve is that the company, Banner-Wyst, that promotes itself as humanitarian is a modern-day oligarchy operating under the guise of helping humanity, but instead, they want to rule over it. The deeper Dallas delves, the more ugliness emerges. After assembling the facts and digging out motive and a heartbreaking cause, Eve begins to understand the fury and horrific agony that fuels the attacker’s goals; however, she cannot condone his acts no matter how much the victims may have deserved their punishment.
This story certainly casts aspersions on mega companies that would seek to control the world and those who believe money, power, and position are ultimate life goals. As often is the case, Dallas confronts some of her personal deep emotions and both from the past and the present in this daunting and desperate case. Roarke of course does his part to assist Eve as expert Consultant as well as taking care of her in his very caring way.
One aspect which will please longtime fans and adds some balance to this story, is that we finally get to see the big long planned mega party at Mavis and Peabody’s newly remodeled house; and what a party it is with a big grand finale! At number sixty-three in this long running series, the In Death books are still going strong.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
In “Fury in Death”, revenge is a dish best served cold, and it is highly personal. Steven Redman has waited thirteen years to punish the people responsible for the deaths of his wife, son and unborn daughter, as well as countless others. A rogue biotech company whose leadership is using its technology to ostensibly help the world, but whose benefits come at a great cost to the recipients, and which is working on technology that will be much more harmful. Redman is hunting down those who betrayed him, one by one, and physically obliterating them — inflicting a level of physical damage that one person should not be capable of using just their hands and feet.
However, as brutally as he destroys his enemies, he is very careful about not harming their families or others. That hint of humanity will be essential to Dallas’ efforts to stop Redman and prove to him that the justice system will appropriately punish those on his kill list that he has not yet destroyed. That element is one of the best aspects of the story — Redman’s brutal fury but his efforts to contain that fury and not harm innocents.
However, as brutally as he destroys his enemies, he is very careful about not harming their families or others. That hint of humanity will be essential to Dallas’ efforts to stop Redman and prove to him that the justice system will appropriately punish those on his kill list that he has not yet destroyed. That element is one of the best aspects of the story — Redman’s brutal fury but his efforts to contain that fury and not harm innocents.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
368 pages
5 stars
This is a wonderfully well described police procedural.
Lieutenant Eva Dallas responds to two very horrific crime scenes. While the first scene appeared to be an accident, The second was definitely not. The man was brutally murdered. No clues were found, and no break-in was discovered.
Eve’s gorgeous husband, Roarke assists her with the second case.
As the story progresses, I had a difficult time feeling anything but dislike for the victim. But, Eve never gives up on her prey. She is out for justice, not for worrying about how she feels about the victim. She gets along remarkably well with her teammates.
For some reason, this line in the book struck me. “...Morris, The dead spoke to Morris,...just as they spoke to her.”
This was a wonderful novel. Brilliantly written, tight dialogue. Colorful descriptions of the scene and the situations.
I strongly recommend this book to anyone who loves police procedurals.
I want to thank NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for forwarding to me a copy of this book. The opinions expressed in this review are solely my own.
5 stars
This is a wonderfully well described police procedural.
Lieutenant Eva Dallas responds to two very horrific crime scenes. While the first scene appeared to be an accident, The second was definitely not. The man was brutally murdered. No clues were found, and no break-in was discovered.
Eve’s gorgeous husband, Roarke assists her with the second case.
As the story progresses, I had a difficult time feeling anything but dislike for the victim. But, Eve never gives up on her prey. She is out for justice, not for worrying about how she feels about the victim. She gets along remarkably well with her teammates.
For some reason, this line in the book struck me. “...Morris, The dead spoke to Morris,...just as they spoke to her.”
This was a wonderful novel. Brilliantly written, tight dialogue. Colorful descriptions of the scene and the situations.
I strongly recommend this book to anyone who loves police procedurals.
I want to thank NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for forwarding to me a copy of this book. The opinions expressed in this review are solely my own.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
5 stars. Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the advanced reading copy.
Fury in Death is the 63rd installment in the long-running In Death, and it’s another strong procedural from J. D. Robb. One of the reasons this series continues to work so well is Eve Dallas herself—no matter who the victim is, she stands for the dead and fights to get them justice. That consistency remains one of the most compelling aspects of her character.
I also continue to love the found-family dynamics, both in Eve’s personal life and within the bullpen. Those relationships bring so much warmth to the series. Her bafflement at some of the strange things in everyday life and the occasional banter with her officers also provide welcome moments of levity against the often heinous nature of the crimes.
The antagonist in this installment was surprisingly sympathetic because of his history, which added nuance to the case. Watching the real criminals get what was coming to them was especially satisfying.
The emotional payoff at the end landed on multiple fronts and made this another standout entry in a series that, remarkably, still feels fresh this far in.
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Fury in Death is the 63rd installment in the long-running In Death, and it’s another strong procedural from J. D. Robb. One of the reasons this series continues to work so well is Eve Dallas herself—no matter who the victim is, she stands for the dead and fights to get them justice. That consistency remains one of the most compelling aspects of her character.
I also continue to love the found-family dynamics, both in Eve’s personal life and within the bullpen. Those relationships bring so much warmth to the series. Her bafflement at some of the strange things in everyday life and the occasional banter with her officers also provide welcome moments of levity against the often heinous nature of the crimes.
The antagonist in this installment was surprisingly sympathetic because of his history, which added nuance to the case. Watching the real criminals get what was coming to them was especially satisfying.
The emotional payoff at the end landed on multiple fronts and made this another standout entry in a series that, remarkably, still feels fresh this far in.
#NetGalley
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
I am constantly counting down until the next installation of Eve's story, because I know I'll never be disappointed. Fury in Death was especially fun because we got introduced to some of the pivotal characters surrounding our main cast (like Peabody's family!) and got to see Mavis have another baby (with Eve, Roarke, and other characters present!), which I loved. One of the things this series continues to do so well is make you invested in the ancillary characters, and I'm never mad to get to dive a little deeper with them.
The plot of this book also gripped me from the very first page – while we often see an inciting incident at the beginning of each story, this was especially sad and I was interested to see how it would tie in with the plot
Another hit, and I'm already anticipating the next release! I also find myself wondering what the roadmap looks like for Eve and co. – does her story have a definitive end already planned? Will they have children one day? These are all things I find myself asking as the series progresses.
*Thanks to St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for the ARC!*
The plot of this book also gripped me from the very first page – while we often see an inciting incident at the beginning of each story, this was especially sad and I was interested to see how it would tie in with the plot
Another hit, and I'm already anticipating the next release! I also find myself wondering what the roadmap looks like for Eve and co. – does her story have a definitive end already planned? Will they have children one day? These are all things I find myself asking as the series progresses.
*Thanks to St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for the ARC!*
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
A scientist is not evil at all until the humanitarian company he works for kills his family and like 200 other people. Then he turns into a straight up vigilante and starts literally pummeling people to death. Eve reckons the best way to stop the killer is to bring the people on his list to justice before he can.
The 63rd installment of this series sees Eve Dallas struggling with compassion for a brutal killer, contempt for his potential villains, and her own desire to hypothetically kill anyone who hypothetically were to hurt Roarke or the cat. Even though Eve is back to her roots with frightening serial killers, she's also experiencing consequences and testing her own morality. It won't be a spoiler for fans if I say that she comes down on the side of the law at the end, even if she does continue to lean hard on her staff to go along with her decisions. There's a very funny scene at the end to humanize Roarke as well, which is sometimes needed, but it also might be the reason the couple decides to be child-free forever. Worth it, I guess.
Solid entry into the canon.
The 63rd installment of this series sees Eve Dallas struggling with compassion for a brutal killer, contempt for his potential villains, and her own desire to hypothetically kill anyone who hypothetically were to hurt Roarke or the cat. Even though Eve is back to her roots with frightening serial killers, she's also experiencing consequences and testing her own morality. It won't be a spoiler for fans if I say that she comes down on the side of the law at the end, even if she does continue to lean hard on her staff to go along with her decisions. There's a very funny scene at the end to humanize Roarke as well, which is sometimes needed, but it also might be the reason the couple decides to be child-free forever. Worth it, I guess.
Solid entry into the canon.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
“Fury in Death” is #63 in JD Robb’s Eve Dallas series. This is the second book in the series that I’ve read. Both were engrossing– real page-turners. The shorthand description would be that they are police procedurals set in 2061.
The crimes are mind-boggling and compelling, but the characters are what make the books special to me. We get to know Lieutenant Eve Dallas as a person, not just as a police officer.
“Fury in Death” tells the story of a company gone bad. Someone finds out and brutally murders those who should have made wiser and more moral decisions.
The chase to find the person responsible is a dangerous one.
I haven’t read any other police procedurals set in the future, so I don’t know what books to compare with this series. The danger level is similar to Patterson’s “Women’s Murder Club.” Eve Dallas has a wisdom that is somewhat similar to that of Inspector Gamache in Louise Penny’s series.
Thank you to NetGalley for the advance reader copy. This is my honest review.
The crimes are mind-boggling and compelling, but the characters are what make the books special to me. We get to know Lieutenant Eve Dallas as a person, not just as a police officer.
“Fury in Death” tells the story of a company gone bad. Someone finds out and brutally murders those who should have made wiser and more moral decisions.
The chase to find the person responsible is a dangerous one.
I haven’t read any other police procedurals set in the future, so I don’t know what books to compare with this series. The danger level is similar to Patterson’s “Women’s Murder Club.” Eve Dallas has a wisdom that is somewhat similar to that of Inspector Gamache in Louise Penny’s series.
Thank you to NetGalley for the advance reader copy. This is my honest review.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Thank you to Netgalley, St Martin's Press and the author for the gifted eArc. All opinions are my own.
I love this series, I've read each of the 60+ books and it's always like getting to see old friends when I dive back in. Fury in Death is no exception, and we get plenty of sweet Roarke and Eve moments to balance out the particularly grizzly murders. We also get the whole found family, including a few characters we haven't seen as much of over the last few books. The case was an interesting one this book, there wasn't as much of the mystery as we know whodunit pretty early in, but there was more of a focus on the psychology of the killer. Which I personally found fascinating. There was also a good helping of social commentary (as there often is in this series) that felt particularly relevant to the times. All in all these are good, entertaining reads and it's a series I will always recommend!
I love this series, I've read each of the 60+ books and it's always like getting to see old friends when I dive back in. Fury in Death is no exception, and we get plenty of sweet Roarke and Eve moments to balance out the particularly grizzly murders. We also get the whole found family, including a few characters we haven't seen as much of over the last few books. The case was an interesting one this book, there wasn't as much of the mystery as we know whodunit pretty early in, but there was more of a focus on the psychology of the killer. Which I personally found fascinating. There was also a good helping of social commentary (as there often is in this series) that felt particularly relevant to the times. All in all these are good, entertaining reads and it's a series I will always recommend!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
The best In Death books are the ones that manage to deliver a cracking mystery as well as use the futuristic setting of New York City to shine a light on issues we deal with today. This time, Robb does both. We know from the prologue who committed the murders that Lieutenant Eve Dallas is investigating and, in the words, of Tana French, the book is more of a why-donit. We uncover, along with Eve, why the antagonist is choosing his victims and the seeing what global exploitation looks like in a somewhat utopian world.
Of course, none of this works if we don't want to know why it happens, and the reader is as excited as Eve and her partner, Peabody, to figure out the conspiracy that the anatagonist is uncovering. In a time of upheaval, the In Death series remains a comfortable, exciting thriller for those with a social conscience, who enjoy that splash of romance. Thanks to St Martin's Press for the early copy.
Of course, none of this works if we don't want to know why it happens, and the reader is as excited as Eve and her partner, Peabody, to figure out the conspiracy that the anatagonist is uncovering. In a time of upheaval, the In Death series remains a comfortable, exciting thriller for those with a social conscience, who enjoy that splash of romance. Thanks to St Martin's Press for the early copy.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
If you’re a fan of police procedural and thriller/suspense books, then more than likely you have probably read a book by this author.
What I find fascinating is Robb’s inventiveness in terms of the plot and the overall story. It’s never boring. You get a fast-paced book written in her favorite short, quick-moving prose. You also get scenarios that are believable yet inventive.
Eve is at the top of her game, and I love the combination of bringing in her husband into the mix. Together, they are wicked smart and can figure out the toughest cases.
Lt. Dallas is still one tough cookie, and I absolutely love their relationship that the author showcases often. I think it makes for an engaging read with the positivity and soft human side of her balancing out some of the negativity and violence in the stories.
Once again, I find an addiction forming for this author and this particular series.
The good news is there’s a lot of back stories I can read to catch up. The bad news is I see the end book number of this In Death series, and I am not thrilled.
Fury in Death is electrifying and fast-paced! Robb is still at the top of the game with thriller and suspense books that will keep you up late at night for just one more chapter. Definitely don’t miss this one.
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* I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
* full review - https://amidlifewife.com/fury-in-deat...
What I find fascinating is Robb’s inventiveness in terms of the plot and the overall story. It’s never boring. You get a fast-paced book written in her favorite short, quick-moving prose. You also get scenarios that are believable yet inventive.
Eve is at the top of her game, and I love the combination of bringing in her husband into the mix. Together, they are wicked smart and can figure out the toughest cases.
Lt. Dallas is still one tough cookie, and I absolutely love their relationship that the author showcases often. I think it makes for an engaging read with the positivity and soft human side of her balancing out some of the negativity and violence in the stories.
Once again, I find an addiction forming for this author and this particular series.
The good news is there’s a lot of back stories I can read to catch up. The bad news is I see the end book number of this In Death series, and I am not thrilled.
Fury in Death is electrifying and fast-paced! Robb is still at the top of the game with thriller and suspense books that will keep you up late at night for just one more chapter. Definitely don’t miss this one.
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* I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
* full review - https://amidlifewife.com/fury-in-deat...
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
J. D. Robb hits another one out of the ballpark with her newest Eve Dallas novel.
Just when you think you've seen every horrid thing that can happen in this world, the scary imagination of the author comes up with something new and fresh. In this book, we start off with a horrible enough prologue and shoot right to a dead body that has been pulverized. Pulverized not by falling 50 or so floors out of a window, but by being beaten with fists. Then another death by pulverization, and something connects both of these dead men. The company they worked for. A company that claims to be working for the betterment of the world, but guess what? Eve eventually finds out that that is just not true. Oh man, you are going to love to hate these protagonists, and they sure do deserve your hate.
This was a fairly slow build to a very exciting ending.
I loved it-a perfect addition to this series.
*ARC was supplied by the publisher St. Martin's Press and the author.
Just when you think you've seen every horrid thing that can happen in this world, the scary imagination of the author comes up with something new and fresh. In this book, we start off with a horrible enough prologue and shoot right to a dead body that has been pulverized. Pulverized not by falling 50 or so floors out of a window, but by being beaten with fists. Then another death by pulverization, and something connects both of these dead men. The company they worked for. A company that claims to be working for the betterment of the world, but guess what? Eve eventually finds out that that is just not true. Oh man, you are going to love to hate these protagonists, and they sure do deserve your hate.
This was a fairly slow build to a very exciting ending.
I loved it-a perfect addition to this series.
*ARC was supplied by the publisher St. Martin's Press and the author.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
In this novel, Eve Dallas investigates a series of homicides of environmental corporate executives and associates. Throughout the book, it’s not a question of who the suspect is but how they were able to access the victims through high security and the use of brute strength.
We are spared scenes where Robb gets into the mind of the killer, which have often been over the top in melodrama and disturbed psyche. Instead, this story uses more of a slow-burn revenge tactic that perfectly embodies what we don’t need to know by diving into the killer’s thoughts.
As always, it ceases to amaze me how J.D. Robb (Nora Roberts) can up the ante on each new addition to this incredible series. The formula is a combination of plot, excellent characters we have come to know and love, and page-turning suspense. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review.
We are spared scenes where Robb gets into the mind of the killer, which have often been over the top in melodrama and disturbed psyche. Instead, this story uses more of a slow-burn revenge tactic that perfectly embodies what we don’t need to know by diving into the killer’s thoughts.
As always, it ceases to amaze me how J.D. Robb (Nora Roberts) can up the ante on each new addition to this incredible series. The formula is a combination of plot, excellent characters we have come to know and love, and page-turning suspense. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
5 stars – Fury in Death by JD Robb is the 63rd book in the in Death series and is one of the best books. Series readers will not want to miss this one! Eve, Peabody, Roarke and the team are back at it, but Eve knows early on who the “killer” is and focuses her time on finding him.
Readers will notice growth in Eve’s character as everyone around her is progressing in their lives. Peabody and Mavis’ home is ready, the big party happens, a mention of what happens when Sommerset “retires”, joking between Eve and Roarke about who will name their nonexistent children – lots of little snippets of Eve maturing. I love watching it, but it does make me a bit sad as I do not want the series to end.
A huge thank you to NetGalley, the author and St. Martin's Press for allowing me to read an ARC. All thoughts and opinions expressed here are my own.
Readers will notice growth in Eve’s character as everyone around her is progressing in their lives. Peabody and Mavis’ home is ready, the big party happens, a mention of what happens when Sommerset “retires”, joking between Eve and Roarke about who will name their nonexistent children – lots of little snippets of Eve maturing. I love watching it, but it does make me a bit sad as I do not want the series to end.
A huge thank you to NetGalley, the author and St. Martin's Press for allowing me to read an ARC. All thoughts and opinions expressed here are my own.
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