Seduction in Death (Thorndike Press Large Print Famous Authors Series)

Amazon.com Review New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts, writing as J.D. Robb, continues her prolific string of hits with her latest installment in the In Death series of futuristic thrillers starring hard-boiled detective Eve Dallas and a quirky cast of characters, including Eve's husband, Roarke, who owns most of Manhattan and can be relied upon to bring all his considerable resources to bear to help his wife solve the case whether she wants him to or not, and Peabody, Eve's uptight assistant, who has an off-again, on-again thing going with the irreverent Officer McNab. This time Eve is on the trail of a serial killer--or maybe killers--who stalks young women looking for love in online poetry chat rooms. Once a romantic date has been arranged, the murderer sets the scene with roses, champagne, and candlelight, then serves his unsuspecting victims a lethal combination of date-rape drugs that takes them to the height of pleasure and too far beyond. But this killer is really clever, altering his look to become each victim's dream date. What a nightmare! Detective Dallas is on the case, chasing an anonymous psychopath with a twisted taste in romance. But Eve seems a little more fragile this time around, still plagued by the nightmare of childhood abuse. Is retirement from the business of crime solving in the near future for Detective Dallas? Robb has found a winning formula in the genre, so hopefully we'll see a lot more of peppery Eve Dallas. --Alison Trinkle From Publishers Weekly In the 13th installment of Robb's (aka Nora Roberts) futuristic In Death series (after Betrayal in Death), New York's Lieutenant Eve Dallas takes on a Casanova killer who targets young women via on-line poetry chat rooms. The killer sets the mood for murder with rose petals, candlelight and expensive wine laced with a deadly date-rape drug. The novel opens (as others have in the past) with Eve reliving the horror of stabbing her abusive father to death. The narrative then switches to another grim scene that of a woman who has been pushed from a balcony. With the technology available in 2059, identifying the culprit should be simple, but this killer is more inventive than most: he becomes each victim's fantasy man. To make Eve's job even more difficult, a psychological profile indicates that there may be two killers or one with a multiple-personality disorder. Robb sprinkles her narrative with the usual supporting characters: Roarke, Eve's rich husband, uses his state-of-the-art computers to assist her with the case; Peabody, Eve's assistant, is still dancing a sexual tango with Officer McNab; and Roarke's lofty but caring butler remains a thorn in Eve's side. Although Robb's energetic prose and hard-edged dialogue will keep readers engrossed, this installment offers little that is new or fresh. (Sept. 4)Forecast: Thirteen may very well be Robb's unlucky number. Although the recent revelation that J.D. Robb is Nora Roberts will prompt many new readers to pick up the latest book in the series, Robb's long-time fans may find that this well is running dry. Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc. ISBN : 9781410416483 Number of Words in Auth: 3 Formats : EPUB Calc ESI Part 3 : 52 Calc ESI Part 2 : of Calc ESI Part 1 : 13 Enter Series Index : 13 of 52 Calc Series Group : In Death Uncomma Title 2 : Seduction in Death Test Text Series Index: 13 Raw Title : Seduction in Death Title Length : 18 Title Parm A : Seduction in Death Record ID : 739 Enter New Series (Calced): SIPZ_E.In Death.Cmd.13 of 52..ICBF ES Name : In Death Calc New Series : In Death.... Calc ESN Part 2 : of Calc ESN Part 3 : 52 Calc ESN Part 1 : 13 Test Search : Seduction in Death / J. D. Robb Uncomma Author : J. D. Robb ES Genre : Cmd Compare Author : eq ES Group : SIPZ_E Test Compare Series to Entered: eq ESN Combined : 13 Calc ESI Combined : 13 of 52 Quick Search : J. D. Robb Seduction in Death Has Cover : Yes All Identifiers : isbn:9781410416483 Single Author : J. D. Robb Sorted Author by LN, FN: Robb, J. D. Num of Aut : 1 Any Num n Name : Death ES Cover Quality : ICBF

from #1 new York Times Bestselling Author Nom Roberts, Writing As J D. Robb, Comes A Tantalizing New Novel In The Futuristic Series .... This Time, Lieutenant Eve Dallas Is Searching For A Casanova Killer With A Deadly Appetite For Seduction ....

seduction In Death

Dante Had Been Courting His Victim In Cyberspace For Weeks Before Meeting Her In Person. A Few Sips Of Wine And A Few Hours Later, She Was Dead. The Murder Weapon: A Rare, Usually Undetectable Date-rape Drug With The Street Value Of A Quarter Of A Million Dollars.

Lieutenant Eve Dallas Is Playing And Replaying The Clues In Her Mind. The Candlelight, The Music, The Rose Petals Strewn Across The Bed-a Seduction Meant For His Benefit, Not Hers. He Hadn't Intended To Kill Her. But Now That He Has, He Is Left With Only Two Choices: He Can Either Hole Up In Fear And Guilt, Or He Can Start Hunting Again ....

publishers Weekly

in The 13th Installment Of Robb's (aka Nora Roberts) Futuristic In Death Series (after Betrayal In Death), New York's Lieutenant Eve Dallas Takes On A Casanova Killer Who Targets Young Women Via On-line Poetry Chat Rooms. The Killer Sets The Mood For Murder With Rose Petals, Candlelight And Expensive Wine Laced With A Deadly Date-rape Drug. The Novel Opens (as Others Have In The Past) With Eve Reliving The Horror Of Stabbing Her Abusive Father To Death. The Narrative Then Switches To Another Grim Scene That Of A Woman Who Has Been Pushed From A Balcony. With The Technology Available In 2059, Identifying The Culprit Should Be Simple, But This Killer Is More Inventive Than Most: He Becomes Each Victim's Fantasy Man. To Make Eve's Job Even More Difficult, A Psychological Profile Indicates That There May Be Two Killers Or One With A Multiple-personality Disorder. Robb Sprinkles Her Narrative With The Usual Supporting Characters: Roarke, Eve's Rich Husband, Uses His State-of-the-art Computers To Assist Her With The Case; Peabody, Eve's Assistant, Is Still Dancing A Sexual Tango With Officer Mcnab; And Roarke's Lofty But Caring Butler Remains A Thorn In Eve's Side. Although Robb's Energetic Prose And Hard-edged Dialogue Will Keep Readers Engrossed, This Installment Offers Little That Is New Or Fresh. (sept. 4) Forecast: Thirteen May Very Well Be Robb's Unlucky Number. Although The Recent Revelation That J.d. Robb Is Nora Roberts Will Prompt Many New Readers To Pick Up The Latest Book In The Series, Robb's Long-time Fans May Find That This Well Is Running Dry. Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information.

15# Eve Dallas Investigation In Death Lieutenant Eve Dallas is searching for a Casanova killer with a deadly appetite for seduction. Dante had been courting his victim in cyberspace for weeks before meeting her in person. A few sips of wine and a few hours later, she was dead. The murder weapon: a rare, usually undetectable date-rape drug with a street value of a quarter million dollars. Detective Eve Dallas is playing and replaying the clues in her mind. The candlelight, the music, the rose petals strewn across the bed - a seduction meant for his benefit, not hers. He hadn't intended to kill her. But now that he had, he is left with only two choices: to either hole up in fear and guilt. Or start hunting again....