Obsession in Death (In Death, #40)

by J D Robb

Lieutenant Eve Dallas walks the thin line between love and hate in the 40th In Death thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author J. D. Robb…

Eve Dallas has solved a lot of high-profile murders for the NYPSD and gotten a lot of media. She—and her husband Roarke—are getting accustomed to being objects of attention, of gossip, of speculation.

But now Eve has become the object of one person’s obsession. Someone who finds her extraordinary, and thinks about her every hour of every day. Who believes the two of them have a special relationship. Who would kill for her—again and again…

With a murderer reading meanings into her every move, handling this case will be a delicate—and dangerous—psychological dance. And Eve knows that underneath the worship and admiration, a terrible threat lies in wait. Because the beautiful lieutenant is not at all grateful for these bloody offerings from her “true and loyal friend.” And in time, idols always fall…

• ISBN10: 0425278891
• ISBN13: 9780425278895
• Publish Date: 4 August 2015 (first published 4 February 2015)
• Publish Status: Active
• Publish Country: US
• Publisher: Penguin Putnam Inc
• Imprint: Berkley Publishing Corporation,U.S.
• Format: Paperback (US Mass Market)
• Pages: 384
• Language: English
• URL: https://penguinrandomhouse.com/books/isbn/9780425278895

Reviews

[Berls]

Here I go again... Not updating and writing a review as soon as I finish because I just want to read the next one. I tell myself I will update soon and next thing you know I'm done with another and haven't written this review yet!

So I loved this (duh!). Having Eve be the focus in such a demented, troubling way was amazing because of the way it worked on her relationships and emotions. Eve has become this person that is very closely attached to a lot of people - something she never dreamed of being - and they care deeply for her. There's some pretty intense moments that bring out heightened emotions. Eve's pursuit was excellent as always and solving the mystery was difficult - especially when it seems possible it's someone in law enforcement or tangentially connected. That's always hard for Eve and makes for a great read. Great book and very eager (obviously lol) to read more.

[booksandcats]

I have to say, i adore the whole series about Eve Dallas. It just amazes me, how Nora Roberts is able to write so many books basically about the same thing and the book's still not boring or similar to one before. What sometimes bugs me a little about the series is, that i get mixed up about all that happend. There are just so many books about Eve and Rourke and so on, that it's hard to keep track what happend in all of them (not that it's really necessary, but i would still like to be able to do that). But that's sort of my personal problem, none with the book.

So, Obsession in Death. I enjoyed reading it and i loved the story and how it evolved. I also liked that we got an inside look in the criminals head at some points, but i, as a reader, didn't knew who the suspect was until Eve found out. That kept up the tension until the end. I also loved how this one was much more about psychology. The criminal is a real psycho as one part. But we also see a lot about Eve's psyche, as she get's freaked out a little bit, because the killer is also kind of a stalker and obsessed with her

Now, the killer: it's a really good character, twisted and a psychopath like i mentioned and just sick. Roberts let us get a really nice look in her brain and her thinking. And even though it was getting clear that she is a really sick person and she probably needs help, i, personally, really wanted her down

Characters: Most of them are the same as in every book of this series. But i like that Nora Roberts gives us a few more, not main characters but some nice sidekicks, like DeWinter. I like it a lot how Eve's evolving with every book and also how she sees how many people have gotten into her live without her wanting to, but also how in a strange way, she's more happy with them. I think she realizes that. And i have to say, just quick after reading about her reading all that fictional fan mails and letters and watch her creep out over it, it's a little bit weird to write a review about her . I also enjoy, that her childhood doesn't played that much of a role in this book. I really love it as her background story, and i think it has to come in a few books (still after all this time) if the case she's confronted any similar to her past. But i'm glad Nora Roberts doesn't rub that story in my face until i get annoyed by it. Because i would hate that. I also love that Eve and Rourke have that steady relationship they have. They don't fight with each other, still have a hell of a lot chemistry and steaming love scenes. But i also got that they are now married for quite a time and it's not all new and fresh. They are kind of used to each other, still don't take each other for granted but established a stable and solid relationship.

I think i could go on forever about this book but for now that's the most important things (in my opinion). The book is very good and i would suggest it definitely for everyone who likes the series or Nora Roberts or crime books and series. If this one is going to be your first book in that series, it's totally ok, you won't have any troubles. It's still easier to start at the beginning, though you have a lot to cover, since this is number 39 i think. But it's worth it.

[wyvernfriend]

Someone is taking down people that have disrespected Eve, however disrespect is a funny thing and our UNSUB is getting a little liberal with disrespectful, wanting all of Eves attention to be on them rather than on the people she likes around her, Eve has to face up to how many people she now regards as friends and has to deal with the threat to them.

I liked it, interesting mystery and interesting character development.

[EBookObsessed]

Even after 40 novels and a dozen novellas, I have to say this series is still absolutely amazing! She always brings something new to the series both in character development and story line. I couldn’t stop reading Obsession. It was a walk down memory lane for series fans but it could still work as a stand alone or intro to the series for newcomers.
I know it is intimidating to look at a series that includes 40 novels. Everyone thinks, I can’t start in so late in a series. As an avid reader (and re-reader) of this series, Obsession in Death had me going “no, no, no” once I recognized who it was from the past books that the killer was going after, but it was also written so it wasn’t necessary to know the series.

Let’s step back for those who haven’t given this series a try. The In Death series takes place in the year is 2060 and it focuses on Lieutenant Eve Dallas of the New York Police and Security Department. Over the course of these 40 novels, Lt. Eve Dallas has worked alone in solving murders but most often she works with her partner, Det. Delia Peabody, her former trainer EDD Capt. Ryan Feeney, the rest of her homicide division and most particularly, her husband, Roarke, who she met in the first novel, Naked in Death. Of course, he’s mega rich and mega gorgeous and takes care of our hard working homicide cop, but before you roll your eyes, you only need to read one book to go “I’m in.”

In Obsession, a killer has been following the career of Eve Dallas and doesn’t believe that Eve has been given the respect she deserves. The killer admires Eve and wants to be her friend and will prove this by killing those who have been disrespectful to Eve.

If the killer truly knew our Lt. Dallas, they would know that the deaths she investigates are personal to Eve. She will stop at nothing to bring justice for the dead whether or not she knew them or liked them in life. It doesn’t take long for this obsessed killer to realize that the gifts being left aren’t being properly appreciated by Eve.

This killer not only develops a taste for the killing, but quickly starts to unravel as they realize that not only does Eve not appreciate what they are doing for her, but that Eve is actively trying to put them in a cage. The killer realizes that in order for Eve to focus her attention on their true friendship, the killer needs to start getting rid of those who surround Eve and who absorb all her attention — like Peabody, Mira, Mavis, Feeney and even Roarke.

With everyone Eve cares about at risk, the clock is ticking quickly to stop the killer before the people she loves are killed in the name of friendship. When Eve realizes that the killer is picking the victims from her own case files, that screams cop or someone on the inside. It gets harder to watch your back when someone you thought you could trust might just be waiting to stab you there.

With a nail-biting ending, J.D. Robb a/k/a Nora Roberts proves that even after 40 books she is still going strong.

THOUGHTS:
I am a big fan of the In Death series. I love a good romance. I love science fiction. I love police dramas. I especially love a good police dramas where there is an ensemble cast working together to investigate the crime. These investigations can each be enjoyed separately. The only thing you would miss by grabbing a random story in the series in the growth of the relationships between the characters.

Although there are definitely some stories which were better than others, they are each creative in their plots. Some involve more science fiction plots, such as Fantasy in Death and Purity in Death, which used advanced technology to kill. Some involve tracking down an unknown killer and others about finding a known killer or several times multiple killer or conspirators.

What we do get in each and every story is the ever growing bond between the characters. Eve was abused and raped by her father, forced to kill him to survive, and at eight was thrown into a careless system of child care. She knew what she wanted and that was to be a police officer. But she had no friends and no basic knowledge of what to do with a friend. When the series starts, the only person she relies on and trusts is Capt. Feeney who was her former partner. She has learned to be wife and a friend through two years of continuing emotional growth on her part, sometimes forced on her by those who cared about her enough to push her boundaries. She is a much different character than when we were first introduced to her 40 books ago which is what makes it such a great series.

I challenge anyone who hasn’t tried an In Death story to grab just one and I am certain you will want to read the complete series. With 40 novels to choose from, there are plenty to keep you busy. Feel free to comment and ask for a recommendation. Normally, I like to start from Book 1, but I was introduced to this series somewhere around Book 17. I started taking out the books from the library, but starting getting annoyed reading them out of order because I had to wait for them to be available. I knew I was missing something in the character relationships. Eventually, I just purchased my own so I could read them in order.

I listened to the majority of these novels by audiobook which is narrated by Susan Erickson. One thing I have missed from being fortunate enough to received an advance copy is Susan’s narration. She does a fabulous job bringing these characters to life and when I read them, I still hear all the voices as she presents them.

Received an ARC from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

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