Rapture In Death by J D Robb

Rapture In Death (In Death, #4)

by J D Robb

The complex world of virtual reality takes on a whole new meaning as Lieutenant Eve Dallas weaves through the underbelly of New York's crime world of the future.

Praise for J. D. Robb:

'J.D. Robb is a fantastic storyteller who knows how to keep the pages flying by' -#1 International Bestselling Author, Karin Slaughter


"One of my all-time favorite authors hitting a golden moment in one of my all-time favorite series. J.D. Robb never disappoints!" Lisa Gardner

'If you're a crime fiction fan and haven't discovered them yet, welcome to the very best day of your life' Heat Magazine

'Eve Dallas - tough as nails and still sexy as hell'
Stephen King

'J.D. Robb's novels are can't-miss pleasures'
Harlan Coben

'Curious corpses, tangled twists and one sizzling sleuth'
Kathy Reichs



He killed himself, Lieutenant. He was hanging there, just hanging there from the ceiling light in the living room. And his face . . . Oh God.'

Death follows New York City cop Eve Dallas everywhere - even on her honeymoon with Irish lover Roarke. When one of Roarke's employees is found dead, the post-mortem confirms suicide. An isolated case, or so Eve thinks.

But more suicides follow - strangers with nothing in common. The pathologist's report states each victim has an unexplained mark on their brain. Is this a genetic abnormality or a high-tech method of murder? With the body count rising, Eve must delve into the world of virtual reality to hunt down a twisted killer. A killer who preys on the minds of the innocent.

More praise for J.D. Robb

''Terrific characters, sudden twists ... the epitome of popular fiction'
Dennis Lehane

'J.D. Robb is one of my favourite authors, and she has created an iconic female cop - a strong, sexy, and death-defying heroine - with the slyest sense of humour in fiction. I love J.D. Robb and Eve Dallas!' - Lisa Scottoline

'Sexy and unpredictable, these books are first-rate suspense thrillers with wit, character and heart' - Janet Evanovich

'Tough, smart and sexy' - Linda Fairstein

'Consistently inventive, entertaining and clever'
Publishers Weekly

'Sheer entertainment'
Guardian

Reviewed by FranJessca @ A Book Lovin' Mama's Blog on

4.5 of 5 stars

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Every month I look forward to reading another book from J.D. Robb’s In Death series for the #InDeathReadALong hosted by @PNRBookLoverReviews and @UTCBookBlog. This month is Rapture in Death, which is the fourth book to the series. It’s another installment that I fell in love with because it was hard to put down. It’s getting harder and harder to read only one book a month for the Read-A-Long. 

The fourth book has Eve Dallas investigating three people that committed suicides. They should be closed cases, but Eve finds each suicide suspicious, especially after autopsies are done on the bodies. There’s a small burn on their brains, so Eve is determined to find out what drove a lawyer, engineer, and politician to kill themselves. There’s no stopping Eve from finding out the truth, even if she puts herself in danger again. 

This installment is another perfect addition to the series. I enjoyed following Eve, Peabody, and Feeney on investigating these suicides, especially after Eve tries to save another person who committed suicide in the book in front of her. The person was acting strange, and this is why I agreed Eve was doing the right thing about investigating these deaths. 

I started figuring out who could be behind everything after Eve encountered this person. There was something off with this person, especially how they reacted to Eve and Roarke being together. I love each antagonist that J.D. Robb writes in her stories because they are pure evil in their way. This one took it to the top. I was sick to my stomach towards the end of the book and what this antagonist had planned altogether. 

Let’s not forget about Roarke and how much I adore his and Eve’s relationship. They’re married now, and they are supposed to be in the honeymoon phase, but Roarke knows Eve’s job is never done. It’s bad enough during their honeymoon is when one of the suicides took place. Be prepared for some steamy scenes in this book between the newly wedded couple. I love them as a couple, and I love how Roarke treats Eve and vice versa. These two were meant to be together, and I can’t wait to continue reading these books in the series. 

Overall, this installment gets 4.5-stars, and I highly recommend it to Romantic Suspense/Thriller readers out there. Be prepared, though, because this is another book that will have you on the edge of your seat trying to figure out what is happening to these people committing suicide. Poor Eve and Roarke are caught in the crossfire again, but they can handle anything thrown at them.

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Reading updates

  • 7 April, 2020: Started reading
  • 13 April, 2020: Finished reading
  • 8 September, 2020: Reviewed