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Betrayal in Death

Betrayal in Death

CrimeMystery
Pages
368
Published
2001
Language
English

Synopsis

In this installment of the Eve Dallas series, Lieutenant Eve Dallas faces a chilling case when a maid is murdered in a luxury hotel. The killer, a notorious hitman known as Sly Yost, has a personal connection to Eve, but a deeper conspiracy is at play. Eve must race against time to protect her husband, Roarke, as she uncovers a motive far more sinister than she imagined.

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

TenseGritty
Morally GreyBetrayal

Genres

Crime Mystery Police Procedural Romance Romantic Suspense Suspense Amateur Sleuth

About the author

N
Nora Roberts

Nora Roberts (born Eleanor Marie Robertson on October 10, 1950) is an American author of more than 225 romance novels. She writes as J. D. Robb for the in Death series and has also written under the pseudonyms Jill March and for publications in the U.K. as Sarah Hardesty. Roberts was the first author to be inducted into the Romance Writers of America Hall of Fame.

Characters

Eve DallasProtagonist

A tough, no-nonsense homicide detective in the futuristic city of Bayview.

Sly YostAntagonist
All characters in Betrayal in Death

Frequently asked questions

  • Can I read this book if I have not started the series from the beginning?

    While the mystery itself is self-contained, the series features ongoing character development and evolving personal relationships that are best appreciated by following the established publication order.

  • Does this book feature any notable connections to the author's other work?

    This novel is part of a long-running series written under a pseudonym, and it specifically highlights the collaborative dynamic between the two main protagonists as they navigate a threat tied to the husband's past.