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Origin in Death

Origin in Death

CrimeMystery
Pages
339
Published
2005
Language
English

Synopsis

In a futuristic New York City, Lieutenant Eve Dallas investigates the murder of a renowned cosmetic surgeon, Dr. Wilfred B. Icove. What initially appears to be a clear-cut case quickly spirals into a complex hunt for a professional killer when Dr. Icove's son is also found dead. Dallas, with the help of her husband Roarke, must delve into the Icoves' past to uncover the dark secrets behind their pursuit of perfection and bring a cunning killer to justice.

Prose complexity
4/10

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Genres

Crime Mystery Science Fiction Thriller Amateur Sleuth Romance Suspense Psychological Thriller

About the author

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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
Wilfred B. IcoveAntagonist
Delia PeabodySupporting
RoarkeSupporting
All characters in Origin in Death

Frequently asked questions

  • Do I need to read the previous books in the In Death series before reading Origin in Death?

    While Origin in Death is part of a long-running series, each book features a self-contained mystery. New readers can generally follow the main plot without having read earlier installments, though character relationships and ongoing subplots will have more depth if read in order.

  • How does Origin in Death connect to Nora Roberts' other works?

    Origin in Death is part of the In Death series, which Nora Roberts writes under the pseudonym J.D. Robb. This series is distinct from her romance and fantasy novels published under her own name, featuring a consistent futuristic setting and recurring characters.