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Survivor in Death

Survivor in Death

CrimeMystery
Pages
496
Published
2005
Language
English

Synopsis

In the futuristic New York City of 2059, Lieutenant Eve Dallas faces a baffling case: an entire family brutally murdered in their beds. With no apparent motive or clues, Eve must race against time to catch the professional killers before they strike again. The only witness is a young girl who miraculously survived the massacre, holding the key to unlocking the truth behind this horrific crime.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

TenseDarkMysteriousGritty
Quest

Genres

Crime Mystery Science Fiction Thriller Police Procedural

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
Nixie SwisherSupporting
All characters in Survivor in Death

Frequently asked questions

  • Does this book require reading the previous entries in the series?

    While each mystery is self-contained, the series is defined by the long-term evolution of the protagonist's personal life and relationships, making chronological reading the most rewarding way to experience the character development.

  • How does this entry impact the series' ongoing character arcs?

    This story is considered a pivotal moment for the protagonist's personal growth, as the specific nature of the case forces her to confront her own childhood trauma and navigate a temporary domestic role that contrasts with her usual professional detachment.