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Vengeance in Death

1997357 pagesHodder & Stoughton

Synopsis

In a future New York, Lieutenant Eve Dallas hunts a brilliant killer who uses high-tech riddles to taunt the police. The investigation takes a personal turn when the victims' pasts link back to a dark secret involving Eve's husband, Roarke. She must race to stop the torture-driven spree before the killer's vengeance strikes closer to home.

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About the author

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.

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Characters

Eve DallasProtagonist
RoarkeProtagonist

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Places

In Death

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Edition

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Frequently asked questions

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

    While Vengeance in Death is part of a larger series, each book features a self-contained mystery that can be followed independently. However, the ongoing character development and relationships, particularly between Eve Dallas and Roarke, build across the series, so reading earlier installments will enrich the experience.

  • How does Vengeance in Death compare to Nora Roberts's other romantic suspense novels?

    Vengeance in Death, like other books in the In Death series, is written under the pseudonym J.D. Robb and features a more pronounced focus on futuristic police procedural elements and darker themes compared to many of Nora Roberts's contemporary romantic suspense novels. The romance is a consistent subplot rather than the primary driving force.