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    Strangers in Death
    Strangers in Death
    Strangers in Death
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    Strangers in Death

    Written by J. D. Robb

    Narrated by Susan Ericksen

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    Lieutenant Eve Dallas explores the hidden connections among friends and lovers, enemies and strangers in this thriller in the #1 New York Times bestselling In Death series.

    In 2060 New York, some murders still get more attention than others, especially those in which the victim is a prominent businessman, found in his Park Avenue apartment, tied to the bed—and strangled—with cords of black velvet. Fortunately, homicide cop Lt. Eve Dallas’s billionaire husband Roarke happens to own the prime real estate where Thomas Anders’s sporting-goods firm was headquartered, giving her some help with access. Before long, she’s knocking on doors—or barging through them—to look for the answers she needs.

    But some things don’t add up—and everyone’s alibi checks out, from the wife who was off in the tropics to the nephew who stood to inherit millions. Was this a crime of passion—or a carefully planned execution? It’s up to Dallas to solve a sensational case in which those who seem to be intimates sometimes guard secrets from each other—and strangers may be connected in unexpected, and deadly, ways...

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBrilliance Audio
    Release dateFeb 19, 2008
    ISBN9781423337522
    Strangers in Death
    Author

    J. D. Robb

    J.D. Robb is the pseudonym for #1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts. She is the author of over two hundred novels, including the futuristic suspense In Death series. There are more than five hundred million copies of her books in print.

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    • 5/5
      Great minds I will say knows another Lieutenant Eve Dalles knew as soon as she started investigating this murder that there is more. From the wife of the victim she was able to do the hard work and bring this killers to justice.

      This particular suspect was smart and using each other to comment the crime makes it difficult for the homicides investors involved in the two different murder.

      Having each killing different months apart make it difficult for the police to see clearly until Lieutenant Eve Dalles begain to connect the women group. It was then that sew the patten and the tell of a movie past was where the idea came from.

      By the time they brought in the first victims husband the truth began to be uncovered. If they have waited another day it would be destroyed for good.

      Great read.
    • 5/5
      This was such a good plan. Too bad Eve was too clever for these tow murderers. I dis think she was a bit too hard on one of them. But still she had a killer or killers to catch?
      Can't get enough of this series❤
    • 5/5
      God I love JD Robb for giving us Eve and Roarke!!! She is one badass cop who stands for the dead!! And she doesn’t stop till the dead are avenged!!2 murders no connection,but Eve knows better
    • 4/5
      Strangers in Death
      4 Stars

      When a wealthy business man is found dead in his bed, Lieutenant Eve Dallas soon narrows down the focus to one suspect. Unfortunately, this person has an ironclad alibi and Eve will have to pull out all the stops to prove her case.

      While the title of the book reveals the main plot points as well as the identities of the culprits, it is still entertaining to follow along as Eve and her team work out their theory, gather the evidence and catch the killer.

      The ongoing character and relationship development is excellent with Eve and Roarke confronting a realistic obstacle in their marriage, i.e., money, and Charles Monroe and Louise DiMatto coming to a turning point in their romance.

      Overall, an entertaining addition to the series with an engaging Columbo-like investigation and some sweet interactions between the characters.
    • 4/5
      The year is 2060 and for Lieutenant Eve Dallas of the New York Police and Security Division, the fact that the deceased was wealthy makes no difference to how she will work the case. She stands for the dead, regardless of their economic position in life. The only difference is that the wealthy have powerful connections and bring media attention. Her latest case will be one such situation. Thomas A. Anders is very dead on his bed in his magnificent bedroom. Just after 7 AM she has arrived to his Park Avenue home to investigate what happened. At first glance, the 61 year old man is deceased in a way that suggests some sort of sexual situation gone wrong. He was found by his house keeper at six that morning. His spouse is out of town. But, things look a bit off to Eve’s very practiced eyes. It is March 18th, a Tuesday, and Eve Dallas and her team are left with a murder, a wealthy widow, and a victim that seemingly had a perfect life according to everyone he knew. Good thing Dallas always digs beneath the surface.This installment of the long running series is another enjoyable read. While the usual flaws of head hopping in terms of POV continue, so too does he fact that the reader is soon mesmerized by the action, the power of Roarke (I still want his library and the AutoChef in every room) and the fun of Detective Peabody and all the rest of the gang. There is a reason why this series does so well. The books are highly entertaining. Strangers in Death is another example of that fact.My large print hardback reading copy came form the Highland Hills Branch of the Dallas Public Library System. Kevin R. Tipple ©2023
    • 4/5
      Eve is called in to investigate the death of Thomas Anders when he dies of an apparent kinky sexual encounter in the 26th In Death story. Meanwhile, Baxter and Trueheart are investigating the death of a serial cheater and wife abuser at the hands of an LC who has since disappeared. Eve doesn't like the widow from the very beginning since she reminds Eve of Roarke's ex Magdelena. But the ex has an excellent alibi considering that she was out of the country with her two gal pals when the murder happened. The whole thing seems like a setup to Eve. Tommy wasn't into kinky sex or cheating on his wife while the wife had a standing appointment with LC Charles Monroe. The more Eve looks into things the hinkier they get. But how did the conniving widow manage the thing.Meanwhile, Charles is keeping secrets of his own which make Louise think that their relationship is foundering.
    • 5/5
      The death of prominent businessman Thomas Anders in his Park Avenue apartment puts New York Police and Security department homicide detective Lieutenant Eve Dallas on the trail of a killer with an air-tight alibi. Eve knows who’s responsible, but knowing and proving are two very different things. Will Eve find the proof she needs to bring the businessman’s killer to justice?In this, the twenty-sixth outing for the “In Death” gang, astute readers will have identified the major plotline from the title of the book itself, but half of the fun in these entertaining tales is in watching Eve go after . . . and snare . . . her suspect. All the expected characters make an appearance, Eve is decidedly more comfortable with Roarke assisting in an investigation, Louise and Charles reach a turning point, and Eve and Roarke have a bit of a go-round about money. And there’s the usual Eve/Peabody banter that keeps readers chuckling. There’s no sacrificing character interaction and growth for the sake of the mystery or the crime and that interaction continues to be the heart of the narrative. This one works well as a stand-alone; long-time fans of the series will appreciate this addition to the canon.Highly recommended.
    • 5/5
      Eve Dallas-Roarke series is a comfort read for me. I love them. This time Eve is on a murder where the man killed does not have the reputation for the way he died. It's also the first time that a movie is used in the series as the inspiration for the plot. I won't say which movie. Read the book.I love the family that Eve and Roarke have gathered around them. It will now be growing and what is Eve going to do about it. She will be learning new traditions that families use. I cannot wait to see how she handles it.
    • 3/5
      I've read other books in this series but not necessarily reading the books in order. That can make for some confusion (like not remembering Magdalena who is referenced in this book).This one focused more on sex than some others in the series. The victim in Dallas's case is found in circumstances indicating kinky sex. Baxter's Custer case, the victim was found in a sex flop room. Prostitution in Robb's world is somewhat legalized (and they're called licensed companions). Charles (a friend of Dallas) is a top level licensed companion who had a relationship with the wife of Dallas's victim. Peabody's talking about having sex with McNab, and of course there's sex between the husband and wife team of Roarke and Dallas.I felt like this book dragged on moreso than other books I've read in the series. For me, it never really got interesting (or to the point where I felt like I couldn't put the book down).POTENTIAL SPOILERS AHEAD (READ AT YOUR OWN DISCRETION)****While I disliked the obvious to other characters' tension between Louise and Charles, I was glad to see Charles give up being a licensed companion due to his love for Louise (which kind of mirrors Roarke changing for Dallas). I was glad to see Charles has a new career in mind. (I also predict Dallas will have another "meltdown" as the time comes for Louise's bridal shower--just as it did with Mavis's baby shower in a previous book in the series.)I'm guessing the Strangers in the title came from the idea of "Strangers on a Train" which is referenced in this book.
    • 5/5
      Eve is investigating a murder of a seemingly wonderful man who had no enemies. Digging deep she finds that a woman, a wife, a lover is the sole cause of multiple deaths, even if not by her own hand.
    • 5/5
      J.D. Robb continues to roll out books at an amazing rate, but she manages to put together some good stories wrapped around outstanding repeating characters. Yes, some of her villains can be somewhat superficial and stereotypical, but I can overlook that. Her creations are just fun.

      This audio publication of Strangers in Death, read by Susan Erickson is a delight. Erickson has been doing the ...in Death books for some time now and seems so comfortable adapting these characters, they could have been her creations alone.

      There isn't any deep meaning in these books, and Strangers in Death doesn't reach very deep either. But fans of the series, will find this an outstanding entry.

      A wealthy CEO of a sports equipment company is found murdered in a sexually-compromising position in his bedroom. The home security system is turned on and few people have the codes to unlock it. One, the wife, was on a trip to the Caribbean and no other suspects seem likely.

      Eve Dallas and her team, including Roarke and Mira, use all of their means at hand to solve the case and provide entertainment for the reader. What's not to like about that.
    • 5/5
      Thomas Anders devoted his life and his fortune to helping others, now he is dead, and darn it, he shouldn't be! Eve finds the death scene "off". This man could not have died like this. Someone murdered him and Eve thinks she know who - now she has to prove it. I found that this book, like all the others, was exceptional.
    • 3/5
      Another in the Eve Dallas/Rourke series. Another one I enjoy reading because the characters evolve through their lives through the course of the series. Thats one thing I enjoy about serial books ... its like getting a long, chatty letter from an old friend and you get to catch up on the gossip, with hopefully a good plotline thrown in.
    • 2/5
      I hope this is just a temporary glitch. I feel like she really phoned this one in. I'm sure it's very hard to maintain a quality level over a series this large but they're becoming very formulaic.

      Eve needs to work more with Mira to get past what happened in her childhood. Not forget it, but move past it.
    • 3/5
      This was a good In Death, not as good as Creation was, but good nonetheless. I didn't think there was enough Peabody/McNabb interactions and I also missed Feeny as well.
    • 4/5
      Another great addition to the series. I really enjoy getting to know these characters!
    • 5/5
      Another great addition to this series. I am usually bored to death of a series long by now, but my love for these characters is still going strong and the books are still engaging and solid.
    • 4/5
      This is a Romantic Suspense novel, it may be considered Mystery/Thriller also(at least I think so). Eve Dallas is a Lieutenant with the NYPSD. Roarke is her husband ad a business man. Eve is so tough and really doesn't seem to have a clue about relationships and friendships, but with Roarke she just lets it all go and goes by feeling. Something she could never do with anyone else. Detective Peabody is Eve's partner. Peabody is always willing to have a chat with Roarke no matter whether Eve thinks they have time for it or not. All the characters seem very real and are easy to connect with. The relationships vary from friendships to romantic. As a result everyone blends well together and play off each others strengths. My favorite character is Roarke. He is a dream guy, sure of himself but not overly so.. not to mention him being a sexy Irishmen. He loves what he does, but loves Eve more and is more than willing to help her in anyway she may need. He knows Eve so well, he picks up on things others might miss and complements her personality very well. Roarke never did like cops, Eve has shown him that there are good cops out there.. ones that will stop at nothing to figure out what has happened and who did it.

      The writing wasn't choppy. It read like real conversations and smooth descriptions. There was some parts that I reread but not because I did not understand them. More for the simple fact that I enjoyed them so much. I like the banter that breaks up the murder mystery. Strangers in Death had a good flow and the story progression was nice.

      My favorites scenes almost always included Eve and Roarke. They as a couple aren't too perfect, they have arguments and don't always agree which I like. But they can also be very considerate and loving towards each other. There wasn't really anything that popped out at me and caused me to not like it. I found myself laughing at some of the conversations between characters. Other than that not a really emotional book.

      I enjoyed Strangers in Death. The characters are well developed and story is well written. I would recommend Strangers in Death and all other books in the In Death Series by J.D. Robb.
    • 4/5
      Good installment in the long-running in death series. This one had a pretty straightforward murder mystery and less gore and kinky sex than some of the books do. So I liked it better. Also fewer psychological issues for Roarke and Dallas. The problem with Roarke though is that he is too perfect. Is there a male equivalent of a Mary Sue?
    • 4/5
      Summary from Goodreads:"Technology may be different in 2060 New York, yet the city is still a place of many cultures and great divides. But as ever, some murders receive more attention than others-especially those in which the victim is a prominent businessman, found in his Park Avenue apartment, tied to the bed-and strangled- with cords of black velvet.It doesn't surprise Lieutenant Eve Dallas that Thomas Anders's scandalous death is a source of titillation and speculation to the public-and of humiliation to his family. But while people in the city are talking about it, those close to Anders aren't so anxious to do the same. With some help from her billionaire husband, Roarke, Eve's soon knocking on doors-or barging through them-to find answers."My Thoughts:After so many books in this series, a reader might think that the books would start to get repetitive or the mysteries might become a little bit....dare I say substandard?? Thank goodness that isn't the case with this series though because with each book I get further and further drawn into this series. It is almost like visiting old friends when I read these books and I'm seriously considering going back to the beginning and rereading all of them (if I ever catch up with the series that is). What I liked about this book is that the entire time I was reading it I had a suspect in mind but I couldn't figure out how he or she had committed the crime. It kept me guessing the entire time that I was reading which always makes for a fast read. Robb has a talent for taking a classic mystery idea and spinning it on its' head while fitting it into her futuristic world. I also liked that we got to see a big change for two of the secondary characters..I was super excited about it (without being too spoilery) The growth in all of the characters is another thing that I adore about this series :)Overall this was another great addition to one of my favorite series! Every book is fresh and filled with suspense which is exactly what I have to come to expect from this author. I'm looking forward to reading the next book and hopefully going back to reread them all! This is a series that I will keep recommending over and over again! Highly recommended!
    • 3/5
      No matter what else one says about J.D. Robb's (Nora Roberts) fiction, it is always readable. Nothing deep about this story, though; the Milky Way bars of pop lit. . Ostensibly set in the future, the narrative moves too fast for quibbles with the technology, most of which seems to exist as a convenience for the main character, NYC detective Eve Dallas. The “whodunit” isn’t difficult to figure, and the story suffers from the uneven emotional affect of the main character, alternating between disgust, disdain, and a feigned understanding of the victim and the circumstances of his death. I’d guess that this was supposed to be a progression, but it misses by a couple of NYC blocks. More romance than thriller, Dallas’ relationship with her new husband also left me feeling like I was gulping Karo syrup. The conflicts between the two were minimal and easily solved, and the rest was just soft-core pron.The characterizations seem very thin to me, but I admit that as the 26th (or so) entry in the “Death” series, character development may not have been a priority. I won’t be looking for more of these, but I also wouldn’t turn one down as waiting room or airplane “popcorn” reading. YMMV
    • 3/5
      I don't know why this mystery was set in the future. It didn't seem to have any bearing on the plot.
    • 5/5
      When a successful, well-liked, and to all outward appearances straight as a ruler business man turns up dead amidst trappings of adultery and kink, Eve smells a rat. The widow is devastated, the housekeeper's stoic, and family and friends are shocked and outraged - who's lying, and why? As the trail gets colder, Eve does what she does best: follows her instincts to track down a killer.The formula's not new, but hanging out with the characters as they banter and slap at one another somehow never gets old.
    • 3/5
      These newer books in the series really aren't disappointing me. Roberts has reigned in what was for me, the really annoying dialogue and it flows much better.The mystery I solved in the first couple chapters, but the story was still good.
    • 3/5
      Not my favorite of the in Death series but good. A retelling of the novel "Strangers on a Train" by Patricia Highsmith (made into a movie by Alfred Hitchcock) set in Robb's futuristic New York City. There was nothing new brought to the story. The 2060 setting beefed up the technology and methods and as always Eve, Roarke, and friends are entertaing but the story stays the same.
    • 4/5
      As far as Robb's later books go, this is one of the better ones. I was beginning to worry that she had run out of ideas and was having to recycle.I really enjoyed young Tiko in this book. Robb always creates such interesting characters!Hope this isn't too much of a spoiler, but I was glad to see Charles and Louise move on to a new level in their relationship.
    • 4/5
      Another well written episode in the Dallas/Roarke saga. Not a huge amount to say in the review really, because I don't want to precis the text and I don't really have anything insightful to say. I just like these books :-)
    • 4/5
      Lt. Eve Dallas of the New York Police and Security Department is called to the scene of a murder where it appears philanthropist Thomas Anders died during a kinky sexual encounter. Evidence suggests the victim was sedated at the time of his demise and a lapse in the security system’s recordings signifies this was not an accidental death. Eve quickly hones in on a suspect but can find nothing to connect the killer to Anders at the time he died. But this doesn’t stop the lieutenant, who uses everyone at her disposal, including husband billionaire Roarke, as she meticulously unravels the mystery being Anders’s death.This series attracts many fans, and for a good reason. Robb’s writing is tight, flows well, and she offers characters her fans have grown to love. The mystery is a good one, with plenty of twists and turns, and, as always, Eve Dallas’s intense personality and mindset pull the reader along with her as she seeks to resolve a mystery she takes personally.
    • 4/5
      Reading an In Death book is like lying in bed on a rainy afternoon, cuddled up with a cat or two, munching on chocolates... and reading a good book. I don't do mysteries as a rule, but because I love the background and characters so much, these mysteries are fun. As usual, I adore Eve and Roarke, and all their friends. More Mavis next time! Can't wait to read the next one -- I'm saving it for a while. ;)
    • 1/5
      Robb is continuing in a disturbing trend in this series by having Eve (the main character) despise women. In this story, Eve's misogyny is not at the forefront until we meet a childhood survivor of abuse and domestic violence survivor. Eve *revels* in her disdain and hatred for the survivor. Yes, the woman committed a reprehensible crime, but Eve hated her for being a *survivor* of violence, NOT for being a murderer. In addition, anything women do together is seen as a horror and a stupid waste of time. Why does Robb continue to feel so comfortable to have her main character show such vitriolic hatred at/of women, who happen to be the majority of her readers?