“Naked in Death” By. J.D. Robb

Review #152

This is the first in a series of more than 28 “in Death” books by Nora Roberts writing as J.D. Robb. Lt. Eve Dallas is the lead character. (See former reviews of books in this series)

The “in Death” series begins in the future…the 2050s to be precise, when cops carry laser guns, computers respond to voice commands and control everything from the AutoChef to the shower, and yes…cars can fly. In addition, many drugs have been legalized, prostitution has become a licensed profession, and androids help guard buildings and tend bars. Nevertheless, poverty, greed and jealousy remain.

After ten years on the force, Lieutenant Eve Dallas has become one of the most effective homicide investigators in the New York Police Department. Her combination of intelligence and compassion, dedication and passion for justice drive her to treat each case as the most important thing in her life. It is her life!

Right now, that means finding the killer of a high-priced ‘licensed companion’ with a high-profile political family, despite the interference of everyone from the dead woman’s powerful grandfather to the chief of police. She’s running out of time, however, because the killer has promised that this is only the first of six murders, and he’s resourceful, cunning, and all-too-focused on Eve as the primary investigator.

Complicating Eve’s investigation is the mysterious Roarke, a charismatic and fabulously wealthy businessman, who also takes an intense interest in her and her own past, which seems indelibly tangled in the events surrounding her.

I have read most of this series, reviewed many of them this year and love every book. I’m glad I read this one because it gives me the beginning. You’ll enjoy this book and the series if you are a mystery buff who likes futuristic settings and surprise endings!