I know that without a doubt there are tons of fans of J.D. Robb, and that when a new book is available they are without question eagerly at the door of their local bookstore, or eyeing their electronic reader eagerly anticipating getting their hands on what J.D. Robb has to offer next. I am one of those, and am never disappointed with whatever plotline Robb has come up with.

FESTIVE IN DEATH is certainly no exception to that rule. Who amongst us hasn't thought that exercising would be the death of us? Well, in FESTIVE IN DEATH that old saying takes on a meaning that no one expects. The victim is none other than personal trainer Trey Ziegler...was it the excessive exercise that killed him, or was it something or someone more malicious?

Eve and Roarke are in the process of getting ready for a party at their home, but as usual business must come first for Eve, and solving the murder of Trey is her business. As Eve and Peabody set out to determine the who and why of Trey's death the path leads them to homes of other wealthy people in the city. Is one of them responsible for the death? If so why? Was Trey really the great personal trainer that people thought he was or is he using his power and influence for something more?

I found FESTIVE IN DEATH to be an intriguing read. I learned about the personal trainer business which is something that I know people use, but which I have no personal experience. I still miss that Eve doesn't seem to be as needy with some of the secondary characters that I've come to know and love such as Nadine, and Mavis, but instead of that neediness Eve is becoming more comfortable in her skin and her own abilities, and we see a more mature version of Eve coming out.

With the maturity of Eve and the lessening of some secondary characters are we seeing a winding down to a long and much loved series? I don't know, only J.D. Robb probably knows the answer to that question. Are we are fans of Eve and Roarke ready to wind down the series? Maybe some are, but as to me I'm not there yet...I've cried over Eve's challenges, and rooted for her when she overcomes those same challenges, and am liking the new Eve that I see. With that being said...I will be eagerly anticipating the next book in the series.