In BROTHERHOOD IN DEATH Dennis Mira is furious with his cousin Edward. They own their grandfather's home together and planned to honor the old man by keeping it in the family, but his cousin plans to sell despite Dennis's refusal. A confrontation leaves Mr. Mira unconscious and his cousin missing. Thus bringing in Lieutenant Eve Dallas into the fray. Though Eve is homicide, Dennis fears for his cousin's safety and he wants the best in charge. In a short time the missing person case turns into a full blown murder investigation that goes back to Edward's college days. It's an investigation that will take a toll on Eve when the evidence points to perpetrators with a very real and personal cause. Will it be possible for Eve to stand for the dead this time? Or for those committing the crimes?

I didn't want to put BROTHERHOOD IN DEATH down. I was immediately caught up from the first page to the last. I proudly admit to owning all of the In Death books, and I feel every time I open one I am getting back into the life of friends and family. I love the moments with all the interesting characters we see at cop central, including a detective with his outlandish ties and now another has added equally out-of-this-world socks. Then we get into a situation in the home front where it seems Roarke is ready for a change or two that Eve just might not be ready for.

I have to admit I have always adored the men in Eve's life. Who wouldn't love Roarke, then add Feeney with his endearing rumpledness, McNabb and his colorful wardrobe and his bony backside (and the many unwelcome discussion Peabody and Eve have about said body part), and Mavis's bigger than life husband and talented designer, Leonardo—an eclectic group to say the least. But I have always had a soft spot for Dennis Mira. To me he embodies what everyone needs in their life. The man is a genius when it comes to saying and doing the right thing. Which he has to do a couple of times to soothe Eve. You will have to read BROTHERHOOD IN DEATH to find out what and how.

Just when you think it is impossible for author J. D. Robb (aka Nora Roberts) to come up with something new, she brings us us BROTHERHOOD IN DEATH. A book that will keep you turning the pages until you get to the end and leave you wishing for more. Definitely goes on my TRA (to read again) shelf.