The iconic shower scene in the movie Psycho sends shivers down the spines of most viewers, but now it's been used as a cover for murder. A young actress is killed while viewing the classic movie with a friend and Lieutenant Eve Dallas is determined to find the murderer. A best- selling author provides Eve with her biggest lead, as the murder scene is eerily reminiscent of one of her books. Will more murders follow, copying the various murder scenes in the author's books?
I am unabashedly a huge fan of J.D. Robb's books, and I dive into each one as soon as I get my hands on a copy. From the characters to the carefully plotted murder investigations, each In Death book feels like I'm visiting with friends while discussing the latest police case. DARK IN DEATH offers a bit of a twist as the murders are based on books, and so it was fun to see Eve and Roarke cozily reading together in their library.
The focus is primarily on the investigation in this installment of the series, but we still get to see glimpses of some of the secondary characters (like Mavis) who have warmed our hearts over the years. I have to admit that I missed Eve snarking at Somerset but I'm sure he'll be back from his vacation soon. One of the little quirks I love about Eve's character is her penchant for humor in unexpected situations. There is a scene in a yarn store that still cracks me up even as I think about it now.
DARK IN DEATH is the 46th book in the In Death series and I still can't get enough of Eve, Dallas, Peabody, McNabb, and all the other and engaging characters J.D. Robb has introduced us to over the years. I'm already looking forward to the 47th book as I can't wait to see what J.D. Robb has in store for us next. Bravo, J.D. Robb, for yet another stunningly good book!
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