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Naked in Death (In Death, Book 1) Kindle Edition

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THE FIRST NOVEL IN J. D. ROBB’S #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING IN DEATH SERIES

In the year 2058, technology completely rules the world. But for New York City Detective Eve Dallas, one irresistible impulse still rules the heart: passion…

Eve Dallas is a New York police lieutenant hunting for a ruthless killer. In over ten years on the force, she's seen it all—and knows her survival depends on her instincts. And she's going against every warning telling her not to get involved with Roarke, an Irish billionaire—and a suspect in Eve's murder investigation. But passion and seduction have rules of their own, and it's up to Eve to take a chance in the arms of a man she knows nothing about—except the addictive hunger of needing his touch.

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“Truly fine entertainment.”—Publishers Weekly

“Fast-paced fun.”—
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“Superstar Nora Roberts dons a new pseudonym and proves why she is one of the world's most remarkable storytellers in this ground-breaking novel of life and death in the 21st century...Superbly suspenseful and strikingly original.”—RT Book Reviews

“Danger, romance...a masterpiece of fine writing.”—Rendezvous

“Eve, Roarke and the rest of the cast will enchant you, and the murder plots will enthrall you.”—The State (Columbia, S.C.)

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“Robb is a virtuoso.”—
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“J. D. Robb’s In Death novels are can’t-miss pleasures.”—#1
New York Times bestselling author Harlan Coben
 
“Anchored by terrific characters, sudden twists that spin the whole narrative on a dime, and a thrills-to-chills ration that will raise the neck hairs of even the most jaded reader, the J. D. Robb books are the epitome of great popular fiction.”—
New York Times bestselling author Dennis Lehane

About the Author

J. D. Robb is the pseudonym for a #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than 200 novels, including the bestselling In Death series. There are more than 500 million copies of her books in print.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B000P2A47M
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Berkley (July 1, 1995)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 1, 1995
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 5085 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 381 pages
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J.D. ROBB is the pseudonym for #1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts. She is the author of over 200 novels, including the futuristic suspense In Death series. There are more than 500 million copies of her books in print.

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Customers find the book an engaging read with a suspenseful storyline. They appreciate the well-developed characters and emotional connections between them. Readers describe the series as wonderful and great, with a deep writing style and good narration. The pacing is also appreciated.

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Customers enjoy the book's mix of mystery and romance. They find the story engaging and well-written. The series is enjoyable to read over time, ending in a happy ending.

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"...time career in law enforcement, I found this to be an interesting and fun read...." Read more

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"...Now that was an interesting evening. I had forgotten how Summerset treated Eve in those first books...." Read more

735 customers mention "Suspenseful"669 positive66 negative

Customers enjoy the suspenseful storyline and characters. They find the book enticing and enjoy the investigation with its twists. The story is set in the future and is described as a near-time sci-fi mystery with a strong romance. Overall, readers describe it as an amazing novel.

"...FINAL DECISION: Fabulous book that crosses genres. Near time sci-fi mystery with a strong romance, NAKED IN DEATH demonstrates some of the best of..." Read more

"...had a long time career in law enforcement, I found this to be an interesting and fun read...." Read more

"...It is interesting in several different ways. It is set in the middle of the twenty first century...." Read more

"...meet not only the troubled NYPSD Lieutenant Eve Dallas but also the irresistible, charismatic, and gorgeous billionaire Roarke...." Read more

339 customers mention "Character development"327 positive12 negative

Customers enjoy the characters' development. They find the plot engaging and the emotional connections between the characters well-crafted. The characters are likable and have enough personality to be relatable. Readers appreciate the love story progression and the friendships the characters develop.

"...the best of all these by having great writing, emotional connections with and between characters, and an interesting and engaging plot...." Read more

"...the troubled NYPSD Lieutenant Eve Dallas but also the irresistible, charismatic, and gorgeous billionaire Roarke...." Read more

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237 customers mention "Series quality"237 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the series. They find it engaging and well-crafted, describing it as an interesting future setting. The book serves as an excellent introduction to the characters and their origins, which are weaved throughout subsequent novels in the series. Readers appreciate that all installments are read by the same narration.

"...criminal investigations and this story plays out like the best series rivaling CSI (investigation, New York, Miami, etc), Monk, Criminal Minds and..." Read more

"My favorite series of all time. I kind of have a policy of not rereading books but I'm older now and forgetful so I decided to start over...." Read more

"...I am IN LOVE with this series!..." Read more

"...Robb lays the groundwork for her series very well, and by the end of this book, I was more than willing to "suspend disbelief" and enjoy..." Read more

202 customers mention "Writing quality"182 positive20 negative

Customers enjoy the book's writing quality. They appreciate the depth of writing, well-done narration, and diverse language. The book feels familiar yet updated, with well-developed characters and detailed plots.

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"...book is of medium length and the narrative is fairly straightforward standard American conversational English...." Read more

"...I chose to listen to the audio CD and Susan Ericksen's narration was extremely well done...." Read more

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192 customers mention "Pacing"164 positive28 negative

Customers enjoy the book's pacing. They find it fast-paced with interesting characters and twists and turns. The author's creativity and imagination are appreciated.

"...Intense, fun, romantic, surprising, this book has it all. Eve Dallas is one of the most well-rounded and interesting characters...." Read more

"...The romance was tasteful it didn't feel rushed or corny but it moved at a decent pace and gave a much needed relief from the seriousness of the..." Read more

"First book I’ve read of the Ms. Robert’s Death series. It took off at a gallop and didn’t let up. I’m a sneaky reader of the end, not this book!..." Read more

"...I love every aspect of it, from the near futuristic setting, to the way J.D. Robb writes her prose...." Read more

141 customers mention "Romance"108 positive33 negative

Customers enjoy the romantic storyline. They find it tasteful, charming, and touching. The characters are well-developed and vivid, making the story feel realistic. Readers appreciate the futuristic touches that add a fun twist.

"...Sexy and dangerous, the question is raised whether this will be the man who ends up being the perpetrator of the horrific crimes that Eve is..." Read more

"...The romance was tasteful it didn't feel rushed or corny but it moved at a decent pace and gave a much needed relief from the seriousness of the..." Read more

"...Finally, a lot of the futuristic touches were realistic enough to add a lot of fun and yet helped the author to develop the story and Lt...." Read more

"...There is a certain amount of graphic violence, obscene street language, and graphic sex activity. I liked the book and am glad that I read it...." Read more

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Customers find the book's protagonist strong and brave. They appreciate her tough attitude and well-developed characters. The futuristic world with its complex characters holds their own.

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I absolutely love the "In Death" series and started out with paperbacks. The problem, my daughter and I reread quite a bit so the paperbacks start breaking down. Finding hardbacks of the early works is somewhat difficult and it really be a hardback...insert remorse with another bad purchasing experience with this. The seller sent me EXACTLY what I wanted and ordered! Shipping was within parameters and the book was sufficiently protected during the process. I would definitely work with them again for another purchase.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2015
    "She didn't hurry as she walked to him. Something told her he was a man too used to people -- woman certainly -- rushing toward him. So she took her time, her long, slow strides flapping her borrowed coat against her chilly legs."

    THE STORY: Lieutenant Eve Dallas is a detective in New York in the mid-21st century. When the granddaughter of a powerful Senator is killed, Eve begins an investigation that takes her from the political powers in Washington and New York and the business powers where she meets the mysterious billionaire Rourke. Determined to solve the crime and prevent more death, Eve finds herself attracted to Rourke -- who might be the man she is searching for -- the murderer.

    OPINION: NAKED IN DEATH is one of my favorite books and is the book that I recommend to anyone looking for a good read. Intense, fun, romantic, surprising, this book has it all.

    Eve Dallas is one of the most well-rounded and interesting characters. She is powerful, smart and strong. She is well respected in her job and doesn't need rescue of anyone. She has a quick mind that the reader will want to follow as she uncovers the truth about the crimes she is investigating. At the same time, she is vulnerable and as readers learn more about her, her success only becomes more amazing.

    Rourke is mysterious and appropriately, readers know as much about him as Eve does. Sexy and dangerous, the question is raised whether this will be the man who ends up being the perpetrator of the horrific crimes that Eve is investigating. Eve's attraction to Rourke is both understandable and also possibly deadly. I am a fan of stories where the romantic involvement is questionable and might be dangerous to the hero/heroine.

    A bevy of intriguing secondary characters are set out here. Those characters will make reappearances in future books. Those characters will be fleshed out and the lives further revealed so readers can feel good about liking them.

    The pacing of the book builds tension as secrets are slowly revealed. I truly recommend not reading spoilers on this book -- not only because it ruins the mystery of the plot, but also because the character reveals are part of the character development. This is not merely a mystery, but the story always serves the purpose of character development. The close connection between story and character is one of the strengths of not only NAKED IN DEATH but the entire In Death series.

    I cannot recommend this book highly enough.

    WORTH MENTIONING: Content disclosure: This book and series deal in depth and seriously with rape and incest so those who are sensitive to those issues should consider themselves forewarned.

    FINAL DECISION: Fabulous book that crosses genres. Near time sci-fi mystery with a strong romance, NAKED IN DEATH demonstrates some of the best of all these by having great writing, emotional connections with and between characters, and an interesting and engaging plot. This is THE book that I give to friends who want a book recommendation.

    CONNECTED BOOKS: NAKED IN DEATH is the first book in the In Death series. The series follows Eve Dallas and the cases she investigates.

    STAR RATING: I give this book 5 stars.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2024
    As someone who has been a voracious reader for more than 7 decades my interests have ranged from A to Z and from the scientific to the esoteric. I also like well written detective and police novels. This is why while browsing on Amazon when I came across this book (Naked in death by J.D. Robb) I decided to purchase it.

    This is the first novel in the long running Even Dallas series, who is a lieutenant on the New York P .D. As someone who also has had a long time career in law enforcement, I found this to be an interesting and fun read. I never give away too much information when reviewing any novel, but if you like murder mysteries involving many twists and turns, you may want to check out this novel.

    Rating: 5 Stars. Joseph J. Truncale (Author: Advanced PR-24 police baton techniques).
  • Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2022
    “Naked in Death” is the first of a series authored by Nora Roberts using the name J D Robb. It is interesting in several different ways. It is set in the middle of the twenty first century. The protagonist is Eve Dallas a homicide detective. The book is of medium length and the narrative is fairly straightforward standard American conversational English. As such it makes a good candidate for an audiobook.

    There is a certain amount of graphic violence, obscene street language, and graphic sex activity. I liked the book and am glad that I read it. Another reviewer stated that she did not like reading this novel before sleeping at night. That makes sense to me. There was particularly violent episode that I was reading late at night and had the same thoughts. There are some types of criminal activity that I find completely repugnant.

    The author has also written romance novels. Her first romance novel that I am aware of is Irish Thoroughbred. Although the stories are very different, romance versus violent crime, I did recognize some artistic similarities. It occurs to me that Nora Roberts took some artistic ideas from the past and somewhat reshaped them and made use of them in a new crime novel. I am glad that I have read both novels.

    From what I have read Nora Roberts is an extremely popular author. I think I can see why. Although I have only read a few of her novels they have a popular feel to them. They sort of remind me of a reading version of prime time television. Personally I would not classify them as high literature.

    In summary, I liked this novel as a light, not necessarily fun, reading experience. I would put this in the second tier of literature, good, not great. I am glad to be familiar with the style of Nora Roberts, but for me, although she is successful and extremely popular, her novels are not in the top tier of literature. Thank You for taking the time to read this review.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Faszinierend und spannend
    Reviewed in Germany on July 10, 2024
    Alle Bücher von J.D. Robb sind spannend und auch oft lustig. Die Charaktere sind einzigartig …man kann das Buch nicht weglegen
  • Quinta Paulette Langestraat
    2.0 out of 5 stars Uhhh if this is used in perfect state what is a bad used book
    Reviewed in the Netherlands on October 26, 2023
    The media could not be loaded.
    No complaints about the book itself, pages are nice and no creases….. the front cover is just gone 🤷‍♀️
  • Kelly
    5.0 out of 5 stars Unpredictable End!!!!
    Reviewed in Brazil on July 14, 2019
    Finally I had the chance to understand how the Eve storie’s begin. It was better than I thought, It holds your attention and It was unpredictable to discover who was the murderer. The author has the abilitty to create an futuristic world that you are capable to imagine yourself in it.
  • Ravneet Kaur
    5.0 out of 5 stars A must read!!!!
    Reviewed in India on November 23, 2020
    I bought a mass market paperback of this book from Amazon since the paperback was too expensive.
    while not as great as a paperback in quality, Mass market paperback was still good enough and cheaper in this case so I went for it.
    This book is the first in the "In Death" series by J.D.Robb aka Nora Roberts and it is totally smashing. it is one of my most favourite series and I love this book for so many reasons. the story of Eve and Roarke starts here, with murder between them. the case, the plot and the love story, everything is just perfect. just pick it up and read it. trust me you will not be disappointed. I have read it so many times in just the past year and I am still not over this book or this series. Go for it people!!
  • Akane
    5.0 out of 5 stars Perfecto
    Reviewed in Spain on June 3, 2019
    Tal y como pide

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