J.D. Robb discussion

I can't remember what Trueheart is. A cop or what?

Troy Trueheart is a police officer. He's introduced in Conspiracy in Death.

But not a detective. Right?

No, not a detective...he first appeared about 3 months out of the police academy working the streets as a police officer. He was assigned to Homicide division later on to train with Baxter. He is a police officer.

Thank a lot!

You're most welcome!

I notice that Trueheart has (view spoiler)[a sweetheart. Sure hope NR fleshes out the character (hide spoiler)]

In which book does Roarke's family come to visit?

They come for Thanksgiving in Origin in Death. Our BR just completed this one.

Thanks Sandra, I haven't read that one . . . yet.

How important do you all think the little side stories are to the series? I mean for example 5.2 or 17.1 and so on?

I'm assuming you mean the novellas?

It depends. For example, Midnight in Death picks up the next day after Holiday in Death and continues part of the storyline. Something similar happened in Possession in Death where an event mentioned in the previous book (one we really wanted to know about) occurred in this story.

There are some that seem to completely stand alone and events are never connected. However, there's always a little something added towards character development.

If you have one specifically in question, identify it and you'll get more specific feedback to help you decide.

I never skip the novellas...that's just me personally. I do think they're important and add to the series. As Jonetta said, some pick up right from the end of the previous book. I really enjoyed Midnight in Death. And the other thing is, if you skip a novella, you miss a scene/interaction/conversation with Roarke & Eve...I want all I can get!! ;)

Sandra ~ ♥ Cross My Heart ♥ wrote: "I never skip the novellas...that's just me personally. I do think they're important and add to the series. As Jonetta said, some pick up right from the end of the previous book. I really enjoyed ..."

Great point!

Jonetta wrote: "I'm assuming you mean the novellas?

It depends. For example, Midnight in Death picks up the next day after Holiday in Death and continues part of the storyline. Somethi..."

Thanks for getting back to me. There was nothing special I wanted to know. I was just looking at the complete list of In Death books and I was shocked to see how many .whatevers there were.
My mountainous TBR list is well over 100 so I never thought about the shorts. But the two you mentioned are now on my list.

The other thing is the novellas really aren't ALL that short compared to some other author's novellas.

Now that's good to know.

They are typically about 70 - 75 pages.

Stop, stop my list is growing with each notice. Hee, hee...

Honestly? While I haven't loved all of the novellas, I'm glad I didn't skip any.

When in doubt, read it! You won't regret it...at the very least, you get more Roarke & Eve. ;)

Thanks all.

which book is this scene found (and page if you know)"You are like a damn chess board, Eve. Bloody black and white!
You never asked yourself, not even once, if I made a play for you because of the money?
You didn't make a play for me. I made the play....
It was you, Lieutenant, who fell into my guile, after I gave you a bloody good shove."

in which book does Roarke give Eve the cross she wear?

The saint medal? Reunion in Death

Hi, I just began reading the In Death series a couple of weeks ago and love them. In fact, I've read more than 10 of the books over the winter break and I'm so caught up in the world of Eve, Roarke, Peabody, Mavis, Dr. Mira, et al.

Because I really enjoy the relationship between Eve and Roarke, I was wondering if anyone could tell me which of the 49 books contain particularly significant moments in their marriage and/or in their individual character development. I'm quite a fan of the heartwrenching stuff because I think it shows the strength of their love.

Thanks!

Love Truehart. Hope he meets someone also Baxter deserves to meet his Waterloo. He is such a player

Susan wrote: "Love Truehart. Hope he meets someone also Baxter deserves to meet his Waterloo. He is such a player"

I agree!

Julie wrote: "Hi, I just began reading the In Death series a couple of weeks ago and love them. In fact, I've read more than 10 of the books over the winter break and I'm so caught up in the world of Eve, Roarke..."

Julie, it happens gradually throughout the series, which is why many of us are manic about reading the series in order. Some things that happen in one book might not be dealt with immediately, manifesting two or three books later. The context for these relationship tests is key.

With that said, I would say Conspiracy in Death, Judgment in Death, Portrait in Death and Innocent in Death were four very emotional stories that presented challenges to their relationship. Again, they're more powerful when you've read the stories leading up to them.

Betrayal as well. Not as big of a hit, but a hit nonetheless.

Ah, Portrait and Innocent ... Makes me want to listen all over again!

Innocent is our current buddy read!

I almost included Betrayal, Dawn!

Thank you so much for your recommendations. I actually did read the first few books in order (I'm done with the first 9), then I started skipping around based on my interest per the book summaries here on goodreads. Of the ones listed above, I haven't gotten through Judgment and Betrayal, so I'm starting Judgment now. :)

If I may ask another question, I've already read Reunion and New York to Dallas; other than those two and Memory, which other books, if any, would you say are particularly pivotal to Eve's backstory?

Thanks again!

Julie, I must emphasize that just about every book leading up to New York to Dallas has something in it that is a factor in what culminates in that book. The summaries/book blurbs won't tell you the whole story...it just outlines the case, IMHO.

Agreed! Read them all! In order if you can! The best part about these books is that even if you don't care about the case (and I kinda hate mysteries so this isn't uncommon for me), you still get to see what's going on in the lives of the characters. And that is ALWAYS interesting!!

I also suggest reading the entire series in order even if you don't like all the cases( I haven't always enjoyed the case Eve was working). Even though each book is a stand alone, you miss out on how the relationships develop (especially Roarke and Eve's).

I agree, Maggie! I especially suggest you not skip the novellas and, if possible, to get the audiobooks. I never thought I could like the books any more until I listened to Susan Ericksen performing them!

I agree also...with read in order & for an awesome listening experience - do the series via audiobook.

I don't know what I'd ever do if they had to use a different narrator.

It wouldn't be the same for sure!

You know, in the far-flung future, when Eve is at a desk job or something and the kids are in high school, she should really sit down and write up "The Marriage Rules". After all she's learned, she could probably revolutionize the marriage counseling industry!

Hahahahahahahahhahahahahahahah love it!

I've been rereading the series again and I have one stuck in my mind but I can't remember which one it is. I know that towards the end Eve is attacked by the murderer in her hotel suite and Rourke busts in just in time to keep her from stabbing him when he messes up her arm and causes her to have a flashback of her father.

That sounds like New York to Dallas.

Is there a "cheat sheet" somewhere that says what Eve & Roarke moments happen in a book, rather that the description of the book (which is usually the case she has to solve)??

Because I am trying to figure out in what book they go to the picnic at Mira, which leads to Roarke battling his grill when they try to have a cookout of their own.

I believe that grill scene is in Imitation in Death. I could be wrong but I think it was.

It was Imitation in Death.

There's a site that's called Wiki In Death that's a great resource. Here's the link.

http://www.indeath.net/wikiindeath/in...

Ooh, I am so going to read every word on that site Jonetta. What a fantastic idea :)

It's a lifesaver. I've got a pretty good memory of the major events in this series but it's nice to have a backup and confirmation. I thought immediately that the answer to the question was Imitation but it's great to be sure.

Bookmark it!