Framed in Death (In Death 61)

J D Robb is truly amazing. Two In Death books a year that are really good. Strong continuing characters that I look forward to reading about. New nasty villains. Each story is different and pulls me in so that I read the book in one day. This one is about a spoiled young man who thinks he's an artist that no one appreciates, his genius isn't recognized. He starts killing and posing and clothing the bodies to replicate famous paintings. It's interesting to read how Eve and her team, with help from Roarke, figure out who the murderer is.

Too many similarities to Protrait in Death except the murderer was not crazy but a spoiled brat with an equally entitled mother. I like that the continuing characters remain true to themselves and that they evolve over the course of the series.

I always look forward to reading the next In Death novel by JD Robb. I initially read each installment as it was published, beginning with the first novel, and then prior to the publication of book #50, I set myself the pleasurable task of rereading all of the novels (and the connected novellas and supplementary stories) in order of sequence, which was greatly satisfying and rewarding. In the handful of novels published since that milestone publication, I’ve found nothing to diminish my enjoyment of the series and the world of NYC, c. 1961. The characters, both main and supporting, continue to bring me joy as their stories evolve. One of the most extraordinary facts about this latest book is that the author still writes convincing, steamy, glorious scenes of intimacy between her heroine, NYPSD’s Lt. Eve Dallas, and her soulmate, the deliriously handsome, fabulously wealthy, reformed ne’er-do-well, Roarke. The power of connection between these two characters is the heartbeat of the series, and I will never tire of reading the novels that tell their truths. While I will always purchase and devour —and likely reread—any new novel by Nora Roberts, it has always been these In Death books that bring me the most enjoyment. Of course, the next book is already in my pre-ordered list. Please join me in praying for Nora’s continued good health and vigor, and laud her for her work ethic, fertile imagination, and insanely challenging writing schedule.

Too many similarities to Protrait in Death except the murderer was not crazy but a spoiled brat with an equally entitled mother. I like that the continuing characters remain true to themselves and that they evolve over the course of the series.

J D Robb is truly amazing. Two In Death books a year that are really good. Strong continuing characters that I look forward to reading about. New nasty villains. Each story is different and pulls me in so that I read the book in one day. This one is about a spoiled young man who thinks he's an artist that no one appreciates, his genius isn't recognized. He starts killing and posing and clothing the bodies to replicate famous paintings. It's interesting to read how Eve and her team, with help from Roarke, figure out who the murderer is.