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Born in Death (In Death, Bk 23)
Author: J. D. Robb

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Publisher: Putnam Adult
Book Type: Hardcover
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ISBN-13: 9780399153471 - ISBN-10: 0399153470
Publication Date: 2006
Pages: 342

Book Description:
Eve Dallas has a grisly double homicide to solve when two young lovers-both employees of the same prestigious accounting firm-are brutally killed on the same night. It doesn't leave Eve a lot of leftover time to put together a baby shower for her buddy Mavis, but that's supposedly what friends are for.

Now Mavis needs another favor. Tandy Willowby, one of the moms-to-be in Mavis's birthing class, didn't show up for the shower. A recent emigrant from London, Tandy has few friends in New York, and no family-and she was really looking forward to the party. And when Eve enters Tandy's apartment and finds a gift for Mavis's shower wrapped and ready on the table-and a packed bag for the hospital still on the floor next to it-tingling runs up and down her spine.

Normally, such a case would be turned over to Missing Persons. But Mavis wants no one else on the job but Eve-and Eve can't say no. She'll have to track Tandy down while simultaneously unearthing the deals and double-crosses hidden in the files of some of the city's richest and most secretive citizens, in a race against this particularly vicious killer. Luckily, her multimillionaire husband Roarke's expertise comes in handy with the number crunching. But as he mines the crucial data that will break the case wide open, Eve faces an all too real danger in the world of flesh and blood.

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Lenore D. (Lenore) wrote on 11/14/2007...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

A good installment in the "In Death" series, though maybe not as exceptional as some, in the actual mystery/crime action/adventure department...

My favorite part of this book was that it takes place during the advanced pregnancy of Mavis Freestone, Eve's best friend. In a previous book, Eve & Rourke got rooked into being birthing coaches and the book opens with them, horrified and traumatized, watching videos of live birth and learning breathing techniques they'll have to know on the big day.

This book was funnier and lighter than the usual offering in this series, and Rourke & Eve's child-like "eeeeeeuuuw!!" about all the baby and birthing stuff is well written and entertaining to read. They kind of make me think of my young nephews when you suggest that at some point, they may want to kiss girls instead of yanking their braids and tormenting them...the look of disgusted disbelief that comes over their little faces - yup, that's the same feel.

Jennifer W. (GeniusJen) wrote on 10/27/2007...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

The "...IN DEATH" series, without a doubt, is one of the best. The perfect mix of mystery, psychological thriller, and romance, each book in this series always offers up a reading delight.

Once again, Eve Dallas is faced with solving a horrific crime. This time, as often happens with Dallas, the death of a young account executive and her financial manager fiance brings her own strong emotions into the mix. Since she's already dealing with the imminent arrival of Mavis's baby, the fact that she and Roarke are to serve as birthing coaches, and not to mention the baby shower she must throw for her friend before that happens, Eve's nerves are already stretched thin.

When Mavis's pregnant friend, Tandy, goes missing, Dallas now finds herself working two cases simultaneously. The two start off on different paths, but by the end of the investigation she might find that they have a lot in common--including new life and new death.

When questions of ethics are thrown into the mix by Whitney and his superiors, the crap hits the fan, and Eve and Roarke must put aside pride and anger to deal with their relationship, while still working on justice for the murder victims.

BORN IN DEATH is another winner in this series. As always, I raced through the book in record time, and was sad to be finished with the story when it ended. I can't wait for the next release, and hope to be able to see Eve and Roarke finally get that vacation they both deserve. And, if I get to read about them running naked on the sand under a bright sun, I probably won't complain!

Donna V. (galnsearch) wrote on 10/12/2007...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

Eve Dallas is not afraid of anything except being with Mavis in the delivery room! A wonderful Eve Dallas story.

Debbie C. (DebbieC) wrote on 8/18/2007...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

EXCELLENT! Had some moments where you were laughing. Showed a different side of Eve and Roarke.

Freda M. (arkydoodlebug) wrote on 8/14/2007...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

Born in Death starts out very fast, but about midway thru becomes somewhat draggy.
This was my first J.D. Robb reading; I may never read another one.

Susan H. (smhamn) wrote on 6/27/2007...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

"Just as Eve Dallas begins to investigate the grisly double homicide of two young lovers--both employees of the same prestigious accounting firm--her friend Mavis needs a favor. One of the moms-to-be in Mavis's birthing class has gone missing. Normally, such a case would be turned over to Missing Persons. But Mavis wants no one else on the job but Eve--and Eve can't say no.

Now Eve's trying to track down the missing woman, while simultaneously unearthing the deals and double crosses hidden in the files of some of the city's richest and most secretive citizens, in a race against this particularly vicious killer. Luckily, her husband, Roark's expertise comes in handy with the number crunching. But as he mines the crucial data that will break the case wide open, Eve faces an all-to-real danger in the world of flesh and blood."

Mavis and Leonardo's baby is born too!! I love this series of books!!

MARY S. (Goldylox) wrote on 5/15/2007...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

This is certainly just as good if not better than any of Nora Roberts/J.D. Robb books, I think she gets even better with time.. I look for her next one to be released even before I finish the one I am reading... Love the J.D. Robb in Nora Roberts

Cynthia W. (Syndie630) wrote on 12/23/2006...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

Robb is the best writer I've known. She gets your attention and holds it all the way through. You never want to put her books down.


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Kelly J. (KellitaJ) wrote on 8/2/2009...


Once these started coming out in hardcover, I've been unable to wait months for the paperback.I love powerful Lt. Eve Dallas and how the complex New York City crimes are solved. If you don't wanna bite her husband, don't read these books! Nora Robert's best writing is as JD Robb in this "In Death" series of some 30+ stories to date. I collect all of the JD Robb books, but skip the Roberts, whose stories are not as tight as those about Lt. Eve Dallas - ass kicker! If the future of New York City is like this, I fear these futuristic killers who are sneaky and complex.

Kay T. (clutch) wrote on 12/31/2008...


I really enjoyed this book. It got me hooked on the In Death series.

Cheryl H. (cherylann) wrote on 4/8/2008...


All of the 'In Death' series books are great. I always try to save the latest 'In Death' book until the next one comes out. Then I know I will always have one great book on my shelf to read.

Sheila J. wrote on 8/8/2007...


J.D. Robb does not fail to deliver another great "Death" book. She cannot write them fast enough for me.

Pat C. wrote on 4/21/2007...


Lt. Eve Dallas has just been given a double homicide. Her best friend Mavis is expecting and due at any time and eve and Rorke have said they would be her birthing coach. Mavis has a friend Tandy, new to the city who has gone missing. Even though Eve doesn't do missing persons she promised a distraught Mavis she would find Tandy. In the prosess she and Rorke face their past

Peg H. (bookpeg) wrote on 3/15/2007...


This was my first Nora Roberts or J.D. Robb book, and after I got over the futuristic aspect, I really enjoyed it. Great susupense!

Nancy G. (MsJell) wrote on 3/14/2007...


Really a good 'read'!

Loretta D. (booklover4life) wrote on 3/5/2007...


AWESOME as usual.

Claudia F. (Claudia413) - Coconut Creek, FL wrote on 2/25/2007...


Finally...the long awaited birth of Mavis and Leonardo's baby, with Eve and Roarke as coaches.

BARBARA D. (TINKER) wrote on 2/22/2007...


AWESOME READ


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