Lynn (Ginger10) reviewed on 3/30/2009 + 35 more book reviews

Helpful Score: 11

I love this series and particularly enjoyed this book. For some reason, the last one (Salvation in Death) just didn't grab me. There wasn't much interaction with the other supporting characters like Mavis, etc., and I missed it. The whole thing just seemed so dry. For the first time ever, I couldn't get into an "In Death" book and I ended up skimming through much of the second half. I have to admit, I was a bit worried about the series and where it was going. Thank goodness, it was unfounded. Promises in Death more than made up for what I thought was lacking in SID.

This book revolves around the murder of a fellow police officer and newfound love of Li Morris (the medical examiner/coroner), and how the entire crew comes out of the woodwork to rally around him for support and resolution of the crime. There's also a separate storyline running in the background related to the upcoming bridal shower and bachelor party for Louise and Charles (she's a doctor, he's an ex LC - now a sex therapist). All in all, we get to see just about every one of Eve and Roarke's friends/acquaintances - even Webster (the IAB guy that Eve had an affair with (pre-Roarke) and that Roarke pounded on early on in the series) and Crack (the six and a half foot tall guy that works in a sex club and lost a sister to murder - one that Eve solved). What's more, we get to see Eve's continually evolving personal side as Morris leans on her for support. As always, Roarke is there, lending a hand to any and all who need it, but especially to his Eve.

I loved this book because it was so much more than the usual who-done-it. It was personal, with an almost "family" feel to it, and a real pleasure to see how far Eve's come in that department. Also, in the past we've gotten snippets of various supporting characters here and there but were always left wondering about this or that character that wasn't mentioned at all. The thing is, you can't expect them to be covered in every book, but you do wonder what's going on with them when you haven't heard anything for several books. This book was practically a family reunion of sorts and as far as I'm concerned, had it all - heat (how can you not with Roarke around!), humor, sorrow, bad guys, a bit of danger, and nicely solved mystery. What's not to like!

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