Lieutenant Eve Dallas must take down a group of terrorists who use a computer virus to kill in this thriller in the #1 New York Times bestselling In Death series.Louie Cogburn had spent three days holed up in his apartment, staring at his computer screen. His pounding headache was unbearable—like spikes drilling into his brain. And it was getting worse. Finally, when someone knocked at his door, … someone knocked at his door, Louie picked up a baseball bat, opened the door, and started swinging…
The first cop on the scene fired his stunner twice and Louie died instantly. Detective Eve Dallas has taken over the investigation, but there’s nothing to explain the man’s sudden rage or death. The only clue is a bizarre message left on his computer screen: Absolute Purity Achieved.
And when a second man dies under nearly identical circumstances, Dallas starts racking her brain for answers and for courage to face the impossible…that this might be a computer virus able to spread from machine to man…
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The In Death series — futuristic police procedurals with plenty of romance and humor — is just great. This is the third time I’ve listened to this audiobook, and the plot and characters never get old. If you haven’t read the In Death series, start with the first book: Naked in Death. It’s so much fun watching the characters grow and change and fall in love–not just the main hero (Roarke) and heroine (Eve). These books aren’t G-rated and there is violence, but it’s balanced with the romance and humor.
Wonderfully written and a page-turner from beginning to end.
Purity in Death is the fifteenth book to J.D. Robb’s In Death series. I’m determined to get through this series. I was going to read 2-3 books a month, but life has been hectic. I know during the summertime I’ll be able to read more from this series, as long as my family lets me. I’m determined to catch on this series because I can’t get enough of Eve Dallas, Roarke, Peabody, McNabb, etc. I love all of these characters.
Storyline/My Thoughts: Louie Cogburn has been cooped up in his apartment with blaring music. His head is pounding, and he is about to break because of it. All it takes is one of his neighbors coming to confront him about his music being too loud for Louie to snap finally. The first cop on the scene fires his stunner twice, and instantly Louie dies. The cop then calls the first person who can think of that can help him, which is Eve Dallas. Eve Dallas never expected to have to deal with a case when she was supposed to meet up for Roarke for dinner, but now she’s at Louie Cogburn’s apartment trying to help the cop that called her. She realizes right away something is amiss because of a strange message on Louie’s computer screen: ABSOLUTE PURITY ACHIEVED. Now, what could that mean, and why would Louie take a bat to his neighbor.
This is where it gets dangerous for Eve and her team because they will have to deal with other cases like Louie Cogburn in the coming days. One of the cases will hit close to the police station. It’s up to Eve and her team to determine what is causing these people to lose it and hurt others. It could be a drug, but when her squad starts unraveling what is really behind it and who is when they start realizing someone is taking justice into their own hands.
I had a hard time putting down this book because this was one case that I needed to find out what was happening and if Eve and her team were going to solve it. Poor Eve can’t catch a break, and neither can her team. McNab even ends up hurt in this book, and readers will see how much Peabody cares for McNab. I love how Roarke plays a significant role in this story in helping Eve, even if Eve doesn’t want him helping. Eve puts herself at risk in this book, which doesn’t make Roarke happy. Eve also ends up having her past creep up again and haunt her.
This book had a lot of shocking moments in it, and everyone is involved in this case. Eve and her team will find out the truth and bring it to light on what is behind everything. I loved every bit of this book and can’t wait to dive into the next book.
Standalone or Part of Series: It’s part of the In Death series by J.D. Robb.
Would I recommend this book? Yes, most definitely. This is one of my favorites in the series. (I have several.) I would recommend this book/series to Romantic Suspense/Thrillers readers out there.
So many twists and excellent subplots. Loved it!
Fabulous series
Really enjoyable tagging along on this one. Stayed up late to finish it.
Tension, camaraderie and smart comebacks abound.
It is a hard dilemma of conscience as to justice and criminal activity in this one.
Though I understand the thinking and feelings of rage at the way criminals go free, I agree with Eve that there cannot be vigilantism but I also agree with Roarke, that the ones targeted were no loss to civilisation.
And I loved the twist at the end, didn’t see her involved but the personal gain side made sense.
So very sad too at the loss of one of their own.
McNab is badly injured and moved to Eve and Roarke’s home for Summerset to look after, then so is Peabody and in the line of duty.
Agreed with Eve about having to let two pieces of a nasty pie go free when they should be in jail for the rest of their miserable lives.
I have read all of these books twice already as I own most in paperback and am slowly collecting the kindle versions too.
I am rereading this series once more, updating and replacing missing reviews.
I do find it annoying that these books have not been corrected for errors before being recovered and rereleased, usually at higher prices.
Chief Tibble is called Tibbie way too many times in this book and Cogburn is often called Cogbum.
The In Death series is one of the best around and it is still going strong. Wouldn’t give it up for anything!
J.D. Robb is always a good read.
I love the Eve Dallas series set in the future. All the story lines are entertaining and the cast of characters are amazing
6 stars. Awesome book
Another interesting case for Dallas and Roarke and the NYPSD. Never disappoints.
one of my favorite series!
As usual JD Robb wrote a great action packed book, with some of my favorite characters.
All J D Robb books are terrific although I like the less gory ones best. I read them over and over.
Have read all the In Death books and they’re all very good. Suspenseful, action filled and the characters are great.
I love these books by J.D. Robb. I have read all of them and can never get enough.
Great series.
You can’t go wrong with jd Robb. Just wish her ebooks were cheaper–especially the older ones
Never tire of the characters, along with a good mystery.
I started reading J. D. Robb a few years ago and had to go find copies at the use book store. What the price I had to get a kindle copy.