Lieutenant Eve Dallas puzzles over a bizarre suicide bombing in a Wall St. office building in Leverage in Death, the latest in the #1 New York Times bestselling series from J.D. Robb… For the airline executives finalizing a merger that would make news in the business world, the nine a.m. meeting would be a major milestone. But after marketing VP Paul Rogan walked into the plush conference room, … into the plush conference room, strapped with explosives, the headlines told of death and destruction instead. The NYPSD’s Eve Dallas confirms that Rogan was cruelly coerced by two masked men holding his family hostage. His motive was saving his wife and daughter–but what was the motive of the masked men?
Despite the chaos and bad publicity, blowing up one meeting isn’t going to put the brakes on the merger. All it’s accomplished is shattering a lot of innocent lives. Now, with the help of her billionaire husband Roarke, Eve must untangle the reason for an inexplicable act of terror, look at suspects inside and outside both corporations, and determine whether the root of this crime lies in simple sabotage, or something far more complex and twisted.
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Great book. I enjoyed it a lot. She is an amazing writer.
I enjoyed the latest In Death installment, Leverage in Death. The killers were challenging and their reasons for doing what they did were crazy, but then what killer is truly sane? Their reasons are their own. It was fun to see the gang again and try to figure out who was doing the horrific crimes. It was definitely a case of a puppet master pulling the strings and orchestrating the outcome. Very graphic, unbelievable, and heartbreaking means of killing.
It was great seeing the team in sync, as usual, pulling the seemingly impossible out of the air especially where fried circuits are concerned. There’s a scene with Peabody that is hilarious and will having you laughing and shaking your head because you can so see Peabody doing this. A great interaction with Bella and Eve. You’ve got to love the pronunciation of Sommerset by Bella, that’s a guaranteed laugh. We learn a little more about how Baxter can afford the snazzy clothes and car.
We saw a completely different side of Commander Whitney that made my head snap and say wow! Loved his wife, Anna, in this one too, usually I don’t. She wasn’t as intimidating as usual. She showed a lot more heart. Then there’s Eve’s trap for the candy thief which will make you chuckle. We’re introduced to a new player on the police force, LT Salazar and she fits right in, knows her stuff and is no nonsense. We have some great Dallas and Peabody interactions. The finale is the Academy Awards and all that entails. There’s some surprises there!
My favorite phrase in the book was “ninja woman!” You’ll have to read it to find out the context. All-in-all it was a great book and one I will read again and highly recommend you do too!
Some repetitive elements of this series but still an enjoyable read.
Even though this is the 47th book in the series, it is as fresh as number one. Robb never disappoints. Great character developmentment, great dialogue and I never figure out the ending before she reveals it. These are all fantastic reads. If you haven’t read the In Death Series, what are you waiting for.
Love her books and have read this whole series.
I’ve been a fan of Eve Dallas for a long time. Always an entertaining read.
This book was another great one. Eva and her people working though things that are what they are good with and not so good with to get the job done to stand for the dead. Eva having to making to with out two of her team members because she send them to the red carpet. I say this book was worth the money to buy it and have it so I can read it again.
I love all of the JD Robb books and this was no exception. It is timely even though set in the future. I love all of the recurring characters and always look forward to “visiting” with them.
Another win for Eve and Roark!
Quick moving , love the development of her characters
Anyone who follows this series will enjoy the banter between Eve and Peabody. Robb always comes up with inventive ways to tell a crime story, its original and unique. Although, we see a softer side of Eve, she still has a edge when investigating murder.
i have read all 47 JD Robb books. Once you start them, your don’t want to stop til the end. Then wish you did’t read so fast.
Yes, some of the events are the same in all her books, but there are plenty of new plots to entertain. My only negative in this book is the far more frequent use of the “F” word. Really not necessary to show that’s she’s tough and “one of the boys”, because she isn’t.
She’s smarter and quicker than most of them!!
I can tell after the first couple of chapters whether I like the subject matter enough to keep reading. I finished the book in one reading and I think you will also
I have read all the “In Death” books. This one is definitely one of my favorite.
Love this series. Can’t get enough i re-read frequently. Highly recommend.
Rote, boring installment in a usually terrific series. There was little personal life, nearly nonexistent character development. Sorry, no joy here.
J D Robb is the best. I loved this book, but I love all of Nora Roberts books. Eve Dallas is the kind of person I want to be. Tough, mouthy, and totally in love with her hot husband.
This series never disappoints.