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Innocent in Death
Innocent in Death
Innocent in Death
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Innocent in Death

Written by J. D. Robb

Narrated by Susan Ericksen

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars

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Lieutenant Eve Dallas hunts for the killer of a seemingly ordinary history teacher—and uncovers some extraordinary surprises—in this thriller in the #1 New York Times bestselling In Death series.

Eve Dallas doesn’t like to see innocent people murdered. And the death of history teacher Craig Foster is clearly a murder case. The lunch that his wife lovingly packed was tainted with deadly ricin. And Mr. Foster’s colleagues, shocked as they may be, have some shocking secrets of their own. It’s Eve’s job to get a feel for all the potential suspects—and find out why someone would have done this to a man who seemed so inoffensive, so pleasant...so innocent.

Someone Eve could easily picture dead is an old flame of her billionaire husband Roarke, who has turned up in New York and manipulated herself back into his life. Consumed by her jealousy—and Roarke’s indifference to it—Eve finds it hard to focus on the Foster case. But when another man turns up dead, she’ll have to keep in mind that both innocence and guilt can be facades...

LanguageEnglish
Release dateFeb 20, 2007
ISBN9781423316046
Innocent in Death
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J. D. Robb

J.D. Robb is the pseudonym for #1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts. She is the author of over two hundred novels, including the futuristic suspense In Death series. There are more than five hundred million copies of her books in print.

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  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Terrifying and brilliant story! When you start getting an idea of who the murderer could be, it's just unspeakable. This is the 2nd time I've listened to this audio, since I've already listened to all the "In death" series, they're just too good! Topped with the usual dry sarcastic humour slipped in between, which simply cracks me up! and also gives the story a soothing balance from the horrible acts of murder. As always Susan Ericksen is absolutely superb! With each voice you visualize a different character! I just can't image Eve Dallas any other way. Nora Roberts' writing as JD Robb is just flawless!
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Fascinating strong about this two couples a relationship from the past of Mr. Roarke came back to cause problems for him and for Eve Dallas. On the other hand Lieutenant Eve Dalles had a case in which a teacher in a private school was murdered with the aid of some poison.

    As the case progress there were complications within the school and one of the teacher was a predator. Who is actively hunting within the school. He is one of the suspect. Again, the lady who is making moves on Roarke and Eve is creating more problems for the couples. But now she had done some damage to their marriage and trust.

    This time both are very much against each other and blind spots for the troublemaker is now beginning to take things to the next level. In the same way the case seriously is getting hotter and the police commander is having a hard time believing that the killer is the person that the Lieutenant is trying to take down. Now there is another victim a teacher.

    In the long run things is beginning to move fast and the girl has taken the next steps taking down her own mother. The police and the emergency doctors fighting for the woman's life. The lawyer the husband and the caregiver, and the daughter all in the waiting room.
    Lieutenant Eve Dalles trying all to get her doctor's friend to help.
    This time they all did everything within their power to save Mrs Allika Straffos.

    They had to set up thing to entrap the ten years old girl. And when they did she was able to tell it all how, why, and where she had killed before and again. The father Mr. Straffo was hreatbroken learning that his own daughter had taken the life of his son.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    The mystery here (though really good) finishes in second place, behind the story of the old flame of Roarke's who shows up out of the blue.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Eve is called in to find out who poisoned the hot chocolate of a young schoolteacher in the 24th In Death mystery. As she explores the secrets and relationships in this exclusive private school, she is also dealing with the return of one of Roarke's old girlfriends who really wants to rekindle their relationship. There was a lot of conflict between Roarke and Eve in this one as both are dealing with hurt feelings and misunderstandings. Sommerset is on Eve's side in this one.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Fantastic! Loved every minute of this. Excellent narrator. Roarke’s accent is very well done ?
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    Roarke’s ex-girlfriend is back in town and Eve is investigating a suspect that everyone sees as above reproach. It’s hard times for Eve Dallas, but that’s when she digs in.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Awesome is as awesome does. One of her best....kept me on the edge of my seat. Dallas is a great cop
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    This was a really scary and totally creepy one. I kind of suspected her but was still harrowing hearing it was her and why she killed?
    Another winner for me
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Great twist to this one. Really like the series. author
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Why, wonders New York Police and Security Department homicide detective Lieutenant Eve Dallas, would anyone kill an inoffensive, pleasant, innocent history teacher? But there’s no doubt about it being murder since they’d found ricin in his brought-from-home lunch. At the same time, Eve could easily visualize Magdelana Percell as a murder victim. The woman, once Roarke’s companion, has reappeared. Eve knows she’s up to no good and while her manipulations frustrate Eve, Roarke seems blind to her connivances and believes his occasional meetings with her are none of his wife’s business. The whole situation has unnerved Eve and placed her at odds with her husband.Eve will have to put her own feelings aside so she can concentrate on solving the teacher’ murder. But what will happen with Magdelana?In this, the twenty-fourth outing for the “In Death” crew, all the expected characters are in place. The unfolding plot consists of two main threads: the murder of Craig Foster and the reappearance of Magdelana Percell. Although astute readers may have an inkling as to the identity of the murderer, the resolution to that case is sure to come as a surprise for most. In addition, Eve’s angst and insecurity are effective counterpoints to the ever-efficient police detective unwaveringly seeking justice for the murdered. As always, the ever-deepening relationships between the characters readers have come to know and love are the heart of the narrative; as the story unfolds, the tension between Eve and Roarke reveals the depth of their commitment to each other. As with previous stories, the strong sense of place anchors the tale. With sufficient backstory for the narrative to work as a stand-alone, new readers and fans of the series will find the mystery intriguing and the book difficult to put aside. Highly recommended.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    An old flame of Roarke's comes into town looking to rekindle the flame. This causes problems between Eve and Roarke. Her head says one thing but her heart says something else. Eve now has to deal with jealousy. Roarke does not understand why she feels the old flame is a problem and does not ease Eve's jealousy. Meanwhile Eve has another murder to deal with.I liked it. Eve is so human in this book. She's not happy with being so human. She's a cop. She does not feel jealousy. She is also shutting out her "family" during this time. For once she and Summerset are on the same side. I figured out the who but not the why. A good book!
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    I bought this for the Kindle because I could not remember reading it before, which I had. Nevertheless the characters and the suspense and the action kept me glued to the book for the re-read.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Innocent in Death
    5 Stars

    As Lieutenant Eve Dallas and her team strive to uncover the truth behind the shocking death of a well-liked teacher, another threat in the form of a former lover from her husband's past strikes closer to home and jeopardizes everything Eve and Roarke have created together.

    Innocent in Death is one of the best installments in the series. The mystery surrounding Craig Foster's murder is gripping and the resolution is both horrific and monstrous yet believable at the same time.

    The reappearance in Roarke's life of Magdeline Percell has the potential to create an excessive amount of annoying angst. Thankfully, this is kept to a minimum as Eve and Roarke confront the issue straight on, and there is no single moment in the reader's mind that things might not turn out well.

    In sum, an excellent read, and it still amazes me that Robb finds new and incredible ways to engross her readers with this series.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Eve must investigate the murder of a seemingly good guy. A teacher, a husband, a son, brother and friend...why did he have to die. All leads to a coverup of sexual deviants, but then the main suspect ends up dead too. You won't believe who the killer is.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    All of these books are a fabulous read. Great characters with their individual personalities makes you feel like you are reading about friends. Lt. Eve Dallas has to deal with some of Rourke's past history and the very difficult task of finding the murder of two teachers at a very prestigious school. One was very well liked, the other very sleazy. Where the evidence was pointing was a direction that Eve did not wish to go.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    This one actually creeped me out while reading it! Most of this series I would put under the cozy mystery heading but this one was a little more hard core.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    I loved both the subplot and the main mystery in this novel. The main mystery was a hard one, and I certainly did not predict the outcome myself. The subplot moved the Dallas/Roarke relationship along in a very real way. Add in a few great scenes with Mavis and Summerset, and the book was nearly perfect.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Was this fantastic reading, or what?Initially a borrowed book, but I've bought this as this was a memorable story and one of the easiest to follow,J D Robb at her finest, may she have many more.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    This was so freaking good! I think all that waiting until this one was totally worth it and just because of the story, but with all the character development up until this point just made the story and the whole plot that much more interesting and just plain amazing to delve into. There's a new side to Eve that we didn't see before now and fear rears its ugly head concerning her relationship with Roarke and how all that she is now came to be. The case in and of itself was pretty grilling and strong too, with the ending being the cherry on top. There were some priceless scenes in here taht spoke to how much Eve's grown since Naked in Death and how her relationships with the other characters grew as well. Awesome!
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    This is one of the more intriguing mystery plots of the series. Robb's characters continue to grow. Eve is forced to work through home issues as she struggles with a baffling case. When an evil ex of Roarke's appears, Eve's green-eyed monster attacks and it's very entertaining to witness. At book 24 I still can't get enough.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    Eve gets called to a homicide that just keeps unfolding... Killer was a total shocker for me. And loved the subplot of Roarke's old flame coming to town and stirring things up. A nice way to deepen the relationship between Eve and Roarke.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    I decided to re-read this book after a discussion about it on Twitter. This was the last In Death book I really loved. Though I've enjoyed some of her other latest releases, none have touched me as much as this one.

    I figured out early in who the killer was the first time I read it, but it was still chilling. While the case was interesting and the direction Robb took us for the killer unique, it was the relationship aspects that really grabbed me.

    It's no secret that my favorite books in the series are the ones where Eve and Roarke are at odds. But this book...I ached for them. Eve's pain was so stark. I hurt for her. It was a bit strange to see Roarke cast in the role of "typical male". Generally he's wise and perceptive beyond his penis. I think his actions in the book made him more human and easier to relate to.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Borrowed the book version from the library. I adore Lt. Eve Dallas and Roarke. I love this series. I enjoyed the mystery of this one a lot. It was really good. Will definitely keep reading the series.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    Innocent in Death begins with the death of a teacher for no apparent reason. Eve is called in to investigate and instantly suspects murder. But Eve is thrown a curveball when Roarke's ex shows up unexpectedly and enters their life. Is there going to be trouble in paradise???(Spoilers possibly ahead)I love this series (which is old news)! What made this book great was the twist Robb put in this book with Roarke's ex popping up and trying to come into his life once again. We got to see another side of Eve as she tries to deal with this latest piece of Roarke's history. I could of kicked Roarke myself a few times throughout the book as he was being entirely too dense when it came to Eve's feelings. I felt like this really added to the storyline and I didn't want to put this book down. In fact, I was less concerned with the murder that Eve was investigating and more concerned about Eve and Roarke's relationship. The characters in these books really make them great and are the reason why this series is still going strong. I always highly recommend this series but you have to start at the beginning because seeing the characters develop along the way is what makes this series amazing!Bottom Line: A must read series in my opinion!Disclosure: I was given a copy of this book from a friend who enjoys this series as much as I do.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    At this point I am just a confirmed fan. I love Eve and Roark as a couple and that they work at their relationship. It's more comon that HEA relationships in series rely on external events to seperate and then bring them back together with very little onus on either partner to compromise or change but this growth is integral to Eve and Roarke and I appreciate that. The relationship is now as much a factor in why i read this series as the mystery itself.The mystery is handled well, the who dunnit it is not immediately obvious and is chilling when it becomes clear. The reactions to the "villian" were also cleverly handled I thought.I just enjoy this series
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    I have now, apparently, read this book more than once. However, it wasn't familiar and was different from some of her other JD Robb books. This one does a lot more delving into Dallas' psyche. It worked okay for this one and I do appreciate the character building. Yet I found myself glad that most of her books are lighter with the psychology.Good read. As far as I can tell, JD Robb books are consistently worth a few hours/nights of mental escape.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    The 24th book in the series? That can't be right, can it? Wow.If you're unfamiliar with this series, you could start here, but I wouldn't recommend it. In brief, Eve Dallas is a New York homicide lieutenant in the year 2060. She's married to the ultra-rich Roarke.As in most of the In Death books, Innocent in Death has a mystery plot and a... hmmm... for lack of a better word, a personal plot. The mystery plot here starts with the poisoning death of an apparently popular, happily married teacher at an exclusive private school. So not only does Eve have to deal with the usual difficulties of a murder case, but she's also hampered by a school administration that's more concerned with image than murder, and wealthy and influential parents who are trying to protect their children.Making things even more difficult, Eve can't rely on Roarke's help as much as she usually does, because he's distracted by the reappearance of an ex-lover in his life. Which, in turn, weighs on Eve's mind and distracts her as well.The problem is that Magdelana isn't just another beautiful bimbo that Roarke slept with. She's The One That Got Away, the one who dumped him for another man. She'd been his partner in crime, in bed, and in his life, until she left him for a mark. And now she wants him back.On the surface, it's not all that much different from Reeanna Ott from Rapture in Death, but Eve and even Summerset realize she's much more dangerous. Roarke, of course, is a typical oblivious male. He thinks he's got Magdelana under control, and that Eve is just overreacting out of jealousy.Both plots were very well done, I thought, and though I figured out whodunit before Eve did, it didn't seem too obvious or contrived.And even though I wanted to thump Roarke on the head a few times, I thought his actions were very true to character--fitting how he's behaved in the past whenever an ex lover (of his, not of Eve's--apparently the double standard is alive and well in 2060, at least in Roarke's mind) has resurfaced. Perversely, I really liked that about this book--sometimes, Roarke can get pretty darn too-perfect-to-be-true, particularly in the relationship arena, and I was glad that, for once, Eve wasn't the one screwing up.Even better, you can see Eve's growth through the series. She actually turns to her growing circle of friends for advice, something she wouldn't even have considered at the beginning of the series.Which leads me to the number one reason why this series is on my must-buy list in hardcover. The slow but definite and realistic character growth. In those 24 books, only about 2 years have elapsed, and we've seen distinctly gradual changes in the characters, most notably in Eve, but also in Roarke and their marriage, and in the secondary characters. Because of this, I'd really recommend reading them in order. You can still enjoy them in a random order, but you'd miss out on my favorite part.My only complaint, and it's not really a complaint, so much as it's an explanation of why this gets 4.5 instead of 5 stars, is that the (let me know if I've mistaken the meanings of these terms) internal and external plots don't really mesh. One of the Amazon reviewers came up with a convoluted reason to connect them, but I didn't agree.
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    I never really got into the story, something about the book just made it feel very unemotional to me. Kept reading though to find out the villain, who was quite shocking.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    You’d think this series would start to get stale after 24 books, but I think this is one of the best ones yet. There’s a bit of a crisis in Eve and Roarke’s world that gives depth to both characters, and the mystery in this one is solid.

    Now, about the audio production (I listened to this one). This is the first In Death series book I’ve listened to, and it took me a while to adjust to the (female) reader. It was like the only way she could differentiate between characters was to give them each an accent. Roarke was heavily Irish. The first victim’s wife is French. Peabody sounds like Clarice from The Silence of the Lambs (which really bothered me). Thick New York and New Jersey accents were everywhere. And, most distressing of all, Mavis’s friend Trina (the hairdresser) sounded like Marge’s sisters on The Simpsons. It was all a little distracting at times.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Another solid and fascinating addition to this series. I love this series and I think my main motivation for reading them is to see how the relationship between Eve and Roarke develops. And every book seems to have some event or events that move their relationship forward and makes it stronger. IID is no different. When an old girlfriend of Roarke's comes into town and starts asking for 'favors', Eve doesn't know quite how to handle it. She is extremely jealous but wants to appear unconcerned. Deep down though her insecurities are twisting her in knots. Magdelina is stunningly beautiful and super smooth but Eve is suspicious and despises her on sight. Roarke seems oblivious at first and insulted at Eve's jealousy, but he is no dummy and my respect for him was raised another notch because he sees through Magdelina fairly quickly. Oh, and the homicide investigation in IID is another good one. A much-beloved young teacher at an exclusive private school is murdered and I was rather shocked when his murderer is finally revealed because I didn't see it (or refused to believe it).