Nora Roberts

J.D. Robb

"In the latest thriller in the #1 New York Times bestselling series, homicide detective Eve Dallas investigates a murder with a mysterious motive-and a terrifying weapon. Pediatrician Kent Abner received the package on a beautiful April morning. Inside was a cheap trinket, a golden egg that could be opened into two halves. When he pried it apart, highly toxic airborne fumes entered his body-and killed him. After Eve Dallas calls the hazmat team-and undergoes testing to reassure both her and her husband that she hasn't been exposed-it's time to look into Dr. Abner's past and relationships. Not every victim Eve encounters is an angel, but it seems that Abner came pretty close-though he did ruffle some feathers over the years by taking stands for the weak and defenseless. While the lab tries to identify the deadly toxin, Eve hunts for the sender. But when someone else dies in the same grisly manner, it becomes clear that she's dealing with either a madman-or someone who has a hidden and elusive connection to both victims"--

An Eve Dallas Thriller (Book 50)

Golden in Death

J. D. Robb

In the latest thriller in the #1 New York Times bestselling series, homicide detective Eve Dallas investigates a murder with a mysterious motive—and a terrifying weapon.

An Eve Dallas Novel (In Death, Book 50)

Celeste Richardson

I think I let my expectations run a little too wild in regards to this book. Because it’s book 50 (which is crazy, right?!) in a series, I was anticipating something mind-blowing for this installment; instead, I got fairly run-of-the-mill. And I’m so disappointed about it. In case you didn’t know, I absolutely adore Nora Roberts. She’s my ultimate comfort read. I’ve read literally everything she’s written, and I can’t think of another author so prolific (she’s written well over 200 books) that I can say that about. There’s something about her books that feels like coming home from the very first page. This is doubly true for the In Death series. Following the same characters through FIFTY books is a wild experience. Eve and Roarke and Peabody and so many others feel like members of my family that I get to catch up with a couple of times a year. If I’m being honest, these characters often feel more real to me than real people in my life. Or at least, they usually do.
“Do you know what I mean when a situation or a time can feel like the end of your world, the somehow becomes the making of it, and you?”
Golden in Death could have been (and should have been) something really special for readers who have followed the series from its inception. Instead, it felt like an afterthought, a halfhearted offering that cheapened characters I’ve come to love so much. While the sass and camaraderie were still present, they felt stilted and even a bit forced. Eve lacked the dimension she usually brings to this series. Nora simply wasn’t on her A-game here. There was absolutely nothing special about this particular story and it makes me incredibly sad.
“Death—but most especially murder—ripped so many lives to shreds. And no matter how they were put back together, they were never, ever the same.”
All of that being said, it wasn’t a bad book. It still showcased Nora’s wonderful writing and storytelling style. Even if the characters weren’t as tangibly real and captivating as they usually are, it was still nice to catch up with them. And there were a few heartfelt moments that resonated. But everything about this book, from the plot to the characters to even the romance (which is among my favorite love stories of all time) just felt…tired.  The main baddie felt like such a cliché by the time they were caught and arrested. I was literally rolling my eyes throughout the interrogation. And every remotely ethnic character sounded weirdly robotic and stiff during their lines of dialogue. Also, the chapter divides seemed incredibly arbitrary and made no actual sense with the flow of the story. It really threw me.
“I can’t change what I did, only what I do.”
Will I continue reading literally everything Nora ever publishes? Absolutely. I don’t care what it is, if she writes it, I will be reading it as soon as I can lay my hands on it. But will I be rereading this particular book? Highly unlikely. Here’s to hoping Eve Dallas gets her groove back and packs more of a punch in the next In Death installment.

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danielle bush

** spoiler alert **
           Really love reading this whole series! I can't believe were at number 50.. 
This world is written so world well I fell like I'm there. 
 Eve is a murder cop in the future, she is married to Roarke a Irish bajillionaire ( they fall in love in the first couple books) While all the books do contain scenes of them falling in love, fighting, and making up. The In Death Series is about Eve solving murders while leading her team of detectives. this book in particular starts with the death of a man by what seems like poison. This leads Eve and Roarke (they work together alot as he is a super genius tech guy) into the world of an Elite school that years ago was involved in a sort of scandal. This involved students being caught cheating, with no consequences, as their parents were major donors, and the old Headmistress being accused of sleeping with teachers, and the fathers of some of the students on school property. The man who died is the husband of the Headmaster that took over after the scandal. 
The book was written so well I didn't know who the killer was until just before it was actually revealed. Reading this book makes me want to go back and read the whole series again!!! 
I highly recommend this series if you love solving murders along side a police detective, her awesome team of detectives, and her super rich, super smart, gorgeous Irish husband..

Lynn Braden

Golden in Death begins with the murder of a well-loved pediatrician using nerve toxin and continues with the murder of a mother who seemingly has no enemies. As the search for suspects deepens, Eve and Peabody find a connection between the victims' spouses in the past, and the race is on to find the killer or killers before they strike another loved one.
Golden in Death is a well-developed story with an enjoyable mystery that seems unsolvable, but by the end, draws in many details and clues to create a very satisfying ending. Several characters from previous stories are effectively used as part of the tale. Overall, a fun mystery that was hard to put down. I look forward to the next book in the series.

Nicky Morgan

Katja

'Doctor Kent Abner began the day of his death comfortable and content' When Kent Abner - baby doctor, model husband and father, good neighbour - is found dead in his town house in the West Village, Detective Eve Dallas and her team have a real mystery on their hands. Who would want to kill such a good man? They know how, where and when he was killed but why did someone want him dead? Then a second victim is discovered and as Spring arrives in New York City, Eve finds herself in a race against time to track down a serial killer with a motive she can't fathom and a weapon of choice which could wipe out half of Manhattan.

Prerana agrawal

Jessica Deaner

Amber Walker

Nathalie Wong

In the latest thriller in the #1 New York Times bestselling series, homicide detective Eve Dallas investigates a murder with a mysterious motive—and a terrifying weapon. Pediatrician Kent Abner received the package on a beautiful April morning. Inside was a cheap trinket, a golden egg that could be opened into two halves. When he pried it apart, highly toxic airborne fumes entered his body—and killed him. After Eve Dallas calls the hazmat team—and undergoes testing to reassure both her and her husband that she hasn’t been exposed—it’s time to look into Dr. Abner’s past and relationships. Not every victim Eve encounters is an angel, but it seems that Abner came pretty close—though he did ruffle some feathers over the years by taking stands for the weak and defenseless. While the lab tries to identify the deadly toxin, Eve hunts for the sender. But when someone else dies in the same grisly manner, it becomes clear that she’s dealing with either a madman—or someone who has a hidden and elusive connection to both victims. "The 50th book proves this series truly is the gold standard.” — Associated Press

Golden in Death An Eve Dallas Thriller (Book 50)

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