Book review: JD Robb's fantastic futuristic romantic thriller Secrets In Death

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There's nothing quite like curling up with a Dallas/Roarke thriller on a cold, snowy December evening. Robb's skill as an author make her books flow with delightful elegance as she takes us to a futuristic New York where despite the after effects of a huge war, motives to kill remain very human: greed, jealousy, fear and revenge. 



Secrets In Death begins with Eve Dallas witnessing the death by stabbing of a notorious gossip queen/radio/TV star, Larinda Mars. It soon becomes clear that not satisfied with her day job, Larinda has taken to doing a bit of blackmailing on the side.  Now Eve must sift through the woman's life to find out who her victims were and which of them took their revenge. 

With the familiar cast of characters, Robb's In Death series never fails to amuse.  Her witty characterization and solid plots make this series light reading with a heartfelt emphasis on empathy and love. I whizzed through the book in a couple of days. Definitely recommended.

So, just for a bit of light relief, I'd like to share with you my Stocking Fillers list from Eve Dallas' New York
1/ Roarke (Who wouldn't want a Roarke in their lives?)
2/ Somersby (a live in tactful and loyal butler who can cook and is would save the need for a burglar alarm as he's handy in a tight corner)
3/ Eve Dallas' long, leather coat (but in Peabody's pink)