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Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for providing an eARC in exchange for an honest review.
Release Date: February 9th, 2021
400 Pages
Synopsis: The scene in the West Village studio appears to be classic crime-of-passion: two wine glasses by the bed, music playing, and a young sculptor named Ariel Byrd with the back of her head bashed in. But when Dallas tracks down the wealthy Upper East Side woman who called 911, the details don’t add up. Gwen Huffman is wealthy, elegant, comforted by her handsome fiancé as she sheds tears over the trauma of finding the body—but why did it take over an hour to report it? And why is she lying about little things?
As Eve and her team look into Gwen, her past, and the people around her, they find that the lies are about more than murder. As with sculpture, they need to chip away at the layers of deception to find the shape within—and soon they’re getting the FBI involved in a case that involves a sinister, fanatical group, and a stunning criminal conspiracy. (Goodreads)
I know you’re probably sick of me raving about the In Death series by J.D. Robb, aka, Nora Roberts, but it’s really one of the best mystery series out there, and the upcoming Faithless In Death is a perfect example of why.
This is the 52nd book in this juggernaut of a series, but you’ll find no retreaded plots or tired old characters here. No, instead there’s a murder that seems ordinary until it morphs into this huge sinister conspiracy that could have been ripped from today’s headlines. Of course Team Eve is all over this as they operate like a well-oiled machine. While I would have liked to have seen more of Eve’s dishy husband Roarke, I have to be honest and say that I can never get enough of him, so I’m not taking any points off. What I love, is the skillful way Robb juggles both the central mystery, with further developing her characters’ stories.
As usual, Eve and company nab the villain(s) in an exciting and satisfactory manner, leaving me sighing happily yet somewhat disappointed that I finished it too quickly. Every time I open a new book in this series, I feel like I’m reuniting with old friends, and Faithless In Death brought out those emotions as well. I’m already counting down to the next book, Forgotten In Death which sadly won’t be out until September 6, 2021. I guarantee that fans of the series will love this new entry. And for those who haven’t tried these books, despite being this far along, you could pick up here without getting lost. I don’t really recommend it though simply because you’ll miss all the characters’ backstories which help bring them to life.
Shalini said:
Roarke is minimal in this? Whom was he spending time with?
Since you missed him, he is not with me, there is someone else.. 😂 😂 I don’t like this
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By Hook Or By Book: Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
He’s cheating on us! The first 1/4 he’s not there, but then he comes in for the rest.
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Shalini said:
Oh no!! I used to read the book just for Roarke… I don’t get accepted for Nora Roberts books on NG… I read vicariously via your reviews.
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By Hook Or By Book: Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Have you tried emailing them Shalini? I’ve had good luck with that.
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beetleypete said:
Very pleased to hear it didn’t disappoint you, Kim. Your enthusiasm shines through!
Best wishes, Pete.
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By Hook Or By Book: Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thanks Pete!
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thebrowneyedbookworm said:
I’m already excited about the next one 😀 can never get enough of the IN DEATH crew.
~ Corina | thebrowneyedbookworm.com
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By Hook Or By Book: Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Same here!
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fragglerocking said:
52?????? 😳
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By Hook Or By Book: Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
She writes two a year!☺️
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Don Ostertag said:
She should be thrilled with your fine review, Kim.
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By Hook Or By Book: Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Aww. Thanks Don!🤗
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higoandmiel said:
I love J.D. Robb–though I have to admit it’s been a long while since I’ve read her. I’ll have to check this one out.
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By Hook Or By Book: Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
She never disappoints!
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Carla said:
I am glad you are still loving this series, Kim. Great review.
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By Hook Or By Book: Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thanks Carla!
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Sophie @BewareOfTheReader said:
Noo I am not sick of you raving about it! LOL One day you’ll wear me out and I’ll cave and read it Kim so..keep going 😉
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By Hook Or By Book: Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Woot!🤗
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Bradscribe said:
Great Review, Kim!
I’ll look out for this author
It’s amazing how the Crime genre has become the most popular (i.e. most best-selling)
All UK public libraries now have a separate ‘Crime’ section (sometimes outnumbering the General Fiction!)
So, to guarantee my literary success, I must write a Crime novel ? Hmmm…
Fed up with 3 major tech glitches in 2 months. Just as th UK’s 3rd national lockdown came into effect last week, I picked up a brand new laptop, so 2021 should hopefully see the quantity and quality of my writing/blogging increase
I know I say this every year but:
I WILL FINISH MY NOVEL THIS YEAR!! 🙂
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By Hook Or By Book: Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thanks Brad. This and the Pendergast series by Preston & Child are my two favs!
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