- Paperback: 294 pages
- Publisher: New English Library Ltd; New edition edition (16 April 1998)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0340674873
- ISBN-13: 978-0340674871
- Product Dimensions: 17.2 x 11 x 2.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
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The complex world of virtual reality takes on a whole new meaning as Lieutenant Eve Dallas weaves through the underbelly of New York's crime world of the future.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The previous novel dealt with the preparations for the wedding between Eve and Roarke, and the "minor" inconvenience for the former of having to keep her best friend, Mavis, out of jail. This book starts with the honeymoon, which surprised me, since the author did not give any descriptions of the eagerly awaited wedding. We get a glimpse here and there of a few aspects of the ceremony in this book, but I think there were a lot of readers interested in a more thorough description of the event.
Lieutenant Eve Dallas does not even get to finish her honeymoon in peace. In the last stage of their trip, Eve is spending some time in one of the many resorts off-planet Roarke owns and is involved in a case when an employee is found hanged in his room. Even though there are no reasons for this person to commit suicide, there is no other logical conclusion, so that is the ruling at the time. Back home and after resuming her duties, Eve has to spend a day in court facing a pushy and crafty defense attorney, but her hate turns to surprise when he is found hours later as a victim of an apparent suicide. When she discovers that a politician with no reasons to kill himself jumped from a building, the coincidence becomes too much and Eve gets deeper and deeper into one of the toughest cases she has faced yet.
J.D. Robb maintains a high level of quality in terms of writing, a fast-paced action and a good character development. At least for me what happens with the relationships between the characters is half the fun. Peabody is given a more prominent role as Eve's aid after the last case, in which a criminal working from within the police department used the young cop for his evil purposes. We even get to take another step towards understanding Eve's childhood, since in this installment she remembers more facts about what her father did to her and about how she ultimately killed him. This futuristic series has clearly got my attention and it will not let go!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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"Rapture in death" is the 4th book in J. R. Robb's futuristic "In death" series. I believe that this book is just as good as the previous ones, even though it has some scenes that are extremely unsettling. Despite that, "Rapture in death" has all the ingredients that make this series so engaging, that is a good mystery waiting to be solved plus romance, fast-paced action and very interesting characters.
It is the year 2058, and Lieutenant Eve Dallas is enjoying her honeymoon with Roarke, a handsome billionaire with a highly unorthodox past. Unfortunately, not even in a resort far from Earth can Eve escape murder, as she has to deal with the death of a young man who commits suicide. The case seemed deplorable but simple enough, until once back to Earth and her job in the New York Police Department Eve realizes that there might be a connection between that death and new ones, due to the fact that all the deceased committed suicide, had virtual reality machines, and small burns in their brains.
Along with her faithful aide Peabody, Captain Feeney and her "civilian expert" Roarke, Eve will try to find who is to blame in this mortal game where mind control is a factor that must be taken into consideration. Those who have already read the other books in the series, will be happy to know that they will meet again previous friends, for example Mavis and Nadine.
All in all, I think that you are likely to enjoy "Rapture in death", if you can get past the scenes I talked about at the beginning of this review. In my opinion, it is worthwhile trying to do so. Finally, and in case you are new to this series, I recommend you to read the books in the correct order, instead of starting with this one, because you will enjoy each one of them even more in that case. That having been said, enjoy it :)
Belen Alcat
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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This book is so clever! Ostensibly a murder mystery in which the victims are somehow being enticed to comit suicide the author has written a terrific and subtle subplot. The murders are being investigated by New York police lieutenant Eve Dallas. Only married 3 weeks Eve and her husband Roarke's relationship is tested at a fundamental level via the machinations of a mood controlling sound engineer. In all the other books in the series Eve relies on Roarke's presence for a need as fundamental as sleep so it's only fitting that in Rapture in Death it is Eve who gives Roarke the strength to come through their dilemma. Eve eventually solves the murders in her usual way - by getting it wrong! I really enjoyed this book - a perfect read at home and on the tube!
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The best series ever!
I've always been a "thriller" reader, but since a friend put me onto this series I just can't put them down!! Read more
Published 1 month ago by Shelly
Another hit!
I love this series. Not one has been a dud so far. Each crime story is fresh and very different from the last, and this is no different. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Geekius
The J.D. Robb experiance
As usual J.D. Robb has written a thriller you cannot put down.
It involves Eve Dallas a New York Cop and her very very rich and handsome husband Roarke. Read more
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Published on 11 April 2009 by Mrs. S. A. Linsell
ok for what it is - brain candy
The first in death book was one of our book group selection for December, and I ended up buying the first four in this series since they got good recommendations and they were on... Read more
Published on 5 Aug 2007 by Green Book Addict Librarian
A story that keeps you on the edge of your seat til the end.
Yet another high powered book from J.D. Robb. The characters are as vibrant as ever, and it is a delight to see the progression of Eve and Roarke's relationship. Read more
Published on 28 Feb 2001 by Ms T Cummings
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