- Paperback: 336 pages
- Publisher: Piatkus Books; New Ed edition (29 July 2004)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0749934360
- ISBN-13: 978-0749934361
- Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 2.6 x 17.9 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 62,096 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Robb (aka Nora Roberts) serves up a welcome mix of edgy, sexy lovers, newfangled gadgets, classic whodunit and noir
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The tenth book in J.D. Robb's addictive 'In Death' series featuring Eve Dallas
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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is the tenth book in the series and those who have been following Eve's cases and personal developments are used to Robb's writing style and usual story lines. The basic idea is relatively simple but original nevertheless: a futuristic world, a female cop that is tough as nails and who is married to a slick billionaire, a set of interesting secondary characters, and a collection of steamy scenes. But even if the idea is simple, Robb usually finds a twist here and there to keep the readers hooked and provide them with enough variety to prevent boredom.
I particularly like the case Lieutenant Eve Dallas has to solve in this installment. One night Eve and Roarke are enjoying a night out in one of the billionaire's theatres. The production they are watching is called "Witness for the Prosecution" and includes a murder scene in the last act. The audience is dumbstruck though when the murder actually happens, with Areena Mansfield thrusting a real knife into Richard Draco's chest. Draco was a womanizer and there are plenty of people with a motive for changing the dummy knife for a real one and thus causing the "accident".
The story gets really interesting when we find out that Nadine Furst, Eve's friend and reporter for Channel 75, contacts Eve to tell her about a meeting she had with the victim. She had been Draco's lover years ago and had not heard from him in the last six years, after Draco dumped her and broke her heart. But recently, he called Nadine back and they met for dinner the precise same night in which he was murdered. To make matters worse, a discussion and a fight followed the dinner pleasantries. Therefore, this case hits close to home for Dallas, since her friend is in danger of being accused and Eve was one of the witnesses when the murder took place.
Besides the superior delivery in terms of the way Robb describes the action, the author provides the readers of this series with what I considered the most comprehensive description so far of the physical appearance of Eve and Roarke. This happens right at the beginning of the book, and I am sure that most details were mentioned before but not together as a bundle as we get them here. I also like the way in which the author is using more and more the technique of mixing fragments of what the killer is thinking at different times with the narration of the events that are taking place. In my opinion this provides an added level of interest due to the understanding we get of the killer's psyche.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
I have to admit to being a fan of the "....in death" series, but don't see this as a bias this was definitely one of the best that I have read so far. The setting and plot is quite different to those that have gone before, but that seems to be a characteristic of all the books in this series. The parallels drawn between Eve Dallas's life and that of the murder investigation is cleverly done, and on the whole the book is cleverly crafted. This is a book that could be read on its own... but to be truely appreciated one should read the previous books in the series. Robb adds even more depth to her characters, and the interplay between Eve Dallas and her sexy husband Roarke is a pleasure to be a party to. (Prepare for feelings of envy) The whodunit mystery keeps one guessing until the very end though I did have a nagging suspicion of who the killer was and was proven right at the end.
A truely stellar read.... ENJOY!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
This was an intriguing novel. Set on stage with charcters performing Agatha Christie's "A witness for the prosection".
The murder cleverly revolves around this play with interlinking themes throughout. The final scene was in true Poirot style when the charcters are once again assembled on the stage to reveal the murderer. I am sure Agatha Christie would have appreciated the irony.
The murder cleverly revolves around this play with interlinking themes throughout. The final scene was in true Poirot style when the charcters are once again assembled on the stage to reveal the murderer. I am sure Agatha Christie would have appreciated the irony.
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I have become an avid fan of the 'In Death' books. Cannot get to read them quick enough. When I have to wait for a new shipment I find myself going back and reading them again. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Ms. L. B. Jenkins
Witness in Death - JD Robb
I love these books & this is another goodie. Some of the sex scenes are a bit over the top & I often skip them to get back to the story! Read more
Published 3 months ago by Gailmcl
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This was bought to continue my collection of these amazing books by J.D. Robb. Each books stands on its own even if you have never read one of her books, well worth getting.
Published 5 months ago by Jeanie
Eve Dallas at the theatre
How someone has the cheek to commit murder whilst Eve Dallas is watching the play with Roarke is something of a quandry. Read more
Published 6 months ago by C. Peace
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Witness In Death
While watching a play in Roarke's theater Eve witnesses a murder on stage.
Excellent Story loved it from start to finish another great read
While watching a play in Roarke's theater Eve witnesses a murder on stage.
Excellent Story loved it from start to finish another great read
Published 6 months ago by bookworm
Witness in Death
The book was in very good condition. I am really pleased with my purchase and the seller. Cost and postage was good
Published 8 months ago by Mrs. Susan A. Murphy
No.10 here I come
I am just about to start this one and can't wait. I have a bit left in no.9 to go yet but with buying in Kindle format I can start immediately. Read more
Published 12 months ago by C. J. Pike
Witness in Death
10th book in the fantastic series by J D Robb. Set in 2060 (odd)not too far in the future not to believe. Guns may be banned but people keep killing each other. Read more
Published on 2 April 2010 by Shelagh Finch
A must read!
I have read nearly all of the In Death series and Witness in Death is one of the best. Whilst enjoying a performance of "Witness for the Prosecution" Eve Dallas and her husband... Read more
Published on 28 Jun 2004
I love this book!
Another excellent book by J.D. Robb. When a muder took place on a stage in a theatre owned by Roarke, Eve's husband; under her own eyes, the detective was immediately on the job,... Read more
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