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October 15, 2008
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 | Strangers in Death by J. D. Robb | Reviewed by Harriet Klausner |  | Publisher: Putnam
http://www.us.penguingroup.com
ISBN: 9780399154706
Genre: Fiction
Subgenre: Mystery
Release date: Feb 2008
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 368
Price: $25.95
| In 2060 New York City, everyone believes that affluent businessman Thomas Anders is an upright moral person. He gives away sports equipment to needy children, has set up sports camps and special programs for the kids. He wants to give impoverished children a chance; and his lovely wife, Ava, helps by creating successful fundraisers. Thus it comes as quite a shock when he is found dead in his bed with his hands and feet tied to the posts with black velvet ropes and one around his neck.
NYPSD police lieutenant Eve Dallas catches the case and quickly believes certain evidence does not make sense. Only someone who knew the security codes could get in; but that limits the suspects to the victim’s wife, nephew, and a few others; all have airtight alibis. Morris, the medical examiner, finds a trace of barbiturates in Thomas’s system, which means he was unconscious when he was killed. Eve has an idea who did it but lacks evidence to prove it.
Nora Roberts, writing as J. D. Robb, consistently provides quality, entertaining futuristic police procedurals. Her latest “in death” thriller keeps her readers' attention throughout. The suspense remains high while the audience wonders how Eve will prove who the killer is, as fans know early on whom she suspects. Eve continues to grow so that she remains fresh, adding to the fun of observing her seek evidence to confirm who done it. | | |
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