Purity in Death by J.D. Robb Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Purity in Death
Book Review: Gripping! Another Winner for Robb!
Summary: 5 Stars
"Purity in Death" is the latest instalment in J.D. Robb's addictive In Death series and it is fantastic. All of our favourite characters are back in full force in this utterly riveting read that kept me turning pages into the wee hours of the morning. Robb's prose flows like water throughout the entire book, and her innovative and exciting plot is sure to keep readers totally engrossed.Tough-as-nails Lieutenant Eve Dallas is one of the top cops in the NYPSD. In the hot and sweaty days of July 2059, tempers are flaring all over the city, and keeping the police busy. Louie Cogburn has spent three days holed up in his apartment, and when a neighbour knocks at his door, he picks up his baseball bat and starts swinging. The first cop on scene kills Louie with a simple stun that shouldn't have caused termination, and Eve knows that something isn't right. The only clue is a strange message left on Louie's computer screen "ABSOLUTE PURITY ACHIEVED". And when a second man dies under very similar circumstances it leads Eve to a vigilante terrorist group and the terrifying conclusion that she is dealing with a virus capable of spreading from computer to man!
Along with Robb's intriguing mystery is the ever-evolving relationship between Eve and her sexy billionaire husband Roarke. These two are one of my favourite couples of all time, and in this book Robb does a brilliant job of reminding me why I love them so much. The dynamics of Eve and Roarke's relationship are always interesting and it amazes me that after 15 books I still find them so fresh and intriguing. Eve and Roarke's romance is very real, filled with red-hot passion that will steam up your windows and poignant tenderness that will touch your heart.
In "Purity in Death", Robb brings in a number of characters from previous books, and for me, a dedicated fan of the series, this was a real bonus. First time readers may find it a bit tough to follow all of the characters without knowing the history that goes along with them, though Robb does provide all the essential background information. Even if you haven't met any of the characters before, I guarantee it won't take long to get to know them and love them. Indeed, I believe that long-time fans and first time readers alike will be thrilled with Robb's latest effort.
"Purity in Death" is yet another winner that Robb can add to her list. I was completely captivated from start to finish by the story and by the characters I have come to know and love. Robb has a true gift for making the characters she creates come alive for her readers and it's hard to believe that Eve, Roarke, Peabody, Feeney, McNab and all the others aren't real people. "Purity in Death" is a first rate mystery filled with romance, suspense, and all the fascinating futuristic gadgets from 2059. You do not want to miss out on Robb's latest triumph so buy this book today and enjoy!
Book Review: Hey Nora - When's it due?
Summary: 4 Stars
I'd read that you've said that Eve and Rourke will never have kids. You said "What's the first thing to go after a baby comes." Great sex, right. But hey, this is fiction written by one of the best. If anyone can whip up a baby and great sex, it's you.Come on Nora. We're all in the waiting room already.
Book Review: Higher, Higher
Summary: 5 Stars
For Nora Roberts/J.D. Robb, Amazon should have a higher rating than 5. She is phenominal. The Dallas series is the best I have read. I discovered this series late (after 10 had already been out) so I was able to read all of them one right after the other. Rather than getting tired of them, I looked forward to the next one and next one. J.D. Robb is one of the few authors who consistently turns out a suspenseful, humorous, romantic A+ story each book. She never disappoints. If you have not read any of J.D. Robb's books, it is highly recommended that you go back and start from book 1 (Naked in Death)and read in sequence. This will help you understand the characters better. So, sorry, no real review, just my opinion of the whole series. Purity and all of the books in the series are all lumped under one description - Fantastic! - any J.D. Robb book that you pick up is perfect.Book Review: I love the In Death series, but NOT this one.
Summary: 1 Stars
I've been a fan of the In Death series for sometime. I love Roberts, and her alter ego of Robb, I think Lt Eve Dallas and crew are well written dynamic characters, and that the futuristic slant is innovative, the stories refreshing and inspired. I love how you get to know these characters throughout the series and the way Robb is able to weave the story of the crime Eve is working on through the story of her characters' relationships.
All that said... this was the WORST book in the series thus far. The interpersonal relationships were off, the dialogue was off, and I find that I am forcing myself to keep reading it, hoping against hope that it turns back to the writing style and characters I've come to know and love. All of the scenes and diagloues were so disjointed and there seemed to be a disconnect between this and the rest of the series, as well as a detachment as the book progressed...It felt superficial, whereas all the rest of the books thus far have seemed seamless in terms of characters' development, continuous story lines, the mini/side stories that result as part of the investigation... It felt like a completely different author was trying to take Dallas out for a spin, trying to mimic Robb's style. This was only furthered by the "trademark phrases" such as Eve's pithy "Bite Me"; they felt phoned in, gratuitously. Even the bickering that takes place between Eve and Roarke felt stilted and forced.
I'm forced to wonder if Robb was allowing someone else to use her pen name, because it really does not feel like a Roberts/Robb book. If I had any reassurance that I could skip the rest of this book and move on to the next without missing a key point in the continuous series plot, I would do so. Because this wasn't Dallas, Roarke, Peabody, McNabb, and Feeney. Hopefully the next book gets back on track (and hopefully I can force myself to finish this one).
Book Review: Interesting Concept...
Summary: 4 Stars
You'd think with as many books as Nora Roberts, AKA JD Robb, publishes in a year, that she'd run out of ideas. That is definitely not the case, and her plots are fantastic. I often wonder where she comes up with this stuff!
In the latest addition to her futuristic series Roberts explores a concept foreign to all of us - the ability to spread infection to a human being through a computer virus. Sounds a little bit like Twilight Zone, doesn't it?
When Officer Trueheart hears a woman scream for help as he's walking home, he responds immediately. When he sees a crazed man beating her to death, he intervenes and ends up using his stun gun. Unfortunately the stun kills the guy and Trueheart panics and calls Eve Dallas to come investigate.
Seems the crazy guy, Louie Cogburn, a schoolyard drug dealer, was the first victim of a terrorist organization intent on ridding the world of scum who prey on children. The first clue for Dallas was a message left on Cogburn's computer screen that stated, "Absolute Purity Achieved".
When the infected computer is taken to EDD to see if the elite police geeks can figure out what has caused Cogburn to go ballistic, Detective Hollingsworth is given the assignment. Within a few hours, Hollingsworth is infected and goes nuts. He shoots fellow geek, Ian McNab and takes his commander, Feeney, hostage. Eve Dallas negotiates a hostage release, but in the end isn't able to save Hollingsworth as his brain is too far gone.
That's two down due to a computer virus. Can it really happen? Can a computer virus infect a human? Eve asks her drop-dead gorgeous husband, Roarke, who states it doesn't happen that way. Computers can infect other computers but not humans. It's stated so matter-of-factly that the reader has an instant clue that this is exactly what has happened. I almost heard that Twilight Zone music at this point in the book!
Eve calls together a special operations task force and they begin trying to isolate this virus while tracking down the vigilante group dispensing said virus. As two more predators are eliminated, she gets closer to the identities with each murder. This tale is more about Eve having clues fall into her lap instead of excellent detective work to mete out the identities of the bad guy(s).
Many of Roberts/Robb's characters from previous books make an appearance in this one. Jamie, the grandson of a slain police officer, helps on the investigation. Trueheart, the rookie cop who is too sweet and naïve for his own good, makes the discovery of the first victim and saves the life of the women Cogburn is beating. Delia Peabody is again Dallas' trusty sidekick, but this time she's a bit more outspoken. Ian McNab is his zany self, but we see a sensitive side when he is recovering from his injuries that happened when he was zapped by Hollingsworth's stun gun. Feeney is again munching on his sugared almonds and dolling out his wisdom to Eve. Baxter, of Internal Affairs Department, shows up to lend a helping hand. Mavis makes an appearance as only Mavis can - in a wild outfit with matching hair, and news that she's pregnant (which throws both Eve and Roarke for a loop). And yes, Roarke is there as always - Roarke the gorgeous Irishman with the lilt to his voice, the blue eyes that melts Eve's heart, long black hair, and is romantic enough to have all the women swooning over him.
The book isn't full of surprises, as the reader will figure out the villains midway through, but it is full of interesting dialogue and side plots. The basic story will have anyone who has a computer wondering if some day a computer virus can infect a human being...