Witness in Death by J. D. Robb Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Witness in Death
Book Review: I was not disappointed
Summary: 5 Stars
This is my first J D Robb novel and I was not disappointed. The novel is about a theatrical execution. The murder of actor/sex pervert Richard Draco takes place on stage right before the eyes of New York detective Eve Dallas who is in the audience.Eve is both witness and primary investigator. She is a feisty, sexy and tough New York cop. Her investigation gets personal and complicated first of all because her husband Roarke is the financial backer for the play and was instrumental in bringing members of the cast together in this particular production. Now all the members of the cast are suspects. Secondly, Eve's best friend appears to have a motive for murdering Draco.
This would make a good movie. It reminds me of the movie Mercy because of the elements of sex tapes, sex perverts, child abuse and murder.
Ther is not much to indicate that this setting is futuristic though. There are telelinks in the cars, serving androids and ignition codes to start the cars but everything else seems current. Vulnerable women like Nadine still have romantic dreams about the ideal husband, kids and the house in the country.
Book Review: I wish I knew what the rest of you see in this!
Summary: 1 Stars
My husband read about 200 pages and quit and I'm at about 100 pages and that's it. Maybe we shouldn't have started so late in the series but I can't imagine wanting to read any others. There's nothing attractive about Eve Dallas and I can't imagine what her gorgeous, billionaire, great in bed husband sees in her (isn't he just what ALL women want?). Their romance is as realistic as a Danielle Steele novel. The mystery is not compelling. Who cares if this jerk was murdered? And it is truly poorly written! I'd give it 0 stars if I could!Book Review: I worship J.D. Robb
Summary: 5 Stars
If I purchase a J.D. Robb novel, I know I'll spend the rest of the day in delighted silence, entertained by Eve and Roarke and Ms. Robb's deft, intelligent prose for several hours. This tenth installment in the series is not any different; Eve and Roarke settle into married life with humor and tenderness. I think if I had to choose one thing I like best about the "In Death" books it would be how Robb doesn't give away the villain on the first pages, like so many "mystery" books I read these days. Also, there are always interesting twists and supplementation in the plot, and secondary characters whom I truly care about (Mavis and Peabody, notably). I can't wait for Ms. Robb's next Eve Dallas novel.Book Review: I'm intrigued!
Summary: 5 Stars
Witness in Death is my introduction to Eve Dallas. What a great character, so complex and well developed. The relationship between Eve and Roarke is enviable. Their love and respect for each other is evident in every thought and deed. I really believe that Eve is not impressed with all his money, and that's refreshing. It's great to read about a strong woman. I have to read the whole series from the beginning to find out how they met and fell in love.Book Review: J.D. Robb has a nother great installment in Witness
Summary: 5 Stars
Witness in Death is the tenth installment in J.D. Robb's very popular and long-running mystery-romance series, In Death. Detailing the on-going exploits, trials and tribulations of one of NYPSD's (New York Police and Security Department) best, Eve Dallas and her soul mate, the ridiculously handsome and rich Roarke. Through the first nine books in this series, Ms. Robb has shown the great ability to combine many differing literary styles to create a great story. She's mixed romance, mystery and humor to great effect. With Witness she delves into an Agatha Christie-type of plot.
Out on a rare night together catching a show on Broadway (it helps when Roarke owns the theater and is the producer and bankroller of the production) with her husband with police work and murder cases far from her mind. Though murder is in the offing in the production. Roarke knows his wife well and chooses a Dame Christie production which would catch Eve's police mind and at the same time entertain them both. Little do they know that the murder-mystery being performed on-stage will soon become all too real. Soon, Eve takes charge of the situation and a tangled web of lies, betrayal and revenge lay themselves out at Eve's feet like one of the Agatha Christie murder-syteries she and Roarke enjoys. The mystery she and Peabody must solve as they sift through the lives of the victims, the suspects and their shared histories become more and more sordid. As they dig deeper and deeper Eve's own traumatic and abusive childhood past becomes a mirror image to one of the suspects and she must war between her sympathy toward's the individual and her sense of duty as a police officer.
The twist in the climactic end of the story is not too surprising, but it does put Eve into a moral quandary and dilemma as she the roles of victims and suspects become blurred. Roarke remains close at-hand to give Eve all the support she needs, and if needed, a kick in the butt to keep her focused on her goal. Their relationship continues to grow as they gradually get used to the idea of them actually being a married couple. There are arguments between them but nothing a passionate and sizzling make-up session doesn't fix right after.
Witness In Death is a great look at a traditional murder-mystery played out in a near-futuristic setting. Ms. Robb gives the story just enough of the Dame Christie's own brand of mystery which the In Death series is more than deserving to have. Witness also does a daring tactic in ending the story with no clear-cut winner or losers. Everyone involved seem to have lost a piece of themselves and like all great murder-mysteries this one losers of varying degrees. Even Eve loses even though she does solve the case.