Festive in Death

J. D. Robb

Sept 2014 · In Death Book 39 · Sold by Penguin

About this eBook

Eve Dallas deals with a homicide—and the holiday season—in this thrilling In Death novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author J. D. Robb.

Personal trainer Trey Ziegler was in peak physical condition. If you didn’t count the kitchen knife in his well-toned chest.

Lieutenant Eve Dallas soon discovers a lineup of women who were loved and left by the narcissistic gym rat. While Dallas sorts through the list of Ziegler’s enemies, she’s also dealing with her Christmas shopping list—plus the guest list for her and her billionaire husband’s upcoming holiday bash.

Feeling less than festive, Dallas tries to put aside her distaste for the victim and solve the mystery of his death. There are just a few investigating days left before Christmas, and as New Year’s 2061 approaches, this homicide cop is resolved to stop a cold-blooded killer.

Ratings and reviews

I had high hopes for Festive In Death, but it's yet another regression in the writing of JD Robb/Nora Roberts. It did not hold my attention and, having read every other book in the series, I'm leaning toward the ghostwriting theory--more's the pity. Of you want to experience true, enjoyable JD Robb (before she started phoning it in), read any book before Salvation in Death.

As with all her books, this one was awesome. Loved the more personal narrative. Why didn't she give her whole team coats? It would have been great to see what she would have gotten the rest for Christmas. I would love to see the group on a team building seminar, like a camping trip. Maybe a hostage situation. Also some points of view from Peabody, Rorake, and maybe even Summerset. Keep plucking those keys, I'll keep reading! If cops don't make much money, how are most of them fashion plates?

Another great episode in the lives of Eve and Roarke. 🎁Her struggles with shopping put a great spin on 🎄. Then there are the psychological reasons Roarke loves playing 🎅! Tie in murder, a 🎉🍸party where maybe Mavis 🎤and Li 🎷,while others spend time socializing over the buffets or on the dance floor!!

About the author

J. D. Robb is the pseudonym for a #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than 200 novels, including the bestselling In Death series. There are more than 500 million copies of her books in print.