Skip to main content

Naked in Death by J.D. Robb

Naked in Death
by Nora Roberts (as J.D. Robb)
New York: Berkley Books 1995


2058 AD, New York City: Detective Eve Dallas is drawn into the world of high power and prostitution, when the daughter of a senator dies. Snared in the investigation, Eve begins to fall for Roarke, who is the lead suspect in the case.


The inaugural novel in J.D. Robb's "In Death" series, Naked In Death meld crime, suspense and near future science fiction to establish a setting compelling and intriguing. A New York Times best-selling series, In Death has generated over fifty titles. A prolific author, Nora Roberts writes under varied names and across multiple genres within Romance, providing an entry point to numerous different sub-genres and styles.

Labels:

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Grimspace by Ann Aguirre

Grimspace by Ann Aguirre New York: Ace Books 2008 Sirantha Jax is a navigator - one whose rare gene allows access to grimspace. But after suffering a crash and being accused of murder, Jax's life seems in peril until she receives an offer of help - at a price. A space opera with a woman protagonist, Grimspace is the first story in Ann Aguirre's Sirantha Jax series, which spans six books in all. Blending aspects of romance and urban fantasy, this book has appeal elements for those with an interest in science fiction literature and those with interests in adjacent genres.
Post a Comment
Read more

The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern

The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern New York: Doubleday 2011 Marco and Celia are the scions of two families of magicians; their fathers have planned their inevitable conflict since birth. Now at the Cirque des Rêves, their lives collide. An adult book also appropriate for late teens, the Night Circus combines aspects of historical fiction, fantasy and romance into a story that has become both an international best-seller, and is being developed (as on 2020) into a feature film by Lionsgate.
Post a Comment
Read more

Odd One Out by Nic Stone

Odd One Out by Nic Stone New York: Crown Books for Young Readers 2018 From the author of "Dear Martin", Nic Stone, this Young Adult romance deals with race, sexuality, and friendship. Teens Courtney and Jupiter are best friends - although "Coop" harbours a secret love for his friend. Jupiter, meanwhile is gay; but recent feelings for Courtney have confused this. Into this scene comes Rae, who turns things into a confusing triangle. Written for 14 to 18 year olds, Odd One Out addresses issues of various sexualities, non-white race and culture, and the messy vagaries of teenaged romance.
Post a Comment
Read more