Vengeance in Death [Mass Market Paperback]

I have been trying to read all of the "In Death" series from the beginning and this one was amazing. It was so appealing that it took me only two weeks to finish. I love Nora and all of her books.

This is the usual quality read from J.D Robb. Love the futuristic twist she has given to these homicide books.

Vengeance sucks! - especially when you are at the receiving end. Naturally, J D Robb could not leave it at that but added various sub-plots that easily weave into one another and literally 'thicken the plot'. Essentially, the past is catching up with Rourke which also involves his trusted companion of many years, Summerset. Still not enough at that, the person seeking revenge contacts Dallas, Lieutenant Eve, directly - be that because she's a cop and, of course, Rourke's wife or simply as an additional challenge ... probably a bit of both. And everything points to Summerset as being the perpetrator ...
Still not enough. After dealing with Witchcraft, Wicca and the Occult, Satanism in the previous book in this series, J D Robb covers yet another controversial issue - involving religion this time round. Essentially, the perpetrator contacting Eve tells her that he is following God's command, issuing vengeance in His name. As is also often the case in cases such as these, the caller cannot quite make his mind up as to whether to rever Eve or call her a harlot. At times, he appears to do both - and not just in Eve's case, but directed at any female, alive or dead. Again, something that often happens, be that in film, on paper or in real life. And the author incorporates it all magnificently.
As to the social awkwardness of Eve Dalles, the woman, in this storyline - the main issue is the ongoing 'war' between her and Summerset, the fact that he and Rourke are close, and her ever deepening feelings for her husband. There is also some trouble with the press and the cop in Eve walks a very thin line between the straight and narrow as in the rule book and the need to protect Rourke.
All in all, another most fascinating tale and involving case where you can never be quite sure as to the body count until the very end. And, will Eve and Rourke come out of it all unscathed? Read the book and find out ...