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Holiday in Death [Audiobook] [CD] [Unabridged] (Audio CD)

by J.D. Robb (Author), Susan Ericksen (Reader)
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In the seventh of J.D. Robb's futuristic romance thrillers, NYPD Lieutenant Eve Dallas is on the trail of a serial killer terrorizing the city during the holidays. The only link between the victims--all are patrons of an exclusive dating service, Personally Yours. Working with her aide Officer Peabody, Peabody's nemesis Ian McNab, and her own intriguing husband, Roarke, Eve uncovers secrets that link the victims: secrets that involve both the owners and the clients of Personally Yours and which might be worth killing for. Whether she's writing as Nora Roberts or as J.D. Robb, Roberts weaves a taut and powerful story with lush sensuality and masterful characterization. This murder mystery combines elements of romance, science fiction, and police procedural genres in an entertaining mix that will keep readers turning the pages. --Lisa Wanttaja --This text refers to the Mass Market Paperback edition.


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The year is 2058. Guns are banned and medical science has learned how to prolong life to well beyond the century mark. And man has yet to stop killing man. At Cop Central, it's Lieutenant Eve Dallas's job to stand up for the dead. So begins the seventh riveting installment in Robb's (aka Nora Roberts) futuristic romantic suspense series (following Vengeance in Death). With Christmas only weeks away, Eve is stressing out trying to find the right gift for her new husband, Rourke, who "not only had everything, but owned most of the plants and factories that made it." More to her concern is the latest serial killer who is using "The Twelve Days of Christmas" as a theme for his heinous rape and murder spree. The case touches Eve on a personal level, and while flash-backs from her abusive childhood are flinchingly repetitious, it defines Eve's gritty, hard-boiled character and validates her obsessive determination to bring down the killer any way she can.
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Mass Market Paperback edition.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Definitely NOT perfect ..., Jan 10 2007
By bel_78 "Curiosity killed the cat, but satisfa... (Buenos Aires, Argentina) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Holiday In Death (Mass Market Paperback)
"Holiday in Death" is the seventh book in J.D. Robb's "In Death" series, and not one I would recommend for someone who just wants to give the series a try. If that is your case, please make yourself a favour, and read the first book in the series, "Naked in death". That book is excellent, and will give you such a good introduction to the main characters that you will enjoy the rest of the books in the series much more :)

Now, if you are still reading this review I must suppose that you already have read that book, and so you know what the "In death" series is about: a very good cop (Eve), her unlikely husband (Roarke), and the crimes they somehow end up solving together. Of course, by summing up the series in such succinct manner I leave aside a lot of the details that make the series so good but then, if I want to be concise I have to sacrifice something: nothing is perfect :)

"Holiday in death" definitely isn't perfect either. The plot is pretty simple: it is almost Christmas time, and Lieutenant Eve Dallas not only has to buy presents for her loved ones (she hates shopping!!!), but also to deal with a killer who dresses up as Santa Claus, rings the doorbell of his victims and kills them. The only link between the victims is a dating service, and so Eve decides some undercover work is in order to catch the killer, before he continues with his "special" way of celebrating Christmas. Officers Peabody and Mc Nabb will be the undercover agents, and also the protagonists of a secondary storyline that the fans of the series have been waiting for some time :)

I certainly cannot say that this is my favourite book in the series. Despite that, and strangely enough, I DO RECOMMEND IT. Why?. Well, because it has more than average "entertainment value", if you like to mix suspense, a bit of romance and an interesting futuristic spin. I want to point out, though, that the crime scenes that all the books in the series have are specially horrific in "Holiday in death", so please don't read it if you can't stand gory scenes. I don't like them, and that is the reason why I gave this book 3 stars instead of at least 4, but that's your decision to make, after weighing the pros and cons of giving "Holiday in death" a try...

Belen Alcat
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5.0 out of 5 stars Another winner., Mar 23 2004
This review is from: Holiday In Death (Mass Market Paperback)
The 7th book in Jd Robb's "Death" series is Holiday in Death. Like her previous novels, it focuses on Lieutenant Eve Dallas and her husband Roarke and takes place in the future.

The series is part sci fi, part romantic suspense, part police procedural drama, part murder mystery. Eve is investigating a serial killer who dresses as Santa claus and chooses his victims via a dating service.

The book also re-introduces secondary characters that have appeared in the earlier books- like Eve's partner, Peabody, fellow officers McNab and Feeney, police profiler Mira and reporter Nadine. As each book progresses, we learn more and more about them as well as Eve and Roarke and the world that they inhabit.

Eve and Roarke's relationship continues to evolve and he plays more and more of a role in her cases as the series progresses. Its nice to see their relationship develop, despite Eve's abused past and her job.

The book blends nicely the relationship part of the series and the murder mystery. Its hard to guess who the ultimate killer is, at least until the very ending. Holiday In Death is a great addition to a great series..can't wait to read the next installment.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Santa's packing...., Aug 24 2003
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This review is from: Holiday In Death (Mass Market Paperback)
This book was very well written and kept me on the tip of my toes from beginning to end. It was the first of the series I read and it left me craving for more. Most of the time when I read a book that has a murder mystery plot I figure it out long before the detectives, but it kept me guessing right up until the end. I LOVED IT and you will too.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Ho Ho Ho!
It is Christmas in Manhattan, and someone is celebrating the season by killing. The only link between the victims, is a dating service named Personally Yours. Read more
Published on May 10 2003 by JBogue

1.0 out of 5 stars Positively Garbage!
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but this one stinks!

It is set in the future: what a great opportunity for adding an interesting element and yet nothing is made of it! Read more

Published on Jan 4 2003 by Thomas

5.0 out of 5 stars Edgy, hot, and addictive
I do not read romance novels, not that there is anything wrong with that, I don't. I picked this up because I needed something to read after going through the last Grisham... Read more
Published on Oct 1 2002 by Trish Mink

4.0 out of 5 stars J.D.Robb hits a satisfying triple as always.
Count on Nora Roberts to deliver as J.D. Robb. They're all good ... when is the next due? Sign me up....
Published on Feb 4 2002 by Ira Tius

5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it. A Fabulous Read!
"Holiday in Death" is the seventh book in J.D. Robb's futuristic "In Death" series, and it is wonderful! Read more
Published on Jan 16 2002 by Sophie Williams

4.0 out of 5 stars Holiday Suprise
I was just looking for books on the christmas holiday theme and ran across this little jem of a book on tape. This is a refreshing story of supense and mystery. Read more
Published on Nov 29 2001 by kcwhitefeather

4.0 out of 5 stars Holiday Surprise
This book on tape is a refreshing story of suspense to listen to. The narator of the story is Susan Ecicksen and her reading adds the necessary flavor to this story. Read more
Published on Nov 27 2001 by Karen Chilton

5.0 out of 5 stars Even the Holiday Season attracts Killers....
Holiday In Death is another great addition to this thrilling series. Not only is it Eve and Roake's first Christmas together but there is a serial killer running around. Read more
Published on Aug 28 2001 by intentaccess

2.0 out of 5 stars Not so Thrilling
I don't understand why this book keeps getting positive reviews, maybe they're all loyal fans of J.D. Robb. Read more
Published on Jun 13 2001

2.0 out of 5 stars Not that thrilling
I don't know why this book keeps getting positive review, maybe they're all loyal fans of J.D Robb. Read more
Published on Jun 13 2001

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