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In Death #33
New York to Dallas
Goodreads Choice Award
Nominee for Readers' Favorite Mystery & Thriller (2011)The new novel from the #1 New York Times-bestselling author, which takes readers deeper into the mind of Eve Dallas than ever before. The number-one New York Times-bestselling author J. D. Robb presents an intense and terrifying new case for New York homicide cop Eve Dallas, one that will take her all the way to the city that gave her her name-and plunge her into the nightmares of her childhood.
When a monster named Isaac McQueen--a convict taken down by Eve back in her uniform days--escapes from Rikers, he has two things in mind. One is to take up where he left off, abducting young victims and leaving them scarred in both mind and body. The other is to get revenge on the woman who stopped him all those years ago.
When a monster named Isaac McQueen--a convict taken down by Eve back in her uniform days--escapes from Rikers, he has two things in mind. One is to take up where he left off, abducting young victims and leaving them scarred in both mind and body. The other is to get revenge on the woman who stopped him all those years ago.
402 pages, Hardcover
First published September 1, 2011
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J.D. Robb
180 books35.4k followersJ.D. Robb is the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling In Death series and the pseudonym for #1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts. The futuristic suspense series stars Eve Dallas, a New York City police lieutenant with a dark past. Initially conceived as a trilogy, readers clamored for more of Eve and the mysterious Roarke. Stolen in Death (St. Martin's Press, February 2026) will be the 62nd entry in the series.
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January 9, 2019
#book33 and it was so fucking good!!! I'm moving into the next one. ;)
J.D.Robb, you're bloody amazing. Please, please keep writing this series. I don't even care if there are 200 books! I'd still gladly read them all... <3
I just love Eve & Roarke soooooo much! I'll never get tired of this series. :)
“He loves me. Roarke, I mean. He loves me.”
“Oh, so very much.”
“Nobody did before. Before Mavis, she just wouldn’t give up and leave me alone. And Feeney. But he’d feel weird saying the whole love thing, so . . .” She mimed zipping fingers over her lips.
“But Roarke doesn’t feel weird about it. He’s full of it, the love, I mean. And when he loves me, things that never worked in me did—do. It was easier when they didn’t work, but it’s better when they do. You know?”
“I do. You should rest now.”
“Want to finish, give my report. Is my face messed up? I hate when that happens. Not like I’m pretty or anything, but—”
“You’re the most beautiful woman ever born,” Roarke said from the doorway, and Eve sent him a woozy, drugged smile.
“See, told ya he’s full of it."
“She thought she loved him. What do you have in your pocket?”
He smiled, drew out the gray button that had fallen off her very ugly suit the first day they’d met.
“See?” She couldn’t say why that stupid button moved her so damn much. “People in love keep things. Sentimental things.”
“What do you have?”
She pulled the chain, and the tear-shaped diamond from under her shirt. “I wouldn’t wear this for anybody but you. It’s embarrassing. And—”
“Ah, something else.”
“Shit. I’m tired. It makes me gabby. I have one of your shirts.”
His brow creased in absolute bafflement. “My shirts?”
“In my drawer, under a bunch of stuff. You lent it to me the morning after our first night together. It still sort of smells like you.”
For a moment, the worry on his face simply dissolved. “I believe that’s the sweetest thing you’ve said to me in all our time together.”
“Well, I owed you. Besides, you have enough shirts to outfit a Broadway troupe. So, help me toss the room?”
“Absolutely.”
J.D.Robb, you're bloody amazing. Please, please keep writing this series. I don't even care if there are 200 books! I'd still gladly read them all... <3
I just love Eve & Roarke soooooo much! I'll never get tired of this series. :)
“He loves me. Roarke, I mean. He loves me.”
“Oh, so very much.”
“Nobody did before. Before Mavis, she just wouldn’t give up and leave me alone. And Feeney. But he’d feel weird saying the whole love thing, so . . .” She mimed zipping fingers over her lips.
“But Roarke doesn’t feel weird about it. He’s full of it, the love, I mean. And when he loves me, things that never worked in me did—do. It was easier when they didn’t work, but it’s better when they do. You know?”
“I do. You should rest now.”
“Want to finish, give my report. Is my face messed up? I hate when that happens. Not like I’m pretty or anything, but—”
“You’re the most beautiful woman ever born,” Roarke said from the doorway, and Eve sent him a woozy, drugged smile.
“See, told ya he’s full of it."
“She thought she loved him. What do you have in your pocket?”
He smiled, drew out the gray button that had fallen off her very ugly suit the first day they’d met.
“See?” She couldn’t say why that stupid button moved her so damn much. “People in love keep things. Sentimental things.”
“What do you have?”
She pulled the chain, and the tear-shaped diamond from under her shirt. “I wouldn’t wear this for anybody but you. It’s embarrassing. And—”
“Ah, something else.”
“Shit. I’m tired. It makes me gabby. I have one of your shirts.”
His brow creased in absolute bafflement. “My shirts?”
“In my drawer, under a bunch of stuff. You lent it to me the morning after our first night together. It still sort of smells like you.”
For a moment, the worry on his face simply dissolved. “I believe that’s the sweetest thing you’ve said to me in all our time together.”
“Well, I owed you. Besides, you have enough shirts to outfit a Broadway troupe. So, help me toss the room?”
“Absolutely.”
August 17, 2023
Re read August 2023
4.5 stars**
4.5 stars**
January 8, 2022
A re-read/listen! I LOVE THIS BOOK. I reviewed it on my first read so I won't rehash it again - just to say ... Roarke - seriously, he is perfection. There were parts that I just re-listened to over and over. I know I will read this one again. Who am I kidding, I will read them all again although I better get my arse in gear and finish the series as JD has a new one coming out in February and I am about four books behind.
Yes, it made an appearance ...
I honestly think Galahad was the real hero of the book.
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ORIGINAL REVIEW ...
I rarely buy "real books" since I got my kindle/iPad. Granted, if there is a favourite, I will try my best to purchase it. Especially a hardcover version. I found New York to Dallas in a second hand store this summer and paid over my $6 for it. I nearly cried when I left behind about 20 other hardcover JD ROBB books but I had no room in my luggage for any more. (If you happen to be visiting Bandon, OR, check out Kimberly's Book Nook. It is a treasure trove of books.)
I was a little wary starting this series. Nora Roberts had not really been a hit with me as an author ... and as she also writes as JD ROBB, hence my caution. Especially as one of the main characters was Irish. But I went in and I am so glad I did. 33 books later and it is not getting old.
I knew this one would be quite a pivotal book in the series. All the other books are "..... In Death" - this one had a completely different title. Those of you who have read the series will know that Dallas, the city, featured in the past.
Roarke! What can I say that I haven't said already. He is sexy, generous, loving, kind, rich ... and Irish!!!
OK, they have their ups and downs. It is not all rosy in the garden. She can be a bitch. He can be a bollocks (to use one of his own expressions). But, at the end of the day, they are always there for each other.
Tell me about it, Eve. Moves me to tears every time I read about it!
Bit of a shocker thrown in that I sort of saw coming. The tale was quite gruesome. The "bad guy" was a total prick. As we were in Dallas for a lot of the story, we didn't interact much with the secondary characters much. We did catch up with Peabody, Feeney and Dr Mira.
I will take a wee break now and read something else but I am sure I will be back on the "In Death" bandwagon very soon.
Sweet Epilogue too.
"For two people who started out so fucked up, we're okay."
Yes, it made an appearance ...
I honestly think Galahad was the real hero of the book.
And beside Roarke ... she watched New York break through the clouds.
Dallas to New York, she thought.
Where she belonged.
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ORIGINAL REVIEW ...
I rarely buy "real books" since I got my kindle/iPad. Granted, if there is a favourite, I will try my best to purchase it. Especially a hardcover version. I found New York to Dallas in a second hand store this summer and paid over my $6 for it. I nearly cried when I left behind about 20 other hardcover JD ROBB books but I had no room in my luggage for any more. (If you happen to be visiting Bandon, OR, check out Kimberly's Book Nook. It is a treasure trove of books.)
I was a little wary starting this series. Nora Roberts had not really been a hit with me as an author ... and as she also writes as JD ROBB, hence my caution. Especially as one of the main characters was Irish. But I went in and I am so glad I did. 33 books later and it is not getting old.
I knew this one would be quite a pivotal book in the series. All the other books are "..... In Death" - this one had a completely different title. Those of you who have read the series will know that Dallas, the city, featured in the past.
But Dallas. She'd never considered he'd use Dallas ...
Roarke! What can I say that I haven't said already. He is sexy, generous, loving, kind, rich ... and Irish!!!
I once stood in a field in Ireland, alone, a little lost, and wishing for you more than I wished for my next breath. And you came, though I never asked you, you came because you knew I needed you. we don't always do what's right, what's good. Not even for each other. but when it counts, down to the core of it, I believe we do exactly that. What's right and good for each other."
"There's no rules to that, Eve. It's just love."
Just love, she thought when he stepped out. She may have been going into her own personal hell to face a killer, but right at that moment she considered herself the luckiest woman in the world.
OK, they have their ups and downs. It is not all rosy in the garden. She can be a bitch. He can be a bollocks (to use one of his own expressions). But, at the end of the day, they are always there for each other.
"What do you have in your pocket?"
He smiled, drew out the gray button that had fallen off her very ugly suit the first day they'd met.
She couldn't understand why that stupid button moved her so damn much.
Tell me about it, Eve. Moves me to tears every time I read about it!
Bit of a shocker thrown in that I sort of saw coming. The tale was quite gruesome. The "bad guy" was a total prick. As we were in Dallas for a lot of the story, we didn't interact much with the secondary characters much. We did catch up with Peabody, Feeney and Dr Mira.
I will take a wee break now and read something else but I am sure I will be back on the "In Death" bandwagon very soon.
"I believe that's the sweetest thing you've said to me in all our time together."
... she watched New York break through the clouds.
Sweet Epilogue too.
May 4, 2019
New York to Dallas stands out in this great series as being just a bit different and not only for its title. Eve has struggled with her demons many times before but in this book she takes them on in a whole new way and comes very close to the edge on several occasions. And each time she is pulled back by Roarke - of course!
There is a lot of heavy drama and a definite requirement for a box of tissues somewhere handy. Roarke and Eve discuss their relationship many times and things get very emotional. There is also a lot less humour than usual partly because Peabody is left behind in New York and I missed her almost as much as Eve did. One little treat is the arrival of Galahad who has a very important role to play and almost loses one of his nine lives.
So a bit different from the usual but every bit as good. An easy five stars and I would give it another star just for the cat if I could!
There is a lot of heavy drama and a definite requirement for a box of tissues somewhere handy. Roarke and Eve discuss their relationship many times and things get very emotional. There is also a lot less humour than usual partly because Peabody is left behind in New York and I missed her almost as much as Eve did. One little treat is the arrival of Galahad who has a very important role to play and almost loses one of his nine lives.
So a bit different from the usual but every bit as good. An easy five stars and I would give it another star just for the cat if I could!
September 20, 2017
Book #33 and still going strong!! I LOVED this one!
First of all, I should know better than to start an Eve and Roarke book when I have work in RL to do!! Nothing ends up existing when I become captivated by one of JD Robb's masterpieces. This installment ended being one of the very best of the series. I was kind of worried about this one as I knew that Eve would probably be going to Dallas to solve a case instead of her home town of New York. The thing is...for Eve; Dallas has memories for Eve...and they are traumatic ones. I knew without a doubt that this book was going to be heavy...and it was an emotional read in several ways.
Roarke remained in fine form by being Eve's rock, and all I can say is he still remains the best hero I have ever become aquainted with in Romance. I mean it when I say that no man will ever be able to top Roarke.
I could go on all day about this series! The fact is, JD Robb has created a world in this series that feels real to me. The characters in it have become people that I am familiar with, and they have come alive in my mind whenever I crack open one of these books! This is the only series to date that has 45 + books in it, and is still going strong. I know people may be skeptical about that, but it's no joke...this series is unique, exciting, suspenseful, and I love every book I have read in it.
If you are an avid reader, you need to take this series on! I promise....you won't be disappointed! It is the best of the best, and I don't feel it can ever be beat!
First of all, I should know better than to start an Eve and Roarke book when I have work in RL to do!! Nothing ends up existing when I become captivated by one of JD Robb's masterpieces. This installment ended being one of the very best of the series. I was kind of worried about this one as I knew that Eve would probably be going to Dallas to solve a case instead of her home town of New York. The thing is...for Eve; Dallas has memories for Eve...and they are traumatic ones. I knew without a doubt that this book was going to be heavy...and it was an emotional read in several ways.
Roarke remained in fine form by being Eve's rock, and all I can say is he still remains the best hero I have ever become aquainted with in Romance. I mean it when I say that no man will ever be able to top Roarke.
I could go on all day about this series! The fact is, JD Robb has created a world in this series that feels real to me. The characters in it have become people that I am familiar with, and they have come alive in my mind whenever I crack open one of these books! This is the only series to date that has 45 + books in it, and is still going strong. I know people may be skeptical about that, but it's no joke...this series is unique, exciting, suspenseful, and I love every book I have read in it.
If you are an avid reader, you need to take this series on! I promise....you won't be disappointed! It is the best of the best, and I don't feel it can ever be beat!
September 7, 2016
This was one of the most emotional books of the series. Eve has to go back to Dallas - the place where she was found as a broken, beaten child - to confront a serial killer who has a vendetta against her. It was a tough road for her, but there were also plenty of diversions to keep the story from being too depression-inducing.
The best of the diversionary tactics was Eve's complete annoyance with the "Southern Hospitality" that is so common in Texas.
“How's it going down there?"
"It's weird. They're too polite, they talk funny, and stuff has too much shine on it.”
I have to admit that, being from Los Angeles, it threw me off a bit at first too. People are so nice, courteous, and friendly that I thought they were either crazy or trying to set me up to ask for money. It took me a while to let my guard down, but I'm happy to say that after 19 years here, I'm friendly to people I meet in my daily life too. Younger me would think older me is a crazy person for talking to strangers and smiling at them. But, hey, when in Rome...
The only thing missing from this book was Peabody & McNab. I love that couple. But, it was still probably the most intense book of the series and makes up for their loss with the emotional and gritty in Eve and Roarke's relationship.
The best of the diversionary tactics was Eve's complete annoyance with the "Southern Hospitality" that is so common in Texas.
“How's it going down there?"
"It's weird. They're too polite, they talk funny, and stuff has too much shine on it.”
I have to admit that, being from Los Angeles, it threw me off a bit at first too. People are so nice, courteous, and friendly that I thought they were either crazy or trying to set me up to ask for money. It took me a while to let my guard down, but I'm happy to say that after 19 years here, I'm friendly to people I meet in my daily life too. Younger me would think older me is a crazy person for talking to strangers and smiling at them. But, hey, when in Rome...
The only thing missing from this book was Peabody & McNab. I love that couple. But, it was still probably the most intense book of the series and makes up for their loss with the emotional and gritty in Eve and Roarke's relationship.
December 13, 2018
Suspense 4.9 stars / Romance 5 stars
One of the most intense books in this series. A villain – trashiest trash – a pedophile.
Manhunt. Dark. Inhuman. Brilliant Eve’s mind, her strong spirit, her inner fight.
Terrific good written, but slightly anticlimactic and abrupt ending.
Romance. Despite I wasn’t Roarke’s biggest fan at the beginning of this series, this man won me over.
Love how they love each other. The strongest fictional couple ever.
Eve Dallas – incredible Woman!!!
One of the most intense books in this series. A villain – trashiest trash – a pedophile.
Manhunt. Dark. Inhuman. Brilliant Eve’s mind, her strong spirit, her inner fight.
Terrific good written, but slightly anticlimactic and abrupt ending.
Romance. Despite I wasn’t Roarke’s biggest fan at the beginning of this series, this man won me over.
Love how they love each other. The strongest fictional couple ever.
Eve Dallas – incredible Woman!!!
March 1, 2024
2024 Review
Not sure what my mood was when I first read this story but my second time was a completely different experience. Eve didn’t feel “soft around the edges,” actually more on her game than usual. Her collaboration with Dallas law enforcement and the FBI was brilliantly managed and executed. She showed extraordinary leadership despite some devastating personal blows. I finished it in one day! Changing my rating to a full five stars.
2011 Review
Eve faces a dangerous pedophile she captured as a rookie cop who has escaped from Rikers. In a macabre twist, Isaac McQueen chooses Dallas, Texas for his face-off with Eve, which once again has her returning to the city that holds mostly bad memories for her.
There were times when I was on the edge of my seat with this story and others when I felt it lacked its traditional edge. Maybe the venue being outside of New York City contributed to this as well as Eve also facing bigger demons this go-round. I love that Eve is maturing emotionally but there were segments where our acerbic cop was a little too soft around the edges. And, once again, Peabody isn't working by her side for most of the book, which is a real tragedy. Their interplay is integral to the series.
With that said, this was one of the most vile villains I've seen in the entire series. The police procedural aspects were pitch perfect and helped the story maintain its edge. McQueen is a formidable challenger and he's scary in a very bad way.
As expected, we do learn more about Eve's history. You'll have to read the book for more information...no spoilers here.
I found the book extremely interesting though it fell a little short of my expectations. Bring Peabody back to the forefront and leave the softer, kinder Eve in Dallas.
Not sure what my mood was when I first read this story but my second time was a completely different experience. Eve didn’t feel “soft around the edges,” actually more on her game than usual. Her collaboration with Dallas law enforcement and the FBI was brilliantly managed and executed. She showed extraordinary leadership despite some devastating personal blows. I finished it in one day! Changing my rating to a full five stars.
2011 Review
Eve faces a dangerous pedophile she captured as a rookie cop who has escaped from Rikers. In a macabre twist, Isaac McQueen chooses Dallas, Texas for his face-off with Eve, which once again has her returning to the city that holds mostly bad memories for her.
There were times when I was on the edge of my seat with this story and others when I felt it lacked its traditional edge. Maybe the venue being outside of New York City contributed to this as well as Eve also facing bigger demons this go-round. I love that Eve is maturing emotionally but there were segments where our acerbic cop was a little too soft around the edges. And, once again, Peabody isn't working by her side for most of the book, which is a real tragedy. Their interplay is integral to the series.
With that said, this was one of the most vile villains I've seen in the entire series. The police procedural aspects were pitch perfect and helped the story maintain its edge. McQueen is a formidable challenger and he's scary in a very bad way.
As expected, we do learn more about Eve's history. You'll have to read the book for more information...no spoilers here.
I found the book extremely interesting though it fell a little short of my expectations. Bring Peabody back to the forefront and leave the softer, kinder Eve in Dallas.
June 1, 2018
This was most defiantly one of the best but gruesome detective books that i have ever read in my life! I loved the plot and the characters and at then end the story had me on my knees begging for more. This book is number 33 in the In Death Series but i honestly did not care i have read about three books in the series but never have i read them in the order they should be in. Not that it madders because each book is just a diffrent case to be solved.
New York to Dallas is an open and shut case about rape… People may find a book like that disturbing and there was few times that i wanted to throw the book across the room and run to the bathroom and throw up! The investigator Eve Dallas is on a mission to arrest Isaac Mcqueen who is a man that has been abducting young girls and rapeing them. This strong, brave, and courages women has had run in's with this character before and she also had a father who had his way with her whenever she was younger.
I admire Detective Eve Dallas because if i had seen what was locked away in Isaac Mcqueens closet all those years ago then i would not be able to take the case and i would proably move out of town and clear the images out of my mind. I bet you would like me to tell you what was in Mcqueens closet… Well if you want to know so bad either crack open the book or send me a message because i do not want to ruin anything for other people.
This was my first ever adult novel and real detective story and i simply adored it and J.D Rob is one of my favorite authors. This book goes beyond drop dead amazing… I loved how intense it was and how sexy it could get whenever it came to the relationship with Eve and her husband Roarke who was also a detective just so you know. This is why crime became one of my favorite genras its a reccomendation to everyone who likes to read about a god women investigator but NOT a book for kids or anyone under 16… Possibly even 17 this is a fare warning very gruesome!
My Rateing
5/5
New York to Dallas is an open and shut case about rape… People may find a book like that disturbing and there was few times that i wanted to throw the book across the room and run to the bathroom and throw up! The investigator Eve Dallas is on a mission to arrest Isaac Mcqueen who is a man that has been abducting young girls and rapeing them. This strong, brave, and courages women has had run in's with this character before and she also had a father who had his way with her whenever she was younger.
I admire Detective Eve Dallas because if i had seen what was locked away in Isaac Mcqueens closet all those years ago then i would not be able to take the case and i would proably move out of town and clear the images out of my mind. I bet you would like me to tell you what was in Mcqueens closet… Well if you want to know so bad either crack open the book or send me a message because i do not want to ruin anything for other people.
This was my first ever adult novel and real detective story and i simply adored it and J.D Rob is one of my favorite authors. This book goes beyond drop dead amazing… I loved how intense it was and how sexy it could get whenever it came to the relationship with Eve and her husband Roarke who was also a detective just so you know. This is why crime became one of my favorite genras its a reccomendation to everyone who likes to read about a god women investigator but NOT a book for kids or anyone under 16… Possibly even 17 this is a fare warning very gruesome!
My Rateing
5/5
February 8, 2018
5+ Stars
Favorite book in the Series thus far. I adore this series.
Favorite book in the Series thus far. I adore this series.
November 27, 2022
Reread......still had me blubbering
Reread
This one was brutal and had me crying till the very end, what this evil son of a b**ch did to those young girls was heartbreaking, living through Eve's memories of her past was heartbreaking, Roarke's reaction to her suffering was heartbreaking but as always their love shone a little light into the darkness.
Beware rape of children is heavily prevalent here
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Reread
This was one of the most intense and heartbreaking books of this series. Eve's past combined with McQueen's reign of terror broke my heart. Roarke is as always a bright light, his love for Eve epitomizes my ideal book boyfriend. I love Eve, she's one of the strongest most compelling h's ever.
The suspense though very hard to read was well done, combining to make this one of my favorite books in this series.
**Of course no cheating but rape(especially of children), abuse, kidnapping and childhood trauma of the same are highly prevalent here
Reread
This one was brutal and had me crying till the very end, what this evil son of a b**ch did to those young girls was heartbreaking, living through Eve's memories of her past was heartbreaking, Roarke's reaction to her suffering was heartbreaking but as always their love shone a little light into the darkness.
Beware rape of children is heavily prevalent here
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Reread
This was one of the most intense and heartbreaking books of this series. Eve's past combined with McQueen's reign of terror broke my heart. Roarke is as always a bright light, his love for Eve epitomizes my ideal book boyfriend. I love Eve, she's one of the strongest most compelling h's ever.
The suspense though very hard to read was well done, combining to make this one of my favorite books in this series.
**Of course no cheating but rape(especially of children), abuse, kidnapping and childhood trauma of the same are highly prevalent here
May 4, 2019
Rereading yet again for a group buddy read - this time on Kindle. This one is fully loaded!
August 15, 2017
If I could give it 10 stars I would.
I LOVED EVERY FUCKING MINUTE OF THIS BOOK!!
Every word.
Every moment.
Every tear.
One of the best in the series. I just love Eve. ❤️
I LOVED EVERY FUCKING MINUTE OF THIS BOOK!!
Every word.
Every moment.
Every tear.
One of the best in the series. I just love Eve. ❤️
October 2, 2011
I ALMOST gave this 5 stars, but the sheer coincidence of the character TWIST was enough for 4 1/2. Nonetheless this was a REALLY REALLY good book:
1) Creepy bad guy
2) Lots of character stakes
3) Overall plot forward-pushing.
Thumbs up! It's so amazing that after 33 books you can still really CARE about how the characters interact with one another, whether they succeed or not. THis one had a TON of tension, the most in quite a while in the series. Yes, we've seen a lot of this past trauma touched on before, but the cathartic push seems to close some doors behind Eve, so she can really move forward from her past, maybe big relationship progress for the future?!
I mean, this series is kind of wish-fulfillment in a lot of ways, but I guess I relate to Eve's attitude a lot, and the character interactions are well worth the price of admission. :) Can't wait for the next one, which sounds like a really fun premise.
1) Creepy bad guy
2) Lots of character stakes
3) Overall plot forward-pushing.
Thumbs up! It's so amazing that after 33 books you can still really CARE about how the characters interact with one another, whether they succeed or not. THis one had a TON of tension, the most in quite a while in the series. Yes, we've seen a lot of this past trauma touched on before, but the cathartic push seems to close some doors behind Eve, so she can really move forward from her past, maybe big relationship progress for the future?!
I mean, this series is kind of wish-fulfillment in a lot of ways, but I guess I relate to Eve's attitude a lot, and the character interactions are well worth the price of admission. :) Can't wait for the next one, which sounds like a really fun premise.
July 7, 2011
I'm still mulling over my thoughts about this book. I enjoyed it, as I often enjoy these books, but one thought that I can't shake, now that I'm done, is the idea that this series is going to have to draw to a conclusion now. A lot of the large, overarching story threads that have been interwoven are being given answers, and I feel that, as far as the interpersonal/relationship conflicts go, not just with Eve and Roarke, but the secondary characters as well, that these have all been pretty well tied up. So further books are either going to need new interpersonal conflicts, new secondary characters, or are going to have to rely pretty solely on the mystery conflicts to drive them. Since the heart of these books has always been how the characters weave into the stories, I find it difficult to imagine the series going on much longer.
June 23, 2011
New York to Dallas is the 33rd book in J.D. Robb’s immensely popular futuristic series that shows what happens after the HEA ends with the main couple who end up married. Eve Dallas and Roarke is one of my all favorite romantic couples. Roarke is my favorite hero hands down, regardless of him being way too perfect for words. After so many books with these two, I feel as if they’re old friends I can turn to for comfort. Also I love how the series takes place in New York City and forty years in a future I can see coming to pass. I can’t wait for the day when I can have my own flying car and auto chef.
New York to Dallas should be a milestone in this series. I knew something big was going to go down when for the first time, the title didn’t have the two words- In Death. I had an inkling what this shocking reveal might be that happens in this story, and I was correct. Unfortunately the way this was divulged was less than satisfactory. It was very lacking and just thrown in there, as if Robb knew what her readers wanted and she had to give them something to make them happy. Lately, I’ve become fatigued with this series. After 33 books, what more can you do? I love seeing the tender side of Roarke and Eve and how they’re still trying to figure each other out. These two are such opposites, and for all purposes, shouldn’t be able to sustain a relationship together. But they do, and even though the toughest of times, they work out their issues and always go to bed together, waking up the next morning in each other’s arms. Most of the time Eve is a snarling cranky wench the next day, while Roarke just sits there placating her with his swarmy sexiness.
New York to Dallas is set up like most of the past books. A horrible crime has been committed and Eve must solve it, always with Roarke lending more than a helping hand. But this latest case hits close to home for Eve. A pedophile killer has broken out of jail, which coincidentally is the first case Eve ever solved. The pedophile, Issac McQueen was the first criminal Eve brought down when she was still green and just starting out as a police officer. Now that Issac is on the loose, he’s up to his old tricks and has targeted Eve. Also, Issac may be hiding out in Dallas, Texas. Eve once lived there as a child and was left by her mother who in turn was horribly abuse by her father, who she killed in self-defense as he tried to rape her again. Eve has to confront her past again, while remaining strong as she tries to figure out where Issac is, who’s helping him and stop him from kidnapping, raping and killing young girls.
The McQueen case hits Eve hard because she once was a victim just like the girls McQueen targets. Whenever young girls are involved and brutalized by some monster, Eve takes it personally because she was once in their shoes. But the McQueen case takes on a whole new meaning because someone working with McQueen may have ties to Eve’s past and her parents.
I was so hoping New York to Dallas would hit one out of the park for me. It didn’t. I did find the case and the non-stop action from Eve and her crew to be on the edge of your seat material, but it feels as if it has that been there, done that feeling to it already. The way Eve and Roarke interact has become routine, even down to the minimal love scenes they share together. At a certain point I felt as if these two were tired about everything and they need to get away to regroup.
The big twist that should shock failed for me. The way it was revealed was poorly executed and comes out of the blue, more like a throwaway. It didn’t really fit, and even when Eve has that light bulb moment, I had to re-read because it was confusing. I felt as if I missed something, as if Robb left out a few important pieces that should have been introduced earlier on. This spoiler really closes up so many loose ends for Eve and her past, and I wonder if perhaps Robb perhaps is decided to finally end this series. There’s not much more she can do with the characters. They can’t really grow anymore and they have become static. Even if a new uber type villain is introduced to shake things up, it really wouldn’t breathe life back into this series.
All parties have to end and with the In Death books and the case of Eve and Roarke, I really think it’s time to say goodbye and say thanks for the good times. New York to Dallas was more ho hum reading with a few zingers here and there, but not enough to keep me reading this series indefinitely.
I was hoping for so much more with this book, but in the end it just didn’t deliver.
New York to Dallas should be a milestone in this series. I knew something big was going to go down when for the first time, the title didn’t have the two words- In Death. I had an inkling what this shocking reveal might be that happens in this story, and I was correct. Unfortunately the way this was divulged was less than satisfactory. It was very lacking and just thrown in there, as if Robb knew what her readers wanted and she had to give them something to make them happy. Lately, I’ve become fatigued with this series. After 33 books, what more can you do? I love seeing the tender side of Roarke and Eve and how they’re still trying to figure each other out. These two are such opposites, and for all purposes, shouldn’t be able to sustain a relationship together. But they do, and even though the toughest of times, they work out their issues and always go to bed together, waking up the next morning in each other’s arms. Most of the time Eve is a snarling cranky wench the next day, while Roarke just sits there placating her with his swarmy sexiness.
New York to Dallas is set up like most of the past books. A horrible crime has been committed and Eve must solve it, always with Roarke lending more than a helping hand. But this latest case hits close to home for Eve. A pedophile killer has broken out of jail, which coincidentally is the first case Eve ever solved. The pedophile, Issac McQueen was the first criminal Eve brought down when she was still green and just starting out as a police officer. Now that Issac is on the loose, he’s up to his old tricks and has targeted Eve. Also, Issac may be hiding out in Dallas, Texas. Eve once lived there as a child and was left by her mother who in turn was horribly abuse by her father, who she killed in self-defense as he tried to rape her again. Eve has to confront her past again, while remaining strong as she tries to figure out where Issac is, who’s helping him and stop him from kidnapping, raping and killing young girls.
The McQueen case hits Eve hard because she once was a victim just like the girls McQueen targets. Whenever young girls are involved and brutalized by some monster, Eve takes it personally because she was once in their shoes. But the McQueen case takes on a whole new meaning because someone working with McQueen may have ties to Eve’s past and her parents.
I was so hoping New York to Dallas would hit one out of the park for me. It didn’t. I did find the case and the non-stop action from Eve and her crew to be on the edge of your seat material, but it feels as if it has that been there, done that feeling to it already. The way Eve and Roarke interact has become routine, even down to the minimal love scenes they share together. At a certain point I felt as if these two were tired about everything and they need to get away to regroup.
The big twist that should shock failed for me. The way it was revealed was poorly executed and comes out of the blue, more like a throwaway. It didn’t really fit, and even when Eve has that light bulb moment, I had to re-read because it was confusing. I felt as if I missed something, as if Robb left out a few important pieces that should have been introduced earlier on. This spoiler really closes up so many loose ends for Eve and her past, and I wonder if perhaps Robb perhaps is decided to finally end this series. There’s not much more she can do with the characters. They can’t really grow anymore and they have become static. Even if a new uber type villain is introduced to shake things up, it really wouldn’t breathe life back into this series.
All parties have to end and with the In Death books and the case of Eve and Roarke, I really think it’s time to say goodbye and say thanks for the good times. New York to Dallas was more ho hum reading with a few zingers here and there, but not enough to keep me reading this series indefinitely.
I was hoping for so much more with this book, but in the end it just didn’t deliver.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 9, 2019
I can't say enough good about this book on so many levels. J.D. Robb really outdid herself - 2 books in a row!
The first time I read this book, I actually thought - Okay, this could very well be the end of the series because it wraps everything up quite nicely. But then I thought, No, there will always be serial killers, stuff that blows up, devious minds, and twisted stories!
This is right up there in my all time favourites of this series - love, love, love this book. Meeting Eve's mother, as horrible as that woman was, filled in some gaps in Eve's background and confirmed some of Eve's suspicions/ideas about her mother.
Isaac MacQueen is so twisted and sick - a villain you love to hate period! He also gave Eve the chance to finally put her memory of her father to bed and be done with it.
Lots of extra characters in this book, but not so many to bog you down. Really liked the twins - strong women who have been through the worse you can imagine as young girls. Loved seeing Eve stick it to the female Fed :)
Two really big thumbs up and 5 very large stars for this book!
From the Blurb: New York homicide cop Eve Dallas has a new case, one that will take her all the way to the city that gave her her name - and plunge her into the nightmares of her childhood.
When a monster named Isaac McQueen - taken down by Eve back in her uniform days - escapes from Rikers, he has two things in mind. One is to pick up where he left off, abducting young victims and leaving them scarred in both mind and body. The other is to get revenge on the woman who stopped him all those years ago.
The first time I read this book, I actually thought - Okay, this could very well be the end of the series because it wraps everything up quite nicely. But then I thought, No, there will always be serial killers, stuff that blows up, devious minds, and twisted stories!
This is right up there in my all time favourites of this series - love, love, love this book. Meeting Eve's mother, as horrible as that woman was, filled in some gaps in Eve's background and confirmed some of Eve's suspicions/ideas about her mother.
Isaac MacQueen is so twisted and sick - a villain you love to hate period! He also gave Eve the chance to finally put her memory of her father to bed and be done with it.
Lots of extra characters in this book, but not so many to bog you down. Really liked the twins - strong women who have been through the worse you can imagine as young girls. Loved seeing Eve stick it to the female Fed :)
Two really big thumbs up and 5 very large stars for this book!
From the Blurb: New York homicide cop Eve Dallas has a new case, one that will take her all the way to the city that gave her her name - and plunge her into the nightmares of her childhood.
When a monster named Isaac McQueen - taken down by Eve back in her uniform days - escapes from Rikers, he has two things in mind. One is to pick up where he left off, abducting young victims and leaving them scarred in both mind and body. The other is to get revenge on the woman who stopped him all those years ago.
October 22, 2017
5+ stars - Futuristic/Romantic Suspense/Mystery/Crime/Science Fiction/Romantic Thriller
“Eve.” He waited a beat. “I once stood in a field in Ireland, alone, a little lost, and wishing for you more than I wished for my next breath. And you came, though I never asked you, you came because you knew I needed you. We don’t always do what’s right, what’s good. Not even for each other. But when it counts, down to the core of it, I believe we do exactly that. What’s right and good for each other. “There’s no rule to that, Eve. It’s just love.” Just love, she thought when he stepped out. She may have been going into her own personal hell to face a killer, but right at that moment she considered herself the luckiest woman in the world.
“You could never be nothing.” Roarke spoke in a voice of barely controlled rage. “You’re what you made yourself against the impossible. Even when you were helpless they couldn’t destroy what you are. You’re a miracle. You’re my miracle, and you’ll never be anything else.”
“Eve.” He waited a beat. “I once stood in a field in Ireland, alone, a little lost, and wishing for you more than I wished for my next breath. And you came, though I never asked you, you came because you knew I needed you. We don’t always do what’s right, what’s good. Not even for each other. But when it counts, down to the core of it, I believe we do exactly that. What’s right and good for each other. “There’s no rule to that, Eve. It’s just love.” Just love, she thought when he stepped out. She may have been going into her own personal hell to face a killer, but right at that moment she considered herself the luckiest woman in the world.
“You could never be nothing.” Roarke spoke in a voice of barely controlled rage. “You’re what you made yourself against the impossible. Even when you were helpless they couldn’t destroy what you are. You’re a miracle. You’re my miracle, and you’ll never be anything else.”
August 16, 2017
Wow!!
This one a heavy one, five - gut wrenching - stars!
We knew the tragedy of Eve's childhood and now she have to face it again head on.
Did you see Roarke reactions to everything what happened to Eve?
Well after all her miserable childhood life, Eve totally deserved Roarke!!
Simply the best in the series so far!
Note, this is a very emotional read, the audio version is better with this one, the meeting scene in Dallas when Eve lead it is absolutely awesome!:)
This one a heavy one, five - gut wrenching - stars!
We knew the tragedy of Eve's childhood and now she have to face it again head on.
Did you see Roarke reactions to everything what happened to Eve?
Well after all her miserable childhood life, Eve totally deserved Roarke!!
Simply the best in the series so far!
Note, this is a very emotional read, the audio version is better with this one, the meeting scene in Dallas when Eve lead it is absolutely awesome!:)
December 2, 2011
I am not going to go into the story but just say a few things about the series, it has become really predictable not that, that is bad but I would like to see Eve evolve.
Things there in all books:
Eve getting so into a case, that she doesn't eat, sleep and acts like a boor and has dreams about her past mixed up with the victims, as usual Roarke is there, feeding her and forcing her to look after herself, even siccing Mira on her when needed. We have the customary fight for no reason when Even tries to piss Roarke off.
I do believe the series has to end because these things have become so noticeable to me. All these plot elements are utilized each time. It is good Eve is a dedicated cop but she should use some of that for her personal life as well instead of letting Roarke do everything.
Rest all what happened in Dallas was something I was expecting, the whole finding out the guy procedure was so predictable even the reactions of all the characters.
Things there in all books:
Eve getting so into a case, that she doesn't eat, sleep and acts like a boor and has dreams about her past mixed up with the victims, as usual Roarke is there, feeding her and forcing her to look after herself, even siccing Mira on her when needed. We have the customary fight for no reason when Even tries to piss Roarke off.
I do believe the series has to end because these things have become so noticeable to me. All these plot elements are utilized each time. It is good Eve is a dedicated cop but she should use some of that for her personal life as well instead of letting Roarke do everything.
Rest all what happened in Dallas was something I was expecting, the whole finding out the guy procedure was so predictable even the reactions of all the characters.
March 1, 2021
4 1/2 to 5 stars
September 3, 2017
FANGIRLING ALERT *sorry not sorry*
One the BEST installments in this series. SERIOUSLY. My emotions is all over the damn place. I raged, I cried, I laughed and cried some more. I absolutely LOVE Roarke and Eve. One of the best couples I've ever read and I've read plenty.
Anyhoo, an old adversary of Eve is back wanting revenge. He is a sick f*ck. A predatory and violent pedophile, a narcissist with the ability to assume numerous personas. Eve has to go back to Dallas and confront her sickening past once again. It was heartbreaking but she had to go through with it.
"Every case is different, and how we deal with every case is different. But what's the same is we work it, we do the job, and we take risks the job demands."
And Roarke *dreamy dreamy sigh* He has always always been there for her. Whatever she needs.
"You could never be nothing." "You're what you made yourself against the impossible. Even when you were helpless they couldn't destroy what you are. You're a miracle. You're my miracle, and you'll never be anything else."
And the gray button that he always keeps in his pocket? I adore him for it. Sentimental and all.
One the BEST installments in this series. SERIOUSLY. My emotions is all over the damn place. I raged, I cried, I laughed and cried some more. I absolutely LOVE Roarke and Eve. One of the best couples I've ever read and I've read plenty.
Anyhoo, an old adversary of Eve is back wanting revenge. He is a sick f*ck. A predatory and violent pedophile, a narcissist with the ability to assume numerous personas. Eve has to go back to Dallas and confront her sickening past once again. It was heartbreaking but she had to go through with it.
"Every case is different, and how we deal with every case is different. But what's the same is we work it, we do the job, and we take risks the job demands."
And Roarke *dreamy dreamy sigh* He has always always been there for her. Whatever she needs.
"You could never be nothing." "You're what you made yourself against the impossible. Even when you were helpless they couldn't destroy what you are. You're a miracle. You're my miracle, and you'll never be anything else."
And the gray button that he always keeps in his pocket? I adore him for it. Sentimental and all.
March 22, 2019
A Gentle 4 Stars
Overall this was an enjoyable read, and whilst I’m very much aware of certain tropes that the author uses in this series, the story and characters remain engaging.
In this one Eve has to again face a particularly sadistic and disturbed killer/paedophile from her early days as a cop, he has escaped from prison and is set on getting revenge on the woman who stopped him – Detective Eve Dallas. And he is more than willing to use and hurt the innocent to reach his goal. Unexpectedly another figure from Eve’s past makes a really undesired appearance.
I was a little surprised that Eve was so easily given the lead on the investigation in Dallas, I know this is fiction but cops have always seemed pretty territorial in the books and TV shows I’ve watched, and well it would have seemed a little more realistic if that tension had existed here, but still a good read.
Again, enjoyed the interactions between Eve and Roarke.
Overall this was an enjoyable read, and whilst I’m very much aware of certain tropes that the author uses in this series, the story and characters remain engaging.
In this one Eve has to again face a particularly sadistic and disturbed killer/paedophile from her early days as a cop, he has escaped from prison and is set on getting revenge on the woman who stopped him – Detective Eve Dallas. And he is more than willing to use and hurt the innocent to reach his goal. Unexpectedly another figure from Eve’s past makes a really undesired appearance.
I was a little surprised that Eve was so easily given the lead on the investigation in Dallas, I know this is fiction but cops have always seemed pretty territorial in the books and TV shows I’ve watched, and well it would have seemed a little more realistic if that tension had existed here, but still a good read.
Again, enjoyed the interactions between Eve and Roarke.
August 31, 2017
What's amazing in this series is the fact the even if the story is a very heartwrenching one, like here, there're cleverly inserted humorous moments that make it bearable!
Here Eve must confront her horrible past in the very city she's named for and where everything strated. But, Roarke is there for her now!
Here Eve must confront her horrible past in the very city she's named for and where everything strated. But, Roarke is there for her now!
”“Oh thank you, Jesus."
"It's Roarke."
He tapped a finger on Eve's head.
"You really shouldn't forget your own husband's name.”
----------------------------------------------------
“How white is an Irishman's ass?" Eve wondered out loud.
"You should know, darling.”
October 3, 2023
Read when the book first came out, just finished listening to the audio. Still one of my all-time favorites in the IN DEATH series.
February 8, 2024
My favorite one by far. WOW!!
January 26, 2019
En kişisel davalardan biriydi. Eve Dallas bildiğiniz üzere Dallas'ta yaşamıştı başından geçenlerin çoğunu, o yüzden bir önceki gidişleri kadar bu gidişleri de zor olacaktı. Henüz çaylak bir polisken şansa yakaladığı sapık manyağın hapisten kaçmasıyla olaylar başlıyor. Ve benim için en en en önemli kısmı, uzun süredir beklediğim karakterin bulunmasıydı. Beklediğim gibi gitmedi oralar, biraz daha ikili ilişkiyi okumak isterdim. Biraz daha kadının terlemesini isterdim açıkçası ama çok çabuk bitti bana göre orası. Onun dışında tüm kabuslar katlanarak geri geldiği için üzüldüm biraz ama bu seriye ve bu çifte devam.
April 5, 2018
NEW YORK TO DALLAS is book 33 in the In Death series and it is by far the most intense one of the series. When Eve was just a rookie, she had an encounter with Isaac McQueen, a man who was a murderer and pedophile. When McQueen escapes prison and returns to his apartment again, seeking Eve out, she has no choice but to return to her past. The pages of this book are super intense and I had the creepy crawly feelings all throughout as I read it. There was something very scary and disgusting about McQueen that I really, really hated and as a result, he made for a very good villain.Like I mentioned before, this book is by far the most intense book in the series. With it’s fast-paced writing and roller-coaster emotions, be sure to clear the rest of your schedule when you read this book. I read it quickly, drawn in by the writing and the intense mystery plot. I tend to have a lot of favorite books in this series, but I would definitely say that this particular one is probably in my top two. I’m so glad that I got a physical personalized copy because it will definitely be a prize possession displayed on my bookshelves.
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May 17, 2020
That was brutal! The first serial killer Eve ever caught breaks out of prison with revenge on his mind. He’s been researching Eve and will hurt her more than anyone ever has... he will drag her back to Dallas.
March 21, 2024
I loved reading about when Dallas was just starting out as a cop. Meeting a monster just like Eve's father is also insightful. Overall, a good book but missing Eve's team.
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