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In Death #62
Stolen in Death
A violent death and a vault of stolen treasures has Eve Dallas struggling to solve crimes old and new in the next thriller in the #1 New York Times-bestselling series.
A blow to the head with a block of amethyst has left multibillionaire Nathan Barrister dead—while nearby, a vault, its door ajar, sits filled with priceless paintings, jewelry, and other treasures. Lieutenant Eve Dallas’s husband, Roarke—who misspent his youth in Ireland as a scrappy thief—recognizes at least two stolen pieces among the hoard. The crime scene suggests a burglar caught in the act. But only one item seems to be missing.
Then it’s revealed that the vault had actually belonged to the victim’s late father—and no one in the household knew it was there until a recent remodeling project exposed it. To protect the family name and business, they explain to Eve, they’d been looking for a way to return the ill-gotten gains anonymously and avoid the police. But now the police are all over their elegant house, and have a bigger, bloodier mystery to solve.
By all accounts, Nathan Barrister was a good man, a generous employer, a devoted husband and father. As for his father—he clearly had secrets. Now it’s up to Eve and her team to find out if those secrets got Nathan killed—and if it was a crime of passion or revenge.
A blow to the head with a block of amethyst has left multibillionaire Nathan Barrister dead—while nearby, a vault, its door ajar, sits filled with priceless paintings, jewelry, and other treasures. Lieutenant Eve Dallas’s husband, Roarke—who misspent his youth in Ireland as a scrappy thief—recognizes at least two stolen pieces among the hoard. The crime scene suggests a burglar caught in the act. But only one item seems to be missing.
Then it’s revealed that the vault had actually belonged to the victim’s late father—and no one in the household knew it was there until a recent remodeling project exposed it. To protect the family name and business, they explain to Eve, they’d been looking for a way to return the ill-gotten gains anonymously and avoid the police. But now the police are all over their elegant house, and have a bigger, bloodier mystery to solve.
By all accounts, Nathan Barrister was a good man, a generous employer, a devoted husband and father. As for his father—he clearly had secrets. Now it’s up to Eve and her team to find out if those secrets got Nathan killed—and if it was a crime of passion or revenge.
368 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 3, 2026
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J.D. Robb
185 books35.5k 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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March 3, 2026
Everything the devoted In Death fan desires!
Lots of Eve and Roarke caring for each other.
Visits from all our favourite characters - some just fleeting but others taking prominent roles in the story.
Great police work with lots of clever detecting especially from Eve.
Rich but nasty people being brought down a level including one very significant one from earlier books.
All this goodness and just as you think that the book is almost over and you have solved the crime - guess what! You find you have not. What a great twist followed by an excellent, satisfying conclusion.
Of course I loved it - give me more.
Lots of Eve and Roarke caring for each other.
Visits from all our favourite characters - some just fleeting but others taking prominent roles in the story.
Great police work with lots of clever detecting especially from Eve.
Rich but nasty people being brought down a level including one very significant one from earlier books.
All this goodness and just as you think that the book is almost over and you have solved the crime - guess what! You find you have not. What a great twist followed by an excellent, satisfying conclusion.
Of course I loved it - give me more.
February 3, 2026
the setup…
Lieutenant Eve Dallas is dispatched in the middle of the night to the home of corporate CEO and multibillionaire Nathan Barrister where he is lying dead on the floor of his office. He was bludgeoned with a large amethyst but even more astonishing are the contents of the open vault tucked away in a secret room. In it are stolen priceless jewelry and art with one particularly coveted item missing. What first looks like a burglary gone wrong turns into something…more. Even more concerning is Eve’s husband Roarke not only recognizes the pieces but was contracted in his youth to steal a couple of them. Nathan had only recently discovered the hidden vault when he moved into the house following the death of father Henry and began remodeling. Eve not only has to find the murderer but the infamous stolen jewelry and protect Roarke in the process.
the heart of the story…
This was classic Eve Dallas who had her hands full with not only the grieving family and a murder victim, but a full vault of priceless treasures, Interpol and a rabid media. The procedurals were outstanding and I homed in on a potential suspect early on. But! Nothing prepared me for the explosive twist to come.
the bottom line…
Just when I think this series can no longer deliver jaw droppers, Robb delivers me a resounding blow. It comes late and turned everything upside down, me not able to turn the pages fast enough. I loved the takedowns, the Interview sessions and Roarke’s critical plays. Eve Dallas and her formidable team made this an exceptional experience.
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(Thanks to St. Martin’s Press for my complimentary copy. All opinions are my own.)
Lieutenant Eve Dallas is dispatched in the middle of the night to the home of corporate CEO and multibillionaire Nathan Barrister where he is lying dead on the floor of his office. He was bludgeoned with a large amethyst but even more astonishing are the contents of the open vault tucked away in a secret room. In it are stolen priceless jewelry and art with one particularly coveted item missing. What first looks like a burglary gone wrong turns into something…more. Even more concerning is Eve’s husband Roarke not only recognizes the pieces but was contracted in his youth to steal a couple of them. Nathan had only recently discovered the hidden vault when he moved into the house following the death of father Henry and began remodeling. Eve not only has to find the murderer but the infamous stolen jewelry and protect Roarke in the process.
the heart of the story…
This was classic Eve Dallas who had her hands full with not only the grieving family and a murder victim, but a full vault of priceless treasures, Interpol and a rabid media. The procedurals were outstanding and I homed in on a potential suspect early on. But! Nothing prepared me for the explosive twist to come.
the bottom line…
Just when I think this series can no longer deliver jaw droppers, Robb delivers me a resounding blow. It comes late and turned everything upside down, me not able to turn the pages fast enough. I loved the takedowns, the Interview sessions and Roarke’s critical plays. Eve Dallas and her formidable team made this an exceptional experience.
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(Thanks to St. Martin’s Press for my complimentary copy. All opinions are my own.)
November 26, 2025
Eve gets a call about a murder during a robbery, but not just any robbery. A wealthy collector who is dead had a secret vault where he hid illegally purchased stolen treasures. Someone was able to open the vault and make off with some priceless gems which had originally been in the Tate. The homeowner who had recently learned of his father's illegal acquisitions and was planning to return them is found dead at the scene. Were the murder and the theft connected? Eve isn't so sure. Roarke is helping, but he has inside knowledge of the original theft, a fact that Interpol keeps mentioning. The story builds to an exciting conclusion. Thanks, JD Robb--it was a pleasure to review this advance copy for Netgalley. I'm amazed that your books are still great reading at #62.
October 2, 2025
Omg, I got the ARC copy of Stolen in Death!!!! See me jumping for joy?? Anyway, we have another great story in the Eve Dallas anf Roarke story, and I am here for it. This murder was a good whodunit with se shockers and blasts from the past. It brings in all the great characters you love and appreciate, I highly recommend this series. It could read as a stand alone, but I believe you get far more out of it if you read the series.
Thank you to Net Galley and St Martin's Press for allowing me to read this ARC in exchange for my honest review.
Thank you to Net Galley and St Martin's Press for allowing me to read this ARC in exchange for my honest review.
February 6, 2026
This was just okay for me. I have read all 62 books in this series, so maybe it’s just the repetition that is causing a lot of the recent stories in this universe to land flatly for me. There was one lackluster murder in this book, a weird blast from the past angle that really seemed so out of left field, and nothing else of consequence happened. 3 stars.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
One of the things I always loved about an In Death book is the building of the case. Eve takes the murder and passionately and doggedly pursues the murderer. All the elements are analytically examined and stored in her steel trap of a mind. Unfortunately, the story bogged in the first half with that careful building and with endless repetition of the elements needed to pull off a successful heist. The slow build of the why and how of the heist and murder fizzled just as Eve came upon a pretty good suspect and the whole thing lost momentum. But it picked up big time and Roarke is right in the middle of the why of it all.
Eve gets the call of a murder at the home of billionaire, Zip Global heir, Nathan Barrister. Since she and Roarke were at a charity function Eve is delighted to leave, she hates those things. She finds Nathan dead and the door to the vault open reveling an Aladdin's treasure trove of items stolen over decades. The family insists the illicit collection belonged to Nathan's father, Henry, and that they had no clue as to its' existence until after Henry's death and recent renovations revealed the vault. Eve believes them, but she is focused on the murder.
Roarke, however, has an interest in the treasure as he helped procure two of the items and the most spectacular pieces, The Royal Suite, an emerald and diamond set worth a quarter of a billion, is missing from the collection. Does anyone know what the statute of limitations is for a London jewelry theft from 20 years ago?
A lot just doesn't add up for Eve and now the media and Interpol are dogging her every move and she has no viable suspects for the theft and murder of a Nathan, a good man, a wonderful husband, father and brother. While his father, Henry, had many faults, was a womanizer with many, many secrets, one of which may have gotten his son murdered.
My thanks to the Publisher and the Author for providing a complimentary Advanced Reader Copy (ARC) of this novel via NetGalley. This is my fair, honest and personal review. All opinions are mine alone and were not biased in any way.
Eve gets the call of a murder at the home of billionaire, Zip Global heir, Nathan Barrister. Since she and Roarke were at a charity function Eve is delighted to leave, she hates those things. She finds Nathan dead and the door to the vault open reveling an Aladdin's treasure trove of items stolen over decades. The family insists the illicit collection belonged to Nathan's father, Henry, and that they had no clue as to its' existence until after Henry's death and recent renovations revealed the vault. Eve believes them, but she is focused on the murder.
Roarke, however, has an interest in the treasure as he helped procure two of the items and the most spectacular pieces, The Royal Suite, an emerald and diamond set worth a quarter of a billion, is missing from the collection. Does anyone know what the statute of limitations is for a London jewelry theft from 20 years ago?
A lot just doesn't add up for Eve and now the media and Interpol are dogging her every move and she has no viable suspects for the theft and murder of a Nathan, a good man, a wonderful husband, father and brother. While his father, Henry, had many faults, was a womanizer with many, many secrets, one of which may have gotten his son murdered.
My thanks to the Publisher and the Author for providing a complimentary Advanced Reader Copy (ARC) of this novel via NetGalley. This is my fair, honest and personal review. All opinions are mine alone and were not biased in any way.
February 12, 2026
Definitely one of the better IN DEATH books in the last couple of years. At first I was skeptical -- an unusually slower lead-in giving fun but not-quite-necessary information about all the regular characters. (Usually, we only see recurring characters who are part of the subplot, i.e. Mavis, Charles & Louise, etc, so this kind of threw me off.) HOWEVER, the murder was interesting, the investigation fun and different, and for the first time in a long time, I was genuinely surprised about 2/3rd of the way in (no spoilers, those who have read it will know what I mean!) .... and I have read or listened to every book in this series.
I listened to the audio book at 1.2X speed. Susan Erickson was, as usual, amazing.
I listened to the audio book at 1.2X speed. Susan Erickson was, as usual, amazing.
February 4, 2026
Oh my gosh, this was so freaking gratifying. I mean, SO freaking gratifying.
It was a fun case, an interesting mystery, and even better, it had Roarke and Eve entangled and walking a tricky line to not get in trouble with stuff from Roarke's distant past.
I'm slapping some rough info into spoiler tags, mostly for myself, because there are a gajillion books in this series and when I want to re-read a particular one, I can sometimes have a really hard time finding it.
Definitely fishing back through the series to find a couple of books to re-read. I don't have it in my to re-read the entire run of 62, but I'll definitely do a couple.
It was a fun case, an interesting mystery, and even better, it had Roarke and Eve entangled and walking a tricky line to not get in trouble with stuff from Roarke's distant past.
I'm slapping some rough info into spoiler tags, mostly for myself, because there are a gajillion books in this series and when I want to re-read a particular one, I can sometimes have a really hard time finding it.
Definitely fishing back through the series to find a couple of books to re-read. I don't have it in my to re-read the entire run of 62, but I'll definitely do a couple.
February 3, 2026
Stolen in Death J.D. Robb
In Death series #62. Futurist police procedural, thriller. Best read if familiar with the series.
A death and re-disappearance of a famous jewelry set has Eve in danger and she, Roarke and her team work the crime to figure out the perpetrator.
🎧 I was lucky to be able to read this both as an ebook and audiobook. My favorite method is together when I have the time for the immersive experience.
The narration is performed by Susan Ericksen who does the bulk of the series. The marjority of this story is from Eve and Roarke and the narrator has those voices nailed down. A few secondary characters appear briefly with specific voices and tempo as well. As usual, the tension of the mystery and danger is ramped up to a pressure point near the end of the story and is clearly heard via the performance.
Having gotten used to these accents over the years, I did speed this one up to about 1.7, which allows me to read the ecopy at the same time and listen at a local conversational speed.
Intensely gripping, plus emotions of coming home to family, all while solving the newest crime.
Love the marriage rules.
I received a copy of this from NetGalley and Macmillan Audio.
In Death series #62. Futurist police procedural, thriller. Best read if familiar with the series.
A death and re-disappearance of a famous jewelry set has Eve in danger and she, Roarke and her team work the crime to figure out the perpetrator.
🎧 I was lucky to be able to read this both as an ebook and audiobook. My favorite method is together when I have the time for the immersive experience.
The narration is performed by Susan Ericksen who does the bulk of the series. The marjority of this story is from Eve and Roarke and the narrator has those voices nailed down. A few secondary characters appear briefly with specific voices and tempo as well. As usual, the tension of the mystery and danger is ramped up to a pressure point near the end of the story and is clearly heard via the performance.
Having gotten used to these accents over the years, I did speed this one up to about 1.7, which allows me to read the ecopy at the same time and listen at a local conversational speed.
Intensely gripping, plus emotions of coming home to family, all while solving the newest crime.
Love the marriage rules.
I received a copy of this from NetGalley and Macmillan Audio.
August 25, 2025
An interesting plot line with loads of history and a little twist I didn't see coming.
As always, I love seeing this group rally around and support Eve. The last few chapters were especially fantastic and wildly satisfying.
**Huge thanks to the publisher for providing the arc free of charge**
As always, I love seeing this group rally around and support Eve. The last few chapters were especially fantastic and wildly satisfying.
**Huge thanks to the publisher for providing the arc free of charge**
February 26, 2026
Thanks to St. Martin's Press and Netgalley for the ARC in exchage for a fair and honest review.
J.D. Robb's latest in her Eve Dallas series, Portrait In Death, successfully blends my two of my favorite thriller tropes, a heist and a murder. LT. Dallas latest case centers on the murder of multimillionare Nathan Barrister. Nathan was beloved by his family and his home staff, but unknown to them he had a vault of jewels which included a sculpture, The Royal Suite, that's worth millions.. To add to the story Dallas" billionaire husband, Roarke, has a connection to the statue that goes back to his own days as a jewel thief.. The usual cast of characters are back such as Eve's assistant, Det..Ameila Peabody,. Dr. Mira, and the return of a character from one Dallas' previous cases. Robb has definetly hit one out of the ballpark with her first release of 2026. There's the usual blend of excitememt, twists, and outrageously funny moments. Perhaps what I like best is how this case brings out a more vulnerable side to Eve. Her latest case brings out her own insecurities as Roarke's wife which brings some unexpected emotional moments in the story. Stolen In Death is an example of why the Eve Dallas books remains one of my favorite series. I can hardly wait to see her who she brings to justice next and kick anyone's ass that gets in her way
J.D. Robb's latest in her Eve Dallas series, Portrait In Death, successfully blends my two of my favorite thriller tropes, a heist and a murder. LT. Dallas latest case centers on the murder of multimillionare Nathan Barrister. Nathan was beloved by his family and his home staff, but unknown to them he had a vault of jewels which included a sculpture, The Royal Suite, that's worth millions.. To add to the story Dallas" billionaire husband, Roarke, has a connection to the statue that goes back to his own days as a jewel thief.. The usual cast of characters are back such as Eve's assistant, Det..Ameila Peabody,. Dr. Mira, and the return of a character from one Dallas' previous cases. Robb has definetly hit one out of the ballpark with her first release of 2026. There's the usual blend of excitememt, twists, and outrageously funny moments. Perhaps what I like best is how this case brings out a more vulnerable side to Eve. Her latest case brings out her own insecurities as Roarke's wife which brings some unexpected emotional moments in the story. Stolen In Death is an example of why the Eve Dallas books remains one of my favorite series. I can hardly wait to see her who she brings to justice next and kick anyone's ass that gets in her way
December 27, 2025
Review to come! But I love a good heist
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This was my first In Death book and I'm going to have to go back because the relationship between Eve and Roarke is at it's peak and I want to know how it started!
Stolen in Death opens up with a multibillionaire murdered in his own secret vault that holds priceless items that were all stolen from museums years ago. All of the items are accounted for BUT for a set of jewelry with emeralds and diamonds, known as the Royal Suite. It was worth a quarter of a billion.
The thing is that Nathan's family is adamant that he was trying to figure out how to get the items back. Minimal people knew about the vault and the items in there, so Eve and Roarke are under pressure to figure out who not only murdered Nathan but also who knew about the vault, how they got in and where is the Royal Suite before it disappears again.
I love how this book is set in the future, 2061, and there are slight mentions as to how things are done during this time but not too futurist.
Thank you to St Martins Press for the physical ARC and the digital copy via Netgalley.
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This was my first In Death book and I'm going to have to go back because the relationship between Eve and Roarke is at it's peak and I want to know how it started!
Stolen in Death opens up with a multibillionaire murdered in his own secret vault that holds priceless items that were all stolen from museums years ago. All of the items are accounted for BUT for a set of jewelry with emeralds and diamonds, known as the Royal Suite. It was worth a quarter of a billion.
The thing is that Nathan's family is adamant that he was trying to figure out how to get the items back. Minimal people knew about the vault and the items in there, so Eve and Roarke are under pressure to figure out who not only murdered Nathan but also who knew about the vault, how they got in and where is the Royal Suite before it disappears again.
I love how this book is set in the future, 2061, and there are slight mentions as to how things are done during this time but not too futurist.
Thank you to St Martins Press for the physical ARC and the digital copy via Netgalley.
September 30, 2025
First time reading J.D. Robb. I went in not knowing anything about the series. I was surprised to find that it takes place in the future, this book in 2061. Things seem to be pretty recognizable in this near future, the main changes seem to be in vending machines, which make it possible to get a fresh cup while in your car on the road. Stolen in Death is a straightforward police procedural and most of the book has our hero Lieutenant Eve Dallas of the New York Police and Security Department interviewing suspects and talking out possible scenarios with colleagues. It's a well done mystery and resolves with surprising twists and satisfying resolutions. Still, I don't plan on returning to the J.D. Robb's near future in my near future. I didn't leave the story wanting to know more about the regular characters or wanting to spend more time with them. I felt the same way about Frieda McFadden's books -- I read one without having a desire to read another. Give me more Tana French, Elly Griffiths, Ruth Ware, but I'll pass on another J.D. Robb, thanks. (Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for a digital review copy.)
February 8, 2026
This was such an engaging whodunnit!! 🙌
This was steady-paced, filled with interesting characters, and had me hooked from page one! This is my first read from this series, and despite this being book 62 😯 of the series, I had no issues reading it as a standalone! I listened to the audiobook while following along in the physical, and I have to say this is one of the most entertaining and engaging narrators I’ve listened to!! I honestly had to doublecheck that this wasn’t a full cast narration! Susan Ericksen sure made it feel like it was!! Amazing!! 👏
Thank you partner St. Martin’s Press for the gifted finished copy in exchange for my honest review!! ❤️
This was steady-paced, filled with interesting characters, and had me hooked from page one! This is my first read from this series, and despite this being book 62 😯 of the series, I had no issues reading it as a standalone! I listened to the audiobook while following along in the physical, and I have to say this is one of the most entertaining and engaging narrators I’ve listened to!! I honestly had to doublecheck that this wasn’t a full cast narration! Susan Ericksen sure made it feel like it was!! Amazing!! 👏
Thank you partner St. Martin’s Press for the gifted finished copy in exchange for my honest review!! ❤️
February 17, 2026
Stolen in Death is another intriguing story about the investigative prowess of Eve Dallas and I'm glad I read the novel
February 28, 2026
Stolen In Death is the 62nd book and a great addition in J.D. Robb's "In Death" series.
In 2061, in New York City, Lieutenant Eve Dallas and her wealthy husband Roarke investigate the murder of a much loved family man who was in possession of a vault full of stolen art and jewelry.
The investigation hits Eve on a personal level when it is discovered Roarke's past is involved.
Once again, it was wonderful to be back in the world of Eve and Roarke and all the characters I have come to know and love.
Excellent narration by Susan Ericksen.
Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for an advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.
In 2061, in New York City, Lieutenant Eve Dallas and her wealthy husband Roarke investigate the murder of a much loved family man who was in possession of a vault full of stolen art and jewelry.
The investigation hits Eve on a personal level when it is discovered Roarke's past is involved.
Once again, it was wonderful to be back in the world of Eve and Roarke and all the characters I have come to know and love.
Excellent narration by Susan Ericksen.
Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for an advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.
November 30, 2025
Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for this earc
62 books into this series and every time I start one, it’s like coming home.
Not gonna lie, I was worried for a while because at this point, we usually get one of the past characters to show up and help with the case. This time, we got better! We got previous villain nobody saw coming. Book when Magdelana first gets introduced is one my favorite so it was nice to see this final ending for her.
I felt like the first 70% were a little too stretched out but it’s okay because the ending really paid off.
62 books into this series and every time I start one, it’s like coming home.
Not gonna lie, I was worried for a while because at this point, we usually get one of the past characters to show up and help with the case. This time, we got better! We got previous villain nobody saw coming. Book when Magdelana first gets introduced is one my favorite so it was nice to see this final ending for her.
I felt like the first 70% were a little too stretched out but it’s okay because the ending really paid off.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 3, 2026
Ya'll! After sixty-two books, you would think Robb has run out of steam. Well, let me be the first to tell you she is not only full steam ahead, she's better than ever!
Fabulous storytelling, a romance for the ages, and a case that needs the expertise only Lt Eve Dallas can provide, with a little assist from the glorious Roarke!
I loved every page.
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Fabulous storytelling, a romance for the ages, and a case that needs the expertise only Lt Eve Dallas can provide, with a little assist from the glorious Roarke!
I loved every page.
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January 26, 2026
Fast paced and exciting, this is a great read for fans of the author. I find that J D Robb books have a very distinct vibe to them, and if you like one you’ll probably like most all of them. This book also had my name used for a character (as a last name, but still) so that’s always fun for me, as a girl with a more uncommon name.
If you love investigations involving stolen art, rich families, and a murder no one expected, this will be for you.
Thank you to the publisher for the gifted ARC
If you love investigations involving stolen art, rich families, and a murder no one expected, this will be for you.
Thank you to the publisher for the gifted ARC
February 17, 2026
4 stars - Crime/Mystery/Thriller
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December 22, 2025I have long been a fan of Nora Robert’s, but have never read any of her J.D. Robb series. Starting at #62 seemed a bit odd, but I got the chance to read it through Net Galley so couldn’t pass it up. I’m sure I missed some connections and relationships that have grown through the books, but this didn’t stop me from enjoying the book. It felt like a Nora Robert’s book with all the things I love, but put into a crime novel. If I read another one, I will start with #1!
February 5, 2026
As usual, it was wonderful to be back with Roarke, Dallas, and all the friends they've added to their family. This time, the murder and the mystery was so good thta it kept me hooked outside of the family stuff. Someone is murdered and a hidden stash of stolen art is found nearby. Such a good mystery and I had a great time reading it. So happy to have discovered this series and staying caught up gives me a lot of joy.
February 22, 2026
VERY GOOD INDEED!!!!
Just some thoughts:
It continues to amaze me how good In Death remains even after so many instalments — an extraordinary achievement and, frankly, mind-boggling. Most series would lose momentum this far in, but this one still feels alive, character-driven, and emotionally satisfying. It’s soul food for the brain and heart, like coming home to people and a world I’ve spent years with.
I’ve been thinking about how much In Death has meant to me over the years. For more than 25 years it has been a twice-yearly constant — something like a family reunion with characters and a world that feel familiar and comforting. It’s hard not to feel a little sadness knowing that at some point the series will end, whether naturally or simply because time moves on. I don’t know how it will feel when there are no more instalments, and that uncertainty matters to me because this series has been such a long companion.
I deeply admire what Nora Roberts has created. It remains one of the most consistent, engaging, and meaningful series I have ever read, and I am profoundly grateful for the decades of stories and connection it has provided.
Just some thoughts:
It continues to amaze me how good In Death remains even after so many instalments — an extraordinary achievement and, frankly, mind-boggling. Most series would lose momentum this far in, but this one still feels alive, character-driven, and emotionally satisfying. It’s soul food for the brain and heart, like coming home to people and a world I’ve spent years with.
I’ve been thinking about how much In Death has meant to me over the years. For more than 25 years it has been a twice-yearly constant — something like a family reunion with characters and a world that feel familiar and comforting. It’s hard not to feel a little sadness knowing that at some point the series will end, whether naturally or simply because time moves on. I don’t know how it will feel when there are no more instalments, and that uncertainty matters to me because this series has been such a long companion.
I deeply admire what Nora Roberts has created. It remains one of the most consistent, engaging, and meaningful series I have ever read, and I am profoundly grateful for the decades of stories and connection it has provided.
February 5, 2026
I have been reading J D Robb's and Nora Robert's work for many years now, and she has never let me down. That makes it easy to snatch a copy of one of her books whenever I see it. I want to thank NetGalley for my copy.
"You're here. No dead bodies." "Night's young," Eve said.
I love the Eve Dallas and Roarke stories. Eve is a homicide police lieutenant and Roarke is a retired billionaire thief. When murder and a hidden safe holding many valuable objects is discovered, Eve is on the case. Roarke's expertise will come in handy. Roarke's past can sometimes make Eve's life more complicated, but she couldn't be sorry about it. I'm glad, because they make an intriguing couple.
I was waiting for something to happen, and now, we're off and running.
The year is 2061, and while most things are the same, there are some things that bode well for the future. Such as, the AutoChef. Hungry? How about a burger from the AutoChef? Thirsty? How about a tube of Pepsi? I love it, seeing I am not a very good cook and a little on the lazy side when it comes to preparing food. And prison? How about an off planet cage for criminals?
J D Robb doesn't waste any time setting the hook for her futuristic suspense, In Death, thriller series. The pacing makes the story flow smoothly, and the mystery growing. Stolen In Death may be J D Robb's 62nd book in the series, but it still has a lot of bite.
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"You're here. No dead bodies." "Night's young," Eve said.
I love the Eve Dallas and Roarke stories. Eve is a homicide police lieutenant and Roarke is a retired billionaire thief. When murder and a hidden safe holding many valuable objects is discovered, Eve is on the case. Roarke's expertise will come in handy. Roarke's past can sometimes make Eve's life more complicated, but she couldn't be sorry about it. I'm glad, because they make an intriguing couple.
I was waiting for something to happen, and now, we're off and running.
The year is 2061, and while most things are the same, there are some things that bode well for the future. Such as, the AutoChef. Hungry? How about a burger from the AutoChef? Thirsty? How about a tube of Pepsi? I love it, seeing I am not a very good cook and a little on the lazy side when it comes to preparing food. And prison? How about an off planet cage for criminals?
J D Robb doesn't waste any time setting the hook for her futuristic suspense, In Death, thriller series. The pacing makes the story flow smoothly, and the mystery growing. Stolen In Death may be J D Robb's 62nd book in the series, but it still has a lot of bite.
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February 6, 2026
OMG! I have either turned into Eve Dallas - minus the billionaire sexy husband and living in the future or Ms. Robbs books have become a bit predictable (at least this one and Framed In Death)!
Although I found it a little predictable, there was a great twist that had me flipping through many past books to recall who this other person was. If it helps, it was book 24 wayyy back in the past! I finally had to Google it. And thank goodness for Google or I would be re-reading the series yet again! This novel brought Magdelena back into play, and since Magdelena knows and was involved with Roarke in his heyday we have to read this book worrying if he is finally going to have to face his past.
I adored this twist, but the murderer was who I thought it was and for exactly why it was done.
I adored that in these last two books, the best writing that Robb does has me on the edge of my seat, chewing my fingernails. Eve is a formidable person at the best of times, but reading about her having these horrid people in the interrogation room and making these selfish psychopaths finally get their comeuppance tickles me to death! Ms. Robb is just phenomenal at making the scenes so real to me.
This was an excellent addition to this series, even though it didn't start as many of her past books; vividly and horribly.
*ARC was supplied by the publisher St. Martin's Press/Macmillan, the author, and NetGalley.
Although I found it a little predictable, there was a great twist that had me flipping through many past books to recall who this other person was. If it helps, it was book 24 wayyy back in the past! I finally had to Google it. And thank goodness for Google or I would be re-reading the series yet again! This novel brought Magdelena back into play, and since Magdelena knows and was involved with Roarke in his heyday we have to read this book worrying if he is finally going to have to face his past.
I adored this twist, but the murderer was who I thought it was and for exactly why it was done.
I adored that in these last two books, the best writing that Robb does has me on the edge of my seat, chewing my fingernails. Eve is a formidable person at the best of times, but reading about her having these horrid people in the interrogation room and making these selfish psychopaths finally get their comeuppance tickles me to death! Ms. Robb is just phenomenal at making the scenes so real to me.
This was an excellent addition to this series, even though it didn't start as many of her past books; vividly and horribly.
*ARC was supplied by the publisher St. Martin's Press/Macmillan, the author, and NetGalley.
February 13, 2026
First of all, I still can’t believe I was lucky enough to get the ARC of 𝘚𝘵𝘰𝘭𝘦𝘯 𝘐𝘯 𝘋𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘩! I was super stoked to read it. As always, the futuristic world-building of the 𝘐𝘯 𝘋𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘩 series just bowls me over. The technology, the futuristic info—it’s all so clever and seamless. 62 books in and I’m still fascinated.
I loved the opening of 𝘚𝘵𝘰𝘭𝘦𝘯 𝘐𝘯 𝘋𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘩 and the story was a bit slow at first but I had no idea I was in for a long-awaited conclusion—a very satisfactory one. I was also happy that my gut was right about the killer and that I got a vibe about what was coming. J.D. Robb built up this new case in such a way, giving us die-hard fans a gift. Longtime fans who remember the previous books are in for a treat and will totally understand the satisfaction I’m getting out of this book.
I wished though, that there were some extra scenes woven in—like an insightful convo between Eve and Peabody, or between Roarke and Summerset to address the elephant in the room. That some of the characters from before would have mentioned something as it felt odd no one did, like say, Nadine, when the plot twist was revealed. I don’t want to say anymore without giving away any spoilers but I believe these additional scenes would have added value and turned the book into a 5-star.
Overall, 𝘚𝘵𝘰𝘭𝘦𝘯 𝘐𝘯 𝘋𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘩 was way better than the last book and I was glad to see some of my favorite characters. I am definitely excited to read the book again.
Thanks to St. Martin’s Press for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Stay tuned.
∼Lyn
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September 28, 2025
I just finished the last book in this series two weeks ago, and was stunned to get an early copy of this one! I put everything aside to dive in. I’m so excited that I did. Five stars for the 62nd book in this series, and what is now officially my favorite one!
Eve is called away from a charity gala to - no surprise - a murder scene. She finds that the deceased is a beloved husband, father, and brother - Nathan Barrister. She also finds a vault filled with stolen treasures. She begins the search for his killer. And trust me, no one sees what’s coming.
I’m just going to say this from the start - there is a twist in this one that I never saw coming - and I loved it. I’m going to be very careful not to spoil it because I hope you have the stunned reaction to it that I did. That twist earned 5 stars on its own!
The whole family - and that is what the characters in these books are - is here to help Lieutenant Dallas solve this one. The mystery is twisty and surprising at every turn. I cannot believe that after 62 books, this series just gets better and better. But that is why this author is the Queen.
A big THANK YOU to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the opportunity to read this book! I am so grateful, and as always, I cannot wait for the next one. This book releases on February 3rd of 2026. Preorder it now!
Eve is called away from a charity gala to - no surprise - a murder scene. She finds that the deceased is a beloved husband, father, and brother - Nathan Barrister. She also finds a vault filled with stolen treasures. She begins the search for his killer. And trust me, no one sees what’s coming.
I’m just going to say this from the start - there is a twist in this one that I never saw coming - and I loved it. I’m going to be very careful not to spoil it because I hope you have the stunned reaction to it that I did. That twist earned 5 stars on its own!
The whole family - and that is what the characters in these books are - is here to help Lieutenant Dallas solve this one. The mystery is twisty and surprising at every turn. I cannot believe that after 62 books, this series just gets better and better. But that is why this author is the Queen.
A big THANK YOU to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the opportunity to read this book! I am so grateful, and as always, I cannot wait for the next one. This book releases on February 3rd of 2026. Preorder it now!
January 1, 2026
DNF at 23%. I really tried to keep going on this since it’s an ARC but just couldn’t.
The cadence on this was so weird and didn’t flow well at all. Half the time it felt robotic or forced. There was almost no tone in the dialogue, and there was hardly any indication of who was talking so I was constantly confused on who was in the conversation. Weirdly, all the female officers were referred to as “sir” which seemed like a bizarre typo to use constantly.
There were so many characters that came from previous series books with hardly any introduction or context, and between the characters, dialogue, weird “future” words and slang, and the odd cadence, etc, I was so confused. It was incredibly frustrating to read.
Thanks to Netgalley for the advanced copy of this book. All opinions are mine.
The cadence on this was so weird and didn’t flow well at all. Half the time it felt robotic or forced. There was almost no tone in the dialogue, and there was hardly any indication of who was talking so I was constantly confused on who was in the conversation. Weirdly, all the female officers were referred to as “sir” which seemed like a bizarre typo to use constantly.
There were so many characters that came from previous series books with hardly any introduction or context, and between the characters, dialogue, weird “future” words and slang, and the odd cadence, etc, I was so confused. It was incredibly frustrating to read.
Thanks to Netgalley for the advanced copy of this book. All opinions are mine.
February 10, 2026
A person can be totally different for two different people. This is certainly the case for Nathan's father. No one knew until after Nathan inherited everything things were not exactly right in the family. This latest edition in the In Death series takes a different look at families and secrets. Sometimes a beloved grandfather may not be what others see.
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March 7, 2026
I thought this was a fantastic and most suspenseful and enjoyable listen. I'd been on hold at library for 10 weeks, so had a lot of time to get more and more excited for arrival. I would suggest that this not be your first read of the "In Death" series, written by J. D. Robb, narrated by Susan Ericksen. Some background and history would be hugely advised. Aside from the last two books there has been a tiny decline in the power of Robb's writing. But last two have been crisp and sharp which are very fun. I just completed two back to back listens. Sometimes I miss something and I didn't want to miss a word. Great stuff here.
By the way, I've appreciate the reviewers who have commented on Magdalena. I'd forgotten which book she was in, so I've gone back and with your help gone back and read my review of it. I remember now which book, and the plot behind it.
While at a Social event, in a high heels and long gown, Eve receives a call about the death of Zip Global Heir, Nathan Barrister, one wealthy billionaire. She finds Nathan dead, head looks to have been bashed by hard instrument. The door to personal vault of Henry Barrister is open, and they had no clue that it even existed, until there were recent renovations on that area of home, and the vault was revealed.
As a lad of about 18-19 years, Roarke helped steal two of the items found in the vault. The pieces blew my mind away, first, the Royal Suite, an emerald and diamond set worth about 1/4 Billion dollars, is missing from his collection. Roarke is very interested in those items. As we continue with the story, poor Eve is being dogged by Interpol and the media. Nathan was a very good man, good father, good husband, and brother. His father, Henry, has a few quirks/faults. First of all, having women of all kinds and types were a big part of his life. His many secrets could be the cause of getting Nathan murdered.
The police procedurals were well delivered and received. There were two major twists in the book was absolutely priceless. I have really relished that particular piece of the story. This book is a good one and was a good boost to her works. I highly recommend this book, and to get some Robb under your belt before reading this. I definitely rate this book 5.0 Stars. Enjoy!
By the way, I've appreciate the reviewers who have commented on Magdalena. I'd forgotten which book she was in, so I've gone back and with your help gone back and read my review of it. I remember now which book, and the plot behind it.
While at a Social event, in a high heels and long gown, Eve receives a call about the death of Zip Global Heir, Nathan Barrister, one wealthy billionaire. She finds Nathan dead, head looks to have been bashed by hard instrument. The door to personal vault of Henry Barrister is open, and they had no clue that it even existed, until there were recent renovations on that area of home, and the vault was revealed.
As a lad of about 18-19 years, Roarke helped steal two of the items found in the vault. The pieces blew my mind away, first, the Royal Suite, an emerald and diamond set worth about 1/4 Billion dollars, is missing from his collection. Roarke is very interested in those items. As we continue with the story, poor Eve is being dogged by Interpol and the media. Nathan was a very good man, good father, good husband, and brother. His father, Henry, has a few quirks/faults. First of all, having women of all kinds and types were a big part of his life. His many secrets could be the cause of getting Nathan murdered.
The police procedurals were well delivered and received. There were two major twists in the book was absolutely priceless. I have really relished that particular piece of the story. This book is a good one and was a good boost to her works. I highly recommend this book, and to get some Robb under your belt before reading this. I definitely rate this book 5.0 Stars. Enjoy!
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