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In Death #63

Fury in Death

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Expected 8 Sep 26
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In the new crime thriller from the #1 New York Times-bestselling author, Lt. Eve Dallas journeys into the darkness where murder is born…

NYSPD homicide detective Eve Dallas never knows what to expect when she gets word of a body. It could be an elderly man who made the mistake of climbing a ladder in slippery footwear. And the next call could be a wealthy biotech executive beaten to death in his home office—but what was Larry Chu’s mistake?

The victim’s corpse is so mangled and damaged it’s hard to believe a lone, unarmed assailant could have managed it. The killer was clearly unnaturally strong—and smart enough to find a way into Chu’s highly secure building. Most of all, whoever did this was very, very angry.

The excessive violence leads Dallas to conclude that this was a deeply personal act, born of a rage that she can’t excuse but can understand thanks to her own traumatic past. And though the motive seems rooted in heated emotion rather than cold hard cash, she can’t ignore the suspicious bank account in the Cayman Islands, or the shadowy, profit-hungry company Chu worked for. The mystery only grows when it turns out Chu isn’t the only victim—and Dallas will need to tear through one layer of secrecy after another to reveal what lies behind this explosion of fury...

368 pages, Hardcover

Expected publication September 8, 2026

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J.D. Robb

201 books35.8k followers
J.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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Profile Image for Natalie.
2,141 reviews
Review of advance copy received from Edelweiss+
January 29, 2026
Received an ARC courtesy of Edelweiss.plus.

I feel like I start my reviews of the In Death books in the same way. Despite the more than sixty novels in this series, I enjoy revisiting the characters. The reader knows the culprit from the prologue, so we are following along during Eve's investigation. I do slightly prefer when it is more of a mystery.

For sensitive readers, the deaths in the book are violent. I skimmed over those sections. There were enough domestic scenes to balance some of this.
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785 reviews6 followers
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
May 9, 2026
Another great edition to the In Death series! This series has always been a sweet treat for my brain. Are the books a little formulaic? Yes. Do I care? No. At this point I’m not reading them for a masterful mystery but for the characters and their development. And they have evolved and grown over the years. It’s kind of crazy to think how long I’ve been reading this series and how my life has changed as well.

This edition to the series took a different approach that I really appreciated. You know from the start who the killer is and why and, honestly, I was rooting for him. It was a nice change.

On the personal side of things, The Great House Project and Party are finished. Finally. I completely understand how awesome it is to buy a house and make it a home that reflects you and your family but reading about it for years was getting old. And that is probably my one complaint about the series. Time moves so slowly that events take years to complete and I get a little bored reading about them. Another example is the baby. Mavis announced she was expecting Number Two before I was pregnant with my number 2 and that kid just turned 5. Maybe speed things up just a little?

Rant aside, I loved the book and I love the series and will continue to read it until the end.

On the super plus side, there is a little bonus in this book for those of you who love Galahad. He gets more page time! He’s one of my favorite “characters” and I enjoy when he gets to do more than sleep and beg for treats. He really deserves a story of his own.

So that’s it. Fans will read it regardless of what my little review says and if you’re not already reading the series what are you doing? Also if you’re not reading the series why are you reading reviews for book sixty whatever? Start at the beginning you weirdo.




*I received an ARC through Netgallly*
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553 reviews34 followers
May 11, 2026
I have read every book in this series. The previous book in this series - Stolen In Death - had a twist I was not expecting. I have been thinking about it since I finished, and yes, I have reread it. This series is very reread-able.

Needless to say, I finished this new one in one day, and it was amazing! J.D. Robb never misses! Fury In Death is another winner!

Lieutenant Eve Dallas is called to the scene of a brutal murder - one that looks very personal. As she begins to dig into the victim’s background, Eve will learn that not all is as it seems. And there are more victims to come.

This is truly my comfort series. All of the major players are here: Eve’s husband Roarke, her partner Peabody, her squad, and quite a few more. I always say, a new Eve Dallas book is an opportunity to spend time with the family - I have been reading this series for over 10 years.

I will of course be highly recommending this book to my fellow readers. If you are a new reader or a fan of the series, you will love this entry. At its core, it is a story about family, loyalty, and the lengths we will go to for the ones we love.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for giving me the opportunity to read early. I am so grateful. This book is out in September. Preorder it now.
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1,967 reviews47 followers
July 9, 2026
Another excellent entry in this near-future series. We know WHAT happens, WHEN, and WHY right from the outset, so the story is about Eve and team figuring out the WHO and HOW.

This book’s mystery seems less futuristic than ripped from today’s headlines: rich and politically connected men believing they are above the law. What I especially liked is that, in the end, even a corrupt Supreme Court justice is revealed. (Don’t worry, this is not a spoiler.)

You don’t have to be a sci-fi fan to enjoy this entry, as there is not much futuristic in this one except for the occasional mention of off-world meetings, and faster, more effective medical treatments. If you like stories where the corrupt get their comeuppance, this one is satisfying! 4.6 rounded up. Excellent narration of the audiobook too: the characters “sound” different despite having just one talented narrator.

My thanks to the author, publisher, @MacmillanAudio, and #NetGalley for early access to the audiobook of #FuryinDeath for review purposes. Publication date: 8 September 2026.
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343 reviews58 followers
July 9, 2026
I am about 6 books behind on the series but I loved being back in this world with these characters. While this series should be read in order, it’s also easy to read as a standalone or out of order for the most part so I had no issues jumping back in.

It would have been 5 stars except I am not a fan of already knowing who the bad guy is from the get go as my favorite part of police procedural thrillers is figuring it out myself. With that said, this was a solid thriller and I would absolutely recommend it.

Thank you to NetGalley for the e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.
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323 reviews8 followers
July 14, 2026
Review of advanced reader copy from NetGalley

I did not realize this was part of a series when I requested it. However, I feel that this can be read as a stand alone.

I really enjoyed the crime thriller aspect of this one and the characters! Murder, revenge, a crime investigation…what’s there not to like? Such a great read!

I went back and forth between the audiobook and the ebook. I enjoyed both and really like the narrator that was chosen!!

I really want to go back and start reading this series from the beginning!

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July 24, 2026
I LOVE this series! At this point, every new installment feels less like picking up a book and more like catching up with old friends... and one unforgettable four-legged legend.

The audiobook is an absolute treat because the narrator brings every character to life with distinct voices and so much personality. The mysteries somehow keep getting more intriguing with each book, while the characters continue to grow in ways that feel genuine and earned. Their friendship, loyalty, and unwavering support for one another are just as compelling as the mystery itself.

And then there's Gallahad. Let's be honest—we all deserve a friend that loyal... preferably one with four paws. He is truly one in a million and steals every scene he's in.

This series has completely won me over, and I'm already impatiently waiting for the next book. I'll be first in line—especially if Gallahad is back to remind us all how it's done.

I received a complimentary copy of the book from Macmillan Audio through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
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3,129 reviews756 followers
June 15, 2026
A very clever plot and so many personal elements added. As always, seeing the squad rally around Eve is the best. I loved that last few chapters the most and cannot wait to read whatever is next.

**Huge thanks to the publisher for providing the arc free of charge**
90 reviews1 follower
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
June 16, 2026
This is my first JD Robb book, and probably my last. I got about half way through the book and found the characters rather cardboard. Neither the characters nor the story grabbed me in any way. I found it hard to know who was speaking at times, because they all felt flat. From other reviews, I see that others feel like this was not one of her better efforts. There are too many good books out there to waste my time on this one.
Thanks to St Martin Press and NetGalley for this ARC.
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257 reviews10 followers
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
July 14, 2026
How Robb keeps this series going with crazy scenarios, I have no idea. Fury in Death is about revenge. Burtual revenge and I love how it all comes together. And let me tell you since we learned Sommerset’s background, I just love him and his grumpiness.


Thank you Robb, Macmillan Audio and Netgalley for this ALC.
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1,408 reviews1,154 followers
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
June 6, 2026
J.D. Robb returns with another thrilling installment in the sixty-third book in the In Death series, Fury in Death, set in New York City in September, 2061. This book features Lieutenant Eve Dallas with the NYC homicide police department, her husband, Roarke, and her partner, Detective Delia Peabody, along with an assortment of regular secondary characters.

Eve never knows what to expect when she gets called to a scene. It can be an accident or a murder or something in-between. Her second call of the night is to the home of a wealthy biotech executive, Dr. Larry Chu, beaten to death in his office. His corpse is so damaged it’s hard to believe a lone, unarmed assailant could have done it. Whoever did it was extremely volatile with explosive anger. While the murder seems personal, Eve and Delia can’t ignore the suspicious bank account in the Cayman Islands, or the profit-hungry company Chu worked for. As more similar murders occur, Eve, Dallas, and their colleagues will have to discover the root of the anger and the person responsible.

As always, time spent with Dallas, Roarke, Peabody, and their colleagues and friends is always entertaining. Eve is smart, tenacious, determined, focused, and believes in what she does. She believes in procedure. It’s been a journey through these novels to see how she adapts socially. It’s compelling to see how her mind works as she gets a better picture of the killer. Roarke plays a large role in this novel and in the series. As always, the interactions between Dallas and Roarke as well as with their friends and her homicide team are enjoyable and bring different facets of her personality to light. There are several reoccurring characters that develop and gain depth over the course of the series.

The murders are gruesome but they are balanced with tender moments between Eve and Roarke as well as a long-awaited party at the end of the book. The storytelling is excellent with a clever and intriguing plot, a couple of intense action scenes, and plenty of solid police investigation, and engaging characters. The narrative has the right balance of police investigation, romance, and creative twists. However, I wanted a little more mystery. The reader gets a spoiler in the prologue. However, the suspense still builds rapidly and readers become fully invested in the story quickly.

This is a favorite series of mine and the author continues to deliver outstanding stories. Adding in personal moments adds depth to the characters. The book is both insightful and moving. Woven through the novel are threads of friendship, standing for victims, connections, power, greed, corruption, influence, justice, trust, secrets, murder, family, rage, loyalty, and much more.

Overall, this novel was a suspenseful tale with great characterization and a solid plot that kept me engaged throughout the story. It is both insightful and moving at times. If you enjoy intriguing near-future police procedurals with a strong female lead, then I recommend this series. I can’t wait to read the next book. J. D. Robb is a pseudonym for author Nora Roberts.

St. Martin’s Press and J.D. Robb provided a complimentary digital ARC of this novel via NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are my own. The publication date is currently set for September 08, 2026.
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My 4.52 rounded to 5 Stars review is coming soon.
1,062 reviews16 followers
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
May 19, 2026
I have been reading a great many of these In Death stories lately. I greatly enjoy them. The world of J D Robb's Eve Dallas is a much happier place than current day United States, although the history of Eve's world did have a major urban upheaval in the 2020s. This book is set in 2061, I believe.
During 2048, some 13 years before the time of the novel, a brilliant scientist worked for a large corporation. He was a director and ran a research lab for the company. He was working on a weather control type of problem. The program promised to control where and when and how much it rained. He found out the company's major directors planned to use his work to run people off land they wanted to own, starving them or flooding them out as needed. The scientist could not let his work be used in such a cruel way, so he planned to take his proof to the FBI and stop them. The day before his meeting with the FBI agents, his apartment building blew up, killing most of the people who lived there. The scientist was not home, because his pregnant wife sent him out for ice cream. The shock of seeing his home and family blown up put him in a catatonic state for the next 7 years. During that time, several of his co-workers and the big bosses visited him at the care center he was at. Those in the know told him what they had done, thinking that he couldn't hear them. One day, after those 7 years, he got out of bed and vanished.
When Eve enters the story, she has just been assigned a dead body, killed in unusual circumstances. Every bone in the victim's body had been broken. The soft tissue damage was so extensive, he was unrecognizable. The room he was found in had been trashed, everything smashed to pieces, except for a family photograph. Theories were discussed, but it was too early for any facts. Eve, with Peabody, went to the corporation where the victim had worked, both to break the bad news of his death and to ask if the man had had any enemies who would want to kill him in such a fashion.
On the way home, Eve is called to another dead body, mostly because the manner of death and the location of employment were the same. It might suggest there was some connection between the two men. Examination of their financials showed even more connections between the men, enough to change the questions Eve asked when she returned to the corporation.
In true Eve fashion, and with the help of her billionaire husband, she pulls the clues together. There are a couple more deaths, but all the remaining bad guys are caught. The legal issues and trials will be massive, but we aren't focused on that. Instead, the big houseparty that Peabody and Mavis have been planning happens. And Mavis has her baby. All's well that ends well.
I have liked each book in this series that I have read. This addition to the series is just as mag as the rest. I think you'll like it too.
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3,141 reviews129 followers
August 8, 2026
Fury in Death by J. D. Robb is a highly recommended procedural for those following the long-running series. This is the 63rd book in the In Death/Eve Dallas Series.

The opening chapter is set in 2048 and introduces us to Steve Redman, his son Luke, 2, and his very pregnant wife Ari. Steve works for the Banner-Wyst Corporation on the Rainmaker Project and is on the path to stabilizing the climate. However, he just discovered some of the people in power at the company are traitors who are planning to use the ability to control the climate to their own benefit for power and financial gain. He has installed a virus into his program and plans to talk to the FBI the next day. As he is returning from buying ice cream for his wife, their building is bombed and all the residents perish, including his family.

In September 2061 NYSPD lieutenant Eve Dallas and her partner Detective Delia Peabody respond to the death of Dave Pressley. It appears the retire 83 year-old man accidentally fell off a ladder, but Dallas needs to collect all the evidence to be sure. Then she is called to another death. The victim is Lawrence (Larry) Cho and this time it was clearly no accident as he has been brutally beaten to death. Cho was the director of bio engineering at Banner-Wyst. As the investigation continues, it appears that Cho received a large payout 13 years earlier from the company and since then he has amassed a great deal of wealth. It seems the killer may be tied to the Banner-Wyst Corporation.

This long-running futuristic procedural introduces features the return of the known series characters and continues their stories and development while uncovering clues to solve the murders. The procedural part of the narrative is satisfying as they logically investigate, uncover information, and followup on clues and leads.Honestly, as this is the 63rd book in the series, fans know all the characters, their history, and will be anxious to read this latest installment.

The actual investigation is rather predictable. The fact that the perpetrator is known from the start didn't work for me in this novel. It means readers are missing and have lost some of the intrigue created by following clues and trying to piece together the identity of the killer. Yes, we have the background information which provides the impetus for his actions, but in this case it didn't make up for a lack of mystery. Since I've only read a couple books in this series, I'm not quite as accepting about knowing whodunit from the start.

Fury in Death will be appreciated by all those following the long running series. Thanks to St. Martin's Press for providing me with an advance reader's copy via NetGalley. My review is voluntary and expresses my honest opinion.

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Author 76 books1,673 followers
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
July 28, 2026
I have no idea how this series keeps getting better, but it does.
FURY IN DEATH is the 60-something book in the IN Death series. The story revolves around a revenge plot and you all know how much I lovelovelove a revenge plot. JDRobb doesn’t disappoint.
In Fury, we witness a man’s life literally explode before our eyes. His pregnant wife, toddler son, and 200+ other residents in his apartment building are killed.
Fast forward 13 years and Eve Dallas and Delia Peabody are called to the death of a biotech engineer. The man has, quite thoroughly, been beaten beyond recognition and to death. Even Coroner Lee Morris says he can’t believe one person could have the strength to kill like this.
Dallas and Peabody begin their investigation with the man’s job and his place of employment. Before their day is out, a second man is pummeled to death – from the same company.
Two high ranking administrators of the same company on the same day is a coincidence that Eve’s team knows she refers to as “bollocks.”
Thorough digging shows corporate payouts to both men 13 years ago, with annual payments of a half million yearly.
Hush money? Eve thinks so.
More digging and they unearth the explosion – bombing – that occurred 13 years ago involving a company engineer. He didn’t die, but became catatonic after his family was killed and was then committed to a mental health facility. The kicker? 6 years ago he walked from the facility never to be seen again.
Did he kill himself?
I’ll leave the story line there because I don’t believe in spoilers as a rule. But I want to say a few things about this book that I noticed and didn’t leave me as soon as I was finished with it.
First, this story gives us a villain that is the most sympathetic one I’ve read – Eve thinks so too.
Second, this story is much more introspective about Eve’s and Roarke’s beliefs, pasts, and what they feel their moral codes are more than any other of the 60+ books – something I loved- from both their individual perspectives.
Third, after I don’t know how many books, we get Mavis delivering baby Number 2 – and what a delivery it is. Suffice it to say, even Roarke loses his hard-won composure.
And last, there’s an epilogue attached that I believe is one of the most amazing character arcs I’ve ever read.
A shout out to the narrator too, who is phenomenal.
5 stars from me – although it deserves so many more.
Thank you, Netgalley, St Martin’s Press, and JD Robb for a sneak peek at another amazing IN DEATH story.
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506 reviews5 followers
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
May 12, 2026
Another amazing entry in this series that seems just as fresh and exciting at book 63 as it did in book 1! I've been saying this a lot with the most recent books (Bonded in Death and Stolen in Death, especially), but this ranks as one of my favorites in the series. There are lots of big personal developments in this one for Eve and her circle of friends/found family. No spoilers, but several story lines that have been building up for a long time finally pay off in very satisfying (and entertaining) ways. After randomly rereading some of the earlier books while waiting for the new ones, it's amazing to see how far Eve has come in her journey. Eve herself is feeling very reflective in this book, and has some incredibly emotionally honest moments that made me happy (and some that made me laugh), as she finally voices some thoughts and feelings she's had for years but never said out loud. We also get some hilarious Peabody moments here that lighten the mood.

The mystery itself is somewhat of a departure from the usual storyline. In the prologue we flash back 13 years from Eve's present time to show Steven Redman, an almost whistleblower at a big biotech company, losing his family in a supposed gas explosion at home and launching his quest for revenge against the company that stole everything from him. Eve and her team (as well as the reader) struggle with the moral issues of trying to stop a murderer who is technically not the bad guy here and is carrying out justice in his own way. Eve sympathizes with Steven but doesn't waver from her long-held view that justice is served by following the judicial process and putting the bad guys in jail for a long time. With Steven one step ahead of them in his long-planned vengeance scheme--as well as hopped up on a superdrug that gives him inhuman levels of strength and endurance--Eve and Peabody are racing to stop the real bad guys and capture Steven before he completes his plan.

Overall, this book feels like it could have been a very satisfying series finale if we didn't know that Nora plans to keep writing and has the next one already teed up for the spring. Lots of big emotional moments, cameos from characters we've met along the way, and a very interesting and satisfying mystery. This will definitely be one that I revisit in future rereads of the best of the series!

Thank you to St. Martin’s Press and Netgalley for providing an ARC for review!
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1,510 reviews50 followers
July 25, 2026
J.D. Robb’s Fury in Death had me rooting for Eve Dallas, feeling sorry for a killer, and seriously questioning my own moral compass. St. Martin’s Press, thank you so much for the gifted book.

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“Whoever did this was very, very angry.”

Book sixty-three. SIXTY-THREE. I still cannot wrap my head around that number. Have I read every book in the In Death series? I believe so, but at some point I stopped counting and simply kept showing up whenever Eve Dallas had another murder to solve.

I started reading and listening this morning, and just like that, I was back in Eve’s New York. A wealthy biotech executive is found brutally beaten inside his secure home, and nothing about the scene makes sense. The killer had to be incredibly strong, knew how to get inside, and was carrying enough rage to destroy nearly everything in the room.

Then another body appears.

As Eve, Peabody, and Roarke dig deeper, the case leads them toward hidden money, a powerful company, and some truly ugly secrets. What made this one hit differently was knowing early on that the killer’s anger did not come from nowhere. I understood it. Eve understood it too. That does not make murder acceptable, but it certainly made the line between victim and villain feel awfully blurry.

The characters are still the biggest reason I return to this series. Eve remains tough, stubborn, and hilariously uncomfortable with anything resembling an emotional conversation. Roarke knows exactly when to support her and when to annoy her for her own good. Peabody brings the humor, while the rest of the squad and their growing found family make each new book feel like catching up with people I have known forever.

Susan Ericksen’s narration made the tandem read even better. Her voices are so familiar now that I barely feel like I am listening to one narrator. I am simply hearing Eve, Roarke, Peabody, and everyone else.

This futuristic police procedural blends murder, suspense, romance, science fiction, and emotional conflict without losing the heart of the series. I would pair it with a Caramel Fire Latte—comforting, a little sweet, and carrying enough cinnamon heat to match the title.

Could you sympathize with a killer when the supposed victims may have deserved justice themselves?

#FuryInDeath #JDRobb #InDeathSeries #EveDallas #MysteryThriller #PoliceProcedural #RomanticSuspense #AudiobookReview
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105 reviews1 follower
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
June 9, 2026
I received a Digital ARC of Fury in Death, J.D. Robb's latest book from Netgalley and St. Martin's Press for review. It is number 63 (Yes, you heard me right) in the In Death Series by Nora Roberts, writing under the name J.D. Robb, and believe it or not, I have read every single book in this series. Or at least I think I have. My brain tends to be a sieve, and there ARE 63. This book isn't publishing until September, and I try to read my ARCs in order of publishing date, but I had to have some medical stuff this week and decided to let my faithful never guilty pleasure series jump straight up to the top of the list.
Side note: I've been rewatching The Closer lately, and as I read this, I was thinking that if you loved that show when it was on (and who doesn't-Kyra Sedgewick is awesome), I really think you should give the In Death series a shot. Despite being absolutely nothing like Brenda, Eve Dallas, a cop in the year of our lord 2061, really has a lot in common with her. She never gives up, is tough as nails, and ALWAYS closes her case.
Eve and Rourke are complete couples goals, and Robb has spent 62 books fleshing out all the main and side characters before this book and the payoff is that cracking open a new In Death installment is like visiting with a group of old friends you haven't talked to in a while. You know you'll have catching up to do, but you know it will be worth every second of your time. I know I said this in the review of my last In Death book, but I swear, I think this series keeps getting better as time goes on. She is not just resting on her futuristic murder laurels, but is in fact, still giving this series her all. I actually love In Death even more than her hardback stand alone novels.
This particular installment was particularly cozy, in spite of lots of horrific murder. We know from the beginning who the murderer is and are following along with Eve as she pieces together the clues and unravels the dastardly deeds and doles out justice. I loved this book-Fury in Death hit the spot as a comfort read (again, warning- there is lots of the murder) and I recommend it highly.
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48 reviews
Review of advance copy received from Author
May 18, 2026
Fury in Death by Fury in Death is another gripping installment in the long-running Eve Dallas series, blending futuristic crime investigation with psychological suspense, sharp dialogue, and emotional depth. J. D. Robb once again proves why this series has remained a favorite among crime fiction fans for decades.

This time, Lieutenant Eve Dallas is hunting a killer fueled by rage, obsession, and a twisted sense of justice. The murders are brutal, calculated, and intensely personal, forcing Eve to dive deep into the psychology of vengeance while balancing the emotional toll the case takes on everyone around her. The pacing is relentless from the start, keeping readers locked in as each clue pulls the investigation deeper into darkness.

One of the strongest aspects of Fury in Death is the consistency of the characters. Eve Dallas remains one of the most compelling protagonists in crime fiction — tough, damaged, intelligent, and fiercely determined. Her relationship with Roarke continues to be one of the highlights of the series, adding warmth and emotional grounding to the otherwise violent and tense atmosphere. Their chemistry never feels forced, even after so many books.

Robb’s writing style is fast, cinematic, and addictive. The futuristic setting enhances the story without overwhelming it, allowing the mystery and character dynamics to remain front and center. The procedural elements feel authentic, while the emotional undercurrents give the novel real weight beyond the murder investigation itself.

The supporting cast also shines, bringing humor, loyalty, and personality into the story. Longtime readers will appreciate the familiar dynamics, while newcomers can still enjoy the book as a standalone crime thriller.

What truly makes Fury in Death work is its exploration of anger — how it festers, consumes, and destroys. The novel asks difficult questions about justice, revenge, trauma, and emotional control, all wrapped inside an entertaining and suspenseful detective story.
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548 reviews8 followers
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
June 19, 2026
Review: 4.5 stars

Thank you St Martin Press for the eARC via Netgalley.

Fury in Death starts off a little different from the past novels in which we were given a peek into the past of the killer to understand what drove him to turn at prologue. The next chapter takes place when Eve gets a potential homicide call and finds the victim heavily beaten to death. As she digs further into this case with the help of Roarke, her tech savvy husband, she finds the victim working in a humanitarian do-good company but it might be a shell for something shady…this is further proven when she finds another victim dying from the same cause and also working the in same company.

Per usual, I live for all the snippets of intimate moments Eve and Roarke have together. Their relationship has grown so much that they are able to always enjoy each other’s company. I also love how Eve admits that she never really thought about having a home until she met Roarke and married him. I also love to see Roarke, the cat and Summerset’s reactions to Eve getting tremendously hurt and Eve’s comfort level to being fawned on, lol! The fact that Galahad tattled on her to Roarke is just too funny!

The case hits a little too close to Eve and Roarke’s pasts and current circumstances in a sense of them thinking what would happen if they were to lose one another. The themes tackled in this case were corruption, power, no one is above the law and how justice will prevail and the story was executed brilliantly. There was also a housewarming event with friends and family in the interlude which was sweet to be reunited with some of the supporting characters we know and love.

While readers shouldn’t have a problem with on starting this series with this book since each crime is a standalone, I would still recommend starting from Book #1 - Naked in Death since it provides the characters backstory and complexity leading to a more enchanting read.

Overall, this one was a great addition to the ongoing series and I look forward to the next one.
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275 reviews8 followers
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
June 27, 2026
The first Nora Roberts book I ever read was The Reef. I was home with the flu in high school, and my mom’s best friend bought it for me to help pass the time. I did not become a huge Nora Roberts fan until after college, but once I did, I started marking her new releases on my calendar so I would never miss one.

I am a little embarrassed to admit that I did not read my first J. D. Robb book until 2012. I remember the year clearly because my sister gave me the first five In Death books as a birthday present. After that, it became a tradition. Every birthday and Christmas, she would give me more until I finally caught up with the series. Now I look forward to February and September every year because I know a new In Death book is coming. That is why I was so excited to get the chance to read this one early.

This book absolutely gutted me in the best way. One thing I have always appreciated about the In Death series is that, while the mysteries are always compelling, they are just as much about the people involved as they are about solving the crime. This is one of those rare books where you begin the story with a pretty good idea of who the killer is. I do not want to spoil anything, but the way the story unfolds makes it impossible not to feel empathy for that person. Once I understood the motivation behind everything, I found myself struggling to feel much sympathy for the victims instead. That moral complexity made this one especially memorable. On top of that, there is a very moving storyline involving Eve's found family that had me smiling from ear to ear. Longtime readers of the series are going to love those moments just as much as I did.

All in all, I loved this book exactly as I expected I would. More than sixty books into this series, J. D. Robb continues to create stories that feel fresh while giving longtime readers the character moments we have come to love. I already cannot wait for the next one to come out.

**I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.**
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2,325 reviews95 followers
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
August 15, 2026
4.5 stars - Reviewed for Wit and Sin

A violent crime scene is only part of the puzzle Lieutenant Eve Dallas must put together in Fury in Death . Sixty-three novels into the In Death series and author J.D. Robb still entertains me every time as Eve, Roarke, and their loved ones work together to bring justice to the victims.

What makes Fury in Death interesting is we see the killer’s perspective from the start and know why they are on a rampage. The reason for their violent, controlled fury is shown in a way that makes them sympathetic. It adds a layer of interest to the story and I was invested in the case not just because of Eve but because of the killer. Larry Chu’s death is excessively violent and undoubtedly personal, but as Eve searches for the motive behind it she unearths far more than she expected. She’ll have to bring in the help of not just her team but her expert consultant, civilian to unravel a mystery that stretches over a decade. I found the case to be extremely interesting and I don’t want to go into it too much for fear of spoiling it.

While this is a more case-centric story, the personal is still at the forefront. I was delighted to see a bit more of Galahad than we normally do and the Big House Project is nearing completion so there are plenty of light moments to balance out the dark. It’s sweet seeing how far Eve’s loved ones have come over the course of the series and there are some lovely moments that are sure to delight longtime fans.

Fury in Death has action, a solidly engaging mystery, and a strong dose of warmth from the personal relationships. I really enjoyed it and I am already looking forward to Eve and Roarke’s next adventure.


Disclosure: I received this book for free from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
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4,344 reviews125 followers
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
August 2, 2026
Eve's next case begins with a biotech executive beaten to death in his locked home office. Larry Chu worked for Banner-Wyst, a company that competes with Roarke. Eve has to find out who wanted Chu dead in such a brutal way. The killer found his way into a locked room, beat his victim with excessive violence, and then disappeared without a trace.

The prologue gives the reader a villain and a reason. Revenge for the murder of his wife, his son, and his unborn daughter has activated Steve Redman's fury. But Eve and her team don't know about Steve.

Before her investigation goes too far, there is a second and third brutal murder with the same MO. And Eve is learning that Banner-Wyst is not the humanitarian company that its PR claims. It soon becomes apparent that Steve Redman is the murderer they are looking for. After the explosion that killed his family and 200 other apartment residents, he went catatonic and was hospitalized for a number of years until six years earlier when he walked out of the treatment center and disappeared.

This episode is a case where the villain is a much more sympathetic character than the murder victims. Eve wants to find justice for all of the victims from Steve to the Banner-Wyst executives he has murdered.

I love the relationship between Eve and Roarke. There are lots of tender moments in this one. I also enjoy watching the secondary characters in this series as they grow and change. Trueheart has grown from a green rookie to a man who can hold his own and has a few snarky lines of his own.

The outside event around the murder investigation in this one is the big housewarming party for Peabody, McNab, Mavis and Leonardo with the gathering of Peabody and McNabb's families and all of their other friends. And Mavis decides that her housewarming party is a great time to give birth.

This was another excellent episode in a long-running series that just keeps getting better and better.
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830 reviews275 followers
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
July 10, 2026
A PULSE-POUNDING GOOD STORY

SUMMARY
NYPSD Lieutenant Eve Dallas faces one of the most brutally violent crime scenes of her career when she is called to investigate the murder of biotech executive Larry Chu. The victim has been beaten so severely that it seems almost impossible for a single unarmed attacker to have committed the crime. The murder was fueled by overwhelming personal rage. Eve uncovers evidence pointing to something much larger: secret offshore bank accounts, a powerful and ethically questionable biotechnology company, and layers of deception that extend far beyond a single victim. Drawing on her own past to understand the psychology behind the crimes, Eve and her team—including her husband, Roarke—must unravel a web of corporate secrets, revenge, and hidden motives before the violence escalates again. Fury in Death is the 63rd installment in J.D. Robb’s long-running In Death series.


REVIEW
FURY IN DEATH is a pulse-pounding good story. It’s true to J.D. Robb’s (Nora Roberts) signature blend of a tightly constructed police procedural, futuristic technology, compelling character relationships, and emotional depth.

The theme explores the shocking depths people will go to for revenge. Robb harnesses the killer’s grief and anger to fuel a relentless flow of suspense. You’ll be lucky to catch your breath.
Character development is strong, and I particularly admire Eve Dallas for her intelligence, emotional strength, resilience, and, most of all, her determination. Having read many books in the series, I am already familiar with many of the recurring characters, so this was an enjoyable and easy read.

Thank you to Netgalley and St. Martin's Press for an advance copy of FURY IN DEATH. All opinions expressed in this review are my own.

Publisher St. Martin’s Press
Published September 8, 2026
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42 reviews
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
July 15, 2026
I don’t blame Redman at all for getting vengeance for his family, but the way he went about it, ending with him dying in the end, to me that was the wrong way. Those men at Banner-Wyst deserved what happened to them. They were screwing people over, but to the public, they looked like humanitarians. All the dirt that Redman had on them, he should’ve never told Larry, friend colleague or not, he should’ve kept it between him and Ari, but then we wouldn’t have this magalicious book now would we?

I really liked how Eve looked out for the women who worked at Banner-Wyst who had nothing to do with it, and had Roarke look into getting them a job. You would never know that Roarke was an ex-criminal given how he takes care of people, always looking out for the little guy when he’s a gazillionaire.

The work dynamic at NYPSD, they are not coworkers. They are truly family, and there’s not many places where everyone loves their boss as much as those at NYPSD love Dallas, and the way her superiors care for her and vice versa. I also love the friendship with Mavis, even though she and Eve became friends when Eve busted her many moons ago. They are all family. People say blood is thicker than water, but found family hits different when you have no blood relatives, or the ones you had tried to kill you.

The ending nearly took me out. When Mavis went into labor, and Eve refused to let Roarke leave. If she had to suffer, so did he. “I’ll pretend I’m drinking whiskey,” says Roarke when handed a bottle of water. Though they didn’t get to put Redman in a facility for treatment, justice was still served. O’Brian, Banner, and those they had in their pocket got what was coming to them.

I do like the fact that J D Robb doesn’t change up in her books. I have been reading this series since I was in school/college. It really is my comfort series.
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1,670 reviews796 followers
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
August 10, 2026
It doesn’t seem possible that there have been 62 previous books in this series, though I know I’ve read my share. Set in the fairly near future, they’re guaranteed to be both intriguing and fun – and I can’t ignore the fact that police lieutenant Eve Dallas’s hunky husband, filthy rich Irish rogue turned police consultant Roarke, has long held a near-the-top spot on my all-time list of male book heroes (if anyone cares, No. 1 is fine art restorer and former Israeli spy Gabriel Allon, a best-selling series by Daniel Silva).

This latest installment of this series carries on the tradition in fine fettle, starting with the death of a man who apparently fell accidentally, followed closely by the death of Lawrence Chu, a wealthy executive who’s been beaten so badly he’s nearly unrecognizable in his ultra-secure building. Someone must have had super-human strength plus more than a little fury (a nod to the title) – an emotion Eve knows all too well given her background - but how in the world did he or she get into the building to do the deed?

When still another body turns up beaten to an unrecognizable pulp, Eve learns they were both from the same company. And what’s that old chestnut – always follow the money? Connections begin to form with help from trusty Roarke, whose company is a rival with the one that employed the two dead men. The rest of the story basically follows the investigation led by Eve with help from Roarke and her coworkers (a favorite of mine is Dr. Charlotte Mira) - with a bit of diversion by way of an upcoming bash hosted by good friends. As always, it was tough to put it down, though I won’t call it the most edge-of-seat book in the series I’ve ever had the pleasure of reading. Love it, though, and I thank the publisher, via NetGalley, for the opportunity to read and review a pre-release copy.
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83 reviews1 follower
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
May 22, 2026
I recieved an ARC of Fury in Death through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

For such a long running series, you'd expect things to get a little stale. 63 books in, J.D. Robb defies that expectation and delivers another stellar installment.

Eve Dallas is well acquainted with the fine line between justice and vengeance. She's become much more comfortable dancing in that gray area until she pulls a new case that will make her question whether her victims aren't also the villains.

Greed, corruption, utter disregard for human life in the pursuit of power-these are all things Eve has gone up against before. What sets this case apart from the others is that Eve finds herself fighting for justice for the perp and pushing for punishment for the victims. Who she is will not allow her to turn a blind eye to the events that sparked the flame of vengeance, and the deeper she digs the more she is convinced that her perp deserves to have her stand for him just as much as the dead.

What makes this series so impressive is the overall progression of Eve's character. I've said it previously, but it bears reiterating. Watching Eve grow and mature, learn to navigate the give and take of friendship and accept all that comes with those connections, seeing her settle into her marriage to Roarke and the responsibilities of being a wife and a cop really brings her character to life. It brings the reader into the story in a way that feels real and human. I've become so invested in her story that I feel like a part of me will have died when Robb finally concludes the series.

Robb does such a phenomenal job blending elements of romance, police procedural, thriller, and sci-fi that it all works together seamlessly. 10 out of 10!
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3,011 reviews63 followers
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
May 28, 2026
Review of Uncorrected Digital Galley

On a night like any other night, Steve Redman leaves his two-year-old son, Luke, and his pregnant wife, Ari, at home while he goes to the twenty-four/seven for the Strawberry Chocolate Ripple ice cream Ari is craving. As he returns, there is an explosion that destroys the apartment complex where he lives with his family.

Ari, Luke, and the unborn child Ari is carrying are all killed.

And Fury is born.

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Sixty-third[!] in the author’s venerable NYPSD lieutenant Eve Dallas series, “Fury in Death” is, for readers of the series, like visiting family. Here all the expected characters are in place, all ready for a new adventure. Readers new to the series will find sufficient backstory for the book to work as a standalone.

Believable, well-developed characters and a strong sense of place are hallmarks of the series, set in the late 2050s/early 2060s. The story opens in 2048 in order to give the reader the details of the horrific explosion that is the inciting incident for the case Eve is investigating some thirteen years later.

Filled with unexpected plot twists, captivating revelations, and intriguing action, the unfolding story takes readers through the intricacies of Eve’s investigation as it examines both moral issues and justice served. Woven in with Eve’s investigation are emotional moments, time spent with friends, and the fruition of events set in motion in earlier stories. Readers who follow the series will find this unputdownable book a perfect addition to the canon. Readers new to the series are in for a treat!

Highly recommended.

I received a free copy of this eBook from St. Martin’s Press and NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving this review.
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205 reviews1 follower
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
June 13, 2026
JD Robb does it again. This book has everything- the return of all of our favorite characters, the kind of moral dilemma where you're not sure what side you're on, and that bit of spice and a lot of romance.

The thing about this series is that it's like a very well- written procedural. The kind you watch for years, like the x files or criminal minds, because the stories and characters are compelling. Every time i open a book in the series I'm always praying she doesn't kill anyone off because I've now spent more than 2 decades with them and they're like friends to me. Not in a weird fan way but like I know them, and I would be sad if they were no longer there..

As always, Galahad rules. Nora Roberts writes cats so well. He is the hero who deserves all the bacon and maple syrup. And the entire bed.

Story wise, this series often has a moral dilemma. The last one wasn't my favorite but this was solid gold. I think too often people think ethics means robotics but i think one can be upright, not susceptible to corruption, but compassionate and committed to justice by not just locking up perpetrators but addressing underlying causes. This book restored my faith in the series and Eve, who is one of my all-time favorite characters.

Speaking of characters, there are a lot of old ones in this one but also some new. Roarke and Eve are as strong as ever, the ties and socks keep coming, and Mira and Feeney continue their parental roles. We get to meet more of my favorite family, the Peabodys!
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61 reviews2 followers
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
July 25, 2026
This book starts a little differently; from the prologue, you know who and why he is murdering people. But soon you are wondering how the heck the guy is doing it.
A man goes out to get ice cream for his pregnant wife, and the apartment building blows up, killing his wife, unborn daughter, and little boy.
Years later, a man is found beaten to death...his body is literally shattered to death, in a secure building. Eve asks her husband to do some financial research, and soon they discover a hidden account with unusual annual payments. Then, another man from the same company is murdered the same way, with the same annual payments.
Both worked for a power- and profit-hungry company. Both were murdered in a way that shows extreme anger and extreme strength. And once Eve figures out who the killer is, can she find him and stop him in time to prevent the next murder?
I love JD Robb; I prefer these books over most of the books she writes under Nora Roberts. I like the relationships between all the characters and have enjoyed The Big New House Project, which is finally over, and this book is all about "the Party." Another fun read!
I listened to the audiobook, read by Susan Erickson, whom I absolutely love. I have listened to other books just because she is the narrator.
KEEP IN MIND! This is book number 63 in the series. Please don't start reading this book without reading the other books! The first one is hard, it is a tough subject matter, but the relationships between all the characters is what makes me reading this series!
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652 reviews6 followers
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
July 28, 2026
63 books and still going strong! Fury in Death is all about revenge. We know this from the Epilogue just as we know who is wrecking revenge and why. While I do not condone what our vengeance seeker does, I do have sympathy for him.
As Dallas and her team race to figure out who, how and why two senior employees of a major company that is mostly respected for it's beneficial works have been beaten and battered almost beyond recognition, Peabody, McNabb, Mavis and Leonardo prepare to welcome all of their nearest and dearest to help christen their new home.
While I can fairly well predict the course of the investigations in these books after having read 62 of them, I love the characters and the way they are developing. I love the relationships; the respect, sometime grudgingly given, but still there; the setting. In some ways these books give me hope for the future. As I think back to the early books, I see the author as a bit prescient. Some of the things she wrote about then are coming true today and I can see where other items addressed in this series could easily happen in our world today. Take heed and read these books!
I do have to say, I would love to see Jenkinson's ties and the outfits worn by the EDD team. The author paints such a vivid picture of the clothes worn by these characters as well as the rumpled appearance of Feeney and the immaculate pulled-together outfits of Dr. Mira. An illustrated version would be amazing.
My thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read an early copy of this book and share my honest thoughts.
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