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In Death #32
Treachery in Death
Eve Dallas and her partner, Peabody, are following up on a brutal, senseless crime — an elderly grocery owner killed by three stoned punks for nothing more than kicks and snacks. And for the first time, Peabody is primary detective on the case, which means she has to get used to a new level of authority and responsibility. Good thing she learned the ropes from a master like Eve.
But after rounding up the perps, Peabody stumbles upon a much trickier situation. Determined to start working out as hard as she grills suspects, she chooses to do it at the old, rarely-used gym at Central. After a grueling workout, she squeezes into one of the narrow shower stalls, happy to have the place to herself. Just after she shuts the water off, the gym door clatters open — and while she cringes inside the stall, trying not to make a sound, Peabody overhears two fellow officers, Garnet and Oberman, arguing. References are made to delivering product, and a house in the islands, and someone named Keener who’s supposed to look like an OD. It doesn’t take long for a naked and vulnerable Peabody to realize that both officers are crooked — guilty not just of corruption but of murder as well. Fortunately, the two clear out of the locker room without realizing there was a witness.
Eve Dallas may have trained Peabody well — but this is too dangerous for one person to take on alone. Now Peabody, Eve, and her husband, Roarke, must try to get the hard evidence they need to bring the dirty cops down — knowing all the while that the two have already killed to keep their secret, and are no doubt willing to do it again.
11 Audio CDs / 13 Hours 14 mins
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But after rounding up the perps, Peabody stumbles upon a much trickier situation. Determined to start working out as hard as she grills suspects, she chooses to do it at the old, rarely-used gym at Central. After a grueling workout, she squeezes into one of the narrow shower stalls, happy to have the place to herself. Just after she shuts the water off, the gym door clatters open — and while she cringes inside the stall, trying not to make a sound, Peabody overhears two fellow officers, Garnet and Oberman, arguing. References are made to delivering product, and a house in the islands, and someone named Keener who’s supposed to look like an OD. It doesn’t take long for a naked and vulnerable Peabody to realize that both officers are crooked — guilty not just of corruption but of murder as well. Fortunately, the two clear out of the locker room without realizing there was a witness.
Eve Dallas may have trained Peabody well — but this is too dangerous for one person to take on alone. Now Peabody, Eve, and her husband, Roarke, must try to get the hard evidence they need to bring the dirty cops down — knowing all the while that the two have already killed to keep their secret, and are no doubt willing to do it again.
11 Audio CDs / 13 Hours 14 mins
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375 pages, Hardcover
First published February 1, 2011
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J.D. Robb
177 books35.2k 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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August 27, 2013
Having read and pretty much loved all the books in the In Death series, I'm no longer able to be rational and unbiased when it comes to them. At this point, I think of them as one very, very, very long book that's released in installments and, as a whole, the book is fan-tas-tic.
I want to be Eve, marry Roarke, spar with Summerset, work with Peabody, be friends with Mavis, brainstorm with Feeney, be overwhelmed by McNab's wardrobe and, just for fun, kick some serious ass!
I want to be Eve, marry Roarke, spar with Summerset, work with Peabody, be friends with Mavis, brainstorm with Feeney, be overwhelmed by McNab's wardrobe and, just for fun, kick some serious ass!
September 5, 2016
One of my favorites in this series. It was exciting - nail-biting even at times - and the bad guy was really bad. I loved it! Also, I loved one of Eve's detectives - Jacobson. He delivers an amazing command of the English language. He plays it like a violin:
“Drop the fucking weapon, you fucking motherfucker or I'll fucking scramble your fucking brains. Hands up! Hands where I can fucking see them, you fucking cocksucker. You fucking breathe wrong, you fucking blink wrong, and I will fuck you up"
As Eve says: "That was some very creative and varied use of the word fuck, Detective."
Well, said, Eve. And, Jacobson:
That was true artistry, Jacobson. Color me impressed.
“Drop the fucking weapon, you fucking motherfucker or I'll fucking scramble your fucking brains. Hands up! Hands where I can fucking see them, you fucking cocksucker. You fucking breathe wrong, you fucking blink wrong, and I will fuck you up"
As Eve says: "That was some very creative and varied use of the word fuck, Detective."
Well, said, Eve. And, Jacobson:
That was true artistry, Jacobson. Color me impressed.
April 7, 2019
I love each and every book in this series but some are outstanding and for me Treachery in Death is one of those. It has everything I enjoy about the series in the one book - so many laugh out loud moments, lots of romantic speeches, nearly all of our favourite characters, heaps of police work and of course a big exciting case.
Eve excels in this story. She is totally in control and manages her team through what is really a disaster for the whole police force. At the same time Peabody comes into her own as Eve gives her more and more responsibility. The relationship between these two is a delight and the cause of most of the laugh out loud moments.
I nearly ended my review without mentioning Roarke. He was there of course, his usual charming, gorgeous self. What would we do without him?
Eve excels in this story. She is totally in control and manages her team through what is really a disaster for the whole police force. At the same time Peabody comes into her own as Eve gives her more and more responsibility. The relationship between these two is a delight and the cause of most of the laugh out loud moments.
I nearly ended my review without mentioning Roarke. He was there of course, his usual charming, gorgeous self. What would we do without him?
June 13, 2025
One of my favorite In Death novels. I love reading as Lieutenant Dallas, Detective Peabody and her team take down a wrong cop and her team. I love the competition between Dallas and Renee Oberman.
June 18, 2023
RE-READ/LISTEN - excellent, as usual.
ORIGINAL REVIEW ...
It was always going to be a 4 star but that ending .... OMG. I cried. Took me a while to finish this one due to family duties! But it was worth it. I now have a dilemma ... do I read the next in the series, which I have been dying to get to ... or do I read the new Sandra Brown release! Decisions! Decisions!
I am seriously in love with EVE.
Roarke is sexy as fuck.
All the secondary characters are fantastic.
ORIGINAL REVIEW ...
It was always going to be a 4 star but that ending .... OMG. I cried. Took me a while to finish this one due to family duties! But it was worth it. I now have a dilemma ... do I read the next in the series, which I have been dying to get to ... or do I read the new Sandra Brown release! Decisions! Decisions!
I am seriously in love with EVE.
As they filed out, Feeney walked to her.
He laid a hand on her shoulder.
"Not bad." he said. "Not bad at all."
Roarke is sexy as fuck.
All the secondary characters are fantastic.
"Darling Eve." He laid his lips on her cheek. "My cop."
May 22, 2018
Suspense 5 stars / Romance 4.9 stars
Brilliant! Excellent!
One of the strongest books in this series!
I missed my Eve!!!
Very hard and raw subject – a corruptive cop, a rat.
A female Lieutenant, a daughter of honorable former Chef of police, but a dirty cop herself.
A woman against woman...
a loyalty against corruption...
an incredible strong woman against female villain.
Brilliantly written!
I always knew that Eve had steel balls, but, damn, if she didn’t ‘outshine’ herself!
A decent reader would quote some strong and honorable lines, Alex chose this one:
The most emotional ending. God, I even cried a bit.
Eve reached her maximum, she opened herself, she stood 100% by her men, and she won this battle with honor!
Romance.
Apart from the small fight at the beginning I had no complains.
Ever and Roarke are perfect together. What I love about this man the most – he loves and support the strength of his woman. He doesn’t try to safeguard Eve (at least not in public *lol*), he let her fight her demons, he let her be herself.
And it’s the most precise thing you can have in any relationship, when a strong man is proud of his equally strong woman! When a strong man supports his woman and isn’t intimidated by her backbone.
It’s a real Alpha, it a REAL MAN!
Brilliant! Excellent!
One of the strongest books in this series!
I missed my Eve!!!
Very hard and raw subject – a corruptive cop, a rat.
A female Lieutenant, a daughter of honorable former Chef of police, but a dirty cop herself.
A woman against woman...
a loyalty against corruption...
an incredible strong woman against female villain.
Brilliantly written!
I always knew that Eve had steel balls, but, damn, if she didn’t ‘outshine’ herself!
A decent reader would quote some strong and honorable lines, Alex chose this one:
"And he called me a whore," she murmured.
Roarke eased onto her desk. "I’d be very sorry if that hurt you."
"It doesn’t hurt me. It’s a pisser of biblical proportions to be called a whore by that motherfucker."
"All right then."
The most emotional ending. God, I even cried a bit.
Eve reached her maximum, she opened herself, she stood 100% by her men, and she won this battle with honor!
Romance.
Apart from the small fight at the beginning I had no complains.
Ever and Roarke are perfect together. What I love about this man the most – he loves and support the strength of his woman. He doesn’t try to safeguard Eve (at least not in public *lol*), he let her fight her demons, he let her be herself.
And it’s the most precise thing you can have in any relationship, when a strong man is proud of his equally strong woman! When a strong man supports his woman and isn’t intimidated by her backbone.
It’s a real Alpha, it a REAL MAN!
"A grha." His lips roamed her face while the words he murmured came through his own heart, through his blood, in Irish. Foolish words, tender words she wouldn’t understand, but would only feel.
"Yes," she said, when their lips met again. "Yes. And you’re mine."
August 3, 2017
Another winner and favorite for me! ❤ It was a bit different from the others in that the murders that took place centered on crooked cops. Eve, Peabody and her team would leave no stone unturned as they worked to bring these cops down.
While the entire story was FABULOUS, the last two chapters were crazy!!! IMHO I don’t often shed tears while reading these books. There are scenes with Roarke and Eve that draw them out but with a minute or two left to the book there was a moment between Eve, her team and officers that had me shedding more than a few. I LOVED IT!!
Oh!!!! Another thing I loved was the return of a character from a previous book who has this connection with Webster. I have to say I am intrigued and hopeful that something will come of it.
March 10, 2017
It was so nice to be back in Eve and Roarke's world again!! This instalment was awesome and kept me very entertained. My only complaint would be that I would have liked to have had more Eve and Roarke time!!! The focus was mainly on the murder case... which is quite usual but this time it was more focused on it than them.
If you haven't read this series yet, I strongly urge you to give it a go! It's not to be missed!
If you haven't read this series yet, I strongly urge you to give it a go! It's not to be missed!
April 8, 2019
*Rereading for group buddy read - April 2019 - It's always great to reread a book yet again and know you were right the first time!! Treachery is definitely one of the best of the in Death series. It delivers a powerful punch & message and character development is, as always, huge. 5 Fantastic Stars again!
Treachery ranks in the top 5 of the In Death series for me. The identity of the villain/s is known very early on in this one, & the case quickly becomes personal to Eve. I really enjoyed watching as Eve methodically builds her case to take them down. She is always good but this one is special - like sitting through a command performance by a world-class orchestra. As always, the character interaction is superb with appearances by several of my favorites of the series. The teamwork is showcased with everyone playing a big role. The Roarke & Eve Combo is hard to beat! This is one of the best! A must read!
Treachery ranks in the top 5 of the In Death series for me. The identity of the villain/s is known very early on in this one, & the case quickly becomes personal to Eve. I really enjoyed watching as Eve methodically builds her case to take them down. She is always good but this one is special - like sitting through a command performance by a world-class orchestra. As always, the character interaction is superb with appearances by several of my favorites of the series. The teamwork is showcased with everyone playing a big role. The Roarke & Eve Combo is hard to beat! This is one of the best! A must read!
August 18, 2017
My name is Ann Lou *waves* and I am an In Death series addict. Will I wish to be cured from this addiction? A big fat NO.
Anyways, there is a murder at the first chapter with Peabody as the primary but as what she said "it was a slam dunk". The case was closed within a day. What made this an interesting installment is when Peabody got trapped in the shower hearing a convo about a couple of corrupt cops. So, basically this installment is just that. Good cops vs Bad cops. Very exciting, indeed.
My love for Roarke and Eve knows no bounds. I just freaking love them, okay?
Having secondary characters that rocks is also a big bonus.
Anyways, there is a murder at the first chapter with Peabody as the primary but as what she said "it was a slam dunk". The case was closed within a day. What made this an interesting installment is when Peabody got trapped in the shower hearing a convo about a couple of corrupt cops. So, basically this installment is just that. Good cops vs Bad cops. Very exciting, indeed.
My love for Roarke and Eve knows no bounds. I just freaking love them, okay?
Having secondary characters that rocks is also a big bonus.
August 31, 2017
”Peabody may find more, something specific, the hair on the camel’s back----“ (Eve)
“Straw.” Wwbster smiled a little. “It’s the straw that broke the camel’s back.”
“What would a camel do with a straw?” (Eve)
”Drop the fucking weapon, you fucking motherfucker or I'll fucking scramble your fucking brains. Hands up! Hands where I can fucking see them, you fucking cocksucker. You fucking breathe wrong, you fucking blink wrong, and I will fuck you up. Fucker." Jacobsen snarled it as he shoved Marcell to the ground. "On your fucking face, you fucking shit coward. Stream my lieutenant in the fucking back? Fuck you.”
I was asking myself when Ms. Robb will face the corruption issue? *wink*
Another great one!!!
… pssttt… I know, I know… this is not a review! LOL
August 12, 2019
I think this is my favorite of the In Death books so far, which surprised me given that I don't usually like a "corrupt cop getting taken down" type plot line. This was the perfect balanced of tight plotting and character moments, and I couldn't put it down
November 14, 2025
16 times and this book is still as much fun as the first time I read it.
Whenever I need a pick-me-up, I grab Treachery ID because it never fails to lift up my spirits and put me back into fighting mode. I love the In Death series but I definitely have a soft spot for Treachery ID. This book shows a clear result of Eve’s character growth, how much she’s changed since Roarke came into her life. The core of her—strength, honor, courage—strengthened and deepened with love and friendship and the camaraderie of her fellow cops.
I always think that Treachery ID is the summit of the In Death series. The books that come after are good yes, but Treachery ID brought a lot of major developments into the limelight from the time Eve first met Roarke to who they became together.
So many scenes of this book are full of fun. It’s hard for me to gush about all of them without giving away any spoilers to the uninitiated 😉 but I’ll do my best. Treachery ID emphasizes the fight between good cops and bad cops, against corruption and cops who use the system to manipulate others and line their own pockets.
Eve’s interactions with Renee absolutely revved me up and left me chuckling over how Eve creamed her. All the scenes were full of sarcastic, smart repartees that made this story a delight to read. The interactions between the cops under Eve’s command sprinkled additional humor into the story that left me in smiles.
Then there were the softer scenes where Eve and Roarke’s love for each other shone through and reinforced their relationship. They both understood how much they’d changed each other’s life and made it better. In addition, I got to see my favorite characters.
Treachery ID was full of fabulous scenes, clever dialogue and was just plain epic! I hope I never get tired of re-reading it. :)
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Whenever I need a pick-me-up, I grab Treachery ID because it never fails to lift up my spirits and put me back into fighting mode. I love the In Death series but I definitely have a soft spot for Treachery ID. This book shows a clear result of Eve’s character growth, how much she’s changed since Roarke came into her life. The core of her—strength, honor, courage—strengthened and deepened with love and friendship and the camaraderie of her fellow cops.
I always think that Treachery ID is the summit of the In Death series. The books that come after are good yes, but Treachery ID brought a lot of major developments into the limelight from the time Eve first met Roarke to who they became together.
So many scenes of this book are full of fun. It’s hard for me to gush about all of them without giving away any spoilers to the uninitiated 😉 but I’ll do my best. Treachery ID emphasizes the fight between good cops and bad cops, against corruption and cops who use the system to manipulate others and line their own pockets.
Eve’s interactions with Renee absolutely revved me up and left me chuckling over how Eve creamed her. All the scenes were full of sarcastic, smart repartees that made this story a delight to read. The interactions between the cops under Eve’s command sprinkled additional humor into the story that left me in smiles.
Then there were the softer scenes where Eve and Roarke’s love for each other shone through and reinforced their relationship. They both understood how much they’d changed each other’s life and made it better. In addition, I got to see my favorite characters.
Treachery ID was full of fabulous scenes, clever dialogue and was just plain epic! I hope I never get tired of re-reading it. :)
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April 13, 2011
TREACHERY IN DEATH is the 32nd book in the In Death series. Naturally there are books that I prefer over others, but overall I love the series and find that Nora Roberts AKA J.D. Robb does an awesome job mixing it up and making it still seem fresh. I know there are other readers who do not feel the same way as I do and I respectfully disagree with them. I think they’re bummed because Eve and Roarke aren’t umm . . . banging each other 24/7 like they did when they first got together. I actually like the evolution of Eve and Roarke’s relationship. They can’t have angst in each book. The evolution seems realistic to a happily married couple. And while they do have fights, and they have a biggie in TREACHERY IN DEATH you can still see the love and respect they have despite their differences.
While we know who the villain is from almost the beginning, what I loved is the steps Eve has to take to prove it and the emotional toll that it’s taking on her and those that are close to her. To me, this seemed more realistic, as that is often how real police work is handled, by this I mean gathering enough evidence to prove your case. I thought the emotional angst for Peabody, Commander Whitney, Mira and others provided the perfect emotional backdrop and I loved how Eve supported them. It was nice to see her providing the emotional support to her friends, which you know if you read the series, is a big step up in her emotional development. I also loved the big cat fight in the end. And I loved the support Eve received from those under her command. And yes, I’m still annoyed that Roarke is still involved in Eve’s cases. I think he should stop being the leader of the universe and just work for Eve (yes that was sarcasm).
Overall, I really liked TREACHERY IN DEATH and the In Death series continues to be a must read for me.
April 10, 2024
This is my fave book in the series...
After working out in the gym, Peabody hears 2 officers enter the locker room and begin arguing. Trapped, alone and weaponless she realizes that they are not just arguing about a case, but also about corruption and murder. As soon as they leave and she realizes it's safe, she contacts her co-hab McNab and they head over to Lt. Eve Dallas house.
The readers find out early on in the book who the bad guys are and the lengths they are willing to go to keep their illegal side business going. IMO this book is more about Eve going head to head with a dirty cop than it is a "who-done-it", and how she and her crew take down a dept of dirty cops.
reread > 04.10.24
reread > 12.14.22
reread > 02.15.16
After working out in the gym, Peabody hears 2 officers enter the locker room and begin arguing. Trapped, alone and weaponless she realizes that they are not just arguing about a case, but also about corruption and murder. As soon as they leave and she realizes it's safe, she contacts her co-hab McNab and they head over to Lt. Eve Dallas house.
The readers find out early on in the book who the bad guys are and the lengths they are willing to go to keep their illegal side business going. IMO this book is more about Eve going head to head with a dirty cop than it is a "who-done-it", and how she and her crew take down a dept of dirty cops.
reread > 04.10.24
reread > 12.14.22
reread > 02.15.16
August 3, 2019
What a great book - right up there with my all time favourites in the ID series. Nothing I love to hate more than a wrong cop - add in a whole squad of wrong cops and that makes one hellava story.
Kick-ass Eve earns her name with a flourish in this book. She has so much to be proud of with her own squad and with her partner!
Love the girl fight at the end - great book, must read for all!
5 stars, 2 thumbs up!
From the blurb: Detective Eve Dallas and her partner, Peabody, are following up on a senseless crime—an elderly grocery owner killed by three stoned punks for nothing more than kicks and snacks. This is Peabody’s first case as primary detective—good thing she learned from the master.
But soon Peabody stumbles upon a trickier situation. After a hard workout, she’s all alone in the locker room when the gym door clatters open, and—while hiding inside a shower stall trying not to make a sound—she overhears two fellow officers arguing. It doesn’t take long to realize they’re both crooked—guilty not just of corruption but of murder. Now Peabody, Eve, and Eve’s husband, Roarke, are trying to get the hard evidence they need to bring down the dirty cops—knowing all the while that the two are willing to kill to keep their secret.
Kick-ass Eve earns her name with a flourish in this book. She has so much to be proud of with her own squad and with her partner!
Love the girl fight at the end - great book, must read for all!
5 stars, 2 thumbs up!
From the blurb: Detective Eve Dallas and her partner, Peabody, are following up on a senseless crime—an elderly grocery owner killed by three stoned punks for nothing more than kicks and snacks. This is Peabody’s first case as primary detective—good thing she learned from the master.
But soon Peabody stumbles upon a trickier situation. After a hard workout, she’s all alone in the locker room when the gym door clatters open, and—while hiding inside a shower stall trying not to make a sound—she overhears two fellow officers arguing. It doesn’t take long to realize they’re both crooked—guilty not just of corruption but of murder. Now Peabody, Eve, and Eve’s husband, Roarke, are trying to get the hard evidence they need to bring down the dirty cops—knowing all the while that the two are willing to kill to keep their secret.
January 4, 2019
I'm seriously obsessed with this series! Another great book from J.D.Robb. I'll never get tired of Eve & Roarke. <3
“Eve: Anyway, thanks for riding to the rescue. You need a white hat. Good guys wear white, right?
"Roarke: I look better in black.”
Yes, my darling Roarke. You're absolutely right about that! :D
“Eve: Anyway, thanks for riding to the rescue. You need a white hat. Good guys wear white, right?
"Roarke: I look better in black.”
Yes, my darling Roarke. You're absolutely right about that! :D
December 22, 2010
I always love this series but I particularly loved this installment. I loved the change of mystery and the interpersonal byplay we got to see, as well as a peek into Eve's emotional and psychological growth. This book made me happy!
May 17, 2020
Love the fact that Peabody has a major role. This has become one of my favorites in a favorite series.
2018 - There are so many really good scenes in this, all worth re-reading. I have to say that the catfight between Dallas and Lt Oberman at the end is pretty much gratuitous, even though, as Cmdr Whitney says, "it was as satisfying to experience as it was to observe."
I've been skimming a lot of the books in this series, and, as Roarke has commented several times, Dallas *does* tend to get hit in the face a lot, even tempts the bad guy or woman with it, doesn't move to avoid it.
2018 - There are so many really good scenes in this, all worth re-reading. I have to say that the catfight between Dallas and Lt Oberman at the end is pretty much gratuitous, even though, as Cmdr Whitney says, "it was as satisfying to experience as it was to observe."
I've been skimming a lot of the books in this series, and, as Roarke has commented several times, Dallas *does* tend to get hit in the face a lot, even tempts the bad guy or woman with it, doesn't move to avoid it.
May 4, 2011
In Death is one of the two series with m/f (sub)plot that I'm still reading. The fact that I read the other one only to find out what happens to the gay couple and that I've given up on the rest almost two decades ago is saying something about this series. The appeal is in the futuristic setting, competent police procedural/mystery plots and, of course, kick-ass heroine.
Treachery in Death is a better, more coherent book that the previous one. Here we see Eve cleaning out her own house and she does it magnificently. The book is not in the same category as the first several books but that is hardly a surprise. Eve is on top of her game, has her man and she mostly dealt with the issues from her past. That leaves very little space for considerable character development. But, that's all right, because writing is solid, case interesting, familiar humor and almost all the secondary characters present (and there, IMO, lies the future potential of this series). It's like coming home. It's comfortable and entertaining and, as far as I am concerned, that is all that really matters. Highly recommended, especially for the fans of the series.
Treachery in Death is a better, more coherent book that the previous one. Here we see Eve cleaning out her own house and she does it magnificently. The book is not in the same category as the first several books but that is hardly a surprise. Eve is on top of her game, has her man and she mostly dealt with the issues from her past. That leaves very little space for considerable character development. But, that's all right, because writing is solid, case interesting, familiar humor and almost all the secondary characters present (and there, IMO, lies the future potential of this series). It's like coming home. It's comfortable and entertaining and, as far as I am concerned, that is all that really matters. Highly recommended, especially for the fans of the series.
November 23, 2022
Reread
Even better on a re-read I swear
Spoilers ahead
This was one of my favorites in this series as Dallas, Roarke and her crew took down a group of dirty cops. Peabody had her moment to shine here too as she took point on an investigation. Dallas' conviction in her job, her duty to her badge shined brightly in this one. Her disgust at dirty cops made me love her even more. Brilliant!!!!i
Even better on a re-read I swear
Spoilers ahead
This was one of my favorites in this series as Dallas, Roarke and her crew took down a group of dirty cops. Peabody had her moment to shine here too as she took point on an investigation. Dallas' conviction in her job, her duty to her badge shined brightly in this one. Her disgust at dirty cops made me love her even more. Brilliant!!!!i
January 24, 2019
Mükemmel bir davaydı. Kirli polisler Eve'in en tahammül edemediği grubu oluşturuyor tabi ki. Okurken kendimi kaybettim, şahane bir finaldi.
March 23, 2023
Eve deals with murderers every day, she sees evil in all it's forms and she has dedicated her life to stopping it so there is very little that makes her as angry as the idea of a corrupt cop. Let alone a whole squad full of them. When Peabody overhears a conversation between Lieutenant Renee Oberman and one of her lackeys where they are arranging the murder of one of their informants she goes straight to Eve for help. But Oberman is a decorated officer with eighteen years of service to the NYPSD and her father is still a legend even after his retirement. Making any kind of allegations without having serious evidence to back them up would lead to all sorts of political fallout but going up against someone so experienced, and so obviously willing to kill anyone who stands in their way, makes this the most dangerous case Eve and Peabody have worked yet.
I know you're probably sick of hearing me rave about this series by now but these books just keep getting better and better and Treachery in Death was one of my favourites so far. There is such a sense of foreboding while you're reading and there were honestly times I was worried that not all of my favourite characters would survive. This is the case of a lifetime, not only is Eve pitting herself against a fellow Lieutenant but she's also trying to root out any other members of Oberman's squad who are dirty. She has the backing of her team and her superiors but everything has to be done totally by the book and there is no margin for errors.
We've seen Eve throw herself into danger more times than I can count but I will never tire of seeing her pit herself against an intelligent enemy and still manage to remain one step ahead. Alongside the fabulous hunt for corrupt cops Eve still has other cases to work and we get to see her show once again how great she is at her job but also what a fantastic leader she is. She works hard to make sure her squad are the best at what they do and to show them that she will always have their backs. While Eve may dealing with a difficult case this book still has all the humour and love of the previous instalments, the fun banter is there with Peabody, McNab, Feeny and the others, Roarke is still pretty much the perfect guy and Eve proves again why she's one of the best cops in NYC.
1st read - November 2019
2nd read - November 2021
3rd read - February 2023
I know you're probably sick of hearing me rave about this series by now but these books just keep getting better and better and Treachery in Death was one of my favourites so far. There is such a sense of foreboding while you're reading and there were honestly times I was worried that not all of my favourite characters would survive. This is the case of a lifetime, not only is Eve pitting herself against a fellow Lieutenant but she's also trying to root out any other members of Oberman's squad who are dirty. She has the backing of her team and her superiors but everything has to be done totally by the book and there is no margin for errors.
We've seen Eve throw herself into danger more times than I can count but I will never tire of seeing her pit herself against an intelligent enemy and still manage to remain one step ahead. Alongside the fabulous hunt for corrupt cops Eve still has other cases to work and we get to see her show once again how great she is at her job but also what a fantastic leader she is. She works hard to make sure her squad are the best at what they do and to show them that she will always have their backs. While Eve may dealing with a difficult case this book still has all the humour and love of the previous instalments, the fun banter is there with Peabody, McNab, Feeny and the others, Roarke is still pretty much the perfect guy and Eve proves again why she's one of the best cops in NYC.
1st read - November 2019
2nd read - November 2021
3rd read - February 2023
March 19, 2019
4.5 FAB STARS
This book was a seriously fab read, I devoured it, loosing track of time as I became immersed in the story/crime being investigated. Eve with the help of her team and Roarke, is tirelessly working to bring down a group of crooked, murdering cops. Crooked cops that gain her attention thanks to Peabody sneaking into the old dilapidated police gym that no one uses and overhearing a heated conversation between the two key stains on the police force.
Whilst we know who the crooked cops/killers are from the get go, the investigation as Eve and her team gathered evidence to ensure there would be no escape for the guilty had me absorbed.
One of my favourite books in the series, will definitely be re-reading this one.
The ass kicking in this was ace and the tension and emotion depicted well.
This book was a seriously fab read, I devoured it, loosing track of time as I became immersed in the story/crime being investigated. Eve with the help of her team and Roarke, is tirelessly working to bring down a group of crooked, murdering cops. Crooked cops that gain her attention thanks to Peabody sneaking into the old dilapidated police gym that no one uses and overhearing a heated conversation between the two key stains on the police force.
Whilst we know who the crooked cops/killers are from the get go, the investigation as Eve and her team gathered evidence to ensure there would be no escape for the guilty had me absorbed.
One of my favourite books in the series, will definitely be re-reading this one.
The ass kicking in this was ace and the tension and emotion depicted well.
May 11, 2020
Dirty cops in New York?!?! That’s not something Eve Dallas is going to tolerate!
September 24, 2020
What can I say that I haven't said before? Not much except this is still, after 50+ books, a favorite, even though it's hard to read. It gives me all the feels. ALL. The. Feels!2017 Update: This book remains one of my top five favorites in the series. It's as close to perfect as a book can get, tugging the reader's emotions in so many different directions. I have a girl crush on Eve and a major love affair with Roarke. I'll add in all the officers in her squad and the usual backups (the E-geeks, Mira, Whitney and Summerset.) It just gets better with every reread.
2015 reread: My original review has been saved below. It's been four years since I last read this book. My original assessment hasn't changed much. That said, I've currently been reading approximately one In Death book a day in a massive reread of the series. There are little nuances I missed the first time around. The subtle shifts in Eve and Roarke's relationship, his views of cops in general (and what it means that he fell in love with one, and accepts that her cops are good cops) are all layered in so perfectly. This is still one of my favorite books in the series. Plus, Peabody rocks. She's truly coming into her own, not as Eve's protege but as Eve's partner.
[Original review] First and foremost, I love the IN DEATH series--to the point that I buy new releases for my Kindle AND in hardback. At some point, I'll replaces the first twenty books in the series, currently on my shelf in paperback, with the hardbacks, if they are ever released in that format.
That said, I don't automatically love every entry in the series. There've been a few that I wondered if Robb/Roberts had rushed through to meet a deadline. TREACHERY IN DEATH is NOT--I repeat IS NOT--one of those. Taut action, tight plotting, and a righteous Eve blend for a satisfying read that often kept me up way too late. Additionally, the reader gets a glimpse of Eve's complex motivations and emotional make-up as she takes on a wrong cop. This book boldly illustrates all the reasons I love the characters and the series. This is a must read for all Eve Dallas fans.
March 12, 2016
I finished reading last night and I was like asking all questions why people can’t all be passionate and be their best in what they are doing. I went to my answers and cried first to understanding the nature of evil that maybe I will never fathom because no matter how and why I still don’t know why it still continue to possess every man’s motive to live.
Treachery in Deathgot me rethink my life all together again for this has a very honest and universal theme of crime and battle of wits and power. It saddened me then because it will remain fiction and I am hopeless if we do have real good cops to combat all the evilness in the world. Yes, there are in particular unsung heroes who will and continue to make a difference but unfortunately this difference made and done is not for sure is wasted because of again the greed and evil that reside everywhere or the temptation of money, power and glory.
I love how J.D. Robb personifies Lieutenant Eve Dallas as a real life heroine; how in her own little way can one be a hero, how respect, humility, speaking the truth, standing by your principles, believing in her dreams and standing for her subordinates and justice no matter what inspire every single human being who knows her.
Pretty well, this is one of my unforgettable reads if the In Death Series.
Treachery in Deathgot me rethink my life all together again for this has a very honest and universal theme of crime and battle of wits and power. It saddened me then because it will remain fiction and I am hopeless if we do have real good cops to combat all the evilness in the world. Yes, there are in particular unsung heroes who will and continue to make a difference but unfortunately this difference made and done is not for sure is wasted because of again the greed and evil that reside everywhere or the temptation of money, power and glory.
I love how J.D. Robb personifies Lieutenant Eve Dallas as a real life heroine; how in her own little way can one be a hero, how respect, humility, speaking the truth, standing by your principles, believing in her dreams and standing for her subordinates and justice no matter what inspire every single human being who knows her.
Pretty well, this is one of my unforgettable reads if the In Death Series.
December 4, 2024
Amazing series! I can't remember reading 30+ books in a series with the same enthusiasm as I had while reading the first!
In Treachery in Death, Eve is set against another Lieutenant who is everything Eve is not! It's personal to her after what she went through and managed to achieve! Being a cop and carrying the badge isn't something Eve takes lightly! In a battle of wits, she has to take down a woman she despises!
In this story, the author makes it plain how a person from a caring and stable family environment can turn out to be a despicable human being and a person who had a very difficult start in life by the power of will manages to become something extraordinary!
As always, Eve has her husband Roarke at her side, her team and friends!
Among the action-packed moments and investigation, there is always the banter between Eve and various characters, moments of peace , and passion with Roarke!
I had a good laugh at Eve when her plan for a nice evening went south and got emotional in the end when her team was there when the fight was over!
Special moments were also the conversation she had with Roarke in the garden, and in the end, when Eve confides in Roarke, what a role he has in her being able to do her job!
In Treachery in Death, Eve is set against another Lieutenant who is everything Eve is not! It's personal to her after what she went through and managed to achieve! Being a cop and carrying the badge isn't something Eve takes lightly! In a battle of wits, she has to take down a woman she despises!
In this story, the author makes it plain how a person from a caring and stable family environment can turn out to be a despicable human being and a person who had a very difficult start in life by the power of will manages to become something extraordinary!
As always, Eve has her husband Roarke at her side, her team and friends!
Among the action-packed moments and investigation, there is always the banter between Eve and various characters, moments of peace , and passion with Roarke!
I had a good laugh at Eve when her plan for a nice evening went south and got emotional in the end when her team was there when the fight was over!
Special moments were also the conversation she had with Roarke in the garden, and in the end, when Eve confides in Roarke, what a role he has in her being able to do her job!
July 19, 2016
What a terrific book. I love watching Eve go up against Rene Oberman. Good cop versus bad cop on the simplest level, but this book is about so much more. It's about leadership and command styles and how respect is earned. Peabody gets some meaty moments starting off with her role as Primary in the takedown of the street thugs, then followed quickly by her eye witness shower stall scene. Unlike some InDeaths, this book never drags. All action all the time and very little time is spent navel gazing....well except for the Peach Orchard which was a memorable love scene in JD Robb's vast collection of memorable love scenes.
May 28, 2024
Love this one. These books are great! This one is about a dirty lieutenant who commands her squad and convinces them to do her dirty work. Dallas is awesome!
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