J.D. Robb discussion

A naked man with a knife and blood all over his body stumbles into a high-society party where Eve and Roarke are in attendance. It looks like a ritual killing with gruesome undertones and Eve has to face, once again, the idea that evil exists in supernatural form. She doesn't buy it, of course. Isis from Ceremony in Death makes a reappearance in this one.

Although it was a quick solve, I really liked this one. Of course, when I listened to how Eve asked the questions I could understand how it would happen. Of course, some crimes are very easily solved. I just can't understand how people can be that evil.

Man. I have to say that I remember really NOT liking this one. I really don't like ritualistic stuff. They REALLY creep me out. Plus, I remember this one being SUPER sad. I'll probably skip this one on my reread of the series.

Sara ♥ wrote: "Man. I have to say that I remember really NOT liking this one. I really don't like ritualistic stuff. They REALLY creep me out. Plus, I remember this one being SUPER sad. I'll probably skip th..."

I agree with you. This one is really sad and graphic.

This one was so-so for me. I liked to have a short one as a breather after Salvation.

I love how Roarke goes on the defensive when it's his stuff involved. It's like anyone with their possessions (including my son with his Legos). It's like crystal to them...DON'T TOUCH...HANDS OFF!!!

I'm on to Promises which I'm told holds some "promise" for a very good story! LOL

The only think that didn't like about this one was that they figured out who did this way too easy.

Cast List (view spoiler)[Eve Dallas: NYPSD lieutenant and homicide detective; married to Roarke
Roarke: Billionaire; married to Eve
Mavis Freestone: Eve's best friend and music phenom. She's also Leonardo's cohab.
Maxia Carlyle: Wealthy socialite, hostess at the party Roarke and Eve are attending
Jackson Pike: Murder suspect, new doctor at the West Side Health Clinic
Detective Delia Peabody: Eve's partner
Ava Marsterson: Murder victim, office manager at the West Side Health Clinic
Detective Ian McNab: Detective Peabody's co-hab, works out of the NYPSD Electronics Detectives Division (EDD)
Dr. Li Morris: Chief medical examiner
Dr. Charlotte Mira: NYPSD's top profiler and psychologist
Mika Nakamura: Roarke's head of security at the hotel where the murder occurred
Brian Trosky: Desk clerk at the hotel where the murder occurred
Isis: Witch, owner of "Spirit Quest"
Leah Burke: Nurse practioner at the West Side Health Clinic, a suspect in the Ava's murder
Dr. Sloane: Doctor at the West Side Health Clinic
Sarah Meeks: Receptionist at the West Side Health Clinic
Dr. Larry Collins: Pediatrician at the West Side Health Clinic, a sensitive; a suspect in Ava's murder
Kiki: Lab tech at the West Side Health Clinic who dresses in a neo-goth style; a suspect in Ava's murder
Dr. Silas Pratt: Doctor at the West Side Health Clinic; a suspect in Ava's murder (hide spoiler)]

There are no spoilers in the list. It's only set up this way because of its length and for easy reference.