| "Innocent in Death", by Nora Roberts writing as J. D. | | | | less chilly interior. Beyond the walls that Dallas has |
| Robb, is the latest novel of the suspense series that | | | | probably built as a defense mechanism is a witty, |
| takes place in a futuristic New York City. Amid a | | | | sarcastic woman who is fiercely in love with her |
| frigid, winter setting, Lieutenant Eve Dallas works to | | | | husband, Roarke. While I enjoyed the entire book, I |
| solve the murder of Craig Foster, a school teacher | | | | especially enjoyed how Roberts/Robb shows the |
| who appears to have been an all-around good guy. | | | | intense passion that Dallas and Roarke share by |
| Published by G. P. Putnam's Sons, ISBN: | | | | weaving words in such a way that the novel's |
| 978-0-399-15401-0, the book appeals to readers who | | | | romantic subplot drew me deeper into the story. |
| enjoy mystery, police procedural, and romantic | | | | When someone from Roarke's past slinks into town, |
| subplots. | | | | Roberts/Robb uses her word-weaving skills to show |
| Roberts/Robb does a wonderful job at creating | | | | Dallas' more vulnerable side. |
| three dimensional characters in "Innocent in Death." | | | | "Innocent in Death" touches on several themes, in |
| Lieutenant Eve Dallas is a no-nonsense, smart cop | | | | my opinion. The author shows that appearances can |
| who takes no prisoners once she believes she knows | | | | be deceiving, that past mistakes in life does not |
| the culprit that is responsible for Craig Foster's | | | | define one's present or future, and that love does |
| murder. Beneath Dallas' cool posterior lies a slightly | | | | conquer all, sometimes. |