This is one I tried reading but couldn’t gel with hence it sitting on my shelf for ages. Sorry. But I won’t be reading it

Due to a sudden, unexpected passing in the family a few years ago and another more recently and my subsequent (mental) health issues stemming from that, I was unable to download this book in time to review it before it was archived as I did not visit this site for several years after the bereavements. This meant I didn't read or venture onto netgalley for years as not only did it remind me of that person as they shared my passion for reading, but I also struggled to maintain interest in anything due to overwhelming depression. I was therefore unable to download this title in time and so I couldn't give a review as it wasn't successfully acquired before it was archived. The second issue that has happened with some of my other books is that I had them downloaded to one particular device and said device is now defunct, so I have no access to those books anymore, sadly.

This means I can't leave an accurate reflection of my feelings towards the book as I am unable to read it now and so I am leaving a message of explanation instead. I am now back to reading and reviewing full time as once considerable time had passed I have found that books have been helping me significantly in terms of my mindset and mental health - this was after having no interest in anything for quite a number of years after the passings. Anything requested and approved will be read and a review written and posted to Amazon (where I am a Hall of Famer & Top Reviewer), Goodreads (where I have several thousand friends and the same amount who follow my reviews) and Waterstones (or Barnes & Noble if the publisher is American based). Thank you for the opportunity and apologies for the inconvenience.

Another great addition to the Dallas series. Fast paced exciting storyline. Thanks for the opportunity to read.

I have really got back in to the “In Death” series, after losing track a bit, partly because of the relentless, twice a year publication. But Eve and Roarke still spin a good story, and it’s good to read about familiar characters. Recommended.

Golden in Death is the 50th book of the "In Death" series, with Eve and Roarke as the lead characters.

Golden in Death begins with the poisoning of a paediatrician on a beautiful April morning. Kent Abner opens a parcel that contains a cheap golden egg, but it released toxic fumes that killed him when he prised it apart. The paediatrician, a passionate, dedicated and kind member of the community, seems to have no enemies. He cared about the defenceless, and most held him in great esteem. After Lieutenant Eve Dallas and Detective Delia Peabody are cleared by the hazmat team, they soon realise that they have their work cut out as their initial investigations fail to produce anything more than a few blind alleys. When another victim, the wife of a Columbia University professor, is found dead, Eve and Delia feel they are starting to make some progress with the case.

With its slow build, Golden in Death had a terrific plot and I had plenty of time to become invested in the victims, as well as receiving the backstory of the occurrences leading to the murders. As expected, Eve and her dependable, multi-billionaire, tech savvy husband, Roarke, delighted me with their wonderful relationship. He made coffee, made sure she had enough money, and never interfered or demanded attention. Who wouldn't love a partner like that? Roarke and she have a great deal of chemistry between them, they are very hot together and Roarke has some hilarious moments that make him ever more adorable. They make a brilliant team and I can't wait to read more of them. I also enjoyed Detective Delia Peabody in this story who was smart and tough, and she worked really well with Eve. There was an impressive number of characters in this crime novel which I have to say made it a little difficult to follow at times, however, I thought it was very nicely written by J.D. Robb and I found it gripping and thoroughly enjoyable. The wrap up at the end was particularly satisfying.

Reading Golden in Death has inspired me to read the other "In Deaths" and also other Nora Roberts novels.

I received a complimentary copy of this novel at my request from Little, Brown Book Group/ Piatkus via NetGalley. This review is my own unbiased opinion.

It doesn’t matter how many times I read my J D Robb collection, I love them more with each reread, and part of what I love about them is the amazingly unique cast of characters that have a glorious diversity of personality and Mannerisms. J D Robbs characters and interactions have come to set a standard for me which I expect to be met by any author in order for me to enjoy the story.

This was no exception, once again delivering a different crime with a perfect blend of relationships throughout the story. I adored every page, and I’m so glad to say that even after all this time, J D Robb still shocks and delights me with the end reveal that I didn’t see coming!

In a bid to get caught up I thought I would do some shorter reviews, just share the blurb and my thoughts – rather than provide my usual oversight on some of the themes and threads before capturing my overall thoughts on a book. Still with me? Great. Books I didn’t enjoy don’t appear on the blog so I don’t want you to presume I am doing shorter reviews because I was underwhelmed or unhappy…that’s not how we roll here.

The 50th Eve Dallas thriller. FIFTY. By my reckoning I have read 47 of them and I have two of the missing books in my TBR pile. It is fair to say I am a big fan of this series. We have seen Eve Dallas grow from kickass socially awkward New York cop into a kickass socially awkward New York Cop who is surrounded by loads of great supporting characters. Watching Dallas grow and her character evolve has been an absolute joy for me. As a reader, finding a character you love is always special – when that character appears in 2 or 3 new books each year – well that’s icing on the cake.

For the 50th story in the series (Golden for 50) I was expecting some huge development in Eve’s personal life – a massive shift in the dyamic of the books – but it didn’t arrive. We began and ended book 50 in much the same position. Now that doesn’t mean J.D Robb may not come back to events in this book and spin them into something new (it has happened in the past with the infamous Icove case) but it didn’t have that feel. Instead we get a solid story with Dallas and Peabody trying to prevent deadly chemicals being released into the city.

There are a couple of deaths – witnessed by the reader so we know what is about to happen. It gives Dallas the opportunity to establish a link between victims, it seems a long shot when they begin to interview suspects, however, the arrogance of one of the suspects gives her cause to dig deeper. I always enjoy watching Dallas and Peabody working a case, turning their attention to characters that don’t behave as they would expect and digging deep into their lives to find the gaps in their alibi.

The humour, the thrills and the fun of the In Death series were very much present. As a fan of these stories I was delighted to have the opportunity to revisit my favourite characters. Trying to convert new readers to a series with 50 volumes may seem a daunting prospect, this isn’t the book which would draw in a new reader and have them hooked but it is a damned fine addition to a terrific collection.

As always, I absolutely loved this but I have to say, I expected something a little more out there and dramatic from the series' 50th instalment. For such a monumental milestone, this book could have slotted itself in anywhere along the timeline and it wouldn't have made much difference.

It won't be one of the more memorable books in the series but it was enjoyable all the same.

At one point I was an avid reader of the "... In Death" series but life got in the way. However. I'm very glad I was able to read this newest installment of the inimitable Eve Dallas and Co.
The character list hasn't changed much,: Eve is still as tough hut likable as ever, Roarke smouldering but helpful and Peabody and the rest adding their own quirks to the story.
The plot itself is good, not too obvious and keeps the action and unravelling of plot going right to the end.
Having not read the previous recent installments some of the references went over my head but is fine to be read as a standalone novel if needs be (though as with any series I'm always happier if I've them read in order). I may just have to dig out the ones I haven't read yet.

First I've read in this series. Very entertaining read, and was flabbergasted as to how many come before it. I'll definitely dip into those too, but might take me some time!

We're huge Nora Roberts' fans and slightly ashamed to admit we came late to the table to her alter ego JD Robb and the fabulous Eve Dallas–Roarke futuristic crime series. Once we discovered them, we rushed through them as we're also great crime-fiction lovers. Golden in Death, the latest – and fiftieth, fiftieth! – in the 'In Death' series of books builds on a solid foundation and entertaining cast of familiar characters, including wonderful Dallas sidekick, partner Delia Peabody, the Miras, the EDD detectives, and many others.

The premise, like many in the series, is grim, yet highly inventive. Someone is targeting seemingly unlikely people and killing them via the delivery of a beautiful golden egg that releases a highly toxic gas in a very short space for a limited time. It's a nasty death. Could it be terrorism? A mad scientist? Or something more sinister? As usual Dallas, with her out of the box thinking, is able to make the connections between the seemingly random victims.

It's impossible if you're writing fifty books in one series for them to be all of the same quality and there have been previous Dallas titles which haven't quite lived up to the albeit very high standards one expects from Ms Roberts/JD Robb. Golden in Death does. It's a very good read and also the relationship between Dallas and her beautiful husband, Roarke, continues to develop and grow, a big reason why fans also follow the series. Highly recommended. Of course!

When a loved and revered paediatrician is killed by mysterious fumes from a box containing a golden egg, Eve Dallas notifies the Hazmat team and goes about in search for evidence. As another similar murder occurs, Eve not has a madman in her hands who would stop at nothing to kill innocent victims.

Eve uses her typical methods to find the killer alongside her partner Detective Peabody. As the story develops, we see a different side to Eve and Roarke's marriage, and let me tell you this again- they are swoon-worthy.

'Golden in Death' delivers a power-packed story with discoveries that will leave you shocked. Eve, as always is powerful and in control, despite struggling to establish rules in her personal life.

This is the 50th book in the series and I plan to binge read the entire series as soon as I can. I can't wait to read more about these well executed cases and Eve and Roarke's relationship, which I am sure, develops beautifully.

What another great book from JD Robb! I’ve read all the previous books in this series and really enjoyed them. I was very happy to see that this was just as good as those. I enjoyed the story and the characters were very well written.

I can't quite believe that I've actually caught up with this series, let alone that fifty books (plus multiple novellas) in and I'm still totally in love with this world and the characters. That's some kind of magic right there, but come on this is J.D. Robb aka Nora Roberts, queen of romance, so it probably shouldn't be that surprising! I was intimidated by the length of this series and put off starting it for a long time but once I got hooked in I couldn't stop reading and I'm amazed by how quickly I got through these books. I'm not sure what I'll do with myself while I wait for the next one to publish, perhaps I should start a reread?

Anyway, if you're a fan of this series then you'll already know exactly what to expect from Golden in Death, it has the same humour, the same brilliant and often quirky characters, the futuristic gadgets and the weird murders that Eve has to work her butt off trying to solve. It has strong friendships, one of my favourite fictional romances and my ultimate book boyfriend. All the magical ingredients that will keep me coming back for more even if there are another fifty books published in the future. I'm definitely not done with this world yet.

So I reviewed this book and the entire series on a video on youtube, it won't let me post just the video tho so I am forced to type at least 100 characters. Enjoy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YHF_39pnTrs&t=539s

Although I find a new author every single day, I’m always going back to some of them that I’ve loved for half of my life and one of them is Nora Roberts and all of her other pseudo names.
Golden in Death is another great story that I absolutely loved. The mystery, the criminal investigation and most of all the love and feelings that Eve is going through while trying to solve the crimes, kept me glued to my kindle for a few hours.
Thanks to the publisher @littlebrownbookgroup_uk and the author for my review copy.

Another good whodunnit featuring detective Eve Dallas and with a highly believable plot. It is set in the future but could just as easily be in the present day.

It’s hard to believe JD Robb has written 50 Eve Dallas books as they are still as good as the first ones. When a well loved Doctor is murdered it’s up to Eve and Peabody with the help of Roarke to solve the murder so when people keep dying with seemingly no connection to each other it becomes a race against time to find the killer. A great read as always

I didn't realise this was a sci-fi/futuristic novel when I requested. I managed about 10% of the book before I gave up as this is just not a genre I enjoy.

50 books! 50!! I mean come on, who else can churn this series out alongside her stand alone novels through the year. The woman is a machine............carry on Ms Roberts, you're a legend.

I love all the characters, the stories, the timeline...........everything!!

Don't be intimidated if you haven't read the whole series, you'll whizz through them in no time.

I highly recommend you read.

Thank you to Netgalley, the publisher and author.