A talented teenage singer , song writer thinks all her dreams have come true - her parents have finally agreed to let her attend a concert by her favourite band , Avenue A . Just before a break in the concert she catches the lead singer, Jake's , eye - he smiles ......... she is in heaven .
That is until someone bumps into her , she feels sick and dizzy - what has happened ?
When she staggers into the alley behind the club she is caught by Jake as she collapses ...... she dies in his arms !
When Eve and her team arrive and assess the incident they realise she has been murdered - who would want to kill her ? why would someone kill her ? Is this a random one off or just the start of a spree ?
The story is full of twists and turns but Eve and the gang are up to the job - her focus is to stop the killer before he strikes again .

This is another excellent book in this long running , near future , police procedural - with characters you become invested in .
I look forward to the next book in the series
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own

Another good book from the In death series. For me personally this was a little bit harder to read as it features the random deaths of teenage girls. As a parent of teenage girls myself I felt more of an impact from the deaths. I still enjoyed the book and it has all of the things I love from this series.

I enjoyed this book . Who couldn't love the main characters of Eve and Rourke. I've read all of the books in this series from the beginning and my only criticism is that they are becoming a bit formulaic. You know pretty much before you start what is going to happen although J D Robb is very good at not giving away the perp until nearly the end if the book.

If you want a good beach read or just something to take you away from the everyday for a while then pick this up.

I am great full for the opportunity provided by publishers to read one of series in depth . I am one of a great fan of these series of books. I like the main character who is an inspiration for me . She is a powerful character but at the same time I like the interaction and relationship she has with her husband. Love the conversation between the couples. The book kept me occupied and gripped until the end .
Excellent plot and fast based investigation in a futuristic world. Would love to read the next book in the series.
Would highly recommend ecveryone to read all books in the series . Thank you netgalley for this wonderful opportunity to review one of my favourite author and book series.

Writing an original review for an In Death title is impossible by this stage. I have read and enjoyed every single book in this series and have run out of words to express my love for these mysteries, the setting, and the characters featured. From the moment I read Naked in Death I have been intrigued by the near-future setting and the main characters. The interactions between Eve and Roarke, and the way they compliment each other enhance every single book.

As always, J.D. Robb brings us an original and heartbreaking murder in Random in Death. And, also as always, she and her team bring the mystery to a satisfying conclusion despite the odds being stacked against them. Fans of these books will enjoy the investigation of the crime as much as the personal news of the main and secondary characters. And if they are as big a fan as I am, they are already counting down the days until the release of, Passions in Death, In Death #59. 😊

A must read series for me. The novel has a deeply involved plot that has strong characters, wonderful relationships, and great pacing to the series. Overall, this novel was a twisty tale that kept me engaged throughout the story can't recommend this series enough while futuristic settings aren't normally my thing this series has kept me engaged from the start. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

I'm a big fan of Eve Dallas, and I've loved the fast paced investigations she's taken me on over the years. This is another exciting read, with her "family" around her - I'm enjoying the addition of Nadine's rock star and seeing Mavis' family growing up :)

I won't say more about the plot, because you know what to expect by the time you're on book 58 in the series, but its another good one.

Recommended.

"Random in Death" by J.D. Robb is the latest instalment to the In Death series. The book has its moments of suspense and excitement, but it falls short in terms of character development and plot complexity. While the concept is interesting, the execution feels rushed and lacks depth. Some of the twists and turns in the plot feel forced and predictable. Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher and J.D. Robb for the ARC of this book.

I haven’t read a book in this series for a couple of years and am wondering why. I love Eve and Roarke, the books are always gripping, unputdownable and well written. I’ve again read late into the night because I was enjoying it so much. Eve is a great character, flawed, with an interesting back story and, with Rourke, is really enjoying her life, having friends but still having a passion for her job. Over the years we’ve got to know so many of the regulars, they feel like family, even Galahad. This is another really good book, I love the futuristic but believable setting, the twists and turns, the realistic police enquiries, and the way all the clues come together at the end. This book can be a standalone read, but I’m so glad I’ve read nearly all 58 in this series. My only downside is that as an ARC, there were a lot of times when the sentences had no punctuation and it was a struggle to decipher what was written. That said, it didnt stop me enjoying the read,

Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for the opportunity to read and review this book.

58 books in and I am still hooked on this series. Random in Death is, like its predecessors, fast paced, twisty and has a cast of characters you can't help but like and care for (most of them anyway). I loved every page of Random in Death and cannot wait for book 59!

Thank you to NetGalley and Little, Brown Book Group UK for my ARC.

Even if Eve Dallas is one of the longest series it never stops entertaining and keeping me hooked.
It's sci-fi and mystery, one of the best technothriler.
This is excellent and entertaining.
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher for this ARC, all opinions are mine

I love a Eve Dallas book and I am sure this will be great, unfortunately the copy we have been given to read has whole sentences without punctuation or gaps in the words, I was working out what was being said but there are so many I have given up, I will buy it when it comes out.

I understand the concept of not getting completed books and books with errors, but this is the worst one I have had.

Music , Murder and Mystery…
The PERFECT start to an amazing read.

As always Nora Roberts does it again. It has everything
The book starts off with the murder and does not slow down!!!
Spending time with Roark , Peabody and McNab is always fun. Also Bella is abso-poso adorbs!!!😁

The clues, the investigation and of course Lieutenant Dallas pull the reader in and do not let go.

After getting a call from Nadine on a lazy weekend and another death the very next night Lt. Eve is in a race against time as she tries to catch a psychopath who seems to pick his targets at random and stop him before he takes another life.

As is always the case, Eve works the case meticulously and tirelessly, leaving no stone unturned and finds clues where there seem to be none.

RANDOM IN DEATH is the latest book in a very long series but each book has its own case with a very satisfying conclusion. In spite of that I would highly , highly recommend that you read these books in order of their publication dates as the introduction of characters and their development is an overlying story arc.


Highly recommend for fans of police procedurals , murder mysteries and detective stories.
Perfect for fans of Sherlock Holmes or Agatha Christie.

J D Robb's latest title in the Eve Dallas series is no. 58!
A series of seemingly random murders of teenages girls with no apparent link to one another and Eve and her cohort are back on duty and racing against time. This is very fast paced taking place over a a few days as they race to find the killer before the next murder.
story that drags you along! An exciting read.and a good addition to the series.

I would like to thank Netgalley and Little, Brown Book Group UK for an advance copy of Random in Death, the fifty-eighth novel to feature Lieutenant Eve Dallas, set in New York in the near future.

Sixteen year old Jenna Harbough is in a club dancing to her favourite band, Avenue A, when she feels a sting in her arm. A few minutes later she is dying in lead singer Jake Kincaide’s arms. Eve is in no doubt that Jenna was injected with a lethal dose of drugs, so it’s up to her to discover if she was targeted or if it was random.

I thoroughly enjoyed Random in Death, which is another twisted tale of mayhem and bad actors. The novel is mostly told from Eve’s point of view so the reader gets immersion and the possibility of getting a few guesses in, not that I found the time, because although it is a longish novel the action never seems to stop and it’s quite fast moving.

The plot is interesting and I found it fascinating the way Eve is able to turn the very few clues they have into leads that actually take them somewhere and put them in a position to identify a prime suspect. I haven’t read many novels in the series, but this one feels darker with a nasty motive and an extremely unpleasant perpetrator. The motive is not novel and has been fairly topical over the past few years, but the author puts her own unique spin on it.

I am intrigued by the future that the author has created. Obviously it was about 30 years ago when she created it and it was futuristic, but now it’s creaking. There are still futuristic elements, but it seems to lack cutting edge IT. It’s a quaint mixture.

There is a fair amount of humour in the novel that makes it a fun read, so I have no hesitation in recommending it.

Thank you to Netgalley, the publisher and author for an advanced copy of this book.

What can I say, JD Robb delivers again in my most favourite, go to series. Start reading this series if you haven't already!

I have been reading the in death both since the very first one, Naked in death, more years ago than I care to recall. I have dipped in and out over the years, but I always come back to them. I enjoyed this book very much, I have always liked the way Eve’s character is written and I like the detail of the police work. I missed some of the more familiar secondary characters, but I did like the ones who made an appearance.
The plot felt paced, with time spent getting to know each victim before their deaths.
Will definitely be reading the next book to be released and I heartily recommend this one.

I was surprised that this was number 58 in a series as it does not seem like it. normally after about 10 or so the stories feel jaded and repetitive. The murders are harrowing and seemingly unrelated, there's certainly a twisted killer out there. Eve and team work through the few clues relentlessly. Characters are well developed, as they should be after so many previous stories, but they continue to develop, they work well together, there's some humour and Eve and Roarke make a great pair.. Being pre-publication, there are plenty of formatting glitches to iron out but even having lines and lines of text with no spaces between words did not discourage me. Looking forward to future stories in the series. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an advance copy.

OMG I so love the way that Lt. Eve Dallas' mind works!

Following the death of a teenage girl at a rock concert with friends, Lt. Dallas and her team set out to find the murderer.

Along the way we meet well loved characters and colleagues that we've gotten to know. Even though all 'In Death' books are standalones, it certainly gives a richer reading experience when you can greet characters like long lost friends.

Relentless as always, Dallas and Peabody spearhead this continually evolving case. Whilst gathering seemingly inconsquential information, Dallas is digging to get into the head of the killer, a style and strategy that works over and over again.

Like much of this author's work, it's the dialogue both to herself and to those she works with, that sets this particular series apart for me.

You very much come to rely on Eve's process to guide you through each and every case, ultimately finding those responsible.

I love this series, the characters and colleagues, but most of all I love how Eve and her ever increasing circle 'stand' for the victims!

Another not to be missed 'In Death' experience.

Another excellent Eve Dallas thriller, well paced with great characters and plenty of twists. All set in a close future these are all well written and easy to read