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Monday, October 31, 2011

Kindred in Death (In Death, Book 29) by JD Robb

 

Kindred in Death gives us yet another serial killer. With yet more mommy issues. And Eve once again has no time to sleep.

That's not to say I didn't enjoy the book. I did. Not only for the murder plot, but for the team Eve puts together, for the personal stuff here and there, and for once again making Summerset a bit more human.

Here's the blurb:

When the newly promoted captain of the NYPSD and his wife returned a day early from their vacation, they were looking forward to spending time with their bright and vivacious sixteen-year-old daughter who had stayed behind. Not even their worst nightmares could have prepared them for the crime scene that awaited them instead.


As for the writing elements:
  • The plot was kind of same-thing as compared to previous books in this series. The story is still a good one, but at some point one has to wonder how many serial killers are in the future.
  • Pacing was mostly okay.
  • Prose and dialogue were excellent.
  • Character development was nudged a bit here and there.
  • World-building was consistent with previous books.
I'm giving Kindred in Death a 9 of 10 because of recurring themes, as mentioned in my first paragraph. Can't we have a serial killer without mommy issues?

    • Book Rating: Kindred in Death: 9 of 10
    • Series Rating: 10 of 10


    1. Naked in Death
    2. Glory in Death
    3. Immortal in Death
    4. Rapture in Death
    5. Ceremony in Death
    6. Vengeance in Death
    7. Holiday in Death
    7.5  Midnight in Death
    8. Conspiracy in Death
    9. Loyalty in Death
    10.Witness in Death
    11. Judgment in Death
    12. Betrayal in Death
    12.5 Interlude In Death
    13. Seduction in Death
    14. Reunion in Death
    15. Purity in Death
    16. Portrait in Death
    17. Imitation In Death
    17.5 Remember When
    18. Divided in Death
    19. Visions in Death
    20. Survivor In Death
    21. Origin In Death
    21.5 Haunted in Death
    22. Memory in Death
    23. Born in Death
    24. Innocent In Death
    24.5 Eternity in Death
    25. Creation in Death
    26. Strangers in Death
    26.5 Ritual in Death
    27. Salvation in Death
    28. Promises in Death
    29. Kindred in Death
    29.5 Missing in Death

    30. Fantasy in Death
    31. Indulgence in Death
    31.5  Possession in Death
    32. Treachery in Death
    33. New York to Dallas
      
     

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