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