Purity in Death (In Death, Book 15) by JD Robb

 

Purity in Death plays into the futuristic parts of this world, and that's a nice change of pace from previous storylines.

Since we're dealing with computers, of course that gives Roarke a reason to be involved yet again.

Once again, Eve finds herself investigating cops. But not just cops, she's also investigating other public service workers as well, in many branches of service. She's played around with the letter of the law since she fell in with Roarke, and she's had some conflicts about that. The events of Purity in Death bring those front and center for her, and force her to analyze things a bit more than she's allowed herself before. The events also contrast and compare her morals to those or Roarke -- not necessarily a good thing, but they figure it out.

But Ms. Robb isn't through there. No, she has to have the whole city debating those same morals, having it play out in the media as well as society in general.

A frightening new computer virus begins spreading—with no boundaries. Eve Dallas starts racking her brain for answers and for the courage to face the impossible—that this virus might be able to spread from machine to man.

As for the writing elements:

• The plot was beautiful. In a twisted and warped way, of course.
• Pacing was mostly okay.
• Prose and dialogue were excellent.
• Character development grew and changed here, which is a good thing.
• World-building was consistent with previous books.

I enjoyed the event of  Purity in Death for both the shades of grey that Eve must face and stand against, the people she was forced to interview and deal with, the realization that her friends are her family, and the closeness between Eve and Roarke. 

• Book Rating: Purity in Death: 10 of 10
• Series Rating: 9 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
22. Memory in Death
23. Born in Death
24. Innocent in Death
25. Creation in Death
26. Strangers in Death
27. Salvation in Death
28. Promises in Death
29. Kindred in Death
30. Fantasy in Death
31. Indulgence in Death
32. Treachery in Death
33. New York to Dallas