OH.EM. GEE!!! This has got to be the longest series I have ever had the privilege of creating a reading order guide for. And WOW does it look good. Recommended over and over again by fellow book enthusiasts, I was delighted to find out that J.D. Robb is Nora Roberts (I love her books!). I kept hearing over and over again how Roarke was one of THE most AMAZING book heroes ever, and so I finally decided to look these up. I could read to my hearts content and indulge in a world for weeks with this one! Massive amounts of 5-star reviews with almost every book!
“Deanna: I’m sure you have already read this series but J.D. Robb’s In Death series is a wonderful series. Murder, mystery, romance. Each book had me on the edge of my seat following Eve Dallas the tough police detective… JD Robb is Nora Roberts mystery writing pen name. Her “In Death” series is wonderful. It’s about a smart/strong New York homicide detective named Eve Dallas. Great reads!
Leah: hey just wandering if you have read the In death books by JD Robb, I love them and I think you will to. Just a tip make sure you read them in order the first one is Naked in death.
Enjoy!!!”
Jennifer: I have also read the JD Robb “In Death” series and I can’t wait for the next installment of that!
Maggie: Like you, I am an AVID reader… I was hooked on J.D. Robb’s “In Death” series… Eve Dallas is a homicide detective living in the year 2057, these books are addictive and wonderful.. her irish husband, Roarke is a retired bad guy who is now the richest man in the world…
Smeech: Roarke the mega rich, bad boy smarty pants from J.D. Robb’s In Death series. (sidenote form Maryse –> her 4th favorite hero of all heroes)
About the book #1:
Eve Dallas is a New York police lieutenant using her instincts to hunt for a ruthless killer. And she’s going against every warning telling her not to get involved with Roarke, an Irish billionaire—and a suspect in Eve’s murder investigation. But passion and seduction have rules of their own.
Quick tidbit about the series:
“The In Death series begins in the year 2058 … after an outbreak of warfare a few decades earlier known as the Urban Wars wreaked havoc across the globe and led to widespread destruction and death. After the wars, cities focused on renewal and revitalization…
- Naked in Death
- Glory in Death
- Immortal in Death
- Rapture in Death
- Ceremony in Death
- Vengeance in Death
- Holiday in Death
- Midnight in Death (novella)
- Conspiracy in Death
- Loyalty in Death
- Witness in Death
- Judgment in Death
- Betrayal in Death
- Interlude In Death (novella)
- Seduction in Death
- Reunion in Death
- Purity in Death
- Portrait in Death
- Imitation In Death
- Remember When (incorporating a Nora Roberts story with a JD Robb sequel)
- Divided in Death
- Visions in Death
- Survivor In Death
- Origin In Death
- Memory in Death
- “Haunted in Death” as found in the Three in Death short story anthology
- Born in Death
- Innocent In Death
- Creation in Death
- Eternity in Death as found in the Dead of Night Anthology
- Strangers in Death
- Salvation in Death
- “Ritual in Death” as found in the Suite 606 Anthology
- Promises in Death
- Kindred In Death
- Missing in Death as found in the The Lost Anthology
- Fantasy in Death
- Indulgence in Death
- Possession in Death as found in the The Other Side Anthology
- Treachery in Death
- New York to Dallas (In Death)
- Chaos in Death as found in the The Unquiet Anthology
- Celebrity in Death
- Delusion in Death
- Calculated in Death - expected release date February 26th 2013
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Absolutely LOVE this series!
Is this series about the same person all the way through that many books? and is their a printable list I will have to look into these.
I just recently started this series (book 4 is next) and I love it!
Kimberly, it is about the same heroine, Eve. It works though through so many books because of her job. It makes it a bit like a CSI, Law & Order type thing with romance and other personal things.
Meant to also say than k you Maryse for compling this list. I am always at a loss as to which one comes next!
I LOVE this series. I’ve been reading it for years. Every time a new book comes out, I rush to get it and simply devour it. Then I wait impatiently for the next one. Eve, Roark and the rest of the recurring characters feel like old friends. And, while some books are better than others in the series, there isn’t a bad one in the bunch.
Wow I love hearing this! Your enthusiasm here, and on my Facebook page over it really has me wanting to dig in. Maybe I can do one of these, and one from my TBR list, and then one of these, and another from my TBR list and so on… It’d take me a year to read ‘em that way, but by the time the next one comes out, I’ll be there!
I’m with you Sara, I love this series, I’ve been reading her for years and like you when a new one comes out I run to get it. Eve and Roarke can do no wrong.
I really enjoyed this series…I never had to worry about finding the next book to read. I listened to the audiobooks while I worked and went through about a book a day!
Yes! I’ve been listening to the audiobooks on my walks and they’re great!
Roarke is my ultimate dream man. I’m so happy you added this series. This is my nr 1 favourite series off all times!
I just finished Delusions in Death. Another great Eve and Roarke story! I had to stay up all night finishing the book. It was really good!!
“”“She reminds me of Magdelana.”
He said nothing for a moment, just watched her face, then rising, he walked over to the murder board to study Ava’s.
“Not just the high-class blonde thing,” Eve began.
“No,” he said quietly, “not just.” He thought of Magdelana, the woman he’d once cared for. The woman who’d betrayed him, and on the return trip had done everything in her power to hurt Eve and chip away at their marriage”"”
this is a dialogue in d book strangers in death. here roarke refers to some woman named magdelana. who is she ???
I am glad I found your blog. This list is exactly what I have been looking for. Now that I have a computer and no longer work it’s great knowing I can go on the internet and find out the order in which books were written. The Eve and Roarke series is the BEST series I have ever read. Though it can be predictable for me at times, I still can’t turn that page fast enough. J.D Robb has brought these two characters to life for me. Very rare. Only one other author has done that for me. Thank You for taking so much time to make the list. I can see how much you enjoy what you do.
In answer to who is Magdalena….old girlfriend of Roarke’s. She makes an appearance in innocent in death. (I think) Wants R back. Major manipulator. Love this series. I’m re-reading prior to the new release.
Raven
I have been reading the In Death series for a while now….I had started reading them whenever I came across one, but now that I have them in order, I am reading them all over again! I absolutely love Eve Dallas, her handsome husband Roarke and all of the characters in this series!!!!
It’s absolutely my favorite series! I often wonder if they made movies of her books, who would play Eve and Roarke!!!!!!
I can picture Ian Somerhalder as Roarke. I love love love this series, so if they ever make the movies or like a tv show I will be it’s top fan.
The audiobooks are amazing. Susan Ericksen’s voices get in your head. My favorite is her voice for Peabody. Very funny.
I have read all the books, then started listening to them on my IPOD. Absolutely lover Roarke! Peabody is funny. I love all the characters. Susan Erikson is GREAT! Keep the series going!
I came across the in death series by accident and only have the last three to read. I am a huge fan of Nora Roberts and she has never disappointed with these or her other books. I cant wait for her to keep adding to it. Very rare can an author have so a long running series and continue to keep you in touch with all of the characters.
If you haven’t read this series…PLEASE DO…it does NOT disappoint. I am almost caught up and at the home stretch. I am upto Fantasy In Death and I must tell you that of ALL the books I have read, of ALL the heroes, of ALL the billionnaires, Doms, military men I have read if I only had ONE that I can totally bring to life and be mine this is a no brainer for me. In a word, my IDEAL MAN IS: ROARKE!!!!! Thank you J.D. Robb. No one else compares for me.
I know that Calculated In Death just came out and I believe she has another novella and another book for 2013. Happy reading fellow Eve & Roarke fans!
Thank you so much for doing this list. I was given a large selection of the In Death serries. I wish now that I’d kept a list of all the ones I’ve read. Love the lead characters, and the way J.D. Robb draws me in, then suddenly there’s something comedic to giggle at and break the moment. What an awesome author! Why no movies or series?
I just got Calculated in Death. Can’t wait to start reading. Yay!
@ Yvonne
I totally agree with you. Roarke is definitely my all time favorite book hero and so totally my dream man!
I love this ‘series’.. One of the few you can read ‘out of order’ and not get totally lost.. may be a few details mentioned from prior books but rarely any ‘crossover’.. example. I am reading Kindred in Death now and it mentions “can’t wait to read the book on the Icove case”.. and yet , the last one I read (the name escapes me) mentioned the viewing party and subsequent after party for the MOVIE of the Icove case based on the book. .. and yet, nothing lost, nothing gained. All in All , I’ve read maybe half and have tried to go in order, but when nothing to read and a “new” title is available (new to me at least), its always worth the read.
Thanks for the list I believe there are actually 63 in death books to date
I just started reading a couple of months ago I hate my best friend for turning me on to Eve and Roarke I can’t stop…LOL I am already up to
Holiday in death….its great on the computer the chapters just fly by.My friend reads the large print books form the library but sometimes sh has to be on a waiting list…..at this time she has read them all except the new on and shes on the list for that one. Thanks to J.D, Robb for this is a wonderful series who’s characters all become close friends.
Brandy
It is my understanding that Mel Gibson has bought the movie rights to some of these novels, but as to when we can expect the movies, that is up in the air. Maybe Me. Roberts can give us an insight as to when this is to happen. I have loved her TV movies in Lifetime on some of her N R novels. Thanks for providing the list it is really appreciated.
When I began reading Naked in Death, I got hooked, so I started a campaign to collect all those old books from the In Death series. (Flea Mkts & Used book stores) Now I’m up to #35 and still have about 10 more to read yet. I’ve read then in order and it’s so fun keeping track of Eve , Roarke, Peabody, Mavis, Feeney, etc etc. I don’t know how long Nora will continue this series, but I sure hope it is several more years yet. I am 75 and carry my latest read into restaurants, car trips, air flights, etc., in case I have a long wait. Reading is my favorite pass time (2nd only to line dancing,) and loving it!!!. And Kudos to Nora for all her research and sensitivity! Go Nora go!
I need some honest feed back on this series. My 11 year old daughter was given the first book by her step mother and is now asking permission to read it. I’ve read Nora Robert’s books before and I’m afraid of the age appropriateness of this series. What is your opinion?
Veronica – I’m only five books into the series and to be honest, it’s been quite a while since I read the last one so my memory is a bit hazy, but I recall enough sex that I wouldn’t feel comfortable giving it to my daughter at that age. I can’t remember how much violence is included. I hope you get some other comments from people with more experience with the series than me but couldn’t help but comment. For what it’s worth, I love the series so far — I just think of it as an adult series.
Aerobics, your daughter is still too young for these books. There is too much sex in them for her to read. I recommend finding her some more age appropriate reading and have a good talk with the stepmom.
I meant Veronica. Sorry about that.
I’m getting all kinds of feed back on this issue and needless to say the more I get the more I’m inclined to tell her no and have a nice discussion with her father on the books his new wife is offering our daughter to read at their house. Thank you everyone Rosa and Maggie for your insight and input.
Can anyone tell me the name of the In Death book which contains the Icove Case?
Origin in Death is all about the Icove case.
@ Veronica
I can totally understand your worries. I am a teacher and I get very concerned about the movies and things my 6 year old kids are watching at home. Kids are exposed to things way to early these days. I started reading adult fiction at 12 cause by then I read all the children and teenage books in our library and the ones I could find in the shops. I still remember the day when the librarian phoned my mom to ask if I can take out a certain book. It was funny. My mom however taught me to have good judgement and I never misused that trust.
However I will not recommend this specific series to an 11 year old. Besides the sex some of the detail is gory and gruesome and the issues are adult issues. I think she should wait maybe 4 years to mature in order to handle these books. I’m a big JD Robb fan and I wish I could read her books for the first time again. It was just great.
Important thing is to not just say no, but explain your reasons and recommend other more teenage appropriate series’s. When you just take the book away she might be tempted to read it behind your back.
Good luck.
Hugs. xx
Thank you Biate for that information.