in Death

The ...in Death series of novels and novellas is written by Nora Roberts under her pseudonym J. D. Robb. Set in a mid-21st-century New York City, they feature NYPSD ("New York City Police and Security Department") lieutenant Eve Dallas and her husband Roarke. The stories also regularly feature other characters, including Captain Ryan Feeney, Detective Delia Peabody, Detective Ian McNab and Dr. Charlotte Mira.

First published in 1995, the series is ongoing as of 2021 with 50 novels and will continue as long as Roberts desires to write it. She has stated that the series will never contain one of Eve and Roarke's children,[1] as the series will end with Eve's eventual pregnancy.[2]

Deaths

Below are all deaths – murder victims, murder investigations, and others – that occur in the span of the In Death books, including weapon, cause of death, and the perpetrator. This list does not include any attacks on persons that do not result in death.

BookVictimCause of DeathWeaponPerpetrator
Naked in Death Sharon DeBlass shot in head, chest and groinSmith & Wesson Model 10Gerald DeBlass
Lola Starr (Alice Williams)SIG 210, 1980 Derrick Rockman
Georgie CastleRuger P90
Gerald DeBlassgunshot suicide
Joseph FinesteinpoisonedcakeHetta Finestein
Glory in Death Cicely Towers slash across throat long-bladed knife C. J. Morse
Yvonne Metcalf
Louise Kirski
C. J. Morse's mother (pre-book)
Immortal in Death Boomer (Carter Johannsen)strangulation & blunt traumathin baseball bat Lt. Jake Casto
Hetta Moppett (pre-book)blunt trauma to the head
Pandoraexcessive traumacane
Cockroach (Lament Ro)blunt trauma to the headiron pipe
Jerry Fitzgeralddrug overdoseImmortality, morphine and Zeus
Rapture in Death Drew Mathiashanging suicide by mind control via subliminals found virtual reality goggles Dr. Reeanna Ott
S. T. Fitzhughslashed wrists
Senator Pearly jumping
Cerise Devane
Dr. Reena Ottelectric shock to the throatpolice stunnersuicide
Ceremony in Death Det. Sgt. Frank Wojinskycardiac arrest by drugsDigitalis and Zeus Selina Cross & Alban
Alice Lingstromchased into street and hit by carparanoia
Lobar (Robert Allen Mathias)removal of heart athame
Thomas Wineburgstabbed in heart
Louis Trivanestabbed in throat & disembowelmentMirium Hopkins
Selina Crossslashed throatAlban
Albanstabbed in heartJamie Lingstrom
Vengeance in Death Thomas X. Brennendisembowelment, amputation   Liam Calhoun
Shawn Conroyexsanguination
Jennie O'Learyslow hangingrope
Liam Calhounoverload of nervous systemstunnerRoarke
Holiday in DeathMarianna Hawley rape, sodomy, strangulation Christmas garland Simon Lastrobe
Sarabeth Greenbalm
Donnie Ray Michael
Brent Holloway
Midnight in Death 8 victims unknown; torture unknown David "Dave" Palmer
Judge Harold Wainger torture and hanging

(strangulation)

nylon strapping rope (hangman's noose)
Carl Neissan
APA Stephanie Ring
David Palmer electrocution stunner; electric cage Eve Dallas and misadventure
Conspiracy in DeathSnooks (Samuel Petrinsky)removal of heart surgical instruments Dr. Michael Waverly
Erin Spindler (pre-book)removal of kidneys
Jilessa Brownremoval of liver
Officer Ellen Bowersblunt traumametal pipe
Dr. Tia Woinjection of barbituratesdrug overdose
Jan the nurseblunt trauma to head, single blow 
Dr. Westley Friend (pre-book)injection of barbituratesdrug overdose
Loyalty in DeathJ. Clarence Bransondrilled to the wall through the heartBranson 8000 DrillLisbeth Cooke
Colonel Howard (Fixer) Bassibeaten and drowned in riverDroids Cassandra (Clarissa & B. Donald Branson)
300+ unlisted victimsbomb explosion in Tea Room of Plaza Hotel terrorist bombs
Lieutenant Anne Malloy and "less than 400" unlisted victimsbomb explosions and panicked stampede for exits in Madison Square Garden
B. Donald Bransonfall from crown of Statue of Liberty gravitymisadventure
Clarissa Branson (Charlotte Rowan)jump from crown of Statue of Libertysuicide
Witness in DeathRichard Dracostabbed in heart during stage performance of Witness for the Prosecutionbutcher knife Areena Mansfield
Linus Quimcoerced suicidehanging
Judgment in DeathDetective Taj Kohliblunt trauma to headmetal baseball bat Sergeant Arthur Clooney
Lieutenant Alan Millschest cut, from neck to stomach; disembowelmentknife
Captain Boyd Baylissdrowningtaped-down to bathtub
unnamed former NYPSD officer (pre-book)[3]hangedoriginally ruled self-termination
unnamed NYPSD officer (pre-book)[3]drowning after slipping in bathtuboriginally ruled accidental
Lewisunknown drugpressure syringe to heartunknown female assassin
'Clarence Haggerty' Yawlyshot in the headpolice issued weaponEve Dallas
Officer Thad Clooney (pre-book)[3]exsanguinationunspecifiedunnamed (orders from Max Ricker)
Betrayal in Death Justice Thomas Werner raped, beaten and strangled two-foot sterling silver wire Sylvester Yost
Monique Rue
Nigel Luca
Britt Hague
Joseph Hague
Winifred C. Cates
Darlene French
Jonah Talbot
Sylvester Yostslashed across throatmug shardsuicide
Mick Connellystabbed in stomachknifeMichel Gerade
Interlude in Death Reginald Weeksbludgeoned to deathmetal bat Bryson Hayes
Zita Vintersuicide drugsdrugged in wine
Douglas Skinner (former Commander)suicidedrugsvoluntary suicide
Seduction in Death Bryna Bankhead rape and drug overdose rape drugs Whore & RabbitKevin Morano
Grace LutzLucias Dunwood
Dr. Theodore McNamarabludgeoning, drowninglampLucias Dunwood & Kevin Morano
Kevin Morano poisoned unidentified drugLucias Dunwood
Lucias Dunwoodsuicide
Reunion in DeathMarsha Stibbs (pre-book)hit to the headglass tableMaureen Brighton
Julianna's three husbands (pre-book) poisoned cyanide Julianna Dunne
Walter C. Pettibone
Henry Mouton
Eli Young
Spencer Campbell
Purity in DeathRalph Woosterbludgeonedbaseball batLouis K. Cogburn
Louis K. Cogburn police stunner(s) light & sound frequencies, severe inter-cranial pressure driving victim to suicide The Purity Seekers
Detective Kevin Hollowaytranqed
Chadwick Fitzhughslit own throat
Mary Ellen Georgehanged self
Nick Greenestabbed self in heart
Hannah Wadestabbed repeatedlykitchen knifeNick Greene
Dru Geller light & sound frequenciesThe Purity Seekers
Portrait in DeathRachel Howard stabbed through heart stiletto Gerald Stevenson (Steve Audrey)
Kenby Sulu
Alicia Dilbert
Siobhan Brody (Roarke's mother, pre-series)beaten to death Patrick Michael Roarke
Imitation in DeathJacie Wootonslit throat, massive blood loss (killed à la Jack the Ripper)scalpel Niles Renquist
Lois Greggsexually assaulted and strangled (killed à la Boston Strangler)robe sash/belt
Remember WhenAndrea Jacobsslash across throatstiletto Trevor Whittier
Tina Cobbsevere trauma to head, torso, set on firebaton
Divided in DeathFelicity Kadestunned, 14 stab wounds to chest bread knife Blair Bissel
Carter Bisselstunned, 18 stab wounds to chest
Chloe McCoysuicide pillsdrugged
Joseph Powelllaser to carotid arterymilitary laser
Visions in DeathJasper K. McKinney (pre-book)[4]fall from apartment buildinggravitymisadventure
Elisa Maplewood beating, rape, strangulation, removal of eyes red ribbon John Blue
Lily Napier
Marjorie Kates
Breen Merriweather
Ineza Blue
Lena Greenspan (pre-book)[5]
Sarie Parker (pre-book)[5]
8 unnamed women (pre-book)[6]
Annalisa SommersCelina Sanchez[6]
Survivor in DeathInga Snood slash across throat combat knife Sergeant Roger Kirkendall, Sergeant Isaac Clinton, Corporal Jilly Isenberry
Grant Swisher
Keelie Swisher
Coyle Swisher
Linnie Dyson
Meredith Newman
Detective Owen Knight
Detective James Preston
Dr. Jaynene Brenegan (pre-book, 2055)[7]multiple stab woundsunnamed
Judge Thomas Moss and son Evan Moss (pre-book, 2057)[7]explosioncar bomb
Karin Duberry (pre-book, 2058)[7]strangulationmanual
Corporal Jilly Isenberrybroken neckfall down stairs 
Origin in DeathDr. Wilfred B. Icove stabbed in chest scalpel Deena Flavia
Dr. Wilfred Icove, Jr.Avril Icove
Evelyn SamuelsDeena Flavia
Deena Flavia laser blast laser Jonah Delacourt Wilson (clone)
Dr. Wilfred B. Icove (clone)
Jonah Delacourt Wilson (clone)Eve Dallas and Roarke
Memory in DeathRosie O'Hara and 150+ unlisted victims (pre-book)[8][9]explosion in nightclubbombunnamed terrorists
Max "Tubbs" Lawrencejumped out of window under the influence of drugsZeusmisadventure
Leo Jacobscrushed by falling body Max Lawrence
Trudy Lombardfractured skull by multiple blowssapZana Lombard (Marnie Ralston)
Haunted in DeathRadcliff C. Hopkins IIIbullets to torso, arm, and head 9mm Smith & WessonMaeve Buchanan
Bobbie Bray (pre-book)single bullet to headRadcliff "Hop" C. Hopkins I
Born in DeathSophia Belego (pre-book)unknown unknown Winfield Chase (all except the last on orders on conspiracy with Madeline Bullock)
Emily Jones (pre-book)head trauma
Natalie Copperfield strangulation after torture manual
Bick Byson
Randall Sloanhangingtranquilized then hanged
Madeline Bullockbroken neckmanually
Innocent in DeathTrevor Straffo (pre-book)broken neck, head traumapush down stairs Rayleen Straffo
Adele Versy (pre-book)overdosesleeping pills
Craig Fosterpoisonedricin
Reed Williamsparalyzed by poison, drownedsurgical paralytic substance
Creation in Death Edwina Spring (pre-book) torture, exsanguination by cut wrist rope, knives, scalpel, needles, sap, blow torch, laser, dry ice, electric shock, and drugsRobert Lowell Sr.
Corrine Dagby (pre-book) Robert Lowell Jr., a.k.a. The Groom
Melissa Congress (pre-book)
Anise Waters (pre-book)
Joley Weitz (pre-book)
18 unnamed women and unknown number of other victims (pre-book)
Sarifina York
Gia Rossi
Eternity in Death Gregor Pensky (pre-book) exsanguination from twin puncture wounds in neck artificial vampire fangs Dorian Vadim
Tiara Kent
Allesseria Carter
Strangers in DeathReginald Thomas Anders (pre-book)fractured skullshoved in the shower and slammed head into Italian marble Ava Anders
Ned Custer (pre-book)slit throat and castrationknife
Thomas Aurelius Andersstrangulationtranquilized then strangled by ropeSuzanne Custer
Salvation in DeathNick Soto (pre-book)multiple stab woundsknifeLino Martinez and Penelope Soto
Ronni Edwards (pre-book) bombing at a school auditorium in 2043 bomb The Soldados/Lino Martinez & Penelope Soto
Kobie Smith (pre-book) bombing at convenience store in 2043
Quinto Turner (pre-book)
Three unnamed minors (pre-book)
Joseph Turner (pre-book, year 2044)hanging Suicide
José Ortega (pre-book)drug overdoseunnamed drugsunintentional suicide
Miguel Flores (pre-book)stabbedunknownSteve Chávez
Steve Chávez (pre-book)unknownunknownLino Martinez
Lino Martinez poisoning potassium cyanideJuanita Rodriguez Turner
Jimmy Jay JenkinsBilly Crocker
Ritual in DeathAva Marstersonritual killing, slit throat, multiple stab woundsmultiple drugs, knives Silas Pratt, Ola Pratt, Lawrence Collins, Bria Collins, Leah Burke, Kiki, Rodney, 6 others
Brian Troskyhammer to cave in his own skulldrugged and hypnotized
Promises in DeathAmaryllis Coltrainefull impact to throatpolice issue stunner Detective Cleo Grady (on command of Max Ricker)
Rod Sandystabbed through torsostiletto
Kindred in DeathDeena MacMasters raped, beaten, sodomized, strangled   Darrin Pauley
Karlene Robins
Missing in DeathDana Buckleyslit throatbone daggerIvan Draski
Fantasy in DeathBart Minnockbeheadedsword (holo game)Levar (Var) Hoyt
Indulgence in DeathHolly CurlowstrangledmanuallyKevin Donahue
Melly Bristow (pre-book)broken neckmanually Winston Dudley IV and Sylvester Moriarity III
Sophia Ricci (pre-book)unknown (body never found)unknown
Linette Jones (pre-book)beatentire iron
unnamed architect (pre-book)garrotedwire
Larinda Villi (pre-book)stabbed through heartunknown
Jamal Houstonbolt through neckcrossbowSylvester Moriarity III
Ava Cramptonstabbed through heartbayonetWinston Dudley IV
Luc Delafloteimpaled through heartharpoonSylvester Moriarity III
Adrianne JonashangedbullwhipWinston Dudley IV
Possession in DeathGizi Szabostabbed dagger Sasha Korchov
Vanessa Warwich, Allegra Martin, Lucy Quinn and five others (pre-book)slit throat
Treachery in DeathCharlie Ochielectrocutionhomemade JammerBruster Lowe, a.k.a. Skid; Leon Slatter, a.k.a. Slash; and Jimmy K Rogan, a.k.a. Smash
Rickie Keener, street name "Juicy"poisonedapparent (manipulated) overdose Detective Carl Bix (on orders from Lieutenant Renee Oberman)
Detective William Garnetslit throatmilitary knife
Detective Gail Devin (pre book)broken neck unknown unknown (on orders from Lieutenant Renee Oberman)
Detective Harold Strumb (pre-book)stabbed unknown unknown, possibly Detective Marcell) (on orders from Lieutenant Renee Oberman)
New York to DallasAlice McQueen (pre-book) slit throat knife Isaac McQueen
Carla Bingham (pre-book)
Patricia Coppley (pre-book)
Nancy Draper (pre-book)
4 unnamed victims (pre-book)
Riker's Nurse (pre-book)
Sylvia Prentice (a.k.a. Stella)
Officer Malvielaser scalpelSylvia Prentice (a.k.a. Stella)
Chaos in DeathJennifer Darnellstrangulationmanual Dr. Chaos (alter ego to Ken Dickerson)
Coby Vixbludgeonedpipe
Wilson Bickfordmultiple stab wounds4-inch, jagged-edged knife
Eton Billingslymultiple stab wounds and bitesknife and teeth
Celebrity in DeathCecil Silcockhead traumacast iron skilletPaul Havertoe
K. T. Harrishead trauma, drownedpushed, dragged into poolJoel Steinburger
A. A. Asnersmashed skullMaltese falcon statue
Bryson Kane (pre-book)broken neck and other injuriesfall/pushed down stairs
Marlin Dessler (pre-book)internal bleeding and other injuriesfall/pushed off cliff
Angelica Caulfield and unborn fetus (pre-book)overdosedrugs
Jacoby Miles (pre-book)beatenten-pound dumbbell
Sherri Wendell (pre-book)fall, drowneddrugs, pushed
Buster Pearlman (pre-book)overdosedrugs and alcohol
Allys Beaker (pre-book)fractured skullslipped in shower
Delusion in DeathLance Abrams, John Burke, Joseph Cattery, Paul Garrison, D B Graham, Travis Greenspan, Evie Hydelburg, Wendy McMahon, Cherie Quinz, Cate Simpson, Hilly Simpson, Macie Snyder, Amie Stewart, Gwen Talbert, Brenden Wang, Katrina and 68 unnamed victims.multiple and varied injuries from weapons of opportunitypsycho-active chemical warfare gasLewis Callaway
Jeni Curve, Brenda Deitz, Carly Fisher, Allison Nighly and 40 unnamed victims.
Calculated in DeathMarta Dickensonbroken neckmanuallyClinton Frye (on orders from Sterling Alexander)
Chaz Parzarriasphyxiationmanually
Jake Ingersolblunt head traumaclaw hammer
Thankless in DeathBarbara Reinholdmultiple stab woundskitchen knifeJerald "Jerry" Reinhold
Carl Reinholdblunt traumabaseball bat
Lori Nucciostrangulationcord
Edie Barrett Farnsworthasphyxiationtaped plastic bag
Taken in DeathDarcia Jordanmultiple stab wounds, slit throatritualist knifeMaj Borgstrom
Concealed in DeathLinh Carol Penbroke, Shelby Ann Stubacker, Angel West (Jane Doe), Lupa Dison, Mikki Wendall, Iris Kirkwood, Merry Wolcovich, Crystal Hugh, LaRue Freeman, Carlie Bowen, Kim Terrance, and Shashona MaddoxdrowningbathtubMontclair Jones
Festive in DeathTrey Zieglerblunt head traumatrophyNatasha Quigley
Catiana Duboisfractured skullmarble ledge (pushed)
Obsession in DeathLeanore BastwickstrangledgarroteLottie Roebuck
Wendall Ledostabbedpool cue
"Wonderment in Death", Down the Rabbit Hole anthologyMarcus FitzwilliamsstabbedscissorsDarlene Fitzwilliams
Darlene Fitzwilliamsfall from heightdefenestrationsuicide
Devoted in Death Robert Jansen (pre-book)blunt traumatire iron and fists Ella-Loo Parsens and Darryl James
Melvin Little, Noah Paston, Ava Enderson, Jacob Fastbinder, and 24 unnamed victims (pre-book)torture then exsanguinationvariety of tools
Samuel Zed (pre-book)blunt trauma
Dorian Kupertorture then exsanguinationvariety of tools
Brotherhood in DeathEdward Mirahangedchandelier/tortureWomen assaulted by "The Brotherhood"
Jonas Wymann
Frederick Betz
William Stevenson (pre-book)hangedsuicide
Apprentice in DeathSusann Prinz Mackie (pre-book)hitcarBrian T. Fine
Ellissa Wymanshottactical laser rifleReginald and Willow Mackie
Brent Michaelson
Alan Markum
Fern Addison
Officer Kevin Russo
Nathaniel Jarvits
David Chang
Jonah Rothstein and 17 unnamed victims at Madison Square GardenWillow Mackie
Echoes in DeathAnthony Strazzablunt force traumavaseDaphne Strazza
Xavier Carverslit throatscalpelKyle Knightly
Miko Carverstrangledrope
Secrets in DeathLarinda Marsstabbed in armscalpelWilliam Hyatt
Kellie Lowrystabbed in leg
Dark in DeathRosie Kentstrangledwhite ribbonAnn Elizabeth Smith
Chanel Rylanstabbed in the neckice pick
Loxie Flashpoisonedcyanide
Leverage in Death12 people including Paul Rogansuicide bombing (Rogan forced to commit attack)bombsLucius Iler and Oliver Silverman
Jordan BanksstrangledmanuallyOliver Silverman
5 people including Wayne Denbysuicide bombing (Denby forced to commit attack)bombsLucius Iler and Oliver Silverman
Connections in Death "Low-Rent Illegals Dealer" stabbed in throat knife ("sticker") "Dobber," a junkie
Stuart Adler broken neck, knife to abdomen pocket knife, trip and fall (down stairs while peeling apple with knife while intoxicated) Self, Accidental
Lyle Pickering apparent (staged) drug overdose tranquilized, then forcibly injected with "Go," "Out" Dinnie "Banger" Duff, Barry "Fist" Aimes, Denby "Snapper" Washington, and Burke "Ticker" Chesterfield (performed the injection); performed on the orders of Kenneth "Bolt" Jorgenson (and recommendations of Samuel Cohen)
Dinnie Duff beating, gang-rape, manual strangulation manual Barry "Fist" Aimes, Denby "Snapper" Washington, and Burke "Ticker" Chesterfield; performed on the orders of Kenneth "Bolt" Jorgenson (and recommendations of Samuel Cohen)
Barry Aimes slashed throat knife Denby "Snapper" Washington, Burke "Ticker" Chesterfield, and Kenneth "Bolt" Jorgenson; (performed on the recommendations of Samuel Cohen)
Vendetta in Death Nigel B. McEnroy torture/electrocution, castration various tools (torture), ceremonial blade (castration) Darla Pettigrew (as "Lady Justice")
Thaddeus Pettigrew
Arlo Kagen
Golden in Death Lucas "Loco" Sanchez (pre-book) stabbed kitchen/steak knife Stephen "Steve" Whitt and Marshall Cosner
Dr. Kent Abner poisoned mix of sarin and sulfur trioxide (gold plastic egg filled with chemically engineered nerve agent (aerosolized sulfur trioxide and sarin gas, with additive for quick death and minimal dispersal))
Elise Duran
Marshall Cosner drugged and poisoned mix of sarin and sulfur trioxide (drugged, then convinced to handle improperly sealed nerve gas egg) Stephen "Steve" Whitt
Shadows in Death Smuggler, unknown name beaten to death manual Frankie Nalley
Galla Modesto slashed throat knife Lorcan Cobbe, (professional hit; hired by Jorge Tween)
443 murders (pre-book) stabbed or slashed throat knife Lorcan Cobbe (professional hit)
Ellen and Thaddeus Solomen (pre-book) slashed throat knife Lorcan Cobbe and Thomas "Big Tom" Ivan, (professional hit; hired by Colin "Boss" Boswell)
Adam Solomen (pre-book) tortured, gutted
Thomas "Big Tom" Ivan (pre-book) stabbed knife Lorcan Cobbe
Kaylee Skye beaten, manual strangulation manual
400+ (unknown number of) murders (pre-book) unknown unknown
Faithless in Death Ariel Byrd blunt force trauma mallet Mirium Wilkey (daughter of Stanton Wilkey, head of Natural Order)
Keene Grimsley (pre-book) unknown unknown; cremated post-mortem[10] Unknown (on orders of Natural Order)
Karyn Keye (pre-book) suicide by hanging unknown Suicide (Guilt from involvement with Natural Order's human trafficking, etc.)
Marcia Piper blunt force trauma/beaten to death manual Lawrence "Larry" Piper
Forgotten in Death Alva Quirk (Alva Elliot, Alva Wicker) head trauma crowbar Alexei Tovinski
Carmine Delgato apparent (staged) suicide by hanging tranquilized with Dexachlorine, then forcibly hung with rope
Johara Murr, pregnant with male viable fetus (pre-book) shot 32-caliber handgun Elinor Bolton Singer
Abandoned in Death Lauren Elder slit throat pocketknife Andrew "Andy" Dawber

(John McKinney, John Church)

Anna Hobe
Dr. Joseph "Joe" Fletcher (pre-book) car accident "drunk driver" Unknown, DUI
Violet Fletcher (Lisa McKinney)

(pre-book)

overdose prescription medication, "sleeping pills" Self, Suicide
Desperation in Death Mina Cabot Speared in chest Plank of old wood Devin Kunes (night security)
Jonah K. Devereaux stabbed in throat Knife Amara Gharbi (aka: Luna)
Marlene Williamson (Matron) unknown body disposed via cremation ordered by "Auntie" Iris Beaty/Iris Swan
Unnamed Nurse unknown
Encore in Death Brant Fitzhugh poison cyanide in glass of champagne Eliza Lane
Debra Bernstein poison cyanide in glass of vodka
Rose Bernstein accidental overdose pills placed in bottle of vodka Assisted by Eliza Lane

Note: "stunner" and "laser" are both terms used interchangeably for the fictional weapons that the NYPSD carry in the In Death books; they release a strong electrical, laser-like stun that can do anything from incapacitating to killing the victim.

Bibliography

In Death series

# Title Publication

Date

Included

In

ISBN Comments
1 Naked in Death Jul 1995 ISBN 978-0-425-14829-7
2 Glory in Death Dec 1995 ISBN 978-0-425-15098-6
3 Immortal in Death Jul 1996 ISBN 978-0-425-15378-9
4 Rapture in Death Oct 1996 ISBN 978-0-425-15518-9
5 Ceremony in Death May 1997 ISBN 978-0-425-15762-6
6 Vengeance in Death Oct 1997 ISBN 978-0-425-16039-8
7 Holiday in Death Jun 1998 ISBN 978-0-425-16371-9
7.5[11] Midnight in Death Nov 1998 Silent Night

Three in Death

ISBN 978-0425219713
8 Conspiracy in Death Apr 1999 ISBN 978-0-425-16813-4
9 Loyalty in Death Oct 1999 ISBN 978-0-425-17140-0
10 Witness in Death Mar 2000 ISBN 978-0-425-17363-3
11 Judgment in Death Sep 2000 ISBN 978-0-425-17630-6
12 Betrayal in Death Mar 2001 ISBN 978-0-425-17857-7
12.5[11] Interlude in Death Aug 2001 Out of this World

Three in Death

ISBN 978-0425210628
13 Seduction in Death Sep 2001 ISBN 978-0-425-18146-1
14 Reunion in Death Mar 2002 ISBN 978-0-425-18397-7
15 Purity in Death Sep 2002 ISBN 978-0-425-18630-5
16 Portrait in Death Mar 2003 ISBN 978-0-425-18903-0
17 Imitation in Death Sep 2003 ISBN 978-0-425-19158-3
17.5[11] Remember When Sep 2003 ISBN 978-0-399-15106-4 with Nora Roberts
18 Divided in Death Jan 2004 ISBN 978-0-399-15154-5
19 Visions in Death Aug 2004 ISBN 978-0-399-15171-2
20 Survivor in Death Feb 2005 ISBN 978-0-399-15208-5
21 Origin in Death Jul 2005 ISBN 978-0-399-15289-4
22 Memory in Death Jan 2006 ISBN 978-0-399-15328-0
22.5[11] Haunted in Death Apr 2006 Bump in the Night

Three in Death

ISBN 978-0749958480
23 Born in Death Nov 2006 ISBN 978-0-399-15347-1
24 Innocent in Death Feb 2007 ISBN 978-0-399-15401-0
25 Creation in Death Nov 2007 ISBN 978-0-399-15436-2
25.5[11] Eternity in Death Nov 2007 Dead of Night

Time of Death

ISBN 978-0749958480
26 Strangers in Death Feb 2008 ISBN 978-0-399-15470-6
27 Salvation in Death Nov 2008 ISBN 978-0-399-15522-2
27.5[11] Ritual in Death Nov 2008 Suite 606

Time of Death

ISBN 978-0749958497
28 Promises in Death Feb 2009 ISBN 978-0-399-15548-2
29 Kindred in Death Nov 2009 ISBN 978-0-399-15595-6
29.5[11] Missing in Death Dec 2009 The Lost

Time of Death

ISBN 978-0-399-15595-6
30 Fantasy in Death Jan 2010 ISBN 978-0-749-94078-2
31 Indulgence in Death Nov 2010 ISBN 978-0-399-15687-8
31.5[11] Possession in Death Nov 2010 The Other Side ISBN 978-0349400563
32 Treachery in Death Feb 2011 ISBN 978-0-399-15703-5
33 New York to Dallas Sep 2011 ISBN 978-0-399-15778-3
33.5[11] Chaos in Death Sep 2011 The Unquiet ISBN 978-0349400563
34 Celebrity in Death Feb 2012 ISBN 978-0-399-15830-8
35 Delusion in Death Sep 2012 ISBN 978-0-399-15881-0
36 Calculated in Death Feb 2013 ISBN 978-0-399-15882-7
37 Thankless in Death Sep 2013 ISBN 978-0-399-16442-2
37.5[11] Taken in Death Oct 2013 Mirror, Mirror ISBN 978-0349400563
38 Concealed in Death Feb 2014 ISBN 978-0-399-16443-9
39 Festive in Death Sep 2014 ISBN 978-0-399-16444-6
40 Obsession in Death Feb 2015 ISBN 978-0-399-17087-4
41 Devoted in Death Sep 2015 ISBN 978-0-399-17088-1
41.5[11] Wonderment in Death Sep 2015 Down the Rabbit Hole ISBN 978-0515155471
42 Brotherhood in Death Feb 2016 ISBN 978-0-399-17089-8
43 Apprentice in Death Sep 2016 ISBN 978-1-101-98797-1
44 Echoes in Death Feb 2017 ISBN 978-1-250-12311-4
45 Secrets in Death Sep 2017 ISBN 978-1-250-12315-2
46 Dark in Death Jan 2018 ISBN 978-1-250-16153-6
47 Leverage in Death Sep 2018 ISBN 978-0-349-41791-2
48 Connections in Death Feb 2019 ISBN 978-1250201577
49 Vendetta in Death Sep 2019 ISBN 978-1250207173
50 Golden in Death Feb 2020 ISBN 978-1250207203
51 Shadows in Death Dec 2020 ISBN 978-1250207234
52 Faithless in Death Feb 2021 ISBN 978-1250771827
53 Forgotten in Death Sep 2021 ISBN 978-1250272812
54 Abandoned in Death Feb 2022 ISBN 978-1250278210
55 Desperation in Death Sep 7, 2022 ISBN 978-1250278234
56 Encore in Death Feb 7, 2023 ISBN 978-1250284082
57 Payback in Death Sep 5, 2023 ISBN 978-1250284099
58 Random in Death Jan 23, 2024

Anthologies and collections

Anthology or collection Contents Publication

Date

ISBN
Silent Night Midnight in Death Nov 1998 ISBN 978-0-515-12385-2
Out of this World Interlude in Death Aug 2001 ISBN 978-0-515-13109-3
Bump in the Night Haunted in Death Apr 2006 ISBN 978-0-515-14117-7
Dead of Night Eternity in Death Nov 2007 ISBN 978-0-515-14367-6
Three in Death Interlude in Death

Midnight in Death

Haunted in Death

Jan 2008 ISBN 0425219712, 9780425219713
Suite 606 Ritual in Death Nov 2008 ISBN 978-0-425-22444-1
The Lost Missing in Death Dec 2009 ISBN 978-0-515-14718-6
The Other Side Possession in Death Nov 2010 ISBN 978-0-515-14867-1
Time of Death Eternity in Death #30

Ritual in Death #33

Missing in Death #36

Jun 2011 ISBN 0425240827, 9780425240823
The Unquiet Chaos in Death Sep 2011 ISBN 978-0-515-14998-2
Mirror, Mirror Taken in Death Oct 2013 ISBN 0515154075, 9780515154078
Down the Rabbit Hole Wonderment in Death Sep 2015 ISBN 978-1-501-22377-8

Major characters

Eve Dallas

Eve was found in an alley in Dallas, Texas with severe injuries and evidence of extensive physical and sexual abuse. Her social worker named her and put Eve into a foster home. After reaching the age of majority, Eve has a big desire to move to New York City, where she hopes to become a police officer. Throughout the series, her memories return, mostly through a series of nightmares, revealing a history of incestual rape and the patricide of her father, Richard Troy.

Roarke

In his mid-thirties, Roarke is an immigrant from Dublin, Ireland; in New York City, he is the CEO of Roarke Industries. He owns an old mansion off Central Park that he remodeled to his specifications with very high-tech security. He convinces Eve to move in with him in Glory in Death and then proposes at the end of the book.

Captain Ryan Feeney

Eve's former partner and the man who trained her. He no longer works Homicide, but is instead the captain of the Electronics Detection Division (EDD). Feeney likes to dress a bit messily and loves his electronics. He is a dedicated cop and a good husband to his wife, Sheila. They have several children and grandchildren. He is often seen eating a bag of candied nuts, which he may offer to Eve when they are deep in conversation about a case.

Mavis Freestone

Mavis is Eve's best and first real friend. The two met when Eve arrested her for being a con artist and they ended up becoming friends. Mavis is described as a tiny, pale woman who radically changes her appearance daily, sporting different lengths, styles, and colors of hair with often matching or contrasting eye color. She has an almost innocent personality which belies the very real street knowledge she possesses; she is also very loyal to Eve.

Lawrence Charles Summerset

Lawrence is the major-domo of Roarke's home, and his most trusted friend (after Eve). He used to go by the name 'Basil Kolchek' back in Ireland in the 2030s. He and Eve have an adversarial relationship.

Commander Jack Whitney

Eve's police commander; her immediate superior. He is one of the few characters in the series, along with the Chief of the NYPSD, Tibble, who is identified as black. Eve respects him greatly. Whitney is a solid, excellent police officer, and for the most part is always on Eve's side. He has at least one daughter (a lawyer) with his wife, Anna Whitney, and endures stoically the parties his wife loves throwing. Surprising Eve, he gets along very well with Roarke and the two have, on rare occasions, smoked and drunk together.

Nadine Furst

Nadine is one of the intended victims of the murderer in Glory in Death, but is saved by Eve, who is the primary investigator on the case. She is an ambitious but ethical reporter, who will always protect her source. Nadine is a sharp dresser, a fact Eve finds odd.

Dr. Charlotte Mira

Mira is the resident psychiatrist and profiler for the NYPSD. She has several children with her husband, Dennis, and has grandchildren as well. She is a pretty and feminine woman whom Eve often consults on her cases. Eve loves Charlotte very much but has not admitted it to her face; nevertheless, Charlotte knows. Charlotte thinks of Eve as a daughter, a fact which annoyed Mira's own daughter at one point, and throughout the series has gotten Eve to open up to her more and more.

Officer (Detective) Delia Peabody

  • First Appearance: Glory in Death
  • Temporary aide in Glory and Immortal in Death
  • Permanent aide: from Rapture in Death through to Imitation
  • Partner: Promotion to Detective, third grade in Imitation in Death

Although her first name is Delia, she is referred to by her surname 'Peabody' throughout the books, as is standard for other police officers. Peabody has a very close relationship with Eve. Peabody comes from a family of "Free-Agers", which is a fictional extension of the New Age movement from the 1980s. Her family is peaceful and pacifistic, but Delia prefers exercising justice the police way. She is a responsible officer, but as the books continue, she becomes more confident in her cases and in teasing Eve, particularly about her sex life with McNab and her sexual fantasies.

Detective Ian McNab

Of a Scottish background, Ian is a detective in Feeney's Electronics Detection Division. He is particularly good with computers, though not as good as Roarke. Ian is a flashy dresser who, in Eve's words, "prances" rather than walks. Feeney describes him as a known candy thief, and he has been caught at least once pilfering candy bars from Eve's office.

Detective David Baxter

Another detective from Homicide. Baxter enjoys teasing Eve about anything he can, usually relating to her relationship with Roarke and associated changes; despite this teasing Roarke views Baxter as a solid cop and easygoing person.

Chief Medical Examiner Li Morris

Chief Medical Examiner Morris is the medical examiner Eve requests on all of her high-priority cases. He is mentioned as having 'oddly exotic almond-shaped eyes', and sports a small tattoo of the Grim Reaper on his left pectoral. He has a long black ponytail, which he often ties back with fasteners that match his clothes. He plays the saxophone and sometimes plays gigs at various clubs. He listens to music while performing autopsies and calls Eve his prize pupil for her quick-witted deductions.

Notes

  1. Roberts, Nora (18 April 2014). "Eve And Roarke With No Body". Fall Into The Story. Retrieved 7 December 2017. So, no babies, not now. No charming orphans of any age. No pregnancy scares, no miscarriages, no foundlings, no street-wise kid who needs a good home. Did I leave anything out? If so, fill it in, then answer no.... I'm sorry some readers are disappointed I'm not taking the series and the characters in this direction, but I'm not. Repeat: I. Am. Not. The readers who insist on telling me why this could/should work are wasting their time. I don't agree, and I write the books.
  2. Robb, J.D. "FAQ". J.D.ROBB. When will Eve and Roarke have a baby? Nora has said repeatedly that a baby would signal the end of the series. In her opinion, a baby changes everything (for the better) and the focus of the series would change radically. In no way does this mean Nora thinks a mother can't be an excellent police officer (or attorney or any other type of professional). It does mean that many of the things readers love about Eve and Roarke's life together would change (i.e., leaving home for hours on end only to return to continue working in their home offices).
  3. Robb, J.D. (2000). "Chapter Twenty". Judgment in Death. Penguin Publishing Group. ISBN 9781101203798.
  4. Robb, J.D. (2005). "Chapter One". Visions in Death. Penguin Publishing Group. ISBN 9781101204979.
  5. Robb, Visions in Death, Chapter Twenty-two.
  6. Robb, Visions in Death, Chapter Twenty-three.
  7. Robb, J.D. (2005). "Chapter Thirteen". Survivor in Death. Penguin Publishing Group. ISBN 9781101205006.
  8. Robb, J.D. (2006). "Chapter 21". Memory in Death. Penguin Publishing Group. ISBN 9781101205488.
  9. Memory in Death, "Chapter 16".
  10. Laura (2021-02-09). "Faithless in Death discussion spot". Fall Into The Story. Retrieved 2021-04-26.
  11. "Fiction DB".

Further reading

  • Little, Denise, & Hayden, Laura, The Official Nora Roberts Companion (New York: Berkley, 2003). ISBN 0-425-18344-0
  • Ali, Kecia, Human in Death: Morality and Mortality in J. D. Robb's Novels (Waco, Texas: Baylor University Press, 2017). ISBN 9781481306270
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