Concealed in Death
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"The incomparable J.D. Robb presents the latest moving and suspenseful novel in the #1 New York Times-bestselling Eve Dallas series. In a decrepit, long-empty New York building, Lieutenant Eve Dallas's husband begins the demolition process by swinging a sledgehammer into a wall. When the dust clears, there are two skeletons wrapped in plastic behind it. He summons his wife immediately-and by the time she's done with the crime scene, there are twelve murders to be solved. The place once housed a makeshift shelter for troubled teenagers, back in the mid-2040s, and Eve tracks down the people who ran it. Between their recollections and the work of the force's new forensic anthropologist, Eve begins to put names and faces to the remains. They are all young girls. A tattooed tough girl who dealt in illegal drugs. The runaway daughter of a pair of well-to-do doctors. They all had their stories. And they all lost their chance for a better life. Then Eve discovers a connection between the victims and someone she knows. And she grows even more determined to reveal the secrets of the place that was called The Sanctuary-and the evil concealed in one human heart."--
"Newest In Death novel by the New York Times bestselling author"--
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59 primary books70 released books#38 in In Death
In Death is a 70-book series with 59 released primary works first released in 1911 with contributions by J.D. Robb and J. D. Robb. 1 book is still to be released. The next book is scheduled for release on .
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really didn't enjoy this one :( something about how eve interacted with mavis regarding the case rubbed me the wrong way
After the disappointing Thankless in Death, I was relieved to find myself thoroughly enjoying the latest Eve Dallas futuristic suspense novel. The case is much more compelling than the previous book's oh-no-not-another-serial-killer, with a 15 year old cold trail and the bones of victims who can't be easily identified. The series is also enlivened by the introduction of several new characters, including a Bones-like forensic anthropologist and a very pregnant facial reconstruction expert (I love the increasing number of awkward encounters Eve is having with the issue of pregnancy and motherhood). Even Mavis, who has often bordered on caricature, shares more of her back story and reveals some hidden depths.
Although there is little to no imminent danger to Eve and those she loves, the book is still a page turner because of the interesting plot and unusual ultimate administration of justice (can't say more without spoilers). I wish Peabody and McNab had a more prominent role in Concealed, but that's just a personal peeve because they are my favorite characters. After 38 full-length In Death books, it looks like Robb still has a few surprises up her sleeve. Guess I'm still hooked.
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