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Conversation, In Death, spoilers ahead!, Stolen in Death

Stolen in Death discussion space

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And here we go: Stolen in Death is on shelves/ereaders today! Yes, it’s been a wait, but I think this story is worth it.

Plus, there’s a huge surprise (IMO).

Here’s the official description:

A blow to the head with a block of amethyst has left multibillionaire Nathan Barrister dead—while nearby, a vault, its door ajar, sits filled with priceless paintings, jewelry, and other treasures. Lieutenant Eve Dallas’s husband, Roarke—who misspent his youth in Ireland as a scrappy thief—recognizes at least two stolen pieces among the hoard. The crime scene suggests a burglar caught in the act. But only one item seems to be missing.

Then it’s revealed that the vault had actually belonged to the victim’s late father—and no one in the household knew it was there until a recent remodeling project exposed it. To protect the family name and business, they explain to Eve, they’d been looking for a way to return the ill-gotten gains anonymously and avoid the police. But now the police are all over their elegant house, and have a bigger, bloodier mystery to solve.

By all accounts, Nathan Barrister was a good man, a generous employer, a devoted husband and father. As for his father—he clearly had secrets. Now it’s up to Eve and her team to find out if those secrets got Nathan killed—and if it was a crime of passion or revenge.

This is the space to discuss all things Stolen in Death. (How did you react to the surprise?)

Please share in the comments — and beware that spoilers are allowed here.

Laura

Book Chats, In Death, Random in Death, spoilers ahead!

Random in Death discussion

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It’s finally here! Random in Death is on sale today. And this is the place to discuss all things about the book.

Once again, here’s the description:

First though, the official description:

Jenna’s parents had finally given in!  Here she was, at a New York club with her best friends, watching the legendary band Avenue A, carrying her demo in hopes of slipping it to the guitarist, Jake Kincade. Then, from the stage, Jake catches her eye, and smiles. It’s the best night of her life. It’s the last night of her life.

Minutes later, Jake’s in the alley getting some fresh air, and the girl from the dance floor comes stumbling out, sick and confused and deathly pale. He tries to help, but it’s no use. He doesn’t know that someone in the crowd has jabbed her with a needle—and when his girlfriend Nadine arrives, she knows the only thing left to do for the girl is call her friend, Eve Dallas.

Lab results show a toxic mix of substances in the victim’s body—and for an extra touch of viciousness, the needle was teeming with infectious agents. Dallas searches for a pattern, but there are no obvious clues why this levelheaded 16-year-old, passionate about her music, would be targeted.

And that worries Eve. Because if Jenna wasn’t targeted, if she was just the random, unlucky victim of a madman consumed by hatred, there are likely more deaths to come.

Did you enjoy Random in Death? Did you find any of the teasers from the last post? 

Share in the comments! As always, spoilers will be ahead.

Laura

Books, Conversation, In Death, Payback in Death, reader discussions, spoilers ahead!

Payback in Death discussion thread

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Today’s the day! Payback in Death is on store shelves and e-readers.

Before skipping to the comments to share your thoughts, here’s the official description:

Lt. Eve Dallas is just home from a long overdue vacation when she responds to a call of an unattended death. The victim is Martin Greenleaf, retired Internal Affairs Captain. At first glance, the scene appears to be suicide, but the closer Eve examines the body, the more suspicious she becomes.

An unlocked open window, a loving wife and family, a too-perfect suicide note―Eve’s gut says it’s a homicide. After all, Greenleaf put a lot of dirty cops away during his forty-seven years in Internal Affairs. It could very well be payback―and she will not rest until the case is closed.

Share your thoughts about Payback in Death in the comments. Please be aware that spoilers are very much allowed here.

Enjoy!

Laura

Conversation, In Death, spoilers ahead!, Vendetta in Death

Vendetta in Death discussion thread

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Well, you finally made it to release day. This is the place to discuss all things Vendetta in Death.

Did you find the teasers along the way? Or will you go back to reread to find them?

Hope you enjoyed Vendetta. Hope you enjoy the conversation here too.

Laura

Excerpt, spoilers ahead!

Vendetta in Death excerpt

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We’re less than 70 days out so I think it’s time for a sneak peek at Vendetta in Death, don’t you? First, the book description.

She calls herself Lady Justice. She chooses a man as her target, then turns herself into tall blonde or a curvaceous redhead — an alluring, seductive illusion. Once in her grasp, her target is powerless.

The first victim is wealthy businessman Nigel McEnroy. His company’s human resources department has already paid out settlements to a couple of his young victims but they don’t know that his crimes go far beyond workplace harassment. Lady Justice knows. And in one shocking night of brutality, she makes him pay a much steeper price.

As Eve combs through the evidence of McEnroy’s secret life his compulsive need to record his misdeeds hints at a wide range of suspects, but Lady Justice remains elusive and escalates rapidly. If Eve can’t stop this vigilante, there’s no telling how much blood may be spilled.

Read Chapter One.

Speculate away in the comments.

Laura