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Random in Death excerpt

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It’s not too long until the first of Nora’s 2024 releases hit the shelves, so I thought it time to share the excerpt of Random in Death.*

Here’s the official cover copy:

Jenna’s parents had finally given in, and there 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. When Nadine arrives, she knows the only thing left to do for the girl is call her friend, Lieutenant 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 sixteen-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.

Now here’s the excerpt: Prologue & Chapter One.

Random in Death is in stores January 23.

Laura

*If you subscribe to Nora’s News, you read this nearly 3 weeks ago. A good reason to get on the list. Just go to the JD Robb website, scroll to the bottom, add your email to the box and hit enter.

28 thoughts on “Random in Death excerpt”

  1. I’m excited for this book to come out. I can’t wait to see what happens, but of course I will😊

  2. Wow, what a beginning of another fantastic In Death Story. Can’ t. Wait for it.

  3. A tasty hint of what’s to come……I have a difficult time waiting for your next book to come out. …..in the meantime, I re-read some of my favorites……and try to wait, patiently.

  4. Eagerly waiting to read the next “In Death: book. Like so many readers, I have all the books. Nora Roberts/ J.D. Robb books are the only ones I buy in hardback. Thank you.

    1. Well, I don’t buy them in hardback, only ebk immediately & pbk when it’s released. But I have said many times; if the budget ever gets that bad, heaven forbid, I’ll buy her books before food! And they’ll be worth it!

  5. Excellent description! It grabs you. I can’t wait to read the book!

  7. I enjoy learning a bit about all the characters and their backgrounds. This is a tantalizing start to what looks to be another great book.

  8. Awesome start to the new book!! Can’t wait to get it!

  9. So much drama in such a great partial chapter. Heading to make sure I have it pre-ordered.
    Thanks!

  10. Wow. I am glad that we are getting to see some more of Jake and Nadine. Looks like another hit for Nora. I can’t wait until January to read this.

  11. I can’t wait to read this! It already has me choked up and it’s only the first chapter. The in death books keep the reader interested all the way through.

  13. I can’t wait to read this book. I have it pre- ordered. This sounds like a great one. Can’t come here quick enough!

  15. It’s great from the beginning. I already pre-order the audible book in September and start re- listening from book 1 while waiting for this new one. Less ” anxious” that way and still have my fill of Eve,Roarke & Peabody. Thank you Ms Roberst for another great reading. Happy holidays to you all.

  16. Looking forward to reading this, just finished Identity and couldn’t put it done. I’m a Hugh fan of both Nora and J.D.

  17. I love all In Death books. Will get this one too. Keep em coming

  18. Just this short view of the book brought tears and shock then anger to me. I have a grandttr not much younger than this young lady. The sheer randomness is scary.

  19. I’ve read all the books in this series except the last,, lack of funds prevented that.

  20. I love the Dallas books and look forward to each and every one!

  21. I have and love every one of Nora’s books in paperback. I can hardly wait for this new one.

  22. Wow great start! Just preordered from Amazon. Can’t wait!

  23. Looking forward to reading the book. On the library list. Great start, & it’s a gift that the book is being released at the end of January & not the beginning of February as usual.
    Thank you for posting the excerpt Laura

  24. 17 years ago I discovered JD Robb’s In Death series. I was on bed rest, in the hospital with identical twin girls. During the many months I stayed there I read the first 39 books in the series back-to-back. Imagine my surprise when I also realized that JD Robb was also Nora Roberts. I have enjoyed all your books immensely. There are probably just a small few I haven’t read. I love your writing style and characters. Reading one of your books is like curling up on a rainy day with a delicious cup of coffee, a warm fire and a soft blanket. Pure comfort and joy! Thank you for years of enjoyment. You are a treasure.

  25. This woman is a sorceress. I swear she pulls me into every story. I always say I’m not going to read the preview because it makes the waiting harder. Then I give in and wait in agony to see what happens. Thank God I have the other books to reread until this one comes out.

  26. Seriously can’t wait for this book. Counting the days to the release date. Looking forward to reading the next death story.

  27. I’ve read Random….. Great read as are all the other 50 + I’ve read

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