Series: In Death #50
Author: J.D. Robb
Publisher: Macmillan Publishing, St. Martin's Press
Release Date: Feb. 4, 2020
Purchase Link: Amazon
My Rating: 5 Golden Hearts!
*I received a free ARC of Golden In Death from Macmillan in exchange for an honest review. #MacmillanPublishers #readinginsidersclub
In the latest thriller in the #1 New York Times bestselling series, homicide detective Eve Dallas investigates a murder with a mysterious motive and a terrifying weapon.
Synopsis:
Pediatrician Kent Abner received the package on a beautiful April morning. Inside was a cheap trinket, a golden egg that could be opened into two halves. When he pried it apart, highly toxic airborne fumes entered his body and killed him.
After Eve Dallas calls the hazmat team and undergoes testing to reassure both her and her husband that she hasn't been exposed it's time to look into Dr. Abner's past and relationships. Not every victim Eve encounters is an angel, but it seems that Abner came pretty close though he did ruffle some feathers over the years by taking stands for the weak and defenseless. While the lab tries to identify the deadly toxin, Eve hunts for the sender. But when someone else dies in the same grisly manner, it becomes clear that she's dealing with either a madman or someone who has a hidden and elusive connection to both victims.
Pediatrician Kent Abner received the package on a beautiful April morning. Inside was a cheap trinket, a golden egg that could be opened into two halves. When he pried it apart, highly toxic airborne fumes entered his body—and killed him.
Review:
A beautiful spring morning, a beloved pediatrician heading out for a run, an unexpected package bearing a deadly golden egg . . . and thus begins the 50th book of the In Death series. There's no doubt readers' expectations are high and after reading Golden In Death, I'm happy to say Robb stepped up and delivered. Lt. Eve Dallas and Detective Peabody arrive at the murder scene to find Dr. Abner dead from target specific, toxic airborne fumes that were released when he broke open a mysterious golden egg. As soon as the Hazmat Unit clears the area, Eve and her crew begin an exhaustive investigation into the mystery of who wanted Abner dead and why. When another unrelated person falls victim to the same cruel fate, Eve utilizes all her skills and resources to find the illusive connection between victims to stop the killer. If you're new to the series, I'll say now that I know it's daunting to begin a series with 50 books...50!...but I can say without reservation that the In Death series is worth the time investment. Yes, each book stands alone, and you'll have no problem reading and enjoying any one of them without reading previous books, but the opportunity to watch the development of each of these characters from the beginning is priceless.
As always, I found it fascinating to follow Eve's thought process as she works the case in Golden in Death - examining the evidence, setting up her murder board, chasing the vaguest of leads, exhausting all available avenues to deliver justice to the dead and their grieving families. A star studded support cast steps up to assist Eve, including her tech-savy, billionaire husband Roarke and her sidekick and partner Peabody who never fails to add a welcome dash of humor to these books. I was excited and found it fitting to see so many familiar faces make appearances in this 50th book and, as always, the character relationship development is something special. Golden in Death flows at a steady pace as the characters work this tightly plotted, cunning case. There are several special, momentous moments that tugged on this reader's heartstrings especially between Roarke & Eve. An intriguing case, humor, chemistry, fumbled cliches, marriage rules, and yes, a magical touch of romance all equal another brilliantly written addition to one of my all-time favorite series. Fans of the series will love this one!
My Rating: 5 Golden Hearts...
Cross My Heart . . . xxx
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