Although I’m going to include the publisher’s information at the end of the review, I do disagree about one comment. The blurb says it’s the perfect book for any women’s fiction fan. I think J.D. Robb’s Brotherhood in Death is an excellent book for police procedural fans. My favorite procedurals are ones that do just what the publisher says. They focus on good conquering evil, a strong team of police who work well together, and also relationships, families and friends.
Dennis Mira had a rough day. He accidentally discovered his cousin, Edward, was meeting with a realtor to discuss selling their grandfather’s brownstone. But, Dennis had promised it would remain in the family, and he has joint ownership. Then, when he arrives at the house, he walks into the den just in time to see Edward in a chair with a blackened eye and blood dripping from his face. It’s the last thing Dennis saw before someone hit him from behind.
Fortunately, Dennis wasn’t an actual target. And, his wife, Charlotte Mira, is the NYPSD’s top profiler, and a friend of homicide Lieutenant Eve Dallas. When Dennis and Charlotte call Eve, the brownstone isn’t yet a murder scene. Edward had disappeared. But, Edward, a former senator, had friends who were much closer than his cousin. And, he had a history that will lead to terrible discoveries, bringing back memories of Eve’s own tragic past.
Brotherhood in Death is not a suspense novel for readers who love women’s fiction. It’s too gritty, too violent, and too graphic. However, for those of us who love police procedurals, it’s just what we’re looking to read. It follows Lieutenant Eve Dallas, her team, and other police as they look for a methodical killer with a plan. The emphasis is on the case. However, Robb gives readers a little extra with the love and strong relationship between Dallas and her husband, Roarke. But, then, the best police procedurals do let readers know the feelings of the police, letting us into their lives.
Looking for an excellent police procedural? Brotherhood in Death, set a little over forty years in the future, offers a fascinating investigation into a number of cruel, violent crimes.
J.D. Robb’s website is www.jdrobb.com
Brotherhood in Death by J.D. Robb. Berkley Books. 2016. ISBN 9780399170898 (hardcover), 388p.
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FTC Full Disclosure – The publisher sent me a copy of the book, hoping I would review it.
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The In Death series is probably my all time favorite series. The first time I read a synopsis of one of the books, I didn't think I'd be that interested in it. Boy was I wrong. To me the author has a way of sharing the heart of the investigator, while dealing with the cruel and violent ways of criminals. Lesa, enjoyed your thoughts on this latest installment and I look forward to reading it. Thanks for sharing.
I love this series and have read almost all of it. I'm 3 books behind now, I think. I need to catch up because I'm very interested in a book that featured Dennis Mira a little more prominently. I don't know how J.D.Robb/Nora Roberts does it, but I've enjoyed so many of her books. And I totally agree, this is not a book or series for the average 'woman's fiction' reader (who even is that anyway?). It definitely falls in the mystery/suspense category.
You're welcome, Mason. This one is very good, and the case gets under Eve's skin.
Kay, You will love Dennis Mira's role in this. He's just so kind and caring. Yep, mystery/suspense, definitely.
I wish the next person who creates a police procedural on TV featuring charismatic leads would read the entire "In Death" series to find out how to keep it interesting. Continuing to both create and develop subsidiary characters, like Dennis Mira, certainly must be one way that works
I'm with you on that, Cyranetta.
Jackie has read all of these (including the novellas) since the beginning, as well as over 100 other Nora Roberts books. She says that some of Roberts's other heroes have some of Roarke in them.
I believe Jackie because she's certainly an expert, Jeff.
I started this series and I love it! I've read quite a few of the books but I still have a lot to go. I never get tired of reading about Dallas and Roarke and, of course, the cases they solve.