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Calculated in Death
607 pages
A sleek, fast-paced procedural where gritty detective work meets the glittering, cutthroat world of high finance.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like stepping into a sleek, near-future New York City where the shadows are deep but the pursuit of justice is relentless. The narrative moves at a brisk, confident clip, driven by sharp, witty dialogue and the deeply comforting, unshakeable dynamic between a hardened detective and her billionaire husband. It balances the gritty, methodical satisfaction of a police procedural with the glittering, high-stakes tension of corporate espionage. The mood is tense and atmospheric, yet anchored by moments of genuine warmth and found family. It is a highly satisfying, propulsive read designed for those who love their mysteries solved by fiercely competent women who refuse to back down, no matter how much money or power stands in their way.
- Mood
- tense
- sleek
- driven
- atmospheric
- Tone
- witty
- pragmatic
- gritty
- affectionate
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- pursuit of justice · corporate corruption · enduring partnership · wealth and morality
- The writing
- Sharp, dialogue-heavy, and efficient, balancing gritty procedural details with moments of deep interpersonal warmth.
- The arc
- Begins with the shock of a cold-blooded betrayal and builds into a fiercely determined, satisfying pursuit of righteous justice.
- Who it's for
- Readers who crave no-nonsense, fiercely competent female detectives anchored by a swoon-worthy, unwavering romantic partnership.
Content notes
- murder
- gun violence
- grief
- corporate conspiracy
About the book
When Marta Dickenson, a well-off accountant and a beloved wife and mother, is murdered, Lieutenant Eve Dallas immerses herself in her billionaire husband Roarke's world of big business to discover who arranged a hit on an innocent woman.
Description from Open Library.
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