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Faithless in Death
416 pages
A gritty, fast-paced procedural that peels back layers of elite deception to expose a chilling conspiracy, anchored by a fiercely relentless detective.
What it feels like
This installment delivers the signature brisk, high-stakes energy that fans of gritty police procedurals crave. The mood is tense and atmospheric, plunging the reader into a dark web of elite deception and fanatical conspiracies hidden behind polished New York facades. Yet, beneath the dread-soaked investigation, there is a profound sense of comfort found in the fierce loyalty and sharp banter of a deeply established cast. The prose is efficient and dialogue-heavy, propelling the narrative forward while balancing the grim realities of murder with moments of interpersonal warmth. It is a deeply satisfying read for those who love watching a tough, uncompromising heroine systematically dismantle a corrupt system, offering a thrilling ride that culminates in hard-won justice.
- Mood
- tense
- atmospheric
- high-stakes
- darkly comforting
- Tone
- gritty
- pragmatic
- suspenseful
- sharp
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- uncovering deception · religious fanaticism · justice for the vulnerable · found family · systemic corruption
- The writing
- Sharp, dialogue-heavy, and efficient, balancing gritty procedural details with moments of deep interpersonal warmth.
- The arc
- Moves from a puzzling, localized tragedy to a sprawling, high-stakes battle against systemic abuse, culminating in a satisfying delivery of justice.
- Who it's for
- Readers who crave a tough, competent heroine, intricate procedural puzzles, and the comforting anchor of a long-running romantic partnership.
Content notes
- murder
- religious abuse
- violence
- trauma
About the book
"In the new Eve Dallas police thriller from the author J.D. Robb, what looks like a lover's quarrel turned fatal has larger-and more terrifying-motives behind it"--
"The scene in the West Village studio appears to be classic crime-of-passion: two wineglasses by the bed, music playing, and a young sculptor named Ariel Byrd with the back of her head bashed in. But when Dallas tracks down the wealthy Upper East Side woman who called 911, the details don't add up. Gwen Huffman is wealthy, elegant, comforted by her handsome fiance as she sheds tears over the trauma of finding the body - but why did it take an hour to report it? And why is she lying about little things? As Eve and her team look into Gwen, her past, and the people around her, they find that the lies are about more than murder. As with sculpture, they need to chip away at the layers of deception to find the shape within - and soon they're getting the FBI involved in a case that involves a sinister, fanatical group and a stunning criminal conspiracy."--Publisher.
Description from Open Library.
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