It's summer in New York and a serial killer is targeting young women using a unique weapon--fentanyl-laced heroin injected with a dirty needle, without their knowledge. Lieutenant Eve Dallas quickly determines that the victims are not known to the killer, that he picks his targets at random. With a partial shoe print the first and best clue, Eve relentlessly pursues the killer, knowing she's in a race to save a young woman's life.

Set in the future, with tools the author has dreamed up, but seem perfectly plausible, RANDOM IN DEATH is a fast-paced thriller. It's part of a series, but this is the first book I've read and it's not necessary to have read the previous books. Eve and her totally delicious husband, Roarke, are a good team. My only criticism is the staccato, repetitive dialogue. I guess it shows they're in tune with one another, but echoing each other's thoughts just adds unnecessarily to the word count. #RandomInDeath #NetGalley

Dallas is pursuing a killer that takes pleasure in his kills and may or may not know the victims before ending their lives in brutal and sadistic ways.
As is usual with JD Robb’s Death books, the characters are intelligent, strong, and tenacious. They mess well and have each others backs when necessary. They are very believable and the reader can relate even though the books are set many years in the future. I have read the majority of the books in this series. They are excellent and this book reaches that standard, as well.
This book will appeal to all of J.D. Robb readers but can be read as a standalone, as well, if a reader wants to see what all the praise is about.

I received an ARC from St. Martin’s Press through NetGalley. This in no way affects my opinion or rating of this book. I am voluntarily submitting this review and am under no obligation to do so.

You will want to get your hands on RANDOM IN DEATH, set aside time and space, snacks and tissues and be ready to enjoy the ride.

Reviewed by Annetta Sweetko for Fresh Fiction

Complete review: https://freshfiction.com/review.php?id=85356

I love this series and have for a long time so I am super happy I got to review it! I love how J.D. Robb brings all her characters together in the story and how they support and help each other. That being said this unsub - wow fuck him. Incel much? As usual, Dallas saves the day, which I can't get enough of! Can't wait for the next in the series!

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. (via Netgalley)

4.5 stars. I'm so excited to finally have been approved for an In Death arc! I really enjoyed this one and is probably one of the ones I've liked best out of the recent reads. The pacing was perfect and I enjoyed the mystery.

Random in Death is the next book in the In Death series and I cannot tell you how much these books give me life!!! I adore this series. I love the characters, I love the mystery, and I adore the narrator.

Random in Death features a type of crime that is truly scary-totally random murder. Trying to figure out who the killer is when there is no connection to the victims is a challenge, even for Eve. Jake Kincaid is back in this edition, along with Nadine, Quilla, and Jamie. Of course, Roarke, Peabody, Feeney, and McNab are there as well too. This was certainly one of those "all hands on deck" crimes.

These characters have so much meaning to me. Its like peeking in on friends or people I know IRL. I'm so attached and invested in this series. If you haven't started it, you simply need to drop all your other reads and grab Naked in Death (book 1). Seriously, I can't say enough great things about the series, and Random in Death just continued the amazing journey.

I cannot believe that this is the 58th book in this series!!
Lieutenant Eve Dallas and her mega billionaire husband Roarke are enjoying their Saturday night when Nadine (a journalist and friend) calls. A teenager at a concert, Jenna, was injected with something by an unknown assailant. She sadly dies, and the race is on to figure out what kind of twisted killer is roaming the streets of New York now.
Eve is all about apprehension and justice. The perpetrator surprised me, especially because the motive was just so twisted. This was a fast paced read and as always, I enjoyed spending quality time with these old friends.
It’s very impressive to me that the author still has great ideas for not only the murders and villains, but that the secondary characters are developing too. Until next time Eve, stay safe.

One of J. D. Robb's best In Death Mysteries featuring Eve Dallas. Please see my complete review on www.reviewingtheevidence.com.

Book #58 in this outstanding series.....yes, #58. JD Robb is a pen name for Nora Roberts, but this series is not in the same genre as Robert's books that bear her name. The in death series is set in the future, this one in 2061. It's a police procedural that follows all the policy, procedures, rules and regulations that you'd find in books set in today's time line, but you'll get a glimpse of projections for future law enforcement organizations. The characters are solid. If you've read as many of the in death series as I have, these characters are old time friends by now. We've watched them mature as they have faced the many trials and hardships that accompany a long term police officer and her friends and family. If you have not read this excellent series, you have some serious binge reading ahead of you.

Being a fan of J.D. Robb's work, I appreciate her ability to deliver compelling stories consistently. "Random in Death" took a familiar concept reminiscent of "Seduction in Death" and presented it in a fresh and contemporary 2024 angle.

I was chilled and intrigued throughout the book, unable to put it down. The suspense and intricacies of the plot kept me on the edge of my seat, and I thoroughly enjoyed exploring the new perspective on the storyline.

As always, J.D. Robb's writing skillfully navigated me through the narrative, and I was utterly engrossed until the very end. The resolution satisfied me; I couldn't have asked for a better outcome.

Lieutenant Eve Dallas has to find who poisoned and killed two teenage girls in Random in Death. The teen psychopath reveals a pattern of dress and killing that she and her team of murder cops have to follow and find the perp in the near future New York. JD Robb keeps up the pace; read and enjoy.

Elenor Robertson is an absolute machine. When you factor in the books she publishes under both JD Robb and Nora Roberts I can’t think of many writers that come even close to her output. And Random in Death marks the 58th main book (and maybe the 70th or so overall book) in her wonderful futuristic In Death series. A series that has been going strong now for nearly 30 years! And yet you could still read this one and enjoy it without having read any of the others. (Though you’ll likely get hooked and end up reading them all.)

For Jenna it should have been the time of her young life, finally getting permission to see Avenue A, with the hopes of slipping them a demo of her own music. She ends up dead, jabbed with with a needle loaded with infectious material. This is where Eve Dallas comes into play. Was Jenna the target or was this random and she was just in the wrong place at the wrong time? Is this the end of it or are things only getting started? It amazes me that for a series that has gone on for so long, not only in term of years but in shear volume of books, the In Death series continues maintain such a high quality, and this book continues to deliver what the series is so well known: a smart, well paced, police thriller. As long as she keeps pumping at books of this quality, I’ll keep reading them. I’d like to thank St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review an eARC of Random in Death.

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When a local music shows end in tragedy, Eve and Roarke work together to race the clock as they discover someone is randomly snuffing out teenage girls. Fast paced and full of fandom easter eggs, Random in Death is a winner for those already committed to the series. There isn't a lot of character development in this one, Eve and her circle move through the crimes quickly and efficiently without personal drama.

When it comes to popular book series, J.D. Robb's "In Death" series reigns supreme with its remarkable 58th installment, "Random in Death." For fans of Lieutenant Eve Dallas and her futuristic crime-solving team, this latest installment shows that Robb's imagination knows no bounds.

In "Random in Death," readers travel to the high-tech world of New York City in the year 2060. Lieutenant Eve Dallas is faced with a baffling case when a teenager is discovered dead at a concert after being injected with an unknown substance. Dallas takes over the investigation, uncovering a web of secrets, lies, and criminal activity.

For followers of the series, this book is filled with references to earlier installments. These subtle connections show that Robb understands her audience and appreciates their dedication to the overall series. Having never read any of the previous books, I thought "Random in Death" was a great introduction to this exciting world. It sparked my curiosity about Eve Dallas's past cases and relationships, and I'm ready to dive into earlier books in the series.

If you appreciate crime procedurals, a mix of futuristic technology, and a dark and twisty plot, "Random in Death" is a must-read. J.D. Robb's talent shines through, creating a gripping story that will keep you guessing. "Random in Death" showcases J.D. Robb's expertise in the crime procedural genre. Whether you're a longtime fan or a newbie like me, this book offers a thrilling journey into the future of crime investigation.

Thank you to St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Once again J. D. Robb (a pseudonym for Nora Roberts) has crafted a page turner that I couldn't put down. As the book begins, a talented teenage singer is at a concert listening to her idols Jake Kinkade and the Avenue A band. It is the best night of her young life. Savy mystery readers realize what comes next. When the best night becomes the last night, Eve Dallas is called in to stand for the dead and find the killer. This story has dual point of view showing the murderers' self-delusion, and Eve’s experiences as she stalks the stalker.

This book has all the action that fans have come to expect from Robb’s procedural thrillers. But the reason the In Death series is still so popular after 57 previous books, is due to Robb's poetic descriptive prose, and ongoing characters that feel like old friends. Her dialog for Eve is consistently snarky, witty and just plain fun. Eve’s bafflement at the derivation of common phrases always brings on a smile. Robb’s use of comedy relief between tense dramatic scenes is the biggest reason that I always look forward to the next book.

I am a big fan of this series, which is why I was thrilled to get an electronic review copy of the book from St. Martin’s Press and NetGalley. However, I can honestly award this book a Five Star rating.

Rating: 4.5/5
I received an audio for my honest opinion.

This book is perfect for readers that love mystery, crime, thrillers, suspense filled, and a little bit of romance.

In this book you will see Lieutenant Eve hunt down a coldblooded serial killer that is attacking teenage girls with his mix of toxic substances in a needle. You will see what the police department deals with when trying to crack a case and you will see a love that continues to blossom.

Robb is an amazing writer; you will be able to feel what the characters are feeling, and you will feel as though you’re there with them hunting down the killer. I loved that even though this is book 58, I could still pick up this book and not read the others and still be able to understand what is going on. I thought the pace was great, it had the right amount of ups and downs all at the right times and I was engaged throughout the book. The ending I felt that it was wrapped up nicely without having any questions about parts of the book that were not answered.

The characters in this book were relatable and easy to connect with. I thought they all fit in nicely together and I didn’t feel as though one character had more or less importance to the others. Eve was a badass in this book and you can see that she and her colleagues really do care for the victims and will do whatever they can to make sure that they give them justice.

Overall, I will be reading more books from J.D. Robb and I hope that you will as well after reading my review.

I want to thank NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the opportunity to review this book.

This was an interesting read. The story line was gripping and the ending was well written. I did struggle a bit with the futuristic language and abbreviations. I did not realize this was part of a series, and I definitely felt I was missing some important background on the characters,

Thank you to J.D. Robb, Netgalley and St. Martin's Press for the opportunity to read and review this story.

I’ve been a J.D. Robb fan for more than two decades and I still love the In Death series. It struck me this time around, just how easy it feels to read an Eve Dallas and Roarke book, how easy it is to fall into the story. Even when some of the newer releases didn’t quite hit the epic mark, reading them was still like wrapping myself in a comfort blanket.

I’m glad to say Random In Death was pretty good. I enjoyed re-visiting all of my favorite side-characters especially Jake whom I’ve got a soft spot for. I really like him for Nadine and I like the dynamic between them.

As for the case itself, it was an interesting one, with a good plotline though heartbreaking to see those young lives with so much brimming potential squashed too soon. The best part was the way people, families came together to stand with the ones lost.

I always enjoy the In Death series, but Random In Death is one of the better ones I've read in a while. It felt a little different from some of the others- more a race against time and straight police procedural than some of her other books somehow. Here Eve knows the victims and the method of murder, but not the who or the why, and has to spend the book sifting through evidence and witness statements piecing together a picture of a killer who doesn't stand out and isn't seen- except by those he kills. There are some really nice moments with Mavis and Peabody at the new house, or with Jake and other witnesses as Eve tries to convince them that they did everything right trying to save the lives of the young girls who die, and we get to see Eve's emotional evolution in dealing with people from the early books (if you've read the series). It's a great stand-alone as well, and I could see "Random In Death" being a great intro to the series for people who aren't jumping in at the beginning.

Tight writing and fast pacing with high-stakes make this a book you don't want to put down one you start it, so give yourself the whole day and a comfy chair and enjoy!

Thank you to the publisher for my copy - all opinions are my own.

This hits the mark for a futuristic police procedural and a very twisted criminal being hunted for utterly horrifying and terrifying crimes. It is always fun to return to a series and to well known characters, and I do like to check in with Lieutenant Eve Dallas from time to time.

The mystery of the faceless killer had me totally hooked, and I love a procedural that takes the time to work the evidence, rather than jumping the shark on a miraculous discovery. And give me a steady, no-nonsense, no-frills lead cop any day of the week. My only struggle with this story is that it leans just a little too hard into the future slang, and I would get completely stopped in my tracks trying to unpick what I just read to figure out if it was a typo or meant to be an actual word. While I appreciate some solid world building, pulling back on this one quirk would have been a better overall reading experience for me personally.

But overall, solid entertainment.