Concealed in Death
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014
583
Novel • Fiction
New York City • 2060s
2014
Adult
18+ years
In Concealed in Death by J.D. Robb, Detective Eve Dallas investigates when her husband Roarke discovers the skeletons of twelve young girls hidden behind a wall in a building he is renovating. The building was previously a halfway house, leading Eve to uncover a grisly past involving construction skills used to conceal the bodies and suspicions surrounding the house's former operators. The investigation reveals dark secrets and a familial connection to the murders. Topics include murder and trauma involving minors.
Mysterious
Suspenseful
Dark
Challenging
Emotional
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Concealed in Death by J. D. Robb expertly blends crime investigation with emotional depth as Lieutenant Eve Dallas navigates a complex case involving hidden corpses. Praise focuses on its compelling plot and character development. Criticism includes predictable elements and less innovative twists compared to other series entries. Still, it holds solid intrigue for fans.
Fans of engaging, character-driven crime thrillers will relish Concealed in Death by J. D. Robb (Nora Roberts). Ideal for readers who enjoy the In Death series, it appeals to those captivated by detailed police procedurals and a touch of romance. Comparable to Michael Connelly’s The Black Echo and Patricia Cornwell’s Postmortem, this novel blends suspense with depth.
39,221 ratings
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583
Novel • Fiction
New York City • 2060s
2014
Adult
18+ years
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