Plot Summary

Concealed in Death

J. D. Robb (Nora Roberts)
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Concealed in Death

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014

Book Brief

J. D. Robb (Nora Roberts)

Concealed in Death

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014
Book Details
Pages

583

Format

Novel • Fiction

Period
Setting

New York City • 2060s

Theme
Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

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

Reviews & Readership

4.4

39,221 ratings

87%

Loved it

10%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

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.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Concealed in Death?

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.

4.4

39,221 ratings

87%

Loved it

10%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

583

Format

Novel • Fiction

Period
Setting

New York City • 2060s

Theme
Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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