The In Death Series by J.D. Robb

Enter the gripping world of J.D. Robb’s In Death series, the bestselling futuristic crime fiction collection set in mid-21st century New York City. Follow Lieutenant Eve Dallas, a tough, uncompromising NYPD homicide detective, as she solves complex murders in the year 2058 and beyond while navigating her evolving relationship with the mysterious billionaire Roarke.

Blending police procedural, romantic suspense, and futuristic noir, the In Death series delivers page-turning mysteries with sharp dialogue, dark psychological depth, and a cast of unforgettable characters including Detective Peabody, Captain Feeney, and the Irish tech-magnate Roarke.

Perfect for fans of Michael Connelly, Karin Slaughter, Lisa Gardner, and crime thrillers with strong female leads, the In Death novels are essential reading for anyone who loves gritty mysteries, futuristic settings, slow-burn romance, and intricate police investigations.

In Death by J.D. Robb — Complete Series (60+ Books)

Follow Lieutenant Eve Dallas from her first meeting with Roarke in 2058 through decades of New York City homicides, personal demons, and evolving relationships. The series blends gritty police work with romantic suspense in a near-future setting.

📖 The Beginning (Books 1-10)

The original classics introducing Eve, Roarke, and the squad:

• The Start: Naked in Death (1995) — The debut introducing Eve Dallas and the enigmatic Roarke.
• Early Cases: Glory in Death (1995), Immortal in Death (1996) — A deadly drug and a top model’s murder.
• The Relationships: Rapture in Death (1996), Ceremony in Death (1997) — Satanic rituals and virtual reality killers.
• Vengeance: Vengeance in Death (1997) — A killer targeting those who hurt Roarke’s childhood friends.
• Holiday: Holiday in Death (1998) — A serial killer targeting lonely hearts during Christmas.
• Conspiracy: Conspiracy in Death (1999) — Organ theft and a cop-killer framing Eve.
• Loyalty: Loyalty in Death (1999) — Terrorism hits New York with home-grown extremists.
• Witness: Witness in Death (2000) — A murder witnessed onstage during a Broadway play.

🔍 The Early Years (Books 11-20) — Click to expand

• Judgment in Death (2000) — A cop killer and a barman with a secret past.
• Betrayal in Death (2001) — A deadly maid and a hitman targeting Roarke’s employees.
• Seduction in Death (2001) — A killer using dating services to find victims.
• Reunion in Death (2002) — A high school reunion turns deadly with poison.
• Purity in Death (2002) — Vigilante hackers targeting “impure” citizens.
• Portrait in Death (2003) — A photographer stealing souls and lives.
• Imitation in Death (2003) — A killer mimicking famous murderers of the past.
• Divided in Death (2004) — Roarke’s past collides with Eve’s present in a double homicide.
• Visions in Death (2004) — A psychic’s visions lead to a serial killer in the park.
• Survivor in Death (2005) — A family slaughtered, but the nine-year-old daughter survives.

🎯 The Middle Period (Books 21-30) — Click to expand

• Origin in Death (2005) — Human cloning and cosmetic surgery gone wrong.
• Memory in Death (2006) — Eve’s foster mother is murdered; confronting the past.
• Born in Death (2006) — Murder and missing persons in the surrogate mother industry.
• Innocent in Death (2007) — A teacher poisoned in a private school; Peabody’s first love.
• Creation in Death (2007) — A serial killer torturing victims to create “art.”
• Strangers in Death (2008) — A wealthy businessman murdered while alone in a locked room.
• Salvation in Death (2008) — Poisoned communion wine at a funeral service.
• Promises in Death (2009) — Detective Amaryllis Coltraine is murdered; Mavis announces her pregnancy.
• Kindred in Death (2009) — The police commissioner’s granddaughter is murdered.
• Fantasy in Death (2010) — A virtual reality game turns deadly for a gaming CEO.

🌆 The Expansion (Books 31-40) — Click to expand

• Indulgence in Death (2010) — A killer choosing victims for sport and pleasure.
• Treachery in Death (2011) — Corruption in the NYPD and Peabody’s promotion.
• New York to Dallas (2011) — Eve returns to Dallas to confront her father’s legacy.
• Celebrity in Death (2012) — A movie star dies during a film based on Eve’s life.
• Delusion in Death (2012) — A bar massacre caused by hallucinogenic chemicals.
• Calculated in Death (2013) — A CPA murdered before she can expose financial fraud.
• Thankless in Death (2013) — A family slaughtered by their ungrateful son over Thanksgiving.
• Concealed in Death (2014) — Bodies discovered in the walls of a building Roarke is renovating.
• Festive in Death (2014) — A personal trainer murdered days before Christmas.
• Obsession in Death (2015) — A killer obsessed with Eve begins murdering for her attention.

⚡ The Later Years (Books 41-50) — Click to expand

• Devoted in Death (2015) — A Bonnie and Clyde-style couple killing for love.
• Brotherhood in Death (2016) — Elite men targeted by a victim of their secret society.
• Apprentice in Death (2016) — A sniper killing at an ice skating rink.
• Echoes in Death (2017) — A surgeon’s wife murdered; Roarke’s friend is the prime suspect.
• Secrets in Death (2017) — A gossip reporter murdered in a trendy bar.
• Dark in Death (2018) — A novelist killing people based on her book’s plot.
• Leverage in Death (2018) — Suicide bombings at the stock exchange.
• Connections in Death (2019) — A rehabilitation center counselor murdered; Dennis Mira investigates.
• Vendetta in Death (2019) — A female avenger targeting men who escaped justice.
• Golden in Death (2020) — Golden necklaces left on victims; a decades-old revenge.

🔮 The Recent Cases (Books 51-60) — Click to expand

• Shadows in Death (2020) — A Russian mobster from Roarke’s past comes to New York.
• Faithless in Death (2021) — A sculptor murdered; connections to a conservative political group.
• Forgotten in Death (2021) — A body found during a building demolition; labor union corruption.
• Abandoned in Death (2022) — Women abandoned as children are targeted by a killer.
• Desperation in Death (2022) — A teen girl’s desperate flight from human traffickers.
• Encore in Death (2023) — A Broadway star poisoned at his own birthday party.
• Payback in Death (2023) — A retired cop murdered; Eve hunts a killer seeking revenge.
• Random in Death (2024) — Random victims killed by a twisted mind seeking fame.
• Passions in Death (2024) — A wedding shower ends in murder; secrets among friends.
• Bonded in Death (2025) — A history professor specializing in criminal psychology is murdered.

Note: The In Death series follows Eve Dallas from 2058 through the 2060s, blending futuristic technology with timeless detective work. J.D. Robb is the pseudonym of bestselling author Nora Roberts. The series includes novellas and crossover stories not listed here; this covers the main 60 novels. For best reading experience, start with Naked in Death as the series features ongoing character development and relationships.