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Piatkus (2024), 496 pages
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"Lt. Eve Dallas is just home from a long overdue vacation when she responds to a call of an unattended death. The victim is Martin Greenleaf, retired Internal Affairs Captain. At first glance, the scene appears to be suicide, but the closer Eve examines the body, the more suspicious she becomes. An unlocked open window, a loving wife and family, a too-perfect suicide note--Eve's gut says it's a homicide. After all, Greenleaf put a lot of dirty cops away during his forty-seven years in Internal Affairs. It could very well be payback--and she will not rest until the case is closed"--
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LibraryThing member BarbaraRogers
WOW! This long-running series is one of the best I have ever read, and I hope it continues for a long time to come. This fifty-seventh book is just as fresh and engrossing as the first one was. I’m not one to re-read books, but I have re-read the first three books in this series many times –
Eve and Roarke are in for a crashing end to the vacation they took to celebrate their third anniversary. After long, romantic, sunny days on an island and then the beautiful, lush greens of Ireland, they return to the heat of crowded New York. Eve enjoyed her vacation, but she loves New York and her job as a Homicide Lieutenant in the New York Police and Security Division. She’s darn good at that job – probably the best there is – and that is how she came to be specially requested to handle the case of an apparent suicide. Lieutenant Donald Webster, Internal Affairs Bureau, is sure his old friend and mentor, retired Captain Martin Greenleaf, did not kill himself and he wants to assure justice for his friend.
Within minutes of arriving on the scene, Eve is also convinced that Martin Greenleaf did not kill himself. Martin had a warm, loving family – so – could the murder have something to do with work? He’s been retired for years, so that isn’t likely – or is it? As head of the Internal Affairs Bureau, Martin had a reputation as a by-the-book, no-gray-areas cop that many didn’t like, but most respected. Those who didn’t respect him were those who had broken their oaths to protect and serve.
We all know Eve never gives up, but this case frustrated her. Every thread she pulled led nowhere. She just knows the answer is buried somewhere in his past, but can’t find any connections. Until she does. Then she and her team are off and running to bring the villains down. With a villain who is so supremely self-confident that there is no way the NYPSD can ever link them to the victim, the interview room at cop central gets pretty heated.
I can definitely recommend this book! This author! This series! Each book is an exciting, perplexing case that can be read as a standalone. However, to truly understand the dynamics among the characters, the location, etc. (and to get some of the humor), you’ll definitely want to read at least the first three (maybe four) books first. If you are looking for excitement, suspense, mystery, and romance this is the book for you!
I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy (ARC) of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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just because those are the books that establish Roarke and Eve as a couple and set up the characters and background for the rest of the series. Also, don’t let the fact that it takes place in the future keep you from giving the books a try. Yes, the setting is in the future, but that is just an auxiliary fact – window dressing – to a superbly written mystery with wonderful characters and a tad of wit and humor sprinkled throughout to add to your enjoyment. Then, there is the romance – goodness – romance writers take note – if you want to write a toe-curling, heart-singing, sizzling romance read these books for the ultimate example.Eve and Roarke are in for a crashing end to the vacation they took to celebrate their third anniversary. After long, romantic, sunny days on an island and then the beautiful, lush greens of Ireland, they return to the heat of crowded New York. Eve enjoyed her vacation, but she loves New York and her job as a Homicide Lieutenant in the New York Police and Security Division. She’s darn good at that job – probably the best there is – and that is how she came to be specially requested to handle the case of an apparent suicide. Lieutenant Donald Webster, Internal Affairs Bureau, is sure his old friend and mentor, retired Captain Martin Greenleaf, did not kill himself and he wants to assure justice for his friend.
Within minutes of arriving on the scene, Eve is also convinced that Martin Greenleaf did not kill himself. Martin had a warm, loving family – so – could the murder have something to do with work? He’s been retired for years, so that isn’t likely – or is it? As head of the Internal Affairs Bureau, Martin had a reputation as a by-the-book, no-gray-areas cop that many didn’t like, but most respected. Those who didn’t respect him were those who had broken their oaths to protect and serve.
We all know Eve never gives up, but this case frustrated her. Every thread she pulled led nowhere. She just knows the answer is buried somewhere in his past, but can’t find any connections. Until she does. Then she and her team are off and running to bring the villains down. With a villain who is so supremely self-confident that there is no way the NYPSD can ever link them to the victim, the interview room at cop central gets pretty heated.
I can definitely recommend this book! This author! This series! Each book is an exciting, perplexing case that can be read as a standalone. However, to truly understand the dynamics among the characters, the location, etc. (and to get some of the humor), you’ll definitely want to read at least the first three (maybe four) books first. If you are looking for excitement, suspense, mystery, and romance this is the book for you!
I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy (ARC) of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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LibraryThing member kmartin802
Eve is just back from a well-earned vacation and not even scheduled to go back on duty until morning when she receives a dispatch directing her to an unattended death. She arrives to finds Lieutenant Donald Webster, who has requested her, and the body of retired Internal Affairs Captain Martin
She didn't like Greenleaf but now he is hers and those who murdered him will be found. The main problem is that he put away a lot of dirty cops during his many, many years in internal affairs which leaves a massive pool of suspects for Eve and her team to sort through.
I liked this story very much. Eve's relationship with her colleagues is always great to see. I also love her relationship with Roarke. This story occurs just after their third wedding anniversary which was why they were on vacation to Italy and to Ireland to see his family.
It is also great to see how Eve is still pushing Peabody to be a better cop by having her take the lead on interviews and interrogations. We even get a chance to catch up with Mavis and family as Eve and Roarke visit the house they are renovating with Peabody and McNab.
This was an enjoyable police procedural since we see how the police investigate and clear suspects or dig really deep to find out who committed the crime.
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Greenleaf. Greenleaf's death appears to be a suicide at first glance. But on a second glance, it seems obvious to Eve that the scene was a setup, and the death was murder. She didn't like Greenleaf but now he is hers and those who murdered him will be found. The main problem is that he put away a lot of dirty cops during his many, many years in internal affairs which leaves a massive pool of suspects for Eve and her team to sort through.
I liked this story very much. Eve's relationship with her colleagues is always great to see. I also love her relationship with Roarke. This story occurs just after their third wedding anniversary which was why they were on vacation to Italy and to Ireland to see his family.
It is also great to see how Eve is still pushing Peabody to be a better cop by having her take the lead on interviews and interrogations. We even get a chance to catch up with Mavis and family as Eve and Roarke visit the house they are renovating with Peabody and McNab.
This was an enjoyable police procedural since we see how the police investigate and clear suspects or dig really deep to find out who committed the crime.
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LibraryThing member ftbooklover
After returning from a vacation in Greece and Ireland, Eve is called in to the scene of a suspected suicide at the home of retired IAB Captain Martin Greenleaf. On scene is Lieutenant Donald Webster, who does not believe that his friend committed suicide. Even though he and Eve don't always see eye
Instead of beginning with a crime, Payback in Death begins with Eve and Roarke on the tail end of a vacation, which is a nice change. The mystery of the suicide/murder is kind of spoiled near the beginning of the case due to some of the comments made by Eve early on in the investigation. Also, some of the clues presented don't really seem to have any effect on the story. As usual, though, this procedural comes together by the end and ties up all of the loose threads left in the plot. Overall, Payback in Death is another good entry in the long running In Death series.
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to eye on most matters, Webster knows Eve will do her best to find out what happened to his friend. As Eve and her team begin interviews, it becomes clear that they are investigating a murder.Instead of beginning with a crime, Payback in Death begins with Eve and Roarke on the tail end of a vacation, which is a nice change. The mystery of the suicide/murder is kind of spoiled near the beginning of the case due to some of the comments made by Eve early on in the investigation. Also, some of the clues presented don't really seem to have any effect on the story. As usual, though, this procedural comes together by the end and ties up all of the loose threads left in the plot. Overall, Payback in Death is another good entry in the long running In Death series.
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LibraryThing member phoenixcomet
Classic Eve Dallas novel. Read this last week, can't remember what the plot is this week. But the story is well written, Dallas solves the crime (whatever crime that may be) and the time flies by. Oh yes, a former police IAB investigator is murdered in his own home. The crime is staged to look like
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LibraryThing member fredreeca
Lt. Eve Dallas has just returned from an overdue vacation when she is called in to investigate a homicide. At first, it looks like a suicide. However, the further Eve investigates, the more she realizes this is murder. And it is payback! She is not going to rest until she knows what has happened to
I am in the minority on this one! I LOVE Nora Roberts so very much. But…I DO NOT LIKE J.D.ROBB. I know, I know…makes no sense. They are one and the same…but are they??? I have tried to read several J.D. Robb books and they are just not for me.
Since I loved Identity so much, I thought I would give Robb another try. It just did not work out. And for the life of me…I have no idea why. I like police procedure, I like mysteries, I like suspense. This book was just boring to me. So, once again…do not go with what I say…read it for yourself and form your own opinion. I am in the minority!
I received this novel from the publisher for a honest review.
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one of their own.I am in the minority on this one! I LOVE Nora Roberts so very much. But…I DO NOT LIKE J.D.ROBB. I know, I know…makes no sense. They are one and the same…but are they??? I have tried to read several J.D. Robb books and they are just not for me.
Since I loved Identity so much, I thought I would give Robb another try. It just did not work out. And for the life of me…I have no idea why. I like police procedure, I like mysteries, I like suspense. This book was just boring to me. So, once again…do not go with what I say…read it for yourself and form your own opinion. I am in the minority!
I received this novel from the publisher for a honest review.
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LibraryThing member lori_ehrman
Another great book in this series.
LibraryThing member kmartin802
Eve is just back from a well-earned vacation and not even scheduled to go back on duty until morning when she receives a dispatch directing her to an unattended death. She arrives to finds Lieutenant Donald Webster, who has requested her, and the body of retired Internal Affairs Captain Martin
She didn't like Greenleaf but now he is hers and those who murdered him will be found. The main problem is that he put away a lot of dirty cops during his many, many years in internal affairs which leaves a massive pool of suspects for Eve and her team to sort through.
I liked this story very much. Eve's relationship with her colleagues is always great to see. I also love her relationship with Roarke. This story occurs just after their third wedding anniversary which was why they were on vacation to Italy and to Ireland to see his family.
It is also great to see how Eve is still pushing Peabody to be a better cop by having her take the lead on interviews and interrogations. We even get a chance to catch up with Mavis and family as Eve and Roarke visit the house they are renovating with Peabody and McNab.
This was an enjoyable police procedural since we see how the police investigate and clear suspects or dig really deep to find out who committed the crime.
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Greenleaf. Greenleaf's death appears to be a suicide at first glance. But on a second glance, it seems obvious to Eve that the scene was a setup, and the death was murder. She didn't like Greenleaf but now he is hers and those who murdered him will be found. The main problem is that he put away a lot of dirty cops during his many, many years in internal affairs which leaves a massive pool of suspects for Eve and her team to sort through.
I liked this story very much. Eve's relationship with her colleagues is always great to see. I also love her relationship with Roarke. This story occurs just after their third wedding anniversary which was why they were on vacation to Italy and to Ireland to see his family.
It is also great to see how Eve is still pushing Peabody to be a better cop by having her take the lead on interviews and interrogations. We even get a chance to catch up with Mavis and family as Eve and Roarke visit the house they are renovating with Peabody and McNab.
This was an enjoyable police procedural since we see how the police investigate and clear suspects or dig really deep to find out who committed the crime.
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Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
2023-09-05
Physical description
496 p.; 7.72 inches
ISBN
0349433909 / 9780349433905