Passions in Death: An Eve Dallas Novel (In Death, 59)

Homicide Detective Eve Dallas faces a daunting challenge as she investigates a brutal murder that taints a celebratory wedding gathering in "Passions in Death," a novel by J.D. Robb, the #1 New York Times bestselling author. On a stifling August evening, Lt. Eve Dallas and her husband, Roarke, rush through Manhattan to the Down and Dirty club, only to discover that a lively girls' night out in honor of an upcoming wedding has transformed into a grim crime scene. Tragically, one of the brides is found dead, strangled in a secluded room where she had been planning a heartfelt surprise for her future spouse—two meticulously saved-for tickets to Hawaii. Although numerous guests were present, finding valuable witnesses proves challenging. The incident stirs up disturbing memories for Eve, who was once attacked in that very room but managed to overcome and survive the ordeal. Having obtained justice for herself, she is determined to do the same for the young Erin. Eve recognizes that the ferocity and apparent forethought of the crime indicate a fierce combination of concealed passion and calculated intent. Solving this case will require meticulous detective work and unwavering commitment, as Eve vows not to relent until she tracks down the murderer who shattered the couple's dreams before they even began their honeymoon.