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Abandoned in Death is a mystery thriller by J. D. Robb (a pseudonym for Nora Roberts) and is the 54th book in her long-running "In Death" series. It was published on February 8, 2022, and follows ...

Abandoned in Death is a mystery thriller by J. D. Robb (a pseudonym for Nora Roberts) and is the 54th book in her long-running "In Death" series. It was published on February 8, 2022, and follows Lt. Eve Dallas as she investigates a series of murders linked to a killer's traumatic past.

Synopsis

The novel opens with the discovery of a young woman's body on a playground bench in New York City. The victim is meticulously groomed and dressed in out-of-date clothes, but bears new tattoos, piercings, and a fatal wound hidden by a ribbon around her neck. A note left with the body, written in crayon, simply says, "Bad Mommy".

Homicide detective Eve Dallas and her team, including her partner Peabody and husband Roarke, are called to the case. The crime and the note strike a personal chord for both Eve and Roarke, reminding them of their own traumatic childhoods. The investigation leads them to realize the killer is targeting young women who resemble the first victim, suggesting a deep-seated childhood trauma that has resurfaced decades later. As more women vanish, Eve must race against time to delve into the past to uncover the killer's identity and prevent further deaths.

Expert and User Reviews

Overall, Abandoned in Death has been well-received by fans and critics for its engrossing plot and character development within the long-running series.

Engaging and suspenseful plot: Reviewers from outlets like Bookreporter praise the book for its complex, fast-paced search into the past to find clues for a modern-day killer. Many found the identity of the perpetrator a genuine surprise, which added to the suspense.
Strong character dynamics: The novel is lauded for bringing back a cast of well-developed characters that readers have grown to love. The interactions between Eve, Roarke, Peabody, and the rest of the team are a consistent highlight, providing a sense of familiarity and even some humor to offset the grim subject matter.
A return to form: Some long-time fans felt the book was a return to the "old" Eve Dallas style, focusing on solid detective work and less on extraneous subplots, making it one of the better recent entries in the series.
Minor criticisms: A few reviewers noted that the timeline of the series can be confusing and that certain elements or character dynamics felt repetitive or lacked development after so many books.

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