I have read and LOVED every book in this series. If you are looking for books about dedicated cops, very slightly in the future, then this is the author and series for you! The continuing and developing characters over the sixty-one books have become like family. Lt. Eve Dallas has come up through the ranks and is married to Roarke, in her words, a “gazillionaire” in New York. In this book, a mediocre artist, who believes he is a master, has literally decided to breathe life into his work after suffering many rejections. He has chosen models for his paintings, paintings that reflect the earlier work of long-ago masters. After beginning their portraits, he murders them, dumping their bodies at the doors of gallery owners who refused to show his work. How many more victims will meet their deaths before he is stopped? Eve is determined to end his reign of terror and enlists assistance from her entire team and Roarke, her civilian consultant. Follow the investigation as Eve and her team slowly gather the evidence needed and plan the arrest. No one does a takedown like Eve, but this time there are two takedowns and I enjoyed every minute of Eve doing what she does, verbally eviscerating the killer! I received an advance review copy at no cost and without obligation for an honest review. (paytonpuppy)

Framed in Death by JD Robb is the sixty first book in her In Death series. I can’t believe I have read so many (all) of the books and still ravenously wait for the next novel. The books can be read as stand alone books but are enjoyable when you read more than one.

Eve Dallas is a Lieutenant in the New York City Police Department in the future. She runs the homicide division and is determined to always find the killer. Her team includes Delia Peabody and several others who catch and solve cases. She is married to Roark, a reformed criminal who rules the world (according to Eve). He is able to figure out and help with the investigations, sometimes helping with electronics or discovering missing money.

In this episode, Eve and Peabody catch a case that is seriously twisted. The killer leaves people posed like in a painting with period clothes and precision. There are always threads to pull and the team investigates everything trying to find the murderer.

Framed in Death by JD Robb is easily one of the best books I read this month. I loved the characters, the situations and the timing of the plot line. I find myself finding myself excited at the knowledge of another book coming out. Framed in Death by JD Robb is a fabulous read.

Framed in Death is a futuristic CSI-style thriller that turns murder scenes into disturbing works of art. Lt. Eve Dallas must unravel a twisted killer’s motives while navigating a trail of high-stakes clues and psychological tension. The mix of police procedure, clever plotting, and a critique of artistic obsession makes this one stand out. It’s stylish, unsettling, and packed with the sharp twists readers love from the series. Whether you’re a series veteran or a first-time reader, this one is bound to pull you in.

The best part of these series is that you know what to expect, that you will be getting the A team while not knowing what to expect with the Killer. Are they going to be lone solo worker that is hyper focused on one victim or multiple victims and they think they have a greater cause? I like how JD Robb continues to carefully select these profiles and deep dives into the psyche exposing the "creative" ways murders choose to kill.
I found the investigation interesting as usual and that the team put in the work. Of course when our favorite civilian consult, Roarke, does some work, I swoon over that too. Even over 50+ books, I can't get enough of this series!

This long standing series features the indelible Lt. Eve Dallas and charming husband, civilian consultant, purchaser of planets, Roarke. In this novel, we finally finish the great house remodel for Peabody and Mavis. Oh, and there's an unhinged egotistical artist serial killer on the loose. Eve catches him, naturally.

I love how this series not only focuses on whatever cases Eve and her team are working on, but also on their interpersonal relationships. After 61 books in this series, reading one feels like visiting family. I love seeing what eye bleeding tie JenKinson is going to subject Eve and his fellow officers to, how Summersets is doing after the events of the last book, Peabody's new house, and I love seeing how sneaky Galahad is becoming with getting the leftovers from Eve's and Roark's meals.

The cases always hook me from the first page. J.D. Robb knows how to draw you in and keep you invested until the very last page. This one had a very unique way to display his victims along with his reasons for doing so, and I read it in one sitting.

I love everything about this series, but I think my favorite parts are when Eve has the suspect/ killer in the interrogation room. Playing good cop / bad cop or whatever kind of cop she needs to be to get them to confess. I can picture it so easily with the way it's described, and I always get a big dose of satisfaction when the bad guy realizes that they've confessed or that she's played them instead of the other way around, and now they're getting life off planet or something.

I'm a huge fan of this series, and while this is book 61, I think you could probably start anywhere and not be lost. However, I recommend starting at the beginning so you can see how far Eve and Roarke have come not only as individuals but together. It was an emotional ride, but seeing where they both are now makes me so happy!

It's always good to be back in the world of JD Robb's In Death. The series always does a great job of mixing the familiar (Robb's series is one of the few that centres a pair of female detective partners) while, for a series set half a century in the future, also engaging with the some of the critical societal issues we consider today. Robb has repeatedly dealt with #MeToo, police culture and interestingly, seems to be grappling with AI in this book's depiction of robot beat cops.

This time, Lieutenant Eve Dallas and her partner, Detective Peabody, are chasing a serial killer who targets sex workers who he can convince to pose as replica of famous artists. The book grapples with art, privilege while providing an entertaining and twisty thriller. This one will satisfy longtime fans, but also worth reading for anyone who loves their suspense with a healthy dash of romance. Thanks to St. Martins for the early copy - I will definitely be revisiting this one.

Das! Das! If you read this series, you know. If not, where have you been? What a creepy concept, Framed in Death. I am glued to the pages with any JD Robb In Death book and Framed is no exception. Eve, Lt Dallas if you please, continues to grow and evolve while fighting for the dead. She and Peabody beat the streets turning over every rock to find the killer and give a resolution to family members. Some of the family members in Framed are, well, deplorable. Compassion and strength with understanding describes NY finest. Speaking of finest, Roarke, with his understanding and support of Eve. The house for Mave and Leonardo, Peabody and McNab is finished, and we get to go to dinner. In Death series provides the chills and the happy for the win. Thank you for the advanced copy. I freely share my honest thoughts and opinions. #FramedInDeath #InDeath #JDRobb #StMartinsPress #NetGalley

Readers go back to the future in J.D. Robb's newest In Death book, this time focused on the art world. What happens when someone with no talent, no morals, no conscious, and lots of entitlement believes he's the best artist ever? Well, this is an Eve Dallas murder mystery, so as you can guess- murder happens. Not just any murders though and detectives Dallas and Peabody find themselves searching through a maze of detailed clues to find a killer, knowing that he'll strike again if they can't catch him in time.

The killer was revealed early on in this one and we got to see his "vision" unfold while Dallas hunted him- which I thought worked well here. His lack of conscious and complete belief in himself coupled with the pieces Dallas was putting together to try and find him made for an interesting contrast. The pace picks up dramatically towards the end as they race to catch him before he kills again, and there's an interesting twist this time that Robb hasn't thrown in after an arrest.

As always, this is a book focused on characters. Eve and Roarke but also the full cast of detectives and friends get their moments. Humor comes in to highlight personalities as well as to shake off grim moments. If you haven't read the rest of the series you won't feel lost starting with this one, but long-time series fans will be happy to continue side stories like Mavis and Peabody's house project.

An excellent addition to the series and a compelling read.

I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review

Art has been taken to all another level, albeit a gruesome one. There is a serial killer on the loose who is an aspiring artist...of the dead. Every night our killer goes on the hunt for the perfect model, to die. Each body is strategically placed in clothes and a pose that resembles great paintings. What a way to compliment the artist than death? Eve along with Peabody and the whole gang race against time to catch this elusive killer, before another person has to pay the cost of their life.

Another excellent and absorbing book in this long running crime thriller series.

When an author reaches book #61 in a series that features the same characters I can imagine it’s hard to create something new and different, but JD Robb always manages to do just that. This series is as fresh and fun as it was since I began reading it many years ago. Though many of the same characters are still featured, they keep changing and growing to hold my interest in their welfare and their lives.

In this novel, Lt. Eve Dallas and her cohort are on the hunt for a serial killer who fancies himself a great artist. Unfortunately, he has no talent, but his ego is such that he is using murder to create a sort of immortality. He is determined to receive the accolades and fame he knows he deserves, and nothing will stop him.

I enjoyed this immensely as always. The futuristic setting, the details of that life in New York City, the cool toys, and such make it fun. The snark between the characters provides humor as they interact and that whole dynamic is a huge part of the success of this series. The plots are always well developed and the writing is excellent. I could do without the descriptive passion scenes but oh well, I know some like that. Yeah, Eve and Roarke are still going hot and heavy. Always a good blend of mystery and their personal lives entwined as they investigate.

I was able to listen to the audio book while also following along in the e-book ARC, both provided by the publishers. The narrator, Susan Ericksen, always does a fantastic job of bringing all the characters to life with her dynamic performance. She captures different accents to help differentiate between the characters and brings the right amount of dramatic flair. A well done production on audio always enhances my enjoyment of a book.

Fans of the series will be pleased with this one which sees Eve chasing a villain who poses his victims as if they were in famous paintings. And yes, it helps if you look up the actual work of art (and you like me might learn a bit about the art and the artist). While it's a zippy procedural, it's also a novel about relationships, especially between Eve and Roarke (and their cat). Thanks to netgalley for the arc. No spoilers from me on this fast read.

Another interesting tale in this long-running series. For those who love the characters and their interactions, you will enjoy this as Mavis and Leonardo, and Peabody and McNab finally move into their finished home. I really like the art background of the mystery, the use of famous paintings, the galleries, and the costumes but will definitely admit I felt that this one got a little bogged down in the middle, and I was getting a little restless. Very fortunately, the last third of the book definitely made up for it! We get tons of action, a thrilling take down, and Dallas getting the upper hand with some smart moves after politics and money interfere with justice! Fans will enjoy this one, and all our favorite characters make an appearance! Thanks to #Netgally, #StMartin'sPress, and the author for an opportunity to read! #FramedInDeath #InDeath #JDRobb #bookreview #bookideas #retiredreader

Mein Leseerlebnis

Der neue Roman in der In Death / Eve Dallas - Buchreihe enthält einen spannenden Fall, vor allem das erste und das letzte Drittel konnten mich mitreißen.

Es fiel mir leicht, in die Welt der Reihe einzutauchen und mich in der Umgebung von Eve & Co. wohl und fast wie zu Hause zu fühlen. Das ist in meinen Augen eine der großen Stärken der Serie. Ich genieße es jedes Mal aufs Neue, zu sehen, was im Leben der Charaktere so los ist.

In Bezug auf den Fall verläuft dieser für die Buchreihe über weite Strecken recht üblich und normal. Gegen Ende gibt es eine Entwicklung, die ich faszinierend, frisch und spannend fand.

Dass der Täter eine Person ist, die sich über anderen stehend sieht und nicht erwartet, Konsequenzen für abscheuliche Handlungen zu erfahren, passt leider gut in unsere Zeit. Beim Lesen musste ich zumindest immer mal wieder über Parallelen vom Buch zur Realität / aktuellen Weltlage nachdenken.

Auch wenn mir "Framed in Death" gut gefallen hat, würde ich mir in Bezug auf die Reihe wünschen, dass es regelmäßig Teile gäbe, in denen der Mord nicht in wenigen Tagen aufgeklärt wird, sondern in denen dies einen längeren Zeitraum einnimmt. Ja, die rasante Ermittlungsarbeit in den In Death - Büchern ist mitreißend, ein paar ruhigere Bücher täten der Reihe aber in meinen Augen von Zeit zu Zeit gut.

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Für wen?

Fans der Krimi - Buchreihe können sich auf einen spannenden, neuen Fall freuen, der die Stärken der Serie aufgreift.

Review will be published on the third of September 2025 on the book blog Liebesromane lesen (https://www.liebesromanelesen.de).

3.5 stars - This was a good ole fashioned gumshoe police procedural with a nice variant on the denouement. A solid entry in the series that I think will please long time readers

Thank you to NetGalley for providing an ARC of this title for my review. I must say I was pleased to go back to New York 2061 to visit Eve Dallas and her crew of friends and colleagues. The art world doesn't know what hit them as Dallas is on the hunt for an artist turned killer in the latest In Death novel. This fast paced novel kept me at the edge of my seat until the final page.

Rating - 4/5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Date Read - June 28, 2025
Publication Date - September 2, 2025

*I received an E-ARC of this book for free in exchange for an honest review* - Thank you @jdrobbauthor, @stmartinspress, and @netgalley!

Framed in Death is part of a long series and you don’t need to read them in order but it’s nice to experience the characters growing and living their lives over time! Eve seems softer in this book, which is a side to her I had not seen much of until now. She is less snarky and shows more vulnerability but she is still strong and bada$$! Also, Eve always asks the best questions that have me thinking about them long after I finish the book. The m*rder concept in this one is really interesting and kept me guessing until the end. I also enjoyed the ending and how everything was wrapped up, it was unexpected and different from the other books in the series that I have read so far! Framed in Death is a great addition to the series and I can’t wait to see what J.D. Robb comes up with next!

If you like mystery and suspense books with female investigators, you should try Framed in Death and the rest of the series!

Get excited to read Framed in Death, available September 2! 🎉

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A crazed killer is going after licensed companions in the futuristic world of J.D. Robb’s Lt. Eve Dallas. This time the killer is a demented artist wannabe whose family’s great wealth enables his atrocities. The brilliant policing skills of Eve and company make this hard to put down. Fast paced and satisfying to the end. I’ll never get tired of the In Death novels.
Thanks again to St. Martin’s Press for allowing me the pleasure of reading and reviewing #61.

Devoted fans of J.D. Robb’s In Death series are always thrilled when the talented author releases another book in the long-running series. While there are a mind-boggling sixty previous books, Robb’s expertise in the art of storytelling keeps each one fresh, exciting, and highly entertaining. The author turns her attention to the world of art and all it encompasses in Framed in Death (In Death #61)—a world of incredible art galleries, famous artists and works of art, collectors, and, unfortunately, mediocre wannabe artists. It’s a world where careers and fortunes are earned, and dreams and hearts may be broken. Once again, Robb has crafted a well-plotted, intriguing murder mystery with a delectable smorgasbord of investigative police work, in-depth characterizations, and immersive settings, with a healthy side of romance. Settle in for an entertaining evening of reading with the knowledge that J.D. Robb never disappoints.

In Manhattan resides an artist, a painter, a narcissist who fancies himself deserving of adoration and accolades among the art community, as well as a prominent ranking among the greatest artists of all time. Living lavishly off family wealth and trust funds, he’s unencumbered by mundane everyday tasks such as earning a living. With a mother who has always fed his inflated ego and warped sense of entitlement by repeatedly telling him how great his work is, he’s sorely disappointed when others fail to acknowledge his talent. As rejections from art galleries and collectors stoke his rage, he fumes over what he sees as imbeciles’ inability to recognize him as one of the greats and decides he’ll show the world just how brilliant he is by recreating some of the world’s most famous paintings. Soon the entire city will be talking about his work.

In the wee hours of the morning, Lt. Eve Dallas is called to a bizarre, staged murder scene to find a victim dressed like the woman in Vermeer’s painting Girl with a Pearl Earring. Dallas knows she’ll need all hands on deck, including billionaire husband and civilian consultant Roarke, after a second staged murder victim is discovered. The hunt is on for a serial killer dubbed “The Artist.”

Framed in Death is a futuristic police procedural set in New York City in September of 2061. Don’t worry if futuristic stories aren’t your thing—the science-fiction elements take a backseat to the murder investigation. In fact, many of the futuristic aspects in these books are already a reality, or close to becoming one, in our world today. The story is narrated from the point of view of Eve Dallas as she methodically conducts her investigation, with a few scenes from the killer’s perspective. The villain’s identity is revealed to readers early on, and while some armchair detectives may find that a bit disappointing, it allows readers to witness firsthand the rapid deterioration of the killer’s mental faculties as he spirals out of control. As always, Eve’s mind is a fascinating place to be when she’s actively pursuing a killer, following clues until one by one they snap into place. One of the most compelling recurring scenes in every In Death book comes near the end, when Eve gets the suspect in the interrogation room and rips him or her to pieces like a dog with a bone.

Author J.D. Robb is a gifted storyteller with the ability to capture readers’ attention on page one and hold them mesmerized until the final page. Her talent for descriptive, lyrical prose transports readers from their homes into fictional scenes via sight, sound, smell, and touch. As Eve and company unravel clues and get closer to unmasking a killer, the tone and pace increase until all the pieces are in place. Themes of friendship, trust, justice, and nature versus nurture are present, as they are in many of Robb’s books. This reader found the mother’s role as an enabler and fixer for her son disturbing yet all too familiar in today’s society. Fans of the In Death series will rejoice at the stellar performances of many recurring characters in this one, as the gang’s all here with Eve and Roarke taking center stage. As she often does, Robb lightens heavy themes with snarky humor and delightful family/friend scenes courtesy of series regulars like Peabody and Mavis. Framed in Death is another excellent addition to this complex series that I hope never ends. Highly recommended to fans of the series and to readers who appreciate a beautifully written, intriguing murder mystery.

I am newer to JD Robb (And to Nora!) But this was a freaking delight. First this, and now I got my first physical Nora book earlier this week, and can't WAIT to dig in.

Thank you for this one, I loved it so much!