Kindred in Death (In Death #29) by J.D. Robb

Title: Kindred in Death

Author: J.D. Robb

Series: #29 in the In Death Series

Published: November 2009 by Putnam

Pages: 374

ISBN: 9780399155956

Source: Purchased Copy

 

Description: When the newly promoted captain of the NYPSD and his wife return a day early from their vacation, they were looking forward to spending time with their bright and vivacious sixteen-year-old daughter who had stayed behind.  Not even their worst nightmares could have prepared them for the crime scene that awaited them instead. Brutally murdered in her bedroom, Deena's body showed signs of trauma that horrified even the toughest of cops; including our own Lieutenant Eve Dallas, who was specifically requested by the captain to investigate.  When the evidence starts to pile up, Dallas and her team think they are about to arrest their perpetrator; little do they know yet that someone has gone to great lengths to tease and taunt them by using a variety of identities. Overconfidence can lead to careless mistakes. But for Dallas, one mistake might be all she needs to bring justice. 

I Give This ...

I've always enjoyed this series.  I like the futuristic setting (I like how advanced technology is in this series).  Plus, I love the characters  .  But, after 29 books (there's actually a newer one than this plus 2 more set for release in fall and winter), I'm wondering if the series is starting to get redundant. 

Yes, Dallas is still battling her inner demons.  I understand how after years of repressing it, it's going to take awhile for the memories to not fill so raw.  But, I would like a book or too, were the case doesn't connect with Dallas.  At the same time, I think each of these cases helps Dallas heal a little more.  So, I hope you see my inner battle. 

I like the stories that seem to involve the whole gang more.  This one seems to focus so much on Dallas, that even Peabody is a background character.  I did really enjoy the case.  It's gruesome and the police have so little to go on, I'm amazed they solved it.  I liked how all the pieces fit so neatly together.  I also liked how I was think the killer was someone completely different than it was.

I'm sure I will keep reading this series.  Eve and Roarke are to good to give up!