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| Creation in Death | 
 enlarge | Author: J.d. Robb
Publisher: Piatkus Books
Category: Book
Buy Used: $8.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  91 reviews
Format: Import
Media: Hardcover
Pages: 320
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.5
Dimensions (in): 9.3 x 6.3 x 1.5
ISBN: 0749908440
EAN: 9780749908447
ASIN: 0749908440
Publication Date: November 22, 2007
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| Customer Reviews:
 Extremely Disappointing November 27, 2007
10 out of 16 found this review helpful
The first in the series that was a complete waste of paper. The story was choppy, none of the supporting characters or stories were advanced in this installment, but merely showed up as garnish to the hash of this plot. The entire book can be summed up as this: Eve gets a case, Roarke admires her. Eve tackles the case, Roarke admires her. Eve gets beat up, Roarke admires. Eve gets beat up again, Roarke admires her. Eve risks her life, Roarke rants, then admires her.
The book was one long internal monologue while Roarke sat back and admired what a strong, courageous, brilliant, dedicated woman he married with a few pesky little pages in between devoted to plot. Roarke came off as an accessory and not a main character. The very first In Death book that added nothing, made Roarke into a side piece who was only there to tell us how great Eve was and did not further my appreciation of the series or the characters. Is it time to retire the series before it is destroyed by lack of inspiration?
**edited to add--I just realized why there was absolutely no thought devoted to plot. After just reading the short story Midnight in Death, I realize Nora's ALREADY USED THIS PLOT. How many serial killers from Eve's past can target her as the "ultimate prize" in their 'torture them to see how they take it' game? Apparently if you are Eve Dallas, several. So many of the elements were the same, it was nauseating--the public display, the idea of messages being carved into the chest, Eve being the ultimate challenge. If there was a zero star option, I'd be utilizing it now.
 Too much for me. November 7, 2007
9 out of 25 found this review helpful
If you like horror this book is for you. I had to put it down after the third chapter. It was just to detailed in the murders for me personally. I have read every one of the in death series and never before have I had to leave one because it was just too gross. Maybe the next one will be better.
 Too repetitive... Not enough action.. November 8, 2007
8 out of 28 found this review helpful
I ran to the bookstore Tuesday night to pick up this book (I've read ALL of them)...
And I was disappointed. It was almost like no thought went into this book.
And come on; as much as I like that Eve and her husband can work together; it's better when he's not so damn "my cop crap"..
I was really disappointed.. But anxiously awaiting the next... Maybe it's time to put an end to the series.
Make Eve a mother and marry off She-body... And end it!
 A fantastic addition to the In Death series November 8, 2007
6 out of 8 found this review helpful
Creation In Death is a wonderful addition to an already great series. I'd give it two more stars if I could. Getting to see how cops "do the job" from Roarke's perspective is fascinating. Its amazing how fresh this series is still. Whether you are only counting the full-sized novels (25) or add to the timeline the four novellas and the Roberts/Robb combo book of Remember When to make it a series of 30 books with (hopefully) no end in sight, Robb (aka Nora) has created a rich cast of characters that continue to grow within themselves and in their relations with each other. Blend in the great cop stories and a fascinating look at one woman's idea of how life could be in a few decades, and you can't help but to keep coming back for more. Robb's storytelling makes you care about the people, be it laughing at some of the great one-liners or crying over shared pain. Even though I am a dyed-in-the-wool book-reader, I also recommend the In Death audiobooks with Susan Ericksen as narrator. She does a great job with the voices and gets you caught up in the story even if you've already read it.
Stunning Conclusion. Excellent book November 10, 2007
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
As an avid reader of JD Robb and Nora Roberts I always know I am in for a good book. Excellent characters you can count on with a great story line. With this latest addition I was staggered by the twist and disturb by the story line. This novel was graphic without crossing a line. Something I appriciate since I am a profound sissy. Well worth the read. For those that follow the series I thought this book was a lot more fresh than the past few. Buy and enjoy.
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