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Chaos in Death

door J. D. Robb

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Reeksen: In Death (novella)

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New York, 2060. A psychotic killer roams the city with a satchel of scalpels, fresh off a triple kill. A mysterious drug pumps through his veins, making him dance in the streetlight and twirl his cape like Jack the Ripper. Eve Dallas is the tough Lieutenant hot on his trail, but this is unlike any case take she's ever been assigned - or any killer she's ever pursued. A police sketch based on eye-witness testimony reveals the killer has green skin, swollen red eyes, goblin ears, and a dislocated jaw-structure that defies the human form. Is it a mask? Is it makeup? Or is the explanation more sinister? Dallas faces off against multiple suspects - all of them students of medicine capable of the precise slicing of the ears, noses, and eyes removed from which the three victims received. But who had the motive? More importantly, what form of rogue science are these healers practicing?… (meer)
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In the aftermath of her ordeal in Dallas, Eve investigates the horrific murders of three homeless people with a connection to a research laboratory dedicated to finding treatments for drug addiction.

Like many of the novellas in the series, this feels like an epilogue to the full length New York to Dallas as we see characters coping with the consequences of the McQueen case. It was particularly satisfying to gain some insight into Roarke's feelings and how difficult it is for him not to wrap Eve up in cotton wool to keep her safe - not that she would allow it anyway...

The mystery itself is intriguing and enjoyable mainly due to the focus on issues related to the morality of technological developments and the field of genetic engineering. These always remind me of the notion of scientists doing something because they can rather than because they should.

In addition, the literary allusions to Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Frankenstein and The Picture of Dorian Gray appeal to the academic in me and add an extra layer of enjoyment to the story.

All in all, definitely one of the best novellas in the series thus far. ( )
  Lauren2013 | May 5, 2023 |
I usually enjoy all the In Death books. But not so much this one. For a short, 95 page novella, it seemed endless. It took me forever to read. And it was just a bit too out there for me. I didn't care for this one which is such a disappointment because I love all the other books in the series so much. ( )
  NickyM96 | Nov 21, 2022 |
This go round, Eve is battling a murderer who is also some sort of weird monster! This novella is classic Eve Dallas: she finds three dead bodies, looks for clues, gets some help from Roarke, and ultimately saves the day. Who doesn't love a good Lt. Dallas story? This is another 5 stars, of course. ( )
  relorenz1064 | Nov 21, 2021 |
In Death 33.5
  JimFellows | Mar 3, 2021 |
Three recovering addicts, found murdered in their apartment, has New York Police and Security Department homicide Three recovering addicts found murdered in their apartment have New York Police and Security Department homicide detective Lieutenant Eve Dallas chasing a monster. Described by an eyewitness as red-eyed and green-skinned, the murderer leaves his “Dr. Chaos” signature, written on the wall in the victims’ blood, and then dances away.

The trail takes Eve and Peabody to the Whitwood Center, a preeminent rehabilitation clinic where there’s no shortage of suspects. Will Eve be able to put the cuffs on the culprit before there’s another murder?

This novella, following “New York to Dallas” and preceding “Delusion in Death,” follows the pattern for these short stories and brings a hint of the paranormal to the telling of the tale. There’s a nice balance between the murder investigation, and Eve’s interactions with Mavis and Bella as well as with Nadine and Trina. And there’s some delightful banter between Eve and Peabody.

The reference to Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is perfect and while astute readers may identify the culprit early on, the pleasure is in watching Eve get the bad guy and find justice for the victims.

Highly recommended. ( )
  jfe16 | Jul 16, 2020 |
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New York, 2060. A psychotic killer roams the city with a satchel of scalpels, fresh off a triple kill. A mysterious drug pumps through his veins, making him dance in the streetlight and twirl his cape like Jack the Ripper. Eve Dallas is the tough Lieutenant hot on his trail, but this is unlike any case take she's ever been assigned - or any killer she's ever pursued. A police sketch based on eye-witness testimony reveals the killer has green skin, swollen red eyes, goblin ears, and a dislocated jaw-structure that defies the human form. Is it a mask? Is it makeup? Or is the explanation more sinister? Dallas faces off against multiple suspects - all of them students of medicine capable of the precise slicing of the ears, noses, and eyes removed from which the three victims received. But who had the motive? More importantly, what form of rogue science are these healers practicing?

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