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In Death Books in Order
Below is the complete list of In Death books in order of publication, which is the recommended reading order for the series by J.D. Robb....
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Read In Death Books in Publication Order
- Naked in Death (1995)
Buy on Amazon - Glory in Death (1995)
Buy on Amazon - Immortal in Death (1996)
Buy on Amazon - Rapture in Death (1996)
Buy on Amazon - Ceremony in Death (1997)
Buy on Amazon - Vengeance in Death (1997)
Buy on Amazon - Holiday in Death (1998)
Buy on Amazon - Conspiracy in Death (1999)
Buy on Amazon - Loyalty in Death (1999)
Buy on Amazon - Witness in Death (2000)
Buy on Amazon - Judgment in Death (2000)
Buy on Amazon - Betrayal in Death (2001)
Buy on Amazon - Seduction in Death (2001)
Buy on Amazon - Reunion in Death (2002)
Buy on Amazon - Purity in Death (2002)
Buy on Amazon - Portrait in Death (2003)
Buy on Amazon - Imitation in Death (2003)
Buy on Amazon - Divided in Death (2004)
Buy on Amazon - Visions in Death (2004)
Buy on Amazon - Survivor In Death (2005)
Buy on Amazon - Origin in Death (2005)
Buy on Amazon - Memory in Death (2006)
Buy on Amazon - Born in Death (2006)
Buy on Amazon - Innocent in Death (2007)
Buy on Amazon - Creation in Death (2007)
Buy on Amazon - Strangers in Death (2008)
Buy on Amazon - Salvation in Death (2008)
Buy on Amazon - Promises in Death (2009)
Buy on Amazon - Kindred in Death (2009)
Buy on Amazon - Fantasy in Death (2010)
Buy on Amazon - Indulgence in Death (2010)
Buy on Amazon - Treachery in Death (2011)
Buy on Amazon - New York to Dallas (2011)
Buy on Amazon - Celebrity in Death (2012)
Buy on Amazon - Delusion in Death (2012)
Buy on Amazon - Calculated in Death (2013)
Buy on Amazon - Thankless in Death (2013)
Buy on Amazon - Concealed in Death (2014)
Buy on Amazon - Festive in Death (2014)
Buy on Amazon - Obsession in Death (2015)
Buy on Amazon - Devoted in Death (2015)
Buy on Amazon - Brotherhood in Death (2016)
Buy on Amazon - Apprentice in Death (2016)
Buy on Amazon - Echoes in Death (2017)
Buy on Amazon - Secrets in Death (2017)
Buy on Amazon - Dark in Death (2018)
Buy on Amazon - Leverage in Death (2018)
Buy on Amazon - Connections in Death (2019)
Buy on Amazon - Vendetta in Death (2019)
Buy on Amazon - Golden in Death (2020)
Buy on Amazon - Shadows in Death (2020)
Buy on Amazon - Faithless in Death (2021)
Buy on Amazon - Forgotten in Death (2021)
Buy on Amazon - Abandoned in Death (2022)
Buy on Amazon - Desperation in Death (2022)
Buy on Amazon - Encore in Death (2023)
Buy on Amazon - Payback in Death (2023)
Buy on Amazon - Random in Death (2024)
Buy on Amazon - Passions in Death (2024)
Buy on Amazon - Bonded in Death (2025)
Buy on Amazon - Framed in Death (2025)
Buy on Amazon - Stolen in Death (2026)
Buy on Amazon - Fury in Death (2026)
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Read In Death Short Stories & Novellas Books in Publication Order
- Midnight in Death (1998)
Buy on Amazon - Interlude in Death (2001)
Buy on Amazon - Remember When / Hot Rocks (2003)
Buy on Amazon - Big Jack (2003)
Buy on Amazon - Haunted in Death (2006)
Buy on Amazon - Eternity in Death (2007)
Buy on Amazon - Ritual In Death (2008)
Buy on Amazon - Missing in Death (2009)
Buy on Amazon - Possession in Death (2010)
Buy on Amazon - Chaos in Death (2011)
Buy on Amazon - Taken in Death (2013)
Buy on Amazon - Wonderment Death (2015)
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Read In Death Collections Books in Publication Order
- Three in Death (2007)
Buy on Amazon - Time of Death (2011)
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Read In Death Universe Books in Publication Order
- Naked in Death (1995)
Buy on Amazon - Glory in Death (1995)
Buy on Amazon - Immortal in Death (1996)
Buy on Amazon - Rapture in Death (1996)
Buy on Amazon - Ceremony in Death (1997)
Buy on Amazon - Vengeance in Death (1997)
Buy on Amazon - Holiday in Death (1998)
Buy on Amazon - Midnight in Death (1998)
Buy on Amazon - Conspiracy in Death (1999)
Buy on Amazon - Loyalty in Death (1999)
Buy on Amazon - Witness in Death (2000)
Buy on Amazon - Judgment in Death (2000)
Buy on Amazon - Betrayal in Death (2001)
Buy on Amazon - Interlude in Death (2001)
Buy on Amazon - Seduction in Death (2001)
Buy on Amazon - Reunion in Death (2002)
Buy on Amazon - Purity in Death (2002)
Buy on Amazon - Portrait in Death (2003)
Buy on Amazon - Imitation in Death (2003)
Buy on Amazon - Remember When / Hot Rocks (2003)
Buy on Amazon - Big Jack (2003)
Buy on Amazon - Divided in Death (2004)
Buy on Amazon - Visions in Death (2004)
Buy on Amazon - Survivor In Death (2005)
Buy on Amazon - Origin in Death (2005)
Buy on Amazon - Memory in Death (2006)
Buy on Amazon - Haunted in Death (2006)
Buy on Amazon - Born in Death (2006)
Buy on Amazon - Innocent in Death (2007)
Buy on Amazon - Eternity in Death (2007)
Buy on Amazon - Creation in Death (2007)
Buy on Amazon - Strangers in Death (2008)
Buy on Amazon - Salvation in Death (2008)
Buy on Amazon - Ritual In Death (2008)
Buy on Amazon - Promises in Death (2009)
Buy on Amazon - Kindred in Death (2009)
Buy on Amazon - Missing in Death (2009)
Buy on Amazon - Fantasy in Death (2010)
Buy on Amazon - Indulgence in Death (2010)
Buy on Amazon - Possession in Death (2010)
Buy on Amazon - Treachery in Death (2011)
Buy on Amazon - New York to Dallas (2011)
Buy on Amazon - Chaos in Death (2011)
Buy on Amazon - Celebrity in Death (2012)
Buy on Amazon - Delusion in Death (2012)
Buy on Amazon - Calculated in Death (2013)
Buy on Amazon - Thankless in Death (2013)
Buy on Amazon - Taken in Death (2013)
Buy on Amazon - Concealed in Death (2014)
Buy on Amazon - Festive in Death (2014)
Buy on Amazon - Obsession in Death (2015)
Buy on Amazon - Devoted in Death (2015)
Buy on Amazon - Wonderment Death (2015)
Buy on Amazon - Brotherhood in Death (2016)
Buy on Amazon - Apprentice in Death (2016)
Buy on Amazon - Echoes in Death (2017)
Buy on Amazon - Secrets in Death (2017)
Buy on Amazon - Dark in Death (2018)
Buy on Amazon - Leverage in Death (2018)
Buy on Amazon - Connections in Death (2019)
Buy on Amazon - Vendetta in Death (2019)
Buy on Amazon - Golden in Death (2020)
Buy on Amazon - Shadows in Death (2020)
Buy on Amazon - Faithless in Death (2021)
Buy on Amazon - Forgotten in Death (2021)
Buy on Amazon - Abandoned in Death (2022)
Buy on Amazon - Desperation in Death (2022)
Buy on Amazon - Encore in Death (2023)
Buy on Amazon - Payback in Death (2023)
Buy on Amazon - Random in Death (2024)
Buy on Amazon - Passions in Death (2024)
Buy on Amazon - Bonded in Death (2025)
Buy on Amazon - Framed in Death (2025)
Buy on Amazon - Stolen in Death (2026)
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In Death Series by J. D. Robb
The In Death series by J. D. Robb—one of the pen names used by bestselling author Nora Roberts—combines futuristic science fiction with classic police procedural storytelling. Set primarily in New York City during the mid-21st century, the series follows Lieutenant Eve Dallas, a homicide detective working for the New York Police and Security Department. Through dozens of novels and novellas, the books chronicle her investigations, her personal growth, and the relationships that shape her life.
The series began with Naked in Death, published in 1995. From the start, the novels established a distinctive tone: a blend of high-tech worldbuilding, intense criminal investigations, and emotionally grounded character development. The future setting allows Robb to incorporate advanced technologies—such as sophisticated forensic equipment, voice-activated computer systems, and personal security devices—while maintaining the familiar structure of a crime investigation.
Reading the In Death books in publication order reveals how the world of the series gradually expands. Early installments focus primarily on Eve Dallas and her work solving homicide cases. As the series progresses, readers become increasingly familiar with the wider cast of characters who surround her both professionally and personally.
At the center of the story is Eve Dallas herself, a determined and highly disciplined detective known for her relentless pursuit of justice. Eve’s difficult childhood and past trauma shape her personality, giving her a guarded nature and intense dedication to her work. Over time, the novels explore how she learns to build trust and meaningful relationships while continuing to confront violent crime on a daily basis.
One of the most important relationships in the series is Eve’s marriage to Roarke, a powerful and wealthy entrepreneur with a mysterious past. Roarke’s influence and resources often intersect with Eve’s investigations, creating a dynamic partnership that blends emotional support with practical advantages. Their evolving relationship provides a strong emotional thread throughout the books.
The series also features a memorable supporting cast that includes Eve’s loyal partner Detective Delia Peabody, the brilliant medical examiner Morris, and several other recurring figures within the police department. These characters help create a sense of continuity across the many cases Eve encounters.
Each novel presents a new murder investigation, often involving complex motives and intricate conspiracies. While the futuristic setting allows for advanced forensic tools and investigative methods, the stories remain grounded in the psychology of crime. The motives behind the murders—jealousy, greed, revenge, or obsession—are deeply human, making the mysteries feel both dramatic and believable.
Another hallmark of the In Death series is its balance between suspense and character-driven storytelling. The cases themselves are often intense and dangerous, but the novels also devote significant attention to the everyday lives of the characters. Scenes of friendship, humor, and domestic life provide contrast to the darker elements of the investigations.
Over the years, the series has grown into one of the longest-running and most successful crime franchises in contemporary fiction. The combination of futuristic setting, compelling central characters, and consistently engaging mysteries has helped maintain its popularity across decades.
Following the In Death books in publication order allows readers to watch the evolution of both the characters and the fictional world they inhabit. Through Eve Dallas’s investigations and personal journey, the series offers a blend of crime fiction, futuristic speculation, and long-form character development that continues to captivate readers with each new installment.
Series: In Death