Below is the complete list of J.D. Robb books in order of publication, which is the recommended reading order for the series....
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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 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)
(As: Nora Roberts)
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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Read In Death Collections Books in Publication Order
- Three in Death (2007)
Buy on Amazon - Time of Death (2011)
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J. D. Robb
J. D. Robb is the pen name used by bestselling author Nora Roberts for her futuristic crime series centered on New York police lieutenant Eve Dallas. While Roberts had already built an enormous following as a romance novelist, the creation of J. D. Robb allowed her to explore a darker, more procedural style of storytelling while still maintaining the emotional depth that defines her work.
Nora Roberts, born Eleanor Marie Robertson in 1950 in Silver Spring, Maryland, grew up in a large family where reading was a daily habit. She began writing seriously in the late 1970s after a blizzard kept her housebound for several days. What started as an attempt to pass the time quickly evolved into a prolific career that would span hundreds of novels across multiple genres.
By the mid-1990s Roberts had already established herself as one of the most successful authors in contemporary romance. In 1995 she introduced the pseudonym J. D. Robb with the novel Naked in Death, the first entry in what would become the long-running In Death series. The use of a pen name helped distinguish these futuristic crime novels from her existing romance catalog while still attracting readers who appreciated character-driven storytelling.
Reading J. D. Robb’s books in publication order allows readers to follow the gradual development of the In Death universe and its central characters. The series is set in mid-21st-century New York City and follows Lieutenant Eve Dallas as she investigates homicide cases while navigating her own complicated past. Early novels establish Eve’s career in the New York Police and Security Department and introduce the core relationships that shape the series.
One of the most important figures in Eve’s life is Roarke, a powerful entrepreneur with a mysterious background. Their relationship begins early in the series and evolves throughout the books, forming a central emotional thread that runs alongside the investigative plots. Reading the novels chronologically highlights how their partnership grows over time while influencing Eve’s personal development.
The In Death series blends several genres, combining elements of police procedural, futuristic science fiction, and romance. Although the setting includes advanced technology—such as artificial intelligence, medical scanners, and futuristic transportation—the focus remains on character relationships and investigative storytelling. Each book typically presents a new homicide case while continuing the broader narrative of Eve’s life and career.
Over time, a large supporting cast emerges around Eve Dallas. Characters such as Detective Delia Peabody, Captain Ryan Feeney, and Dr. Charlotte Mira become recurring figures who help expand the world of the series. Reading the books in publication order reveals how these relationships deepen and how the investigative team evolves across decades of storytelling.
Several themes consistently appear throughout Robb’s work:
- The pursuit of justice in a technologically advanced society
- Personal healing from past trauma
- Loyalty and friendship within investigative teams
- The balance between duty and personal life
Despite the futuristic setting, the emotional conflicts faced by the characters remain grounded in recognizable human experiences. This balance between speculative elements and personal storytelling has helped sustain the series’ long-term popularity.
Over the years, J. D. Robb has produced dozens of novels within the In Death series, making it one of the most extensive ongoing crime franchises in contemporary publishing. The books frequently appear on bestseller lists and maintain a loyal readership drawn to the combination of suspense, character development, and evolving relationships.
Viewed in publication order, the J. D. Robb bibliography reflects the steady expansion of a richly detailed fictional world. The chronological progression allows readers to experience the growth of Eve Dallas—from a determined but guarded detective into a seasoned investigator surrounded by trusted allies—while the futuristic New York setting continues to evolve alongside the characters.