J.D. Robb discussion

Nature versus nurture...

The shots came quickly, silently, and with deadly accuracy. Within seconds, three people were dead at Central Park’s ice skating rink. The victims: a talented young skater, a doctor, and a teacher. As random as random can be.

Eve Dallas has seen a lot of killers during her time with the NYPSD, but never one like this. After reviewing security videos, it becomes clear that the victims were killed by a sniper firing a tactical laser rifle, who could have been miles away when the trigger was pulled. And though the locations where the shooter could have set up seem endless, the list of people with that particular skill set is finite: police, military, professional killer.

Eve’s husband, Roarke, has unlimited resources—and genius—at his disposal. And when his computer program leads Eve to the location of the sniper, she learns a shocking fact: There were two—one older, one younger. Someone is being trained by an expert in the science of killing, and they have an agenda. Central Park was just a warm-up. And as another sniper attack shakes the city to its core, Eve realizes that though we’re all shaped by the people around us, there are those who are just born evil...

Apprentice in Death Excerpt

Prologue
21 Chapters
Epilogue

January 2061

Character List
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Eve Dallas: Lieutenant and homicide detective in the NYSPD. Married to Roarke.
Roarke: Billionaire, married to Eve.
Detective Delia Peabody: Eve's partner and Ian McNab's cohab.
Detective Ian McNab: EDD detective and Peabody's cohab.
Capt. Ryan Feeney: Head of EDD. Eve's former partner and trainer.
Dr. Li Morris: New York City chief medical examiner.
Dr. Charlotte Mira: NYPSD psychologist and profiler. She's Eve's surrogate mother.
Dennis Mira: Dr. Mira's husband.
Commander Jack Whitney: Eve's boss.
Harrison Tibble: Chief of police.
Detective David Baxter: On Eve's squad. He's Troy Trueheart's partner.
Detective Troy Trueheart: Baxter's partner.
Detective Jenkinson: On Eve's squad. Wears awful ties.
Detective Carmichael: On Eve's squad.
Detective Santiago: On Eve's squad.
Detective Reineke: Detective in Eve's squad
Officer Carmichael: Assigned to Eve's squad.
Officer Shelby: Former beat patrol officer now assigned to Eve's squad. She's mentoring her.
Detective Vince Yancy: NYPSD sketch artist.
Lowenbaum: SWAT commander.
Vince Patroni: Tactical officer on Lowenbaum's team.
Cher Reo: APA.
Dr. Garnet DeWinter: Forensic anthropologist, has a daughter, Miranda.
Dick (Dickie) Berenski: Head of the forensic lab.
Nadine Furst: Ace reporter for Channel 75 and host of NOW, Eve's friend.
Kyung Beaverton: NYPSD media liaison.
Belle (Bella): Mavis and Leonardo's daughter.
Mavis Freestone: Music phenom, married to Leonardo and Eve's best friend. Mother of Bella.
Leonardo: Renowned fashion designer married to Mavis and father of Bella.
Summerset: Roarke's majordomo, his surrogate father.
Galahad: Eve and Roarke's cat.
Crack: Eve's friend, owner of the Blue Squirrel, a sex club. .
Fericke: Officer in charge of the ice rink crime scene.
Charmaine Delacroix: Interior designer who is redesigning Eve's home office. .
Ellissa Wyman: Ice rink murder victim. She was a 19-year old part-time student.
Brent Michaelson: Ice rink murder victim. He was a 63-year old OB-GYN.
Alan Markum: Ice rink murder victim. Married to Jenny, he was a high school history teacher.
Officer Kevin Russo: Times Square murder victim.
Nathaniel Foster Jarvits: Times Square murder victim. He was 17-years old and it was his birthday.
Fern Addison: Times Square murder victim. She was 86-years old.
David Chang: Times Square murder victim.
Brian Fine: Potential victim.
Jenny Markum: Alan's wife.
Matt Brolin: One of the doctors at the ice rink.
Jack Lansing: One of the doctors at the ice rink.
Carly Deen: Ice rink security head.
Paul Spicher: Ice rink security.
Liam O'Dell: Jenny's father.
Kate Hollis: Jenny's mother.
Marta Beck: Brent Michaelson's office manager.
Faith O'Riley: Michaelson's mid-wife.
Andy Spicker: OB-GYN who was working with Michaelson.
Sheridon Jacobs: Russo's partner.
Donnie Shaddery: Dance studio owner.
Henry Whipple: Manhattan East Hotel desk clerk.
Phillip Carson: Manhattan East Hotel guest in room 1004.
Reginald (Mac) Mackie: Retired policeman.
Zoe Younger: Reginald's ex-wife.
Willow Mackie: Reginald and Zoe's 15-year old daughter.
Susann Prinz Mackie: Reginald's second wife, deceased.
Lincoln Steuben: Zoe's husband.
Zach Steuben: Zoe and Lincoln's 7-year old son.
Alyce Ellison: Assistant manager at Boomer's.
Marian Jacoby: Lab tech.
Jonah Rothstein: Attorney.
Jake Kinkade: Rock star with the Avenue A band. He was performing at Madison Square Garden.
Laurel Esty: Charity Downing's neighbor (Brotherhood in Death). She's dating Yancy.
Trina: Eve's hair stylist.
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Spoiler Info
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Reginald Mackie worked for Lowenbaum as a former tactical officer. His second wife, Susann, was struck and killed by a car driven by Brian Fine. She was 16-weeks pregnant. Michaelson was her OB-GYN and Russo as the policeman on scene.
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***This will become a spoiler zone on September 15.***

Sounds like the Washington Sniper case.

I can't wait to get my hands on the new one! No matter what I'm reading, I put it down and read the In Death straight through. I'm such a huge fan of this series!

You are so right, Elaine! I do the same!

This is gonna be so good! Can't wait.

When does it come out, Jonetta?

Does Robb get her ideas from new that happened today. I got to thinking that maybe Robb got the idea for McQueen's girls from Ariel Castro, however that happened two years later, but Jaycee Dugard happened in 2009 (New York to Dallas was published in 2011) Wasn't there another one in Austria or Switzerland about that time?

Release date is September 6.

There was a similar case in Austria. I can't remember the particulars.

That was the Fritzl case. It inspired Emma Donoghue to write Room.

Elaine wrote: "I can't wait to get my hands on the new one! No matter what I'm reading, I put it down and read the In Death straight through. I'm such a huge fan of this series!"

LIKE!!!

I am waiting in anticipation for the new in death book.

Busy re-reading every In Death book I can get my hands on to keep my mind off of my crazy anticipation for Apprentice! Only 4 more months! LOL

I am also re-reading for the 4th time the series. I am on #30, I think, Fantasy in Death. Hopefully I will be caught up again in Sept, before the new one is released.

Dalene wrote: "I am also re-reading for the 4th time the series. I am on #30, I think, Fantasy in Death. Hopefully I will be caught up again in Sept, before the new one is released."

Definitely a woman after my own heart. :)

I'm so glad to hear that I'm not the only one going nuts waiting for this next book. I'm re-reading the series too-just finished Thankless in Death this morning.

Alicia wrote: "I'm so glad to hear that I'm not the only one going nuts waiting for this next book. I'm re-reading the series too-just finished Thankless in Death this morning."

That's a good one, isn't it? Loved Thankless....

Proof we're addicted! We get at least 2 books a year, plus novellas. Imagine being addicted to authors with more time between books!

May the 4th Be With You!

Kirsten *Dogs Welcome - People Tolerated" wrote: "Proof we're addicted! We get at least 2 books a year, plus novellas. Imagine being addicted to authors with more time between books!

May the 4th Be With You!"

And also with you! :)

Jeanine wrote: "Alicia wrote: "I'm so glad to hear that I'm not the only one going nuts waiting for this next book. I'm re-reading the series too-just finished Thankless in Death this morning."

That's a good one,..."

It was actually better than I remembered, which is always a nice surprise! :)

Here's an excerpt of the story:

Apprentice in Death Excerpt

Jonetta wrote: "Here's an excerpt of the story:

Apprentice in Death Excerpt"

Thank you Jonetta for the great sneak peek! Just read it. Ooooh, it's going to be good.....scary, a total suspense thriller.

Got me excited!

No sneak peeks for me!

I am going on a trip soon and I so wish this book was out during that time. It would be a great way to pass time while traveling. I am excited to read this though so looking forward looking how she will take this story and solve it.

This comes out on my birthday. What a great present!!

Paula wrote: "This comes out on my birthday. What a great present!!"

How cool!! Happy Birthday to you indeed.

Paula wrote: "This comes out on my birthday. What a great present!!"

Especially since it's on order for you at the library!

Paula wrote: "This comes out on my birthday. What a great present!!"

I don't know, I tend to ignore all interruptions until I've finished.

There is just my husband and 2 cats. The hubster works 12 hour days a lot and the cats spend most of the day outside. I get plenty of uninterrupted reading time. Even more at night as I have a difficult time falling asleep,

I just pre-ordered my Audio book :D

I have gotten my mom interested in Eve and the gang. I know she has all the books to Memory. When she tells me she has finished I get her the next bunch. I will have to tell her to DL this one. It sounds so good

Dee wrote: "I have gotten my mom interested in Eve and the gang. I know she has all the books to Memory. When she tells me she has finished I get her the next bunch. I will have to tell her to DL this one. It ..."

I love getting people hooked on the In Death Series like my friend hooked me on it last year. It's so good; who should live without Eve and Roarke in their lives, right? They just don't know what they are missing...

I have been doing a complete re-listen to this series (as opposed to randomly listening to my favorites), and recently completed NY2D, the 41st book in the series. It occurred to me that that was the first new book I read after I became obsessed with this series. Now we are approaching number 54 this week with Apprentice. I must say I am damned glad she didn't stop with the trilogy. Oh and for audiobook listeners, this is on sale for $9.59 which is less than a credit. Not sure if it is just for pre-orders,Mobutu I didn't take the chance.

Only one more day! Wish I had the day off work tomorrow so I could read all day (sigh).

Lynnette wrote: "Only one more day! Wish I had the day off work tomorrow so I could read all day (sigh)."

I'm with you Lynnette! Sigh.....

Jeanine wrote: "Lynnette wrote: "Only one more day! Wish I had the day off work tomorrow so I could read all day (sigh)."

I'm with you Lynnette! Sigh....."

Excited!

Dawn wrote: "I have been doing a complete re-listen to this series (as opposed to randomly listening to my favorites), and recently completed NY2D, the 41st book in the series. It occurred to me that that was t..."

I have decided to skip NY2D on this re-read. It is a tough one.

It's here! Anyone finish it yet? lol

Ugh I have to wait until Thursday to get it. my boyfriend is getting me the book when he gets paid

Haven't downloaded it yet lol. But soon.

Sandra ~ ♥ Cross My Heart ♥ wrote: "It's here! Anyone finish it yet? lol"

LOL! I wish I could take the day off! On Chapter 3 and savoring every word so far...:) But now I have to go get ready for my long commute. My audio version is on the way, so I'll be able to listen to it too! LOL

Sheri wrote: "Ugh I have to wait until Thursday to get it. my boyfriend is getting me the book when he gets paid"

Something to look forward to, Sheri! :)
I'm actually finishing up a couple of other reads before I start it myself.

Just put my hold on this from the library. Anxiously awaiting the email that it is ready to be downloaded for my Kindle!

when i go to Amazon and try and purchase for Kindle, it says it is not available in that format, but, every other format, does anyone know why?

I'm waiting for the email from the library to tell me it's ready to be picked up. I'm first in line.

There's a post on the J. D. Robb Facebook page saying there's a problem with the Kindle download. They don't know why and the last update was at 8:45 am. They are checking with the publisher.

Jonetta wrote: "There's a post on the J. D. Robb Facebook page saying there's a problem with the Kindle download. They don't know why and the last update was at 8:45 am. They are checking with the publisher."

Jonetta, my download actually showed up on my ipad last evening and I noticed it was there about 9:00 PM. Just an fyi--

Pre-orders showed up fine. You cannot go to the Amazon site and download the book.

they just fixed it... i was just able to buy from Amazon for Kindle.. off to read

Thanks, Nancy!

Just got it. Listening to it now.