Another great book in this series. ( )

Lt. Eve Dallas has just returned from an overdue vacation when she is called in to investigate a homicide. At first, it looks like a suicide. However, the further Eve investigates, the more she realizes this is murder. And it is payback! She is not going to rest until she knows what has happened to one of their own.

I am in the minority on this one! I LOVE Nora Roberts so very much. But…I DO NOT LIKE J.D.ROBB. I know, I know…makes no sense. They are one and the same…but are they??? I have tried to read several J.D. Robb books and they are just not for me.

Since I loved Identity so much, I thought I would give Robb another try. It just did not work out. And for the life of me…I have no idea why. I like police procedure, I like mysteries, I like suspense. This book was just boring to me. So, once again…do not go with what I say…read it for yourself and form your own opinion. I am in the minority!

I received this novel from the publisher for a honest review. ( )

Classic Eve Dallas novel. Read this last week, can't remember what the plot is this week. But the story is well written, Dallas solves the crime (whatever crime that may be) and the time flies by. Oh yes, a former police IAB investigator is murdered in his own home. The crime is staged to look like a suicide. But the question is by whom and why? ( )

After returning from a vacation in Greece and Ireland, Eve is called in to the scene of a suspected suicide at the home of retired IAB Captain Martin Greenleaf. On scene is Lieutenant Donald Webster, who does not believe that his friend committed suicide. Even though he and Eve don't always see eye to eye on most matters, Webster knows Eve will do her best to find out what happened to his friend. As Eve and her team begin interviews, it becomes clear that they are investigating a murder.

Instead of beginning with a crime, Payback in Death begins with Eve and Roarke on the tail end of a vacation, which is a nice change. The mystery of the suicide/murder is kind of spoiled near the beginning of the case due to some of the comments made by Eve early on in the investigation. Also, some of the clues presented don't really seem to have any effect on the story. As usual, though, this procedural comes together by the end and ties up all of the loose threads left in the plot. Overall, Payback in Death is another good entry in the long running In Death series. ( )

Eve is just back from a well-earned vacation and not even scheduled to go back on duty until morning when she receives a dispatch directing her to an unattended death. She arrives to finds Lieutenant Donald Webster, who has requested her, and the body of retired Internal Affairs Captain Martin Greenleaf. Greenleaf's death appears to be a suicide at first glance. But on a second glance, it seems obvious to Eve that the scene was a setup, and the death was murder.

She didn't like Greenleaf but now he is hers and those who murdered him will be found. The main problem is that he put away a lot of dirty cops during his many, many years in internal affairs which leaves a massive pool of suspects for Eve and her team to sort through.

I liked this story very much. Eve's relationship with her colleagues is always great to see. I also love her relationship with Roarke. This story occurs just after their third wedding anniversary which was why they were on vacation to Italy and to Ireland to see his family.

It is also great to see how Eve is still pushing Peabody to be a better cop by having her take the lead on interviews and interrogations. We even get a chance to catch up with Mavis and family as Eve and Roarke visit the house they are renovating with Peabody and McNab.

This was an enjoyable police procedural since we see how the police investigate and clear suspects or dig really deep to find out who committed the crime. ( )