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Purity in Death (In Death, Bk 15)
Purity in Death - In Death, Bk 15
Author: J. D. Robb
PBS Market Price: $8.09 or $4.19+1 credit
ISBN-13: 9780425186305
ISBN-10: 042518630X
Publication Date: 2002
Pages: 368
Rating:
  • Currently 4.2/5 Stars.
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4.2 stars, based on 570 ratings
Publisher: Berkley
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
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reviewed Purity in Death (In Death, Bk 15) on + 264 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
Great read! In this _In Death_ book, a computer virus named "Purity" starts killing child molestors. Eve has to find the person/s sending the virus and the victims before it's too late.
IslandV avatar reviewed Purity in Death (In Death, Bk 15) on + 2 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
I LOVE all of Nora Roberts (writing as J.D. Robb) In Death series books and this one doesn't disappoint. The dynamics and interplay with Eve Dallas and her husband Roarke is great as always. Another great one by Nora Roberts aka J.D. Robb!
reviewed Purity in Death (In Death, Bk 15) on + 131 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
Very good read. Set in 2059 in New York City with Lt. Eve Dallas as the Detective with the NYSPD. Married to one of the richest men in the world and one of the smartest when it comes to electronics, Eve usually gets her husband to help her solve the murders assigned to her and her partner Detective Peabody.
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Helpful Score: 1
Louie Cogburn had spent three days holed up in his apartment, staring at his computer screen. His pounding headache was unbearable- it felt like spikes drilling into his brain. And it was getting worse. Finally, when someone knocked at his door, Louie picked up a baseball bat, opened the door, and started swinging...
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Helpful Score: 1
A novel in the futuristic series. A frightening new computer virus is spreading and it knows no boundaries...ABSOLUTE PURITY ACHIEVED!
reviewed Purity in Death (In Death, Bk 15) on + 39 more book reviews
The J.D. Robb "In Death" series are best when read in order - great series.
DianaK avatar reviewed Purity in Death (In Death, Bk 15) on + 15 more book reviews
ONE OF MY FAVORITE SERIES
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Great mystery romance
reviewed Purity in Death (In Death, Bk 15) on + 35 more book reviews
Another Eve Dallas thriller. Varied rage and sudden death, all looking for ABSOLUTE PURITY.
Great book.
reviewed Purity in Death (In Death, Bk 15) on + 117 more book reviews
No one can beat Nora Roberts in story telling.
"Louie Cogburn had spent three days holded up in his apartment,staring at his computer screen.Finally,when someone knocked at his door,Louie picked up a baseball bat and strated swinging...The first cop on the scene fired his stunner twice.Louie died instanty. Dectective Eve Dallas has taken over the investigation, but there's nothing to explain the man's sudden rage or death. The only clue is a bizarre message left on his computer screen."
And so it begins..I love the J.D. Robb books!
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GREAT BOOK ONE OF THE BOOKS IN J.D. ROBBS IN DEATH SERIES
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I enjoyed this book.
chefbeyerlein avatar reviewed Purity in Death (In Death, Bk 15) on + 53 more book reviews
Lt. Eve Dallas finds herself up against a group of terrorist-vigilantes attacking those they feel have escaped justice using a computer virus that fatally jumps to people. A horrible death awaits those infected, and Eve must risk Roarke, Feeney, McNab, and many others close to her as she tries to prevent the terrorists from taking over - a fight that means she has to deal with political and media issues as well.

The storyline is a great foil for all the complicated relationships this series is known for - the push and pull in the marriage of Eve and Roarke, the friendships she never wanted but couldn't now live without, etc. There is a very fun moment half of the way through the story with Mavis (love Mavis!) that completely throws Eve for a loop (don't want to spoil it for you) and shows how much she is willing to change to keep her friends, even in situations that throw her completely out of her depth.
reviewed Purity in Death (In Death, Bk 15) on + 25 more book reviews
Something is making normal people go very violent. Behavior gets out of control fast.
This book has a larger role than normal for Feeney. Also gives us much more of a look at Roarke's family in Ireland.
KellitaJ avatar reviewed Purity in Death (In Death, Bk 15) on + 550 more book reviews
I love powerful Lt. Eve Dallas and how the complex New York City crimes are solved. If you don't wanna bite her husband, don't read these books! Nora Robert's best writing is as JD Robb in this "In Death" series of some 30+ stories to date. I collect all of the JD Robb books, but skip the Roberts, whose stories are not as tight as those about Lt. Eve Dallas - ass kicker! If the future of New York City is like this, I fear these futuristic killers who are sneaky and complex.
Clair avatar reviewed Purity in Death (In Death, Bk 15) on + 225 more book reviews
Great book as always. Love this series.
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BIG Eve Dallas fan
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Great story, scary about what terrorist might be able to actually do in the future with this age of technology!
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Computer virus transferrable from machine to man?? Could it be?? Two deaths so far. Excellent J. D. Robb/Nora Roberts book!
MultiPurposeWoman avatar reviewed Purity in Death (In Death, Bk 15) on + 7 more book reviews
#15 in the series - still enjoyable - relaxing, familiar
reviewed Purity in Death (In Death, Bk 15) on + 178 more book reviews
I really like the Eve Dallas series by J D Robb, aka Nora Roberts. A good solid read, great characters, some humor and wit as well as a great mystery.
pj avatar reviewed Purity in Death (In Death, Bk 15) on + 208 more book reviews
Another good JD Robb book!
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Louie Cogburn spent 3 days holed up in his apartment, staring at his computer screen. His pounding headache was unbearable-it felt like spikes drilling into his brain. Finally, when someone knocked at his door, Louie picked up a baseball bat, opened the door, and started swinging......
The 1st cop on the scene fired his stunner twice. Louie died instantly. Detective Dallas has taken over the ivestigation, but there's nothing to explain the man's sudden rage or death. The only clue is a bizarre message left on his computer screen.
reviewed Purity in Death (In Death, Bk 15) on + 7 more book reviews
I love this series. Read them all.
robinmy avatar reviewed Purity in Death (In Death, Bk 15) on + 2097 more book reviews
Lt. Eve Dallas as been assigned a case where a quiet man, bleeding from his nose and ears, suddenly goes berserk and bludgeons his neighbor. An autopsy shows massive brain swelling. While doing a routine check of the victim's computer, Electronics Detective Kevin Halloway suddenly becomes violent and takes Captain Feeney hostage. He is subdued and later dies. His autopsy also shows brain swelling. Eve and company must figure out who has infected the computers and how it is passing the virus on to humans.

This was an interesting addition to Robb's In Death series. All the regular characters are brought in to help with the case. There are also some minor characters that are brought back from previous books. Looks like we'll see more of them in the future. My rating: 4.5 Stars.
Delpita avatar reviewed Purity in Death (In Death, Bk 15) on
I love the "In Death" series by J.D. Robb!
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great story by wonderful author
Loreli avatar reviewed Purity in Death (In Death, Bk 15) on + 52 more book reviews
How can you not love Nora Roberts??? Roarke - YUM!
reviewed Purity in Death (In Death, Bk 15) on + 22 more book reviews
good book. keeps you interested
reviewed Purity in Death (In Death, Bk 15) on + 5 more book reviews
How can you not love Eve Dallas?
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good book- different style than those she signed as Nora Roberts.
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The J.D. Robb series is the best!
reviewed Purity in Death (In Death, Bk 15) on + 167 more book reviews
Great series of books!
reviewed Purity in Death (In Death, Bk 15) on + 271 more book reviews
I love all of these books. Set in 2050's but is not really futuristic. Highly recommend.
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A little bit of an anticlimactic ending, but another solid part of the In Death series.
twocavaliers avatar reviewed Purity in Death (In Death, Bk 15) on + 28 more book reviews
Another great story, Author is so thorough with her details, and plot lines! !

I've read the series up to here, and have the next 7 all ready to enjoy
reviewed Purity in Death (In Death, Bk 15) on + 17 more book reviews
great book in th "in death" series. Eve Dallas and Roarke Rock!!!!
timetravelgirl avatar reviewed Purity in Death (In Death, Bk 15) on + 153 more book reviews
Great! Reading them all! :)
jaimevu avatar reviewed Purity in Death (In Death, Bk 15) on + 33 more book reviews
If you don't care for Nora Roberts BUT love Mystery/Dark Thrillers with a side of romance and a dash of comedy - then I think you'll love J.D. Robb's ... In Death series written by Nora Roberts alter ego.

I won't go into the details of the books but will tell you this: Superb character development, continuity of the story line (which means you really need to read the books in order although they can stand alone) is top notch, the relationships that are webbed and weaved together throughout each page are phenomenal and let's the reader 'really' get to know the characters.

Here's a list of all the books in order (I'm leaving off the 'In Death' part):

1 Naked
2 Glory
3 Immortal
4 Rapture
5 Ceremony
6 Vengence
7 Holiday
7.5 Midnight in Death (Silent Night Anthology)
8 Conspiracy
9 Loyalty
10 Witness
11 Judgement
12 Betrayal
12.5 Interlude in Death (Out of this World Anthology)
13 Seduction
14 Reunion
15 Purity
16 Portrait
17 Imitation
17.5 Remember When (1st part by Nora, 2nd by JD Robb - stories are connected)
18 Divided
19 Visions
20 Survivor
21 Origin
22 Memory
22.5 Haunted in Death (Bump in the Night Anthology)
23 Born
24 Innocent
24.5 Eternity in Death (Dead in the Night Anthology)
25 Creation
26 Strangers
26.5 Ritual in Death (Suite 606 Anthology)
27 Salvation
28 Promises
29 Kindred
29.5 Missing in Death (The Lost Anthology)
30 Fantasy
31 Indulgence
32 Treachery
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One of Dallas' finest...A must read to continue the saga.
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Eve Dallas at her finest.
reviewed Purity in Death (In Death, Bk 15) on + 8 more book reviews
If you like Nora Roberts you'l enjoy this book.
reviewed Purity in Death (In Death, Bk 15) on + 19 more book reviews
Classic Eve Dallas story, good read.
reviewed Purity in Death (In Death, Bk 15) on + 16 more book reviews
Love the suspense and how Leutinent Eve Dallas is able to get in the murderer's head
daylilylover avatar reviewed Purity in Death (In Death, Bk 15) on + 768 more book reviews
Excellent book! From the cover: A frightening new computer virus is spreading and it's up to Eve Dallas to figure out where it's coming from.
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One of the best so far in the "In Death" series. Great use of characters.
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Eve staps a terrorist group, calling themselves Purity Seekers.
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great book!
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I loved this book. It was a suprise to read. Eve Dallas self sufficient cop in year 2059.
JessicaDK avatar reviewed Purity in Death (In Death, Bk 15) on + 16 more book reviews
Great story. Detective Eve Dallas makes the story a fun read as always.
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Another great book of the series.