Death and Potato Pancakes

Two librarians enjoyed fine food and discussion at the Christkindlmarket at Oak Brook Shopping Center. As both librarians read the futuristic romantic suspense novels by J.D. Robb (aka Nora Roberts), their conversation turned to the latest book in the series Creation in death . Both enjoyed the novel, but thought that the author needs to stop repeating the same arguments/conflicts between the characters that she used in earlier novels. Still, the series remains fresh, and J.D. Robb is able to blend favorite supporting characters and intriguing new characters into the plot. Although it is not necessary to have read previous books in the In Death series, those who have not experienced the relationship between the Irish billionaire and the steely Lieutenant will want to devour the first book Naked in death .

Bonus Book: For those who read the series, check out J.D. Robb’s short story “Eternity in Death” in the anthology Dead of night .

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