How to read the J.D. Robb Books in order

The In Death series by J.D. Robb has been popular for decades and has existed just as long. And, despite the series’ long run, there’s one question that still persists – Which order do the books go in? Well, today, we will tackle that question, as well as talk more in-depth about aspects of the In Death book series and its author.

Who is J.D. Robb?

J.D. Robb is one of the pseudonyms used by Nora Roberts, which she writes the In Death series under. However, Nora Roberts was born Eleanor Marie Robertson, making Nora her writing pseudonym to an extent as well. In any case, she’s an American author and was the first to be introduced into the Romance Writers of America Hall of Fame. Her novels and novellas have also spent an astonishing 861 weeks combined on the New York Times Bestseller list.

When it comes to her personal life, Nora Roberts is of Irish descent and was born in Maryland. The prominence and importance of books and reading were instilled into her since childhood and opened the doors to what would once become her ultimate passion – writing.

An introduction to Eve Dallas and the In Death series

The In Death series of novellas and novels is a futuristic suspense series that is set under the lights of futuristic New York City in the year 2058. The city, as well as the entire world, is still quivering under the dark clouds of the remnants of the Urban Wars, which have caused countless deaths and damages. Despite this recent memory of warfare, the world attempts to revitalize itself amidst the rising crime rates and the ever-so-persistent feeling of despair.

The story follows the New York City Police and Security Department, with the main character being Eve Dallas, a lieutenant with a traumatic past, and her husband, Roarke, an Irish immigrant, plays the role of the deuteragonist. Other notable characters who appear include Captain Ryan Feeney, Mavis Freestone, Lawrence Summerset, Officer Delia Peabody, and many more who appear throughout the book series long run.

The different books all follow various situations and cases, but in each one, the no-nonsense lieutenant Eve Dallas is in pursuit of justice.

In what order should I read J.D Robb’s books?

As we’ve mentioned, this part is something every willing reader seems to get confused with – and it’s no wonder, after all, the series consists of so many books, and it can be quite puzzling to try and figure out. So, let this serve as your guide.

So, most importantly, the first book that you should start with is Naked in Death, which is the first book in the series, introducing the reader to Eve Dallas and her fight against the other side of the law.

In this introduction to the series, she gets involved with a suspicious Irish billionaire who is also a suspect in an ongoing investigation, mixing together a cocktail of passion and potential danger.

The series can simply be read chronologically, and we will provide that chronological publication order a bit further into the article. However, the series isn’t only made up of the In Death novels. There are also short stories and novellas, as well as incorporations from other anthologies.

One such incorporation is Remember When (In Death), which combines the charms of a usual Nora Roberts book with her work as J.D. Robb in the In Death series. It was published in 2003, and it’s best to read it once you’re finished with Imitation In Death.

It follows Laine Tavish, an antique dealer, living a seemingly ordinary life. However, it’s anything but ordinary when we take into account that she’s the heiress Elaine O’Hara, the daughter of an infamous con man. Problems and situations arise as her past slowly catches up with her present. A life of mystery and a hidden fortune will influence the future and find their way to lieutenant Eve Dallas.

When it comes to anthologies and novellas, there are quite a few. Haunted in Death, Eternity in Death, Ritual in Death, Missing in Death, Possession in Death, Chaos in Death, Taken in Death, and Wonderment in Death. They are all part of different anthologies and follow a similar composition that makes the book series as memorable as it is.

Other books related to the In Death series include the Eve Dallas novels. These include Echoes in Death, Secrets in Death, Dark in Death, Leverage in Death, Connections in Death, Vendetta in Death, Golden in Death, Shadows in Death, Faithless in Death, and Forgotten in Death. Additionally, the Eve Dallas novels can be read in the listed order. They are absolutely thrilling and a necessity if you’re looking to become a fan of the series.

Other additions to the novellas include Silent Night, Unquiet, Bump in The Night, The Lost, and Payback in Death, which can be read as extras to the main story.

Publication order of In Death series

To make everything more comprehensive, here we will provide the complete publication order of the In Death book series, all the way from 1995 until this year:

Naked in Death (1995)

Glory in Death (1995)

Immortal in Death (1996)

Rapture in Death (1996)

Ceremony in Death (1997)

Vengeance in Death (1997)

Holiday in Death (1998)

Conspiracy in Death (1999)

Loyalty in Death (1999)

Witness in Death (2000)

Judgment in Death (2000)

Betrayal in Death (2001)

Seduction in Death (2001)

Reunion in Death (2002)

Purity in Death (2002)

Portrait in Death (2003

Imitation in Death (2003

Divided in Death (2004)

Visions in Death (2004)

Survivor In Death (2005)

Origin in Death (2005)

Memory in Death (2006)

Born in Death (2006)

Innocent in Death (2007)

Creation in Death (2007)

Three in Death (2007)

Strangers in Death (2008)

Salvation in Death (2008)

Promises in Death (2009)

Kindred in Death (2009)

Fantasy in Death (2010)

Indulgence in Death (2010)

Treachery in Death (2011)

Time of Death (2011)

New York to Dallas (2011)

Celebrity in Death (2012)

Delusion in Death (2012)

Calculated in Death (2013)

Thankless in Death (2013)

Concealed in Death (2014)

Festive in Death (2014)

Obsession in Death (2015)

Devoted in Death (2015)

Brotherhood in Death (2016)

Apprentice in Death (2016)

Echoes in Death (2017)

Secrets in Death (2017)

Dark in Death (2018)

Leverage in Death (2018)

Connections in Death(2019)

Vendetta in Death(2019)

Golden in Death (2020)

Shadows in Death (2020)

Faithless in Death(2021)

Forgotten in Death(2021)

Abandoned in Death(2022)

Desperation in Death(2022)

Encore in Death (2023)

Publication order of In Death short stories/novellas

Every now and then, J.D. Robb will publish a short story as a part of the main story, so here they are listed as well.

Midnight in Death (1998)

Interlude in Death (2001)

Haunted in Death (2006)

Eternity in Death (2007)

Ritual In Death (2008)

Missing in Death (2009)

Big Jack (2010)

Possession in Death (2010)

Chaos in Death (2011)

Taken in Death (2013)

Wonderment Death (2015)

In Death series audiobooks

When it comes to reading the In Death series, you can access it through Amazon or Amazon associate services. But what if you’d like to listen to it instead? After all, audiobooks are really popular these days as they can be both immersive and time-saving, making them a great choice for busy readers.

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FAQ

How many In Death books will there be?

J.D. Robb In Death book series is still ongoing, and it’s unknown how many books it will total in the end.

How many books are there in J. D. Robb’s death series?

As of this year, there are 68 books in the series, two of which are still in the works and 56 are considered primary novels.