by J.D. Robb
Part of In Death, book 9
First published 2004
Eve Dallas faces a cunning adversary who calls himself her secret admirer. The unknown bomber sends her mocking letters while promising mass destruction across New York City. He targets what he calls the corrupt masses, but his campaign of terror cuts deeper than random violence. The killer weaves a web of lies and explosives that threatens the people Eve holds dear. She must protect her city and her job while the attacks grow personal. Racing against time, Eve works to solve the puzzle before the bomber brings down everything she fights to defend. The case forces her to confront how much she will sacrifice when duty and personal loyalty collide.
Genres: mystery, crime, thriller, action
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: cat-and-mouse, enemies-to-lovers
Setting: New York City
Period: 21st-century
373 pages · Paperback · Piatkus Books
Content warnings: violence