by J.D. Robb
Part of In Death, book 62
First published 2026
Lieutenant Eve Dallas arrives at a crime scene that makes no sense. Multibillionaire Nathan Barrister lies dead, killed by a blow from an amethyst block. Near his body sits an open vault packed with stolen paintings and jewelry. Eve's husband Roarke spots familiar pieces from his days as a young thief in Ireland. The scene points to a burglary gone wrong, but only one item appears missing. The truth grows more complex when the family reveals the vault belonged to Nathan's deceased father. They discovered it during recent renovations and planned to return the stolen goods anonymously. Now Nathan is dead and the police swarm their home. By every account, Nathan was honorable and kind. His father clearly lived a different life entirely. Eve must determine whether old sins killed Nathan Barrister and whether his death came from passion or revenge.
Genres: suspense, mystery, crime, detective
Vibes: suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Ireland
355 pages · Hardcover · St. Martin's Press