If you’re a fan of gripping crime dramas, futuristic settings, and unforgettable characters, J.D. Robb’s In Death series is a must-read. Written by the prolific Nora Roberts under her pseudonym J.D. Robb, this series blends mystery, romance, and suspense in a futuristic world. With over 60 books and counting, keeping track of the In Death series can be daunting. This guide provides the complete J.D. Robb books in order, including novels, novellas, and short stories, to help you dive into the world of Eve Dallas and Roarke without missing a beat.
Why Read the J.D. Robb In Death Series?
The In Death series follows Lieutenant Eve Dallas, a tough-as-nails homicide detective in mid-21st-century New York City. With her billionaire husband, Roarke, by her side, Eve solves complex murder cases while navigating personal growth and relationships. The series is beloved for its:
- Compelling Characters: Eve’s grit and Roarke’s charm create a dynamic duo.
- Intricate Mysteries: Each book delivers a fresh, suspenseful case.
- Futuristic Setting: A vivid blend of technology and humanity set in the 2050s and beyond.
- Romantic Depth: The evolving relationship between Eve and Roarke keeps readers hooked.
Whether you’re new to the series or a longtime fan, reading the books in order ensures you follow the character arcs and overarching storylines seamlessly.
J.D. Robb Books in Order of Release Date
Below is the complete list of J.D. Robb’s In Death series books, including novels, novellas, and short stories, arranged by their original publication date in a table format. This list is accurate as of October 2025 and includes all released titles in the series.
| Release Date | Title | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 1995 | Naked in Death | Novel | Eve Dallas investigates murders linked to a senator’s daughter, meeting Roarke. |
| December 1995 | Glory in Death | Novel | Successful women are targeted in brutal murders. |
| July 1996 | Immortal in Death | Novel | A murder in the fashion world implicates Eve’s friend. |
| October 1996 | Rapture in Death | Novel | Mysterious suicides reveal a technological plot. |
| May 1997 | Ceremony in Death | Novel | Occult rituals challenge Eve’s skepticism. |
| October 1997 | Vengeance in Death | Novel | A killer targets Roarke’s past. |
| November 1998 | Midnight in Death | Novella (Silent Night anthology) | A killer escapes to target Eve. |
| May 1998 | Holiday in Death | Novel | A twisted Santa Claus murders during the holidays. |
| April 1999 | Conspiracy in Death | Novel | A medical conspiracy targets the homeless. |
| October 1999 | Loyalty in Death | Novel | A terrorist group threatens New York. |
| March 2000 | Witness in Death | Novel | A murder unfolds during a theater performance. |
| September 2000 | Judgment in Death | Novel | Corrupt cops and a barroom murder endanger Eve. |
| March 2001 | Betrayal in Death | Novel | A killer targets Roarke’s employees. |
| August 2001 | Interlude in Death | Novella (Out of This World anthology) | A murder occurs at an off-planet conference. |
| September 2001 | Seduction in Death | Novel | Online dating turns deadly. |
| March 2002 | Reunion in Death | Novel | A paroled killer seeks revenge on Eve. |
| August 2002 | Purity in Death | Novel | A computer virus drives people to kill. |
| February 2003 | Portrait in Death | Novel | A serial killer photographs their victims. |
| August 2003 | Imitation in Death | Novel | A copycat killer mimics historical murderers. |
| January 2004 | Divided in Death | Novel | A cyberterrorism plot involves betrayal. |
| August 2004 | Visions in Death | Novel | A psychic aids Eve in tracking a sadistic killer. |
| February 2005 | Survivor in Death | Novel | A young girl survives a family massacre. |
| July 2005 | Origin in Death | Novel | Cloning and unethical science shake Eve’s world. |
| January 2006 | Memory in Death | Novel | Eve’s foster mother brings danger. |
| April 2006 | Haunted in Death | Novella (Bump in the Night anthology) | A haunted theater hides a murderer. |
| July 2006 | Born in Death | Novel | A double murder intertwines with Mavis’s pregnancy. |
| February 2007 | Innocent in Death | Novel | A schoolteacher’s murder reveals jealousy. |
| November 2007 | Eternity in Death | Novella (Dead of Night anthology) | A vampire-like killer stalks New York. |
| November 2007 | Creation in Death | Novel | A serial killer from Eve’s past resurfaces. |
| February 2008 | Strangers in Death | Novel | A businessman’s murder points to a perfect alibi. |
| November 2008 | Ritual in Death | Novella (Suite 606 anthology) | A ritualistic murder baffles Eve. |
| November 2008 | Salvation in Death | Novel | A priest’s poisoning uncovers deception. |
| February 2009 | Promises in Death | Novel | A fellow cop’s murder hits Eve personally. |
| June 2009 | Missing in Death | Novella (The Lost anthology) | A tourist vanishes from a ferry. |
| November 2009 | Kindred in Death | Novel | A teenager’s murder reveals a pattern. |
| February 2010 | Fantasy in Death | Novel | Virtual reality gaming turns deadly. |
| July 2010 | Indulgence in Death | Novel | A killer treats murder like a game. |
| December 2010 | Possession in Death | Novella (The Other Side anthology) | A supernatural case tests Eve’s beliefs. |
| February 2011 | Treachery in Death | Novel | Corruption within the police department surfaces. |
| September 2011 | New York to Dallas | Novel | Eve faces a killer from her past in a new city. |
| October 2011 | Chaos in Death | Novella (The Unquiet anthology) | A killer creates monstrous victims. |
| February 2012 | Celebrity in Death | Novel | A murder on a movie set mirrors Eve’s life. |
| September 2012 | Delusion in Death | Novel | A chemical attack causes mass hysteria. |
| February 2013 | Calculated in Death | Novel | A murder leads to corporate conspiracies. |
| September 2013 | Thankless in Death | Novel | A young man’s killing spree spirals. |
| November 2013 | Taken in Death | Novella (Mirror, Mirror anthology) | A child abduction case grips Eve. |
| February 2014 | Concealed in Death | Novel | Skeletal remains uncover a decades-old crime. |
| September 2014 | Festive in Death | Novel | A personal trainer’s murder reveals broken hearts. |
| February 2015 | Obsession in Death | Novel | A killer idolizes Eve, leaving bodies in her name. |
| September 2015 | Devoted in Death | Novel | A pair of lovers commits murders across the country. |
| September 2015 | Wonderment in Death | Novella (Down the Rabbit Hole anthology) | A murder mimics a fairy tale. |
| February 2016 | Brotherhood in Death | Novel | A politician’s disappearance leads to a dark brotherhood. |
| September 2016 | Apprentice in Death | Novel | A sniper terrorizes New York City. |
J.D. Robb In Death Books in Chronological Order
Below is the complete list of In Death books in publication order, including novels, novellas, and short stories, as of October 2025. The series is best read to follow Eve’s personal and professional journey, but each book can stand alone as a self-contained mystery.
Full-Length Novels
- Naked in Death (1995)
Eve Dallas investigates a series of murders linked to a high-profile senator’s daughter, meeting the enigmatic Roarke. - Glory in Death (1995)
A string of brutal murders targets successful women, pushing Eve to her limits. - Immortal in Death (1996)
Eve’s best friend is implicated in a murder tied to the fashion world. - Rapture in Death (1996)
Mysterious suicides lead Eve to uncover a sinister technological plot. - Ceremony in Death (1997)
A case involving occult rituals tests Eve’s skepticism. - Vengeance in Death (1997)
A killer with a personal vendetta targets Roarke’s past. - Holiday in Death (1998)
A twisted Santa Claus leaves a trail of victims during the holiday season. - Conspiracy in Death (1999)
Eve uncovers a chilling medical conspiracy targeting the city’s homeless. - Loyalty in Death (1999)
A terrorist group threatens New York, and Eve races against time. - Witness in Death (2000)
A murder unfolds on stage during a theater performance. - Judgment in Death (2000)
Corrupt cops and a barroom murder put Eve in danger. - Betrayal in Death (2001)
A killer targets Roarke’s employees, hitting close to home. - Seduction in Death (2001)
Online dating turns deadly in this chilling case. - Reunion in Death (2002)
A paroled killer from Eve’s past seeks revenge. - Purity in Death (2002)
A computer virus drives ordinary people to kill. - Portrait in Death (2003)
A serial killer photographs their victims, leaving Eve haunting clues. - Imitation in Death (2003)
A copycat killer mimics infamous historical murderers. - Divided in Death (2004)
Eve uncovers a plot involving cyberterrorism and betrayal. - Visions in Death (2004)
A psychic aids Eve in tracking a sadistic killer. - Survivor in Death (2005)
A young girl is the sole survivor of a family massacre. - Origin in Death (2005)
A case involving cloning and unethical science shakes Eve’s world. - Memory in Death (2006)
Eve’s foster mother returns, bringing dark memories and danger. - Born in Death (2006)
A double murder intertwines with Eve’s friend Mavis’s pregnancy. - Innocent in Death (2007)
A schoolteacher’s murder reveals jealousy and secrets. - Creation in Death (2007)
A serial killer from Eve’s past resurfaces. - Strangers in Death (2008)
A wealthy businessman’s murder points to a perfect alibi. - Salvation in Death (2008)
A priest’s poisoning uncovers a web of deception. - Promises in Death (2009)
The murder of a fellow cop hits Eve personally. - Kindred in Death (2009)
A teenager’s murder reveals a chilling pattern. - Fantasy in Death (2010)
Virtual reality gaming turns deadly. - Indulgence in Death (2010)
A killer treats murder like a game, targeting random victims. - Treachery in Death (2011)
Eve uncovers corruption within her own police department. - New York to Dallas (2011)
Eve faces a killer from her past in a new city. - Celebrity in Death (2012)
A murder on a movie set mirrors Eve’s life. - Delusion in Death (2012)
A chemical attack causes mass hysteria and death. - Calculated in Death (2013)
A seemingly simple murder leads to corporate conspiracies. - Thankless in Death (2013)
A young man’s killing spree spirals out of control. - Concealed in Death (2014)
Skeletal remains uncover a decades-old crime. - Festive in Death (2014)
A personal trainer’s murder reveals a trail of broken hearts. - Obsession in Death (2015)
A killer idolizes Eve, leaving bodies in her name. - Devoted in Death (2015)
A pair of lovers commits murders across the country. - Brotherhood in Death (2016)
A politician’s disappearance leads to a dark brotherhood. - Apprentice in Death (2016)
A sniper’s attacks terrorize New York City. - Echoes in Death (2017)
A brutal assault case hits close to Eve’s past. - Secrets in Death (2017)
A gossip columnist’s murder exposes dangerous secrets. - Dark in Death (2018)
A killer draws inspiration from a mystery novel series. - Leverage in Death (2018)
A bombing at a corporate merger hides a deeper motive. - Connections in Death (2019)
Eve takes on a gang-related murder. - Vendetta in Death (2019)
A vigilante targets men with dark pasts. - Golden in Death (2020)
A deadly toxin targets a school community. - Shadows in Death (2020)
A hitman from Roarke’s past threatens their future. - Faithless in Death (2021)
A sculptor’s murder uncovers a dangerous cult. - Forgotten in Death (2021)
Two bodies, decades apart, share a chilling connection. - Abandoned in Death (2022)
A killer recreates scenes from Eve’s childhood. - Desperation in Death (2022)
Eve uncovers a human trafficking ring. - Encore in Death (2023)
A Broadway star’s murder points to a poisoned past. - Payback in Death (2023)
A retired cop’s suicide may be a murder. - Random in Death (2024)
A teenager’s death at a concert reveals a random killer. - Passions in Death (2024)
A bride-to-be’s murder uncovers jealousy and betrayal. - Bonded in Death (2025)
A new case tests Eve and Roarke’s bond as secrets unravel.
Novellas and Short Stories
The In Death series includes shorter works, often found in anthologies. These are listed in chronological order within the series timeline:
- Midnight in Death (1998) – Silent Night anthology
Set between Holiday in Death and Conspiracy in Death. A killer escapes to target Eve. - Interlude in Death (2001) – Out of This World anthology
Set between Betrayal in Death and Seduction in Death. A murder at an off-planet conference challenges Eve. - Haunted in Death (2006) – Bump in the Night anthology
Set between Origin in Death and Memory in Death. A haunted theater hides a murderer. - Eternity in Death (2007) – Dead of Night anthology
Set between Creation in Death and Strangers in Death. A vampire-like killer stalks New York. - Ritual in Death (2008) – Suite 606 anthology
Set between Strangers in Death and Salvation in Death. A ritualistic murder baffles Eve. - Missing in Death (2009) – The Lost anthology
Set between Kindred in Death and Fantasy in Death. A tourist vanishes from a ferry. - Possession in Death (2010) – The Other Side anthology
Set between Indulgence in Death and Treachery in Death. A supernatural case tests Eve’s beliefs. - Chaos in Death (2011) – The Unquiet anthology
Set between New York to Dallas and Celebrity in Death. A killer creates monstrous victims. - Taken in Death (2013) – Mirror, Mirror anthology
Set between Calculated in Death and Thankless in Death. A child abduction case grips Eve. - Wonderment in Death (2015) – Down the Rabbit Hole anthology
Set between Devoted in Death and Brotherhood in Death. A murder mimics a fairy tale.
Reading Tips for the In Death Series
- Start with Naked in Death: It introduces Eve, Roarke, and the futuristic setting.
- Follow Publication Order: This preserves character development and recurring storylines.
- Don’t Skip Novellas: They add depth to the series and often tie into larger arcs.
- Pace Yourself: With over 60 books, take your time to savor each story.
- Check Anthologies: Novellas are often published in collections with other authors, so look for these if you want the full experience.
Where to Find J.D. Robb Books
The In Death series is widely available in various formats:
- Ebooks and Paperbacks: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Book Depository.
- Audiobooks: Narrated by Susan Ericksen, available on Audible and Libro.fm.
- Libraries: Check your local library or OverDrive for digital loans.
- Secondhand Bookstores: Great for finding older titles in the series.
Why Fans Love J.D. Robb
J.D. Robb’s In Death series has a massive following due to its addictive blend of crime-solving, romance, and futuristic intrigue. Fans on platforms like Goodreads and X praise the series for its consistent quality, even after decades of releases. The chemistry between Eve and Roarke, combined with tightly plotted mysteries, keeps readers coming back for more.
What’s Next for the In Death Series?
As of October 2025, Bonded in Death is the latest release, but J.D. Robb shows no signs of slowing down. Nora Roberts typically releases two In Death books per year, so fans can expect more thrilling cases in 2026. Follow J.D. Robb on social media or check publisher websites for updates on upcoming titles.
Final Thoughts
The In Death series by J.D. Robb is a masterclass in storytelling, blending heart-pounding suspense with deep emotional connections. Whether you’re solving murders alongside Eve or swooning over Roarke’s charm, this series offers something for everyone. Start with Naked in Death and work your way through the list above to experience the full scope of this incredible series.
Have you read any In Death books yet? Which is your favorite? Let us know in the comments, and happy reading!
