The dead were her business. She lived with them, worked with them, studied them. She dreamed of them.

**Praise for J. D. Robb:

'J.D. Robb is a fantastic storyteller who knows how to keep the pages flying by' -#1 International Bestselling Author, Karin Slaughter

"One of my all-time favorite authors hitting a golden moment in one of my all-time favorite series. J.D. Robb never disappoints!" Lisa Gardner

'If you're a crime fiction fan and haven't discovered them yet, welcome to the very best day of your life' Heat Magazine

'Eve Dallas - tough as nails and still sexy as hell'

Stephen King

'J.D. Robb's novels are can't-miss pleasures'

Harlan Coben

'Curious corpses, tangled twists and one sizzling sleuth'**

Kathy Reichs

The first victim is found lying on a sidewalk in the rain. The second murdered in her own apartment building. Both have had their throats slashed.

New York City homicide lieutenant Eve Dallas has no problem finding connections between the two crimes. Both women were beautiful and successful; their glamorous lives and loves the talk of the city. And their intimate relations with powerful men provide Eve with a long list of suspects - including her own lover, Roarke.

As a woman, Eve is compelled to trust the man who shares her bed. But as a cop, it's her job to follow every lead, to explore every secret passion, no matter how dark. Or how dangerous.

More praise for J.D. Robb

''Terrific characters, sudden twists ... the epitome of popular fiction'

Dennis Lehane

'J.D. Robb is one of my favourite authors, and she has created an iconic female cop - a strong, sexy, and death-defying heroine - with the slyest sense of humour in fiction. I love J.D. Robb and Eve Dallas!' - Lisa Scottoline

'Sexy and unpredictable, these books are first-rate suspense thrillers with wit, character and heart' - Janet Evanovich

'Tough, smart and sexy' - Linda Fairstein

'Consistently inventive, entertaining and clever'

Publishers Weekly

'Sheer entertainment'

Guardian