Synopsis

Homicide detective Eve Dallas faces her most terrifying case yet when the brutal murder of New York cop Frank Wojinski hits too close to home. The cryptic note left with his body, 'Meet me tomorrow, midnight. Aquarian Club. TELL NO ONE,' plunges Eve into a labyrinth of secrets and escalating horror. The investigation intensifies with the subsequent murder of Frank’s granddaughter, revealing a pattern of escalating violence and ritualistic mutilation. As Eve delves deeper, the trail leads her to a chilling sexual satanic cult, where pleasure and pain are intertwined with dark ceremonies. The killer, seemingly taunting her, leaves a dead body on her doorstep, making the case terrifyingly personal. With her own life on the line and the city's underbelly exposed, Eve must race against time to unmask a sadistic murderer before she becomes the next sacrifice in their unholy 'Ceremony in Death.'

Critical Reception

"As a standout entry in the beloved 'In Death' series, 'Ceremony in Death' is widely celebrated for its compelling blend of futuristic crime procedural, intense psychological suspense, and deeply developed characters, cementing J.D. Robb's status as a master of the romantic suspense genre."

Metadata

ISBN:9780748121793
Pages:222
Age Rating:18+

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