Imitation In Death
Police Lieutenant Eve Dallas encounters one of her most  difficult cases in this latest offering from J. D. Robb,  alter ego of bestselling author Nora Roberts. With the  very first victim, Eve realizes that the killer stalking  the streets of New York City isn't a run-of-the-mill  serial murderer. The copycat executions are imitating the  methods and victim choices of an ominous list of notorious serial killers, beginning with Jack the Ripper. And when the killer leaves a distinctive note at the crime scene, it's clear that he's targeting Eve personally--a fact that worries Roarke, Eve's shrewd husband.Assisted by her aide, Peabody, Eve compiles a list of  suspects that includes several high-profile possibilities.  Their very prominence, however, complicates the  investigation, for they have the power and influence to  make the search difficult. All of the suspects are  reluctant to cooperate but one of them is playing with Eve  like a cat with a mouse by tempting her with crime scene  notes and challenging her to find him. Can Eve stop him  before he slaughters again? Or will his next victim be  Eve herself?Author Robb, a.k.a. Roberts, doesn't miss a beat in this  police procedural thriller. The futuristic setting is rich  with imaginative details; the cast of supporting  characters offers an intriguing variety, while Eve and  Roarke's relationship is layered with emotional intimacy  and spiced with sex. Whether you're a faithful follower or  new to the series, you won't be disappointed in the  edge-of-the-seat suspense inImitation In Death. Don't miss this one.--Lois Faye Dyer