Then Magdelana Percell, an old flame of Eve’s husband, Rourke, arrives in town, obviously wanting to rekindle her past relationship with Rourke.

When Eve learns that Craig Foster was aware that one of the teachers, Reed Williams, had sex with one of the parents, Reed becomes her prime suspect in Foster’s death. The discovery of Reed’s promiscuity turns Eve’s thoughts to Rourke. Even her partner, Peabody, is aware that Eve’s full attention is not their case, and assures Eve that her husband would not cheat on her. Eve’s self-doubts are understandable, for Magdelana is as manipulative and calculating as she is beautiful and sexy.

But Eve’s trust in Rourke falters when she sees him on TV holding Magdelana... and then the main suspect in her case dies...

Nora Robert’s latest release in her futuristic "In Death" series, writing as J.D. Robb, held me spellbound from the first page to the last. The characters were divinely developed and the tension throughout kept me in suspense on more than one level. Eve’s character is brilliantly developed. Rourke is sinfully charming. Magdelana is delightfully selfish, and Rourke’s faithful majordomo, Sommerset, adds a wonderful touch of humor to this outstanding novel.

Innocent in Death is a gripping, thoroughly entertaining mystery, guaranteed to keep readers on the edge of their seats until the surprising end... and leave them wanting more.