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In Death
The In Death series by J. D. Robb has 75 known books (75 published) and is best read in publication order, starting with Rapture in Death (1995). The latest book with a fully recorded publication date is Fury in Death.
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- 75 known books (75 novels)
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- 75
- First published
- 1995
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Start here: Rapture in Death (1995) — then read straight through in publication order.
Reading order
The date order of published books and any announced future entries — the default way to read the series.
- Book 1:
Rapture in Death
Rapture in Death is the book that opens J. D. Robb's In Death series, published in January 1995 at 320 pages. It's the natural place to begin the 75-book series, and is followed here by Naked in Death.
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Naked in Death
Naked in Death is J. D. Robb's 1st In Death novel, published in July 1995 at 316 pages. It follows Rapture in Death and precedes Glory in Death in the reading order.
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Glory in Death
Glory in Death continues J. D. Robb's In Death series as the 2nd book, published in December 1995 at 313 pages. It follows Naked in Death and precedes Immortal in Death in the reading order.
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Immortal in Death
Immortal in Death is the 3rd book in the In Death series, written by J. D. Robb, published in January 1996 at 336 pages. It follows Glory in Death and precedes Ceremony in Death in the reading order.
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Ceremony in Death
Ceremony in Death sits as the 5th book in J. D. Robb's In Death series, published in January 1997 at 333 pages. It follows Immortal in Death and precedes Vengeance in Death in the reading order.
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Vengeance in Death
Vengeance in Death is the 6th book in J. D. Robb's In Death series, published in January 1997 at 357 pages. It follows Ceremony in Death and precedes Holiday in Death in the reading order.
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Holiday in Death
Holiday in Death is J. D. Robb's 7th In Death novel, published in January 1998 at 336 pages. It follows Vengeance in Death and precedes Midnight in Death in the reading order.
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Midnight in Death
Midnight in Death continues J. D. Robb's In Death series as the 7th book, published in November 1998 at 96 pages. It follows Holiday in Death and precedes Conspiracy in Death in the reading order.
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Conspiracy in Death
Conspiracy in Death is the 8th book in the In Death series, written by J. D. Robb, published in January 1999 at 382 pages. It follows Midnight in Death and precedes Loyalty in Death in the reading order.
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Loyalty in Death
Loyalty in Death sits as the 9th book in J. D. Robb's In Death series, published in January 1999 at 368 pages. It follows Conspiracy in Death and precedes Witness in Death in the reading order.
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Witness in Death
Witness in Death is the 10th book in J. D. Robb's In Death series, published in January 2000 at 357 pages. It follows Loyalty in Death and precedes Judgement in Death in the reading order.
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Judgement in Death
Judgement in Death is J. D. Robb's 11th In Death novel, published in January 2000 at 444 pages. It follows Witness in Death and precedes Betrayal in Death in the reading order.
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Betrayal in Death
Betrayal in Death continues J. D. Robb's In Death series as the 12th book, published in January 2001 at 380 pages. It follows Judgement in Death and precedes Interlude in Death in the reading order.
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Interlude in Death
Interlude in Death is the 12th book in the In Death series, written by J. D. Robb, published in January 2001 at 92 pages. It follows Betrayal in Death and precedes Seduction in Death in the reading order.
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Seduction in Death
Seduction in Death sits as the 13th book in J. D. Robb's In Death series, published in January 2001 at 361 pages. It follows Interlude in Death and precedes Reunion in Death in the reading order.
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Reunion in Death
Reunion in Death is the 14th book in J. D. Robb's In Death series, published in January 2002 at 376 pages. It follows Seduction in Death and precedes Purity in Death in the reading order.
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Purity in Death
Purity in Death is J. D. Robb's 15th In Death novel, published in September 2002 at 355 pages. It follows Reunion in Death and precedes Portrait in Death in the reading order.
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Portrait in Death
Portrait in Death continues J. D. Robb's In Death series as the 16th book, published in January 2003 at 354 pages. It follows Purity in Death and precedes Imitation in Death in the reading order.
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Imitation in Death
Imitation in Death is the 17th book in the In Death series, written by J. D. Robb, published in January 2003 at 342 pages. It follows Portrait in Death and precedes Remember When in the reading order.
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Remember When
Remember When sits as the 17th book in J. D. Robb's In Death series, published in January 2003 at 464 pages. It follows Imitation in Death and precedes Divided in Death in the reading order.
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Divided in Death
Divided in Death is the 18th book in J. D. Robb's In Death series, published in January 2004 at 382 pages. It follows Remember When and precedes Visions in Death in the reading order.
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Visions in Death
Visions in Death is J. D. Robb's 19th In Death novel, published in January 2004 at 378 pages. It follows Divided in Death and precedes Survivor in Death in the reading order.
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Survivor in Death
Survivor in Death continues J. D. Robb's In Death series as the 20th book, published in January 2005 at 448 pages. It follows Visions in Death and precedes Origin in Death in the reading order.
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Origin in Death
Origin in Death is the 21st book in the In Death series, written by J. D. Robb, published in January 2005 at 377 pages. It follows Survivor in Death and precedes Memory in Death in the reading order.
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Memory in Death
Memory in Death sits as the 22nd book in J. D. Robb's In Death series, published in January 2006 at 361 pages. It follows Origin in Death and precedes Born in Death in the reading order.
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Born in Death
Born in Death is the 23rd book in J. D. Robb's In Death series, published in January 2006 at 384 pages. It follows Memory in Death and precedes Haunted in Death in the reading order.
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Haunted in Death
Haunted in Death is J. D. Robb's 22nd In Death novel, published in March 2006. It follows Born in Death and precedes Innocent in Death in the reading order.
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Innocent in Death
Innocent in Death continues J. D. Robb's In Death series as the 24th book, published in January 2007 at 400 pages. It follows Haunted in Death and precedes Eternity in Death in the reading order.
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Eternity in Death
Eternity in Death is the 24th book in the In Death series, written by J. D. Robb, published in January 2007. It follows Innocent in Death and precedes Creation in Death in the reading order.
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Creation in Death
Creation in Death sits as the 25th book in J. D. Robb's In Death series, published in January 2007 at 362 pages. It follows Eternity in Death and precedes Strangers in Death in the reading order.
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Strangers in Death
Strangers in Death is the 26th book in J. D. Robb's In Death series, published in January 2008 at 399 pages. It follows Creation in Death and precedes Three in Death in the reading order.
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Three in Death
Three in Death is one of J. D. Robb's In Death novels, published in January 2008 at 376 pages. It follows Strangers in Death and precedes Salvation in Death in the reading order.
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Salvation in Death
Salvation in Death continues J. D. Robb's In Death series as the 27th book, published in November 2008 at 373 pages. It follows Three in Death and precedes Ritual in Death in the reading order.
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Ritual in Death
Ritual in Death is the 27th book in the In Death series, written by J. D. Robb, published in November 2008 at 3 pages. It follows Salvation in Death and precedes Promises in Death in the reading order.
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Promises in Death
Promises in Death sits as the 28th book in J. D. Robb's In Death series, published in August 2009 at 448 pages. It follows Ritual in Death and precedes Kindred in Death in the reading order.
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Kindred in Death
Kindred in Death is the 29th book in J. D. Robb's In Death series, published in October 2009 at 416 pages. It follows Promises in Death and precedes Missing in Death in the reading order.
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Missing in Death
Missing in Death is J. D. Robb's 29th In Death novel, published in October 2009. It follows Kindred in Death and precedes Fantasy in Death in the reading order.
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Fantasy in Death
Fantasy in Death continues J. D. Robb's In Death series as the 30th book, published in December 2009 at 368 pages. It follows Missing in Death and precedes Indulgence in Death in the reading order.
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Indulgence in Death
Indulgence in Death is the 31st book in the In Death series, written by J. D. Robb, published in November 2010 at 624 pages. It follows Fantasy in Death and precedes Possession in Death in the reading order.
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Possession in Death
Possession in Death sits as the 31st book in J. D. Robb's In Death series, published in November 2010. It follows Indulgence in Death and precedes Treachery in Death in the reading order.
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Treachery in Death
Treachery in Death is the 32nd book in J. D. Robb's In Death series, published in January 2011 at 486 pages. It follows Possession in Death and precedes New York to Dallas in the reading order.
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New York to Dallas
New York to Dallas is J. D. Robb's 33rd In Death novel, published in September 2011 at 472 pages. It follows Treachery in Death and precedes Chaos in Death in the reading order.
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Chaos in Death
Chaos in Death continues J. D. Robb's In Death series as the 33rd book, published in September 2011 at 3 pages. It follows New York to Dallas and precedes Celebrity in Death in the reading order.
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Celebrity in Death
Celebrity in Death is the 34th book in the In Death series, written by J. D. Robb, published in February 2012 at 416 pages. It follows Chaos in Death and precedes Delusion in Death in the reading order.
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Delusion in Death
Delusion in Death sits as the 35th book in J. D. Robb's In Death series, published in September 2012 at 553 pages. It follows Celebrity in Death and precedes Taken in Death in the reading order.
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Taken in Death
Taken in Death is the 37th book in J. D. Robb's In Death series, published in January 2013 at 3 pages. It follows Delusion in Death and precedes Calculated in Death in the reading order.
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Calculated in Death
Calculated in Death is J. D. Robb's 36th In Death novel, published in February 2013 at 539 pages. It follows Taken in Death and precedes Thankless in Death in the reading order.
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Thankless in Death
Thankless in Death continues J. D. Robb's In Death series as the 37th book, published in September 2013 at 557 pages. It follows Calculated in Death and precedes Concealed in Death in the reading order.
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Concealed in Death
Concealed in Death is the 38th book in the In Death series, written by J. D. Robb, published in February 2014 at 442 pages. It follows Thankless in Death and precedes Festive in Death in the reading order.
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Festive in Death
Festive in Death sits as the 39th book in J. D. Robb's In Death series, published in September 2014 at 496 pages. It follows Concealed in Death and precedes Obsession in Death in the reading order.
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Obsession in Death
Obsession in Death is the 40th book in J. D. Robb's In Death series, published in February 2015 at 404 pages. It follows Festive in Death and precedes Devoted in Death in the reading order.
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Devoted in Death
Devoted in Death is J. D. Robb's 41st In Death novel, published in September 2015 at 448 pages. It follows Obsession in Death and precedes Wonderment in Death in the reading order.
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Wonderment in Death
Wonderment in Death continues J. D. Robb's In Death series as the 41st book, published in September 2015. It follows Devoted in Death and precedes Brotherhood in Death in the reading order.
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Brotherhood in Death
Brotherhood in Death is the 42nd book in the In Death series, written by J. D. Robb, published in February 2016 at 456 pages. It follows Wonderment in Death and precedes Apprentice in Death in the reading order.
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Apprentice in Death
Apprentice in Death sits as the 43rd book in J. D. Robb's In Death series, published in September 2016 at 512 pages. It follows Brotherhood in Death and precedes Echoes in Death in the reading order.
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Echoes in Death
Echoes in Death is the 44th book in J. D. Robb's In Death series, published in February 2017 at 464 pages. It follows Apprentice in Death and precedes Secrets in Death in the reading order.
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Secrets in Death
Secrets in Death is J. D. Robb's 45th In Death novel, published in September 2017 at 416 pages. It follows Echoes in Death and precedes Dark in Death in the reading order.
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Dark in Death
Dark in Death continues J. D. Robb's In Death series as the 46th book, published in January 2018 at 400 pages. It follows Secrets in Death and precedes Leverage in Death in the reading order.
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Leverage in Death
Leverage in Death is the 47th book in the In Death series, written by J. D. Robb, published in September 2018 at 410 pages. It follows Dark in Death and precedes Connections in Death in the reading order.
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Connections in Death
Connections in Death sits as the 48th book in J. D. Robb's In Death series, published in February 2019 at 448 pages. It follows Leverage in Death and precedes Vendetta in Death in the reading order.
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Vendetta in Death
Vendetta in Death is the 49th book in J. D. Robb's In Death series, published in September 2019 at 416 pages. It follows Connections in Death and precedes Golden in Death in the reading order.
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Golden in Death
Golden in Death is J. D. Robb's 50th In Death novel, published in February 2020 at 400 pages. It follows Vendetta in Death and precedes Shadows in Death in the reading order.
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Shadows in Death
Shadows in Death continues J. D. Robb's In Death series as the 51st book, published in September 2020 at 368 pages. It follows Golden in Death and precedes Faithless in Death in the reading order.
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Faithless in Death
Faithless in Death is the 52nd book in the In Death series, written by J. D. Robb, published in February 2021 at 416 pages. It follows Shadows in Death and precedes Forgotten in Death in the reading order.
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Forgotten in Death
Forgotten in Death sits as the 53rd book in J. D. Robb's In Death series, published in September 2021 at 384 pages. It follows Faithless in Death and precedes Abandoned in Death in the reading order.
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Abandoned in Death
Abandoned in Death is the 54th book in J. D. Robb's In Death series, published in February 2022 at 352 pages. It follows Forgotten in Death and precedes Desperation in Death in the reading order.
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Desperation in Death
Desperation in Death is J. D. Robb's 55th In Death novel, published in September 2022. It follows Abandoned in Death and precedes Encore in Death in the reading order.
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Encore in Death
Encore in Death continues J. D. Robb's In Death series as the 56th book, published in February 2023. It follows Desperation in Death and precedes Random in Death in the reading order.
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Random in Death
Random in Death is the 58th book in the In Death series, written by J. D. Robb, published in January 2024 at 400 pages. It follows Encore in Death and precedes Passions in Death in the reading order.
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Passions in Death
Passions in Death sits as the 59th book in J. D. Robb's In Death series, published in September 2024. It follows Random in Death and precedes Bonded in Death in the reading order.
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Bonded in Death
Bonded in Death is the 60th book in J. D. Robb's In Death series, published in February 2025 at 376 pages. It follows Passions in Death and precedes Framed in Death in the reading order.
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Framed in Death
Framed in Death continues J. D. Robb's In Death series as the 61st book, published in September 2025 at 400 pages. It follows Bonded in Death and precedes Stolen in Death in the reading order.
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Stolen in Death
Stolen in Death is the 62nd book in the In Death series, written by J. D. Robb, published in February 2026. It follows Framed in Death and precedes Fury in Death in the reading order.
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Fury in Death
Fury in Death sits as the 63rd book in J. D. Robb's In Death series, published in September 2026. It follows Stolen in Death and precedes Payback in Death in the reading order.
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Payback in Death
Payback in Death is the latest published book in the In Death series, published in September 2023. It follows Fury in Death, the 57th of 75 books published in the series so far.
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Naked in Death
Naked in Death is J. D. Robb's 1st In Death novel, published in July 1995 at 316 pages. It follows Rapture in Death and precedes Glory in Death in the reading order.
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Glory in Death
Glory in Death continues J. D. Robb's In Death series as the 2nd book, published in December 1995 at 313 pages. It follows Naked in Death and precedes Immortal in Death in the reading order.
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Immortal in Death
Immortal in Death is the 3rd book in the In Death series, written by J. D. Robb, published in January 1996 at 336 pages. It follows Glory in Death and precedes Ceremony in Death in the reading order.
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Rapture in Death
Rapture in Death is the book that opens J. D. Robb's In Death series, published in January 1995 at 320 pages. It's the natural place to begin the 75-book series, and is followed here by Naked in Death.
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Ceremony in Death
Ceremony in Death sits as the 5th book in J. D. Robb's In Death series, published in January 1997 at 333 pages. It follows Immortal in Death and precedes Vengeance in Death in the reading order.
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Vengeance in Death
Vengeance in Death is the 6th book in J. D. Robb's In Death series, published in January 1997 at 357 pages. It follows Ceremony in Death and precedes Holiday in Death in the reading order.
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Holiday in Death
Holiday in Death is J. D. Robb's 7th In Death novel, published in January 1998 at 336 pages. It follows Vengeance in Death and precedes Midnight in Death in the reading order.
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Midnight in Death
Midnight in Death continues J. D. Robb's In Death series as the 7th book, published in November 1998 at 96 pages. It follows Holiday in Death and precedes Conspiracy in Death in the reading order.
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Conspiracy in Death
Conspiracy in Death is the 8th book in the In Death series, written by J. D. Robb, published in January 1999 at 382 pages. It follows Midnight in Death and precedes Loyalty in Death in the reading order.
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Loyalty in Death
Loyalty in Death sits as the 9th book in J. D. Robb's In Death series, published in January 1999 at 368 pages. It follows Conspiracy in Death and precedes Witness in Death in the reading order.
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Witness in Death
Witness in Death is the 10th book in J. D. Robb's In Death series, published in January 2000 at 357 pages. It follows Loyalty in Death and precedes Judgement in Death in the reading order.
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Judgement in Death
Judgement in Death is J. D. Robb's 11th In Death novel, published in January 2000 at 444 pages. It follows Witness in Death and precedes Betrayal in Death in the reading order.
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Betrayal in Death
Betrayal in Death continues J. D. Robb's In Death series as the 12th book, published in January 2001 at 380 pages. It follows Judgement in Death and precedes Interlude in Death in the reading order.
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Interlude in Death
Interlude in Death is the 12th book in the In Death series, written by J. D. Robb, published in January 2001 at 92 pages. It follows Betrayal in Death and precedes Seduction in Death in the reading order.
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Seduction in Death
Seduction in Death sits as the 13th book in J. D. Robb's In Death series, published in January 2001 at 361 pages. It follows Interlude in Death and precedes Reunion in Death in the reading order.
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Reunion in Death
Reunion in Death is the 14th book in J. D. Robb's In Death series, published in January 2002 at 376 pages. It follows Seduction in Death and precedes Purity in Death in the reading order.
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Purity in Death
Purity in Death is J. D. Robb's 15th In Death novel, published in September 2002 at 355 pages. It follows Reunion in Death and precedes Portrait in Death in the reading order.
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Portrait in Death
Portrait in Death continues J. D. Robb's In Death series as the 16th book, published in January 2003 at 354 pages. It follows Purity in Death and precedes Imitation in Death in the reading order.
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Imitation in Death
Imitation in Death is the 17th book in the In Death series, written by J. D. Robb, published in January 2003 at 342 pages. It follows Portrait in Death and precedes Remember When in the reading order.
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Remember When
Remember When sits as the 17th book in J. D. Robb's In Death series, published in January 2003 at 464 pages. It follows Imitation in Death and precedes Divided in Death in the reading order.
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Divided in Death
Divided in Death is the 18th book in J. D. Robb's In Death series, published in January 2004 at 382 pages. It follows Remember When and precedes Visions in Death in the reading order.
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Visions in Death
Visions in Death is J. D. Robb's 19th In Death novel, published in January 2004 at 378 pages. It follows Divided in Death and precedes Survivor in Death in the reading order.
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Survivor in Death
Survivor in Death continues J. D. Robb's In Death series as the 20th book, published in January 2005 at 448 pages. It follows Visions in Death and precedes Origin in Death in the reading order.
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Origin in Death
Origin in Death is the 21st book in the In Death series, written by J. D. Robb, published in January 2005 at 377 pages. It follows Survivor in Death and precedes Memory in Death in the reading order.
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Memory in Death
Memory in Death sits as the 22nd book in J. D. Robb's In Death series, published in January 2006 at 361 pages. It follows Origin in Death and precedes Born in Death in the reading order.
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Haunted in Death
Haunted in Death is J. D. Robb's 22nd In Death novel, published in March 2006. It follows Born in Death and precedes Innocent in Death in the reading order.
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Born in Death
Born in Death is the 23rd book in J. D. Robb's In Death series, published in January 2006 at 384 pages. It follows Memory in Death and precedes Haunted in Death in the reading order.
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Innocent in Death
Innocent in Death continues J. D. Robb's In Death series as the 24th book, published in January 2007 at 400 pages. It follows Haunted in Death and precedes Eternity in Death in the reading order.
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Eternity in Death
Eternity in Death is the 24th book in the In Death series, written by J. D. Robb, published in January 2007. It follows Innocent in Death and precedes Creation in Death in the reading order.
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Creation in Death
Creation in Death sits as the 25th book in J. D. Robb's In Death series, published in January 2007 at 362 pages. It follows Eternity in Death and precedes Strangers in Death in the reading order.
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Strangers in Death
Strangers in Death is the 26th book in J. D. Robb's In Death series, published in January 2008 at 399 pages. It follows Creation in Death and precedes Three in Death in the reading order.
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Salvation in Death
Salvation in Death continues J. D. Robb's In Death series as the 27th book, published in November 2008 at 373 pages. It follows Three in Death and precedes Ritual in Death in the reading order.
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Ritual in Death
Ritual in Death is the 27th book in the In Death series, written by J. D. Robb, published in November 2008 at 3 pages. It follows Salvation in Death and precedes Promises in Death in the reading order.
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Promises in Death
Promises in Death sits as the 28th book in J. D. Robb's In Death series, published in August 2009 at 448 pages. It follows Ritual in Death and precedes Kindred in Death in the reading order.
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Kindred in Death
Kindred in Death is the 29th book in J. D. Robb's In Death series, published in October 2009 at 416 pages. It follows Promises in Death and precedes Missing in Death in the reading order.
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Missing in Death
Missing in Death is J. D. Robb's 29th In Death novel, published in October 2009. It follows Kindred in Death and precedes Fantasy in Death in the reading order.
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Fantasy in Death
Fantasy in Death continues J. D. Robb's In Death series as the 30th book, published in December 2009 at 368 pages. It follows Missing in Death and precedes Indulgence in Death in the reading order.
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Indulgence in Death
Indulgence in Death is the 31st book in the In Death series, written by J. D. Robb, published in November 2010 at 624 pages. It follows Fantasy in Death and precedes Possession in Death in the reading order.
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Possession in Death
Possession in Death sits as the 31st book in J. D. Robb's In Death series, published in November 2010. It follows Indulgence in Death and precedes Treachery in Death in the reading order.
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Treachery in Death
Treachery in Death is the 32nd book in J. D. Robb's In Death series, published in January 2011 at 486 pages. It follows Possession in Death and precedes New York to Dallas in the reading order.
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New York to Dallas
New York to Dallas is J. D. Robb's 33rd In Death novel, published in September 2011 at 472 pages. It follows Treachery in Death and precedes Chaos in Death in the reading order.
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Chaos in Death
Chaos in Death continues J. D. Robb's In Death series as the 33rd book, published in September 2011 at 3 pages. It follows New York to Dallas and precedes Celebrity in Death in the reading order.
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Celebrity in Death
Celebrity in Death is the 34th book in the In Death series, written by J. D. Robb, published in February 2012 at 416 pages. It follows Chaos in Death and precedes Delusion in Death in the reading order.
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Delusion in Death
Delusion in Death sits as the 35th book in J. D. Robb's In Death series, published in September 2012 at 553 pages. It follows Celebrity in Death and precedes Taken in Death in the reading order.
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Calculated in Death
Calculated in Death is J. D. Robb's 36th In Death novel, published in February 2013 at 539 pages. It follows Taken in Death and precedes Thankless in Death in the reading order.
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Thankless in Death
Thankless in Death continues J. D. Robb's In Death series as the 37th book, published in September 2013 at 557 pages. It follows Calculated in Death and precedes Concealed in Death in the reading order.
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Taken in Death
Taken in Death is the 37th book in J. D. Robb's In Death series, published in January 2013 at 3 pages. It follows Delusion in Death and precedes Calculated in Death in the reading order.
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Concealed in Death
Concealed in Death is the 38th book in the In Death series, written by J. D. Robb, published in February 2014 at 442 pages. It follows Thankless in Death and precedes Festive in Death in the reading order.
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Festive in Death
Festive in Death sits as the 39th book in J. D. Robb's In Death series, published in September 2014 at 496 pages. It follows Concealed in Death and precedes Obsession in Death in the reading order.
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Obsession in Death
Obsession in Death is the 40th book in J. D. Robb's In Death series, published in February 2015 at 404 pages. It follows Festive in Death and precedes Devoted in Death in the reading order.
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Devoted in Death
Devoted in Death is J. D. Robb's 41st In Death novel, published in September 2015 at 448 pages. It follows Obsession in Death and precedes Wonderment in Death in the reading order.
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Wonderment in Death
Wonderment in Death continues J. D. Robb's In Death series as the 41st book, published in September 2015. It follows Devoted in Death and precedes Brotherhood in Death in the reading order.
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Brotherhood in Death
Brotherhood in Death is the 42nd book in the In Death series, written by J. D. Robb, published in February 2016 at 456 pages. It follows Wonderment in Death and precedes Apprentice in Death in the reading order.
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Apprentice in Death
Apprentice in Death sits as the 43rd book in J. D. Robb's In Death series, published in September 2016 at 512 pages. It follows Brotherhood in Death and precedes Echoes in Death in the reading order.
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Echoes in Death
Echoes in Death is the 44th book in J. D. Robb's In Death series, published in February 2017 at 464 pages. It follows Apprentice in Death and precedes Secrets in Death in the reading order.
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Secrets in Death
Secrets in Death is J. D. Robb's 45th In Death novel, published in September 2017 at 416 pages. It follows Echoes in Death and precedes Dark in Death in the reading order.
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Dark in Death
Dark in Death continues J. D. Robb's In Death series as the 46th book, published in January 2018 at 400 pages. It follows Secrets in Death and precedes Leverage in Death in the reading order.
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Leverage in Death
Leverage in Death is the 47th book in the In Death series, written by J. D. Robb, published in September 2018 at 410 pages. It follows Dark in Death and precedes Connections in Death in the reading order.
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Connections in Death
Connections in Death sits as the 48th book in J. D. Robb's In Death series, published in February 2019 at 448 pages. It follows Leverage in Death and precedes Vendetta in Death in the reading order.
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Vendetta in Death
Vendetta in Death is the 49th book in J. D. Robb's In Death series, published in September 2019 at 416 pages. It follows Connections in Death and precedes Golden in Death in the reading order.
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Golden in Death
Golden in Death is J. D. Robb's 50th In Death novel, published in February 2020 at 400 pages. It follows Vendetta in Death and precedes Shadows in Death in the reading order.
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Shadows in Death
Shadows in Death continues J. D. Robb's In Death series as the 51st book, published in September 2020 at 368 pages. It follows Golden in Death and precedes Faithless in Death in the reading order.
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Faithless in Death
Faithless in Death is the 52nd book in the In Death series, written by J. D. Robb, published in February 2021 at 416 pages. It follows Shadows in Death and precedes Forgotten in Death in the reading order.
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Forgotten in Death
Forgotten in Death sits as the 53rd book in J. D. Robb's In Death series, published in September 2021 at 384 pages. It follows Faithless in Death and precedes Abandoned in Death in the reading order.
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Abandoned in Death
Abandoned in Death is the 54th book in J. D. Robb's In Death series, published in February 2022 at 352 pages. It follows Forgotten in Death and precedes Desperation in Death in the reading order.
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Desperation in Death
Desperation in Death is J. D. Robb's 55th In Death novel, published in September 2022. It follows Abandoned in Death and precedes Encore in Death in the reading order.
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Encore in Death
Encore in Death continues J. D. Robb's In Death series as the 56th book, published in February 2023. It follows Desperation in Death and precedes Random in Death in the reading order.
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Payback in Death
Payback in Death is the latest published book in the In Death series, published in September 2023. It follows Fury in Death, the 57th of 75 books published in the series so far.
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Random in Death
Random in Death is the 58th book in the In Death series, written by J. D. Robb, published in January 2024 at 400 pages. It follows Encore in Death and precedes Passions in Death in the reading order.
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Passions in Death
Passions in Death sits as the 59th book in J. D. Robb's In Death series, published in September 2024. It follows Random in Death and precedes Bonded in Death in the reading order.
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Bonded in Death
Bonded in Death is the 60th book in J. D. Robb's In Death series, published in February 2025 at 376 pages. It follows Passions in Death and precedes Framed in Death in the reading order.
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Framed in Death
Framed in Death continues J. D. Robb's In Death series as the 61st book, published in September 2025 at 400 pages. It follows Bonded in Death and precedes Stolen in Death in the reading order.
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Stolen in Death
Stolen in Death is the 62nd book in the In Death series, written by J. D. Robb, published in February 2026. It follows Framed in Death and precedes Fury in Death in the reading order.
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Fury in Death
Fury in Death sits as the 63rd book in J. D. Robb's In Death series, published in September 2026. It follows Stolen in Death and precedes Payback in Death in the reading order.
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About the In Death series
In Death is set in a near-future New York (the books open in 2058 and the timeline creeps forward roughly one year per book) and follows NYPSD homicide lieutenant Eve Dallas, a driven, damaged cop who was found as a starved, abused child with no memory of her life before age eight. Eve solves crimes with obsessive, procedural precision, and each entry is a genuine whodunit built around a specific murder or string of murders — corporate conspiracies, serial killers, celebrity scandals, cult violence — rendered with real forensic and interrogation detail. Wrapped around the case-of-the-book is a long-running serial: Eve's marriage to Irish crime-lord-turned-legitimate-billionaire Roarke, her fraught recovery from childhood trauma, and a deep, recurring ensemble of partners, friends and NYPSD colleagues (Delia Peabody, Ian McNab, Charles Monroe) who age and evolve across the sixty-plus books.
The appeal is the reliable, comfort-read blend of tight police procedural plotting with Nora Roberts's romance-honed relationship writing and a light SF veneer (auto-chefs, glide-cars, data-and-link tech) that never overwhelms the mystery. Readers who want a series they can binge for years without it going stale — two books a year, February and September, since the mid-1990s — and who like their crime fiction with a strong central marriage at its core, are the target audience. It is one of the longest-running continuously published crime series by a single writer in the genre.
Frequently asked questions
How many books are in the In Death series?
There are 63 numbered entries as of Fury in Death (September 2026), plus several novella-only .5 entries and the Three in Death collection, all written by Nora Roberts as J. D. Robb.
What order should I read the In Death books in?
Publication order, starting with Naked in Death. The series is tightly serialized around Eve Dallas's marriage and recovered memories, so reading in order matters more than in most crime series.
Is the In Death series finished?
No, it's ongoing. Robb has published two books a year (February and September) for three decades; the next is Fury in Death, due September 8, 2026, with Perfect in Death announced for February 2027.
Do I need to read the .5 novellas?
No. The half-numbered entries (Midnight in Death, Interlude in Death, Haunted in Death, etc.) were originally anthology novellas and are side stories — enjoyable but skippable without losing the main plot threads.
Can I start the In Death series partway through?
You can, since each book's central murder case is self-contained, but the Eve/Roarke relationship and Eve's backstory unfold gradually across the whole series, so starting with Naked in Death gives the fullest experience.
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