Another entry that follows the formula that’s worked pretty well for the past 54 books so no big surprises that the story is about Eve Dallas figuring out who did what to who and why, along with her team that never seems to have anything else to Dothan work on her case of the moment.

This book pushed my belief that they’d need to keep it a secret when it’s happening very much out in the open right now. One exception is the really fast helicopter that Roarke owns that gets a few members of the team from one place to another. In the latest installment of the In Death series, a dead teenager leads Eve Dallas and her friends into the sex trafficking world.

Mina’s expensive, elegant clothes and beauty products convince Dallas that she was being groomed, literally and figuratively, for sex trafficking—and that whoever is investing in this high-overhead operation expects windfall profits. I thought it would feel a bit too full, but every character for one just fits into the overall story and has their part in this one. Themes include murder, justice, family dynamics, child abuse, child trafficking, and power as well as standing up for the innocent and the dead. Number 55 proves to be one of her best yet – even when dealing with such a dark and tragic storyline. In the end, they decided as a couple (this is a refreshing change from Roarke laying down a law and Eve deciding "not to argue") that while he has a right to worry, she has responsibilities to her job and victims that don't include allowing her macho husband to substitute his "superior" judgment for hers because protection.

Mina and Dorian, two young girls trapped in an horrific situation, and desperate enough to plan an escape. My tags should show what many of the triggers are, but this novel in particular will have many triggers. Oh well, it doesn’t matter, I love how everyone were working for this case, and the villains paid with the interest for their crime! Multidimensional emotions, including being tough on the outside, but with strong sensitivities when it comes to handling cases such as this. As they all began to realise what was behind Mina's death, the horror of what the young girls faced - and for how long?So good to catch-up with so many of the beloved cast of friends gathered throughout this installment in the In Death series.

They have tentacles all over the world and they never take from the same place – at least not close together. I think I might have to start admitting to myself, thought it’s strange… I have comfort cops, especially considering how much I didlike, and distrust cops. With any In Death books, I would definitely recommend checking trigger warnings prior to picking them up if you’re a more sensitive reader. The characters are some of the most intriguing and interesting I’ve ever read and they grow personally and professionally with each new book. These two really are sisters, and the couple of scenes we get in this book shows why they trust and love each other.It might be hard to start from the very beginning of the series but if you're looking for a consistently good collection of books, the In Death series is one to check out. Of course, the story is written well and in an interesting way where we know who the bad guys are, but we don’t know everything about them. Robb relies on a tried and true convenient plot device and skips over some majorly satisfying stuff that the crimes and victims really warranted. D. Robb book always feels like a chance to catch up with dear friends, while said friends are trying to save the world.