Survivor in Death: In Death, Book 20 by J. D. Robb
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Summary
No affairs. No criminal connections. No DNA. No clues. Eve Dallas may be the best cop in the city - not to mention having the lavish resources of her husband Roarke at her disposal - but the Swisher case has her baffled. The family members were murdered in their beds with brutal, military precision. The state-of-the-art security was breached, and the killers used night vision to find their way through the cozy middle-class house. Clearly, Dallas is dealing with pros. The only mistake they made was to overlook the nine-year-old girl cowering in the dark in the kitchen. . . Now Nixie Swisher is an orphan - and the sole eyewitness to a seemingly inexplicable crime. Kids are not Dallas's strong suit. But Nixie needs a safe place to stay, and Dallas needs to solve this case. Not only because of the promise she made to Nixie. Not only for the cause of justice. But also to put to rest some of her own darkest memories - and deepest fears. With her partner Peabody on the job, and watching her back - and with Roarke providing the kind of help only he can give - Lieutenant Eve Dallas is running after shadows, and dead-set on finding out who's behind them.
These books remind me of a comforting bowl of mac 'n' cheese made with velveeta - deliciously satisfying but undeniably trashy. It's like indulging in some brain rot reading at its most rotten.
In this particular installment, the main character, Eve, undergoes a sort of amplification process. Her already exaggerated traits are taken to the extreme, which can be a bit overwhelming considering she's already somewhat of a caricature.
Her tough cop persona with a hidden heart of gold is pushed to the limit here, resulting in her coming across as an obnoxious and selfish individual. Especially when it comes to her interactions with Nixie, a devastated 9-year-old girl who has just experienced a horrific tragedy. Instead of offering compassion, Eve responds with snappy remarks or avoids her altogether. It's disheartening to see her treat the poor girl so poorly, especially after bringing her into her home, or should I say Roarke's magnificent castle, for her safety.
I found myself growing increasingly frustrated with Eve throughout the story, often wishing I could reach into the pages and give her a good shake. I suppose I'm meant to sympathize with her, considering she's dealing with her own childhood traumas that resurface due to Nixie's experience. However, Eve completely lost my sympathy by allowing her own pain to overshadow the fresh agony and horror that the young girl is going through. It's about time Dallas grows up, sets aside her self-centeredness, and starts behaving like an adult instead of a tantrum-prone child. These books are already far from realistic and bordering on ridiculous (let's not forget they're romances), but this one takes it a step too far.
I wouldn't recommend this particular installment to newcomers of the "In Death" series or even die-hard fans. Unless you're someone who enjoys clenching their teeth in frustration at infuriating protagonists, it's best to skip this one.
I really wish Eve would start behaving like a grown woman dealing with her issues instead of having an unpleasant attitude. The story would have been greatly improved. I'm getting tired of her abusive behavior towards everyone, only to later realize she was mistaken, but refusing to apologize and instead using her personal problems as an excuse. It's time for her to grow up and mature.
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