Murder is always personal for Lieutenant Eve Dallas but this time it is more personal than usual. Some unknown admirer is killing people who they believe have disrespected Eve. The unknown admirer is leaving notes written in marker on the walls expressing her desire to be Eve's new best friend. Eve and her partner Peabody are determined to bring this murderer to justice.

Eve feels some guilt because the murderer is claiming to be killing for her. Eve is also quite sure that, when she disappoints the murderer by not acknowledging their acts, the murderer will turn on her. But before that happens, Eve needs to protect her friends. When she thinks about how many people she is close to, Eve begins to realize that she has built quite a family for herself.

I loved seeing Eve's scene with Mavis's little girl Bella. That scene, where Bella wants the diamond Roarke gave Eve, brings a touch of humor to an otherwise pretty dark story. Baffling as Eve finds the child, the love she has for her and for Mavis and Leonardo is really clear. Eve has formed so many connections in the course of these books but Mavis was her first friend.

I like that Eve and Roarke's relationship is growing stronger and stronger. Eve seems more easy with the idea that she loves him and more able to talk about her love for him. I love the way Roarke cares for and supports Eve.

This was an excellent story. I enjoyed reading about the police work done to try to narrow down the suspects to find the crazy person who was committing these crimes. ( )

Murder

Obsession in Death
4 Stars

An obsessive stalker seeking Eve's approval decides to get the Lieutenant's approval by leaving her "gifts" in the form of dead bodies.

The book is slow to start as the investigation builds momentum, but the tension ratchets up in the second half and doesn't let go until the very end.

The case itself is compelling as the killer's obsession is creepy and the choice of victims adds to the suspense. The victims are all characters from previous books, and it is interesting to catch up on them and others. Once the killer's eye turns to those closest to Eve, the action becomes even more intense and there are some touch and go moments.

It should be noted for those expecting a who-dun-it, that it is impossible to figure out the identity of the killer as they feel like, and actually are, someone completely unnoteworthy - that is the point after all.

Looking forward to the next book.
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This one took me awhile to get through. The beginning was kind of slow. It seemed to be missing a lot of Roarke. But the ending had me at the edge of my seat and practically in tears. It was very intense. I continue to love this series. ( )

Never disappoints. Just love JD Robb ( )