The In Death is a Police Procedural / Science Fiction series by J D Robb, made up of 62 books published between 1995 and 2026. It begins with Naked in Death (1995), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is Fury in Death (2026), spanning 31 years of storytelling.
In Death series: frequently asked questions
What order should I read the In Death series?
Start with Naked in Death (1995), the first book in the In Death series by J D Robb. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.
How many books are in the In Death series?
There are 62 books in the In Death series by J D Robb, published between 1995 and 2026.
What is the first book in the In Death series?
The first book in the In Death series is Naked in Death, published in 1995 by J D Robb.
What is the latest book in the In Death series?
The most recent book in the In Death series is Fury in Death (2026) by J D Robb.
About the In Death series
Nora Roberts, writing as J.D. Robb, has built one of the longest-running series in popular fiction with the In Death books — a futuristic police-procedural-meets-romance set in a near-future New York. Lieutenant Eve Dallas is a brilliant, haunted homicide cop; Roarke is the gorgeous billionaire with a criminal past who becomes her husband and partner.
The formula is irresistible: a propulsive murder investigation wrapped around an evolving marriage and a found family of vivid recurring characters. The science-fiction setting is light, used mostly for gadgets and atmosphere — at heart these are character-driven mysteries with serious emotional warmth.
With sixty-plus entries, the series is best read in publication order from "Naked in Death." Eve's backstory and the relationships around her deepen continuously, which is exactly why readers stay for decades.