JD Robb – Eve Dallas In Death Mystery Series – 62 Books And More On The Way!

JD Robb is one of the most reliably popular names in modern crime fiction, best known for her long‑running In Death series featuring New York homicide detective Eve Dallas.

She has written more than 60 novels in the series, with two more titles slated for release in September 2026 and February 2027.

Followers of cozy‑mystery‑adjacent crime series often pick up Robb’s books for their steady mix of investigative procedure, character‑driven drama, and tightly plotted cases set in a near‑future New York.

If you haven’t read any of the books before, 62 of them in the series can seem incredibly overwhelming. On the flip side, at least you won’t have to wait a year for the next book to get released!

So, with that in mind, let’s go through the author and the books in order so that at least you’ll know where to begin, or what’s up next if you’re already halfway through the series.

Who is JD Robb?

JD Robb is a pen name used by the American novelist Nora Roberts, who is already one of the world’s most prolific and bestselling authors in contemporary romance and suspense.

Roberts adopted the Robb pseudonym in the mid‑1990s specifically for the In Death series, giving herself a distinct branding for futuristic crime fiction while her own name remained strongly associated with mainstream romance.

The move proved successful. The In Death books have sold tens of millions of copies worldwide and remain a staple of mass‑market police‑procedural and romantic‑suspense shelves.

It’s worth noting that Robb’s background in romance helps her ground the series in long‑term character arcs, particularly the evolving relationship between Eve Dallas and her husband Roarke, even as each installment focuses on a new murder investigation.

This mix of stable relationship‑story growth with self‑contained crime plots makes the series attractive if you enjoy continuity but still want each book to stand on its own.

The In Death Series Overview

This series unfolds in the future, in a mid‑21st‑century New York City, where the New York Police and Security Department (NYPSD) handles everything from routine homicides to complex tech‑driven crimes.

At its center is Lieutenant Eve Dallas, an intense, no‑nonsense homicide cop whose tough upbringing and difficult past inform her relentless pursuit of justice.

Across the series, Eve works her way up the departmental ladder, and we get to watch her skills, squad dynamics, and personal life shift as new technologies and social pressures reshape the city.

Each novel follows a similar structural pattern. Eve is assigned a new case, usually a high‑profile murder or a cluster of killings that reveal a larger threat.

She leans on her team, including officers such as Peabody, her partner, and other recurring colleagues, as well as on her husband, Roarke, whose vast wealth and private security resources give her access to information that might otherwise be out of reach.

Over time, subplots involving Eve’s traumatic childhood, her adoption of a daughter, and her integration into Roarke’s extended family build a durable emotional spine that runs through the series.

Reading The Series In Order

The In Death series is widely considered to be read best in order, since recurring characters, ongoing relationships, and background details are seeded gradually across the books.

Novels that take place around holidays or major life events, such as Eve and Roarke’s wedding, welcoming their child, or promotions within the department, gain extra resonance if you have followed the characters from the beginning.

Despite its length and occasional graphic content, the series has a strong core readership among fans of police procedurals who enjoy seeing a female lead hold her ground in a high‑stress job while also navigating a committed relationship.

The fact that Robb has published new titles almost every year since the mid‑1990s signals both the author’s productivity and the series’ staying power in the marketplace.

Two further books – Fury in Death and Perfect In Death — are scheduled for late 2026 and early 2027, bringing the total count to 64 full‑length novels in the core series.

JD Robb Books In Order

Below is a simple list of the main In Death novels in publication order, including the book number, title, and year of first release.

I have focused on the numbered series entries and excluded novellas and anthologies to keep it nice and simple:

1. Naked in Death (1995)
2. Glory in Death (1995)
3. Immortal in Death (1996)
4. Rapture in Death (1996)
5. Ceremony in Death (1997)
6. Vengeance in Death (1997)
7. Holiday in Death (1998)
8. Conspiracy in Death (1999)
9. Loyalty in Death (1999)
10. Witness in Death (2000)
11. Judgment in Death (2000)
12. Betrayal in Death (2001)
13. Seduction in Death (2001)
14. Reunion in Death (2002)
15. Purity in Death (2002)
16. Portrait in Death (2003)
17. Imitation in Death (2003)
18. Divided in Death (2004)
19. Visions in Death (2004)
20. Survivor in Death (2005)
21. Origin in Death (2005)
22. Memory in Death (2006)
23. Born in Death (2006)
24. Innocent in Death (2007)
25. Creation in Death (2007)
26. Strangers in Death (2008)
27. Salvation in Death (2008)
28. Promises in Death (2009)
29. Kindred in Death (2009)
30. Fantasy in Death (2010)
31. Indulgence in Death (2010)
32. Treachery in Death (2011)
33. New York to Dallas (2011)
34. Celebrity in Death (2012)
35. Delusion in Death (2012)
36. Calculated in Death (2013)
37. Thankless in Death (2013)
38. Concealed in Death (2014)
39. Festive in Death (2014)
40. Obsession in Death (2015)
41. Devoted in Death (2015)
42. Brotherhood in Death (2016)
43. Apprentice in Death (2016)
44. Echoes in Death (2017)
45. Secrets in Death (2017)
46. Dark in Death (2018)
47. Leverage in Death (2018)
48. Connections in Death (2019)
49. Vendetta in Death (2019)
50. Golden in Death (2020)
51. Shadows in Death (2020)
52. Faithless in Death (2021)
53. Forgotten in Death (2021)
54. Abandoned in Death (2022)
55. Desperation in Death (2022)
56. Encore in Death (2023)
57. Payback in Death (2023)
58. Random in Death (2024)
59. Passions in Death (2024)
60. Bonded in Death (2025)
61. Framed in Death (2025)
62. Stolen in Death (2026)
63. Fury in Death (2026)
64. Perfect in Death (2027)

Why We Love JD Robb

For fans of organized crime series reading, JD Robb offers a clear, long‑running spine that fits neatly into any reading plan that you have.

I know myself that there’s something truly wonderful about finding an author who already has an established long-running series that I can start, particularly if I really love the characters.

The In Death books combine the familiar beats of a homicide‑cop case‑of‑the‑week format with the richer, slower‑moving character arcs more often associated with romantic suspense.

That mix makes Robb’s work a natural bridge for cozy‑mystery readers who are ready to step into something a little grittier, but still want dependable structure and recurring characters.

If you are looking for a crime series with a stable lead, a well‑mapped publication order, and a steady stream of new material, the series of books by JD Robb, especially following Naked in Death onward, delivers a solid, long‑term reading project that continues to grow with new releases.