Rapture in Death
Rapture in Death by J. D. Robb is a reissue published by Penguin on October 1, 1996. This edition spans 320 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows Lieutenant Eve Dallas as she investigates a series of suspicious deaths that initially appear to be suicides. The victims—a brilliant engineer, an infamous lawyer, and a controversial politician—share no apparent connections, prompting Eve to delve deeper into the circumstances surrounding their deaths.
In her pursuit of the truth, Eve uncovers a chilling link between the victims and the world of virtual reality gaming. As she navigates this complex landscape, she grapples with the possibility that advanced technology may have been used to manipulate the minds of the deceased. The story intertwines elements of suspense and mystery, exploring themes related to police procedural investigations and the darker aspects of human desire. Readers will find a compelling exploration of how technology can blur the lines between pleasure and peril.
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Lieutenant Eve Dallas delves into the world of virtual reality gaming to stop a sadistic killer in this In Death novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author J. D. Robb.
They died with smiles on their faces. Three apparent suicides: a brilliant engineer, an infamous lawyer, and a controversial politician. Three strangers with nothing in common—and no obvious reasons for killing themselves. Police lieutenant Eve Dallas finds the deaths suspicious. And her instincts pay off when autopsies reveal small burns on the brains of the victims.
Was it a genetic abnormality or a high-tech method of murder? Eve’s investigation turns to the provocative world of virtual reality games—where the same techniques used to create joy and desire can also prompt the mind to become the weapon of its own destruction…
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