Nora Claps Back: We Review "Dark in Death"

AJ and Tara discuss Dark in Death by J.D. Robb, where Nora Roberts delivers a not-so-subtle warning to obsessive fans: Don't be like the killer!This 2018 release is clearly Nora addressing fans who:Accuse her of having a ghostwriterDemand characters hook up on their timelineComplain about the word f*ckTell her how to write her own booksThe hosts LOVED this clap-back disguised as a mystery novel.Victims: Three women killed according to murders in author Blaine Delano's mystery seriesKiller: Annalise Smith, a failed writer who believes Delano "stole" her manuscript and wants to rewrite the books so "the villain wins"The Ballroom Scene: Eve and Roarke slow dance before sex, and Eve reveals: "No one ever made me the reason before him."Vending Machine Battle: Eve accidentally charges Detective Hargrove's account with violations while fighting a machine for Pepsi. Poor Hargrove!Sampson the Puppy: A mini-horse-sized dog with "terrifying crazy love" meets Eve, who commands him to sit/stay like the alpha she is.Fabric Store Horror: Eve describes a craft store like a haunted house while Peabody nearly melts down over Egyptian cotton.Felicity LaMarc: The intended fourth victim is a former counterintelligence agent who elbows the killer in the face and breaks a mirror. Icon behavior.Commendations:Jake Kincaid (AJ): Nadine's rock star boyfriend who helps sketch the killer and is basically Rourke's cloneFelicity LaMarc (Tara): Absolute badass who didn't need rescuingNadine Furst (Secondary): Journalistic integrity on full displayOther Highlights:McNabb's Mexico vacation paid off: "We had lots and lots of sex!"Roarke reveals he contemplated stealing some emeralds just weeks before meeting EveRoarke buys Eve a 16-acre farm in Nebraska (not small!)Galahad is furious Eve smells like dogPodcast Business:Welcome Ann who discovered the podcast months ago and binged all 287 episodes at 1.5x speed(?) Her daughter introduced her to In Death at age 7 by buying her "Remember When."Next Week: Christmas special!After That: Review the Reviews for New Year'sFuture Episode: Nicknames in the In Death seriesEmail: [email protected]: 205-4ROARKESocial: Facebook, Instagram, Blue Sky, TikTokLeave us a 5-star review to help other fans find the show!