After her boss, Lieutenant Eve Dallas, suggests that New York policewoman Delia Peabodys footwork needs some work, Delia books some time in the gym for what almost becomes a killer workout. Rather than visit NYPDs brand-new, state-of-the-art exercise facilities, Peabody opts for the buildings old gym, since fewer of her well-toned, light-on-their-feet co-workers will be there. Upon arriving, Peabody has the place to herself until she hears voices and realizes that shes listening to two cops angrily arguing about a deal in which they are both involved. Fortunately, the two leave before they realize Delia has overheard them. Not only does Peabody know the name of one of the corrupt cops, she also knows they are both guilty of murder. Now it will be up to Peabody and Eve to take these crooked cops down. The thirty-second (!) entry in Robbs gritty, futuristic procedural series is one of the best yet: a sexy, high-stakes, high-adrenaline read that will delight series stalwarts, hook readers new to Eve Dallas, and please both mystery and romance readers.

book 40 in the "in death series" 2011