Author: J.D. Robb
Publisher: Little, Brown and Company UK
Title: Untitled New Thriller (latest novel)
Overview:
A gripping and intense murder mystery set in a seemingly peaceful neighborhood that turns deadly.
Plot: When Eve Dallas investigates the brutal murder of the Swisher family—five members, including two children—she uncovers a highly professional hit executed in less than ten minutes.
The killers breached an elaborate security system, slashed the victims' throats in their sleep, and left only one survivor—nine-year-old Nixie Swisher, who was downstairs getting a soda at the time.
Mystery: Nixie’s survival raises questions about the motive behind the attack and the killers’ identity, as they left no apparent reason for their actions.
Eve’s priority becomes protecting Nixie and pursuing justice against professional killers who are intent on leaving no loose ends.
Themes: Evil, justice, trauma, and the innocence of a child caught in a brutal crime.
Tone: Dark, suspenseful, and emotionally charged, with a focus on crime, investigation, and the resilience of a young survivor.