Calculated in DeathCalculated in Death
Score Modern
What it's about
When Marta Dickenson, a well-off accountant and beloved wife and mother, is murdered, Lieutenant Eve Dallas immerses herself in her billionaire husband Roarke's world of big business to discover who would order a hit on an innocent woman.
Why it's worth reading
It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list.
You'll love it if you liked
Secrets in Death
Fantasy in Death
Promises in DeathGood to know
Each In Death book stands alone.
By the numbers
- Readers46 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller32 out of 100 · counts 34% (its stronger lane)
- Buzz0 out of 100 · counts 10%
Critics and Bestseller are two ways to earn a place: a book's stronger one counts more. Buzz rewards recent bestseller weeks and prizes, so older books start at zero. The parts combine into the Must-Read Score, shown on a scale where the best book we found scores 99 and the last book to make the ranking scores 50.
Where it ranks
- #211 of the 313 science fiction books we rank
- #363 of the 555 mysteries and thrillers we rank
- #1133 of the 1,573 modern books we rank
- #2092 of the 2,816 books we rank
Why it made the list
Reads as
Adventurous, Gripping
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Quick answers
Is Calculated in Death worth reading?
Yes. It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. It ranks #2,092 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 63.0 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is Calculated in Death about?
When Marta Dickenson, a well-off accountant and beloved wife and mother, is murdered, Lieutenant Eve Dallas immerses herself in her billionaire husband Roarke's world of big business to discover who would order a hit on an innocent woman.
How long does it take to read Calculated in Death?
About 10 hours (386 pages), or about 3 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after Calculated in Death?
If you liked it, try Secrets in Death by J. D. Robb, Fantasy in Death by J. D. Robb or Promises in Death by J. D. Robb.