Celebrity in DeathCelebrity in Death
Score Modern
What it's about
Lieutenant Eve Dallas is forced to attend a star-studded party for a new film about her most famous case, surrounded by actors who look like everyone in her life. Then murder crashes the party: the obnoxious actress playing her partner is found dead.
Why it's worth reading
It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list.
You'll love it if you liked
Calculated in Death
Secrets in Death
Fantasy in DeathGood to know
Each In Death book stands alone; this one is especially fun for longtime fans.
By the numbers
- Readers46 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller31 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
- #212 of the 313 science fiction books we rank
- #368 of the 555 mysteries and thrillers we rank
- #1139 of the 1,573 modern books we rank
- #2104 of the 2,816 books we rank
Why it made the list
Reads as
Adventurous, Gripping
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Quick answers
Is Celebrity in Death worth reading?
Yes. It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. It ranks #2,104 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 62.9 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is Celebrity in Death about?
Lieutenant Eve Dallas is forced to attend a star-studded party for a new film about her most famous case, surrounded by actors who look like everyone in her life. Then murder crashes the party: the obnoxious actress playing her partner is found dead.
How long does it take to read Celebrity in Death?
About 10 hours (400 pages), or about 3 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after Celebrity in Death?
If you liked it, try Calculated in Death by J. D. Robb, Secrets in Death by J. D. Robb or Fantasy in Death by J. D. Robb.