Framed in DeathFramed in Death
What it's about
Manhattan is full of galleries and collectors who can make an artist's career. One man, convinced his brilliance has been ignored, vows that the city will soon be buzzing about his work. Before dawn, Lieutenant Eve Dallas is called to a gallery whose doorway has been turned into a horrifying crime scene, the first piece of a killer's exhibition.
Why it's worth reading
It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. J. D. Robb's In Death series has been a reliable bestseller for three decades.
You'll love it if you liked
Promises in Death
The Lincoln Lawyer
The Girl with the Dragon TattooGood to know
It's part of the long In Death series; each case stands alone. It's a near-future police procedural.
By the numbers
- Readers94 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller42 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
- #53 of the 313 science fiction books we rank
- #75 of the 459 fantasy books we rank
- #106 of the 481 new books we rank
- #597 of the 2,816 books we rank
Why it made the list
Reads as
Adventurous, Gripping
More by J. D. Robb
Promises in Death
Innocent in Death
Fantasy in Death
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Quick answers
Is Framed in Death worth reading?
Yes. It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. It ranks #597 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 77.2 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is Framed in Death about?
Manhattan is full of galleries and collectors who can make an artist's career. One man, convinced his brilliance has been ignored, vows that the city will soon be buzzing about his work. Before dawn, Lieutenant Eve Dallas is called to a gallery whose doorway has been turned into a horrifying crime scene, the first piece of a killer's exhibition.
How long does it take to read Framed in Death?
About 10 hours (380 pages), or about 3 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after Framed in Death?
If you liked it, try Promises in Death by J. D. Robb, The Lincoln Lawyer by Michael Connelly or The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson.