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Welcome to the In Death series timeline, a journey through the gripping cases and personal challenges faced by Lieutenant Eve Dallas in futuristic New York City. Set between the years 2058 and beyond, this timeline highlights the chronological progression of each novel, capturing the dates and events of Eve’s investigations, as well as the evolving dynamics of her relationships and inner battles. From high-profile murders and sinister conspiracies to her personal struggles with justice, morality, and love, this timeline offers an immersive look into the world of In Death and the relentless fight for truth that defines Eve’s journey. 

October 2024
Roarke is born

Roarke is born to parents Patrick Roarke and Siobhan Brody. His birth date was listed as October 6, 2023 in Naked in Death but, in Portrait in Death, he learns he was a full year younger.

2028
Eve is born

Eve is born to parents Richard Troy and Stella (no last name given as of 1/2020)

February 2058
(Published July 1, 1995)
Naked in Death

In a futuristic New York City, Detective Eve Dallas investigates the murder of a senator's granddaughter, uncovering a complex web of secrets and corruption.

May 2058
(Published December 1, 1995)
Glory in Death

Lieutenant Eve Dallas is thrust into the spotlight as she investigates the murders of two prominent women, delving into the dark side of fame and ambition.

June 2058
(Published July 1, 1996)
Immortal in Death

As Eve prepares for her wedding, she becomes embroiled in a high-profile murder case involving a top model, leading her into the glamorous yet deadly world of fashion.

July 2058
(Published October 1, 1996)
Rapture in Death

After a series of apparent suicides among influential people, Eve uncovers a sinister mind-control scheme that pushes the boundaries of technology and morality.

October 2058
(Published May 1, 1997)
Ceremony in Death

Eve faces her most challenging case yet when she investigates a fellow police officer's death, leading her into the mysterious and dangerous world of secret rituals and the occult.

November 2058
(Published October 1, 1997)
Vengeance in Death

A series of brutal murders with a personal connection to her husband, Roarke, forces Eve to confront painful secrets from his past while hunting a vengeful killer.

December 2058
(Published June 1, 1998)
Holiday in Death

During the festive season, Eve tracks a serial killer who uses a dating service to target victims, leaving her racing against time to prevent more holiday murders.

December 2058
Midnight in Death
2059
January 2059
(Published April 1, 1999)
Conspiracy in Death

Eve's career is jeopardized when she becomes the prime suspect in a fellow officer's murder, compelling her to uncover a conspiracy that reaches the highest levels of power.

February 2059
(Published October 1, 1999)
Loyalty in Death

A terrorist group threatens New York City with a series of deadly attacks, and it's up to Eve to stop them before they unleash unprecedented destruction.

March 2059
(Published March 1, 2000)
Witness in Death

While attending a theater performance, Eve witnesses a murder on stage that turns out to be real, leading her into the complex dynamics of the theater world to find the killer.

April 2059
(Published September 1, 2000)
Judgment in Death

Lieutenant Eve Dallas investigates the brutal murder of a fellow police officer in a club owned by her husband, Roarke, uncovering corruption within the force.

May 2059
(Published March 1, 2001)
Betrayal in Death

Eve faces a cunning assassin targeting employees of her husband, Roarke, leading her into a world of betrayal and revenge.

May 2059
Interlude in Death
June 2059
(Published September 1, 2001)
Seduction in Death

A series of murders involving seduction and cyber-dating challenges Eve to track down a pair of twisted killers preying on vulnerable women.

July 2059
(Published March 1, 2002)
Reunion in Death

An old adversary of Eve's, a convicted killer, is released from prison and embarks on a spree of murders, taunting Eve with each new victim.

July 2059
(Published September 1, 2002)
Purity in Death

Eve confronts a vigilante group using a deadly computer virus to execute those they deem corrupt, forcing her to navigate the murky waters of moral justice.

August 2059
(Published March 1, 2003)
Portrait in Death

A killer is using photography to immortalize his victims, and as Eve investigates, Roarke uncovers shocking truths about his own past.

September 2059
(Published September 1, 2003)
Imitation in Death

A murderer emulates notorious serial killers from history, challenging Eve to anticipate his next move before he strikes again.

September 2059
(Published January 1, 2004)
Divided in Death

Eve is caught between professional duty and personal loyalty when a friend of Roarke's is implicated in a double homicide linked to a covert government agency.

September 2059
(Published August 1, 2004)
Visions in Death

A series of brutal murders targeting young women leads Eve to seek the help of a psychic, uncovering visions that may hold the key to stopping the killer.

October 2059
(Published February 1, 2005)
Survivor in Death

After a family is slaughtered in their home, leaving only a young girl as a witness, Eve becomes her protector while hunting down the killers.

November 2059
(Published July 2005)
Origin in Death

Lieutenant Eve Dallas investigates the murder of a prominent cosmetic surgeon, uncovering a secretive project involving human cloning that challenges ethical boundaries.

December 2059
(Published January 2006)
Memory in Death

As the holiday season approaches, Eve confronts traumatic memories from her past when a woman claiming to be her long-lost mother surfaces, only to be murdered shortly thereafter.

November 2060
April 2006
Haunted in Death novella – published in the Bump in the Night

Number Twelve is an urban legend in 2060 New York City. The hot club in the 1960s, it is now reported to be haunted…and cursed. Eve Dallas is called there to investigate the apparent murder of Radcliff Hopkins, its new owner and the grandson of the man who made Number Twelve a cultural icon. Several bullets from a banned gun end his dream of returning the building to its former glory.

2060
January 2060
(Published November 2006)
Born in Death

Eve juggles a double homicide investigation and the impending birth of her friend Mavis's baby, uncovering a sinister plot within a prestigious accounting firm.

February 2060
(Published February 2007)
Innocent in Death

Eve investigates the poisoning of a popular teacher at a private school, while dealing with jealousy and trust issues when a woman from Roarke's past resurfaces.

March 2060
(Published November 2007)
Creation in Death

A serial killer known as "The Groom" resurfaces after several years, targeting women who resemble Eve, leading her into a race against time to stop him.

March 2060
(Published February 2008)
Strangers in Death

Eve delves into the world of high society and hidden desires when a wealthy businessman is found murdered in a manner reminiscent of a famous unsolved crime.

April 2060
(Published October 2007)
Eternity in Death novella – published in Dead of Night

When club-hopping bad girl Tiara Kent is found dead in her plush Manhattan apartment, the killing has all the earmarks of a vampire attack. The ever-practical Eve Dallas has to deal with superstitious cops carrying garlic and stakes, as well as the ever-hysterical press. 

May 2060
(Published November 2008)
Salvation in Death

During a Catholic funeral, a priest is poisoned at the altar, leading Eve to uncover secrets and sins within the church community.

May 2060
(Published November 2008)
Ritual in Death novella – published in Suite 606

When a high-society party is crashed by a naked, knife-wielding, blood-covered man who "thinks" he might have killed someone, Eve Dallas must track down the crime, and the criminals. Everything points to Satanic ritual, but Eve doesn't believe in devil worship.

May 2060
(Published February 2009)
Promises in Death

Lieutenant Eve Dallas is drawn into a deeply personal case when Detective Amaryllis Coltraine, a member of the NYPSD and someone Eve respects, is murdered. The investigation reveals ties to Coltraine's past in Atlanta and a connection to Eve’s nemesis, Max Ricker. As Eve uncovers secrets about the victim’s life, she must balance justice with her growing sense of loss and camaraderie.

June 2060
(Published November 2009)
Kindred in Death

Lieutenant Eve Dallas is called to investigate the brutal murder of the teenage daughter of a fellow NYPSD officer. The crime strikes close to home, and Eve faces intense pressure to solve the case quickly. The trail leads to dark family secrets and a chilling plot for revenge, as Eve races to bring justice to the grieving family.

June 2060
(Published November 2009)
Missing in Death novella – published in The Lost

Aboard the Staten Island ferry, a tourist comes across something she shouldn't have seen. Soon no one can find her. But if she didn't jump, and she's not on board, where is she?  Eve Dallas is called to the scene and is quickly faced with a shocking web of lies. 

June 2060
(Published February 2010)
Fantasy in Death

A renowned video game designer is found decapitated in a locked room, prompting Eve to explore the blurred lines between virtual reality and murder.

July 2060
(Published November 2010)
Indulgence in Death

Lieutenant Eve Dallas investigates a series of murders where the wealthy indulge in deadly games, leading her into a world of privilege and power.

July 2060
(Published November 2010)
Possession in Death novella – published in The Other Side

Eve Dallas’ newest case comes with a number of interesting side-effects: visions of the deceased, instant familiarity with rooms she’s never seen before, and fluency in Russian. Likewise, there appears to be a force inside of her, a spirit other than her own, that won’t let her rest until she’s found Beata, the old woman’s great-granddaughter, whose disappearance two months prior remains a mystery. 

July 2060
(Published February 2011)
Treachery in Death

Eve's trusted colleague, Detective Peabody, uncovers corruption within the police force, prompting a covert operation to expose the treacherous officers.

July 2060
(Published September 2011)
New York to Dallas

A case from Eve's past resurfaces, forcing her to confront traumatic memories as she tracks a sadistic killer to Dallas, Texas.

September 2060
(Published September 2011)
Chaos in Death novella – published in The Unquiet

For Eve Dallas, this is unlike any case she’s ever been assigned - or any killer she’s ever pursued. A police sketch based on eye-witness testimony reveals the killer has green skin, swollen red eyes, goblin ears, and a dislocated jaw-structure that defies the human form. Is it a mask? Is it make-up? Or is the explanation more sinister? 

October 2060
(Published February 2012)
Celebrity in Death

During the filming of a movie based on one of her cases, Eve becomes entangled in a real murder investigation when an actress is found dead.

October 2060
(Published September 2012)
Delusion in Death

A mass poisoning at a Manhattan bar leads Eve to uncover a sinister plot involving hallucinogenic drugs and corporate greed.

November 2060
(Published February 2013)
Calculated in Death

The murder of an accountant uncovers a complex financial conspiracy, challenging Eve to untangle a web of deceit and corruption.

November 2060
(Published September 2013)
Thankless in Death

As Thanksgiving approaches, Eve hunts a spree killer targeting those who have wronged him, racing to stop him before he strikes again.

November 2060
(Published November 2013)
Taken in Death novella – published in Mirror, Mirror

Two young children disappear from their East Side home in New York City, their nanny killed in cold blood. As Eve Dallas begins to unravel the crime scene and search for Henry and Gala MacDermit, she's drawn into the twisted mind of a kidnapper who will stop at nothing to take revenge. Horrific threats concerning the brother and sister hit far too close to home for Eve, drawing her back into memories of her own tortured childhood.

December 2060
(Published February 2014)
Concealed in Death

When Roarke discovers human remains hidden behind a wall in a building he owns, Eve uncovers a tragic story of lost and forgotten lives.

December 2060
(Published September 2014)
Festive in Death

During the holiday season, Eve investigates the murder of a personal trainer with a long list of enemies, navigating the festive chaos to find the killer.

December 2060
(Published February 2015)
Obsession in Death

A killer obsessed with Eve begins murdering people she knows, leaving messages that suggest a twisted admiration, forcing her to confront the darkest aspects of obsession.

2061
January 2061
(Published September 2015)
Devoted in Death

Lieutenant Eve Dallas hunts a pair of thrill-seeking serial killers who leave a trail of carnage across the country, leading to a deadly confrontation in New York City.

January 2061
(Published September 2015)
Wonderment in Death novella – published in Down the Rabbit Hole

Things aren't what they seem when Eve Dallas investigates what appears to be a routine murder/suicide. Friends of Darlene and Marcus Fitzwilliams insist Darlene would never hurt her brother. Eve learns that Darlene sought help from sensitives, psychics, and doctors of paranormal studies in an attempt to contact her dead parents.   Now Eve must travel down the rabbit hole to stop a madman's murderous tea party.

January 2061
(Published February 2016)
Brotherhood in Death

Eve investigates the brutal murder of a respected former senator, uncovering a brotherhood bound by dark secrets and a quest for vengeance.

January 2061
(Published September 2016)
Apprentice in Death

A sniper's killing spree terrorizes New York City, and Eve must track down a master and apprentice duo before they strike again.

February 2061
(Published February 2017)
Echoes in Death

A woman is found wandering the streets naked and bloodied, leading Eve to uncover a series of brutal assaults echoing a killer's twisted desires.

February 2061
(Published September 2017)
Secrets in Death

When a notorious gossip reporter is murdered, Eve delves into the secrets of the city's elite, revealing scandals that someone would kill to protect.

February 2061
(Published February 2018)
Dark in Death

A murder mimics a crime from a popular mystery novel, and Eve must enter the mind of a killer who finds inspiration in fiction.

March 2061
(Published September 2018)
Leverage in Death

A man detonates a bomb at a corporate meeting, and Eve uncovers a sinister plot where leverage is the deadliest weapon.

March 2061
(Published February 2019)
Connections in Death

A young woman's apparent overdose leads Eve into the dark world of gang violence and a quest for redemption.

April 2061
(Published September 2019)
Vendetta in Death

A vigilante killer targets men accused of abuse, and Eve must stop this self-proclaimed Lady Justice before more lives are claimed.

April 2061
(Published February 2020)
Golden in Death

A mysterious package containing a deadly toxin arrives at a doctor's home, and Eve races to uncover the link between the victims before more innocents die.

May 2061
(Published September 2020)
Shadows in Death

Lieutenant Eve Dallas faces a new challenge when a figure from Roarke's past emerges, threatening their future and leading to a deadly confrontation.

May 2061
(Published February 2021)
Faithless in Death

Eve investigates the murder of a young sculptor, uncovering a web of lies and a cult-like organization that tests her faith in justice.

May 2061
(Published September 2021)
Forgotten in Death

A homeless woman's body and a decades-old skeleton are discovered at a construction site, leading Eve to unravel long-buried secrets and forgotten crimes.

June 2061
(Published February 2022)
Abandoned in Death

Eve hunts a killer who targets women resembling his long-lost mother, leaving them dressed as dolls in abandoned locations.

June 2061
(Published September 2022)
Desperation in Death

A young girl's escape from a juvenile sex trafficking ring propels Eve into a desperate search to dismantle the operation and bring the perpetrators to justice.

June 2061
(Published February 2023)
Encore in Death

A beloved Broadway star is poisoned during a high-profile party, and Eve must navigate the world of theater to uncover the killer amid a cast of suspects.

July 2061
(Published September 2023)
Payback in Death

Eve investigates the murder of a retired NYPSD captain, delving into past cases and old grudges that point to a quest for payback.

August 2061
(Published January 2024)
Random in Death

A series of seemingly random murders challenges Eve to find the connection between the victims before the killer strikes again.

August 2061
(Published September 2024)
Passions in Death

Eve delves into a world of illicit affairs and deadly passions when a prominent marriage counselor is found murdered.

September 2061
(Published February 2025)
Bonded in Death

Eve faces a complex case involving a series of murders linked by a mysterious bond, testing her investigative skills and personal relationships.