"How many books are in the In Death Short Stories \u0026 Novellas series?"

"There are twelve books in the In Death Short Stories \u0026 Novellas series, published between 1998 and 2015."

"What is the first book in the In Death Short Stories \u0026 Novellas series?"

"The first book in the In Death Short Stories \u0026 Novellas series is Midnight in Death, published in 1998."

In Death Short Stories & Novellas books in order

Q: "How do the In Death novellas fit into the main series?"

"The novellas slot into the main In Death timeline between specific full-length novels. Each one gives Eve Dallas a smaller case to solve, often tied to a holiday or special event. They were originally published in multi-author anthologies before being collected into standalone editions. Reading them in publication order alongside the main novels gives the fullest picture of the series timeline."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Midnight in Death	1998	Nora Roberts	Buy
2	Interlude in Death	2001	Nora Roberts	Buy
3	Remember When / Hot Rocks	2003	Nora Roberts	Buy
4	Big Jack	2003	Nora Roberts	Buy
5	Haunted in Death	2006	Nora Roberts	Buy
6	Eternity in Death	2007	Nora Roberts	Buy
7	Ritual In Death	2008	Nora Roberts	Buy
8	Missing in Death	2009	Nora Roberts	Buy
9	Possession in Death	2010	Nora Roberts	Buy
10	Chaos in Death	2011	Nora Roberts	Buy
11	Taken in Death	2013	Nora Roberts	Buy
12	Wonderment Death	2015	Nora Roberts	Buy

The In Death Short Stories and Novellas collect 12 shorter works by J.D. Robb set in the same futuristic New York as the main series. These novellas were originally published in multi-author romance anthologies between 1998 and 2015, each giving Eve Dallas a compact mystery to solve. Many are tied to holidays or specific occasions, like Midnight in Death (set around New Year’s Eve) and Haunted in Death (with a ghost story twist).

While shorter than the full novels, these stories fit into specific points in the main In Death timeline and often develop side characters or explore lighter moments in Eve and Roarke’s relationship. They can be read as standalone cases, but fans who follow the main series will catch more of the references and character development.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the In Death Short Stories & Novellas series?

There are twelve books in the In Death Short Stories & Novellas series, published between 1998 and 2015.

What is the first book in the In Death Short Stories & Novellas series?

The first book in the In Death Short Stories & Novellas series is Midnight in Death, published in 1998.

How do the In Death novellas fit into the main series?

The novellas slot into the main In Death timeline between specific full-length novels. Each one gives Eve Dallas a smaller case to solve, often tied to a holiday or special event. They were originally published in multi-author anthologies before being collected into standalone editions. Reading them in publication order alongside the main novels gives the fullest picture of the series timeline.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order