Payback in Death by J.D. Robb

Extended Synopsis

Lt. Eve Dallas is barely home from a long-overdue vacation when she is called to the scene of an unattended death. The victim is Martin Greenleaf, a retired Internal Affairs Captain with a legendary forty-seven-year career of putting dirty cops behind bars. At first glance, the scene is a textbook suicide—complete with a perfect note—but Eve’s seasoned instincts tell a different story.

An unlocked window and the shadow of Greenleaf’s long list of enemies suggest something far more sinister. As Eve digs deeper, she realizes this isn't just another case; it's a stand for one of her own. In a world where the past never truly stays buried, Eve must navigate a web of old grudges and hidden motives to deliver justice. She will not rest until the case is closed and the true nature of Greenleaf’s "payback" is revealed.