Chapter 1 Summary

Immortal in Death by J. D. Robb is a murder mystery where homicide detective Eve Dallas must work to clear the name of her friend Mavis, and try not to be killed herself in order to attend her own wedding to Roarke. Set in New York City in 2058, the story involves the fashion industry, with top models vying for a source of Immortality, a drug that guarantees a fountain of youth with the annoying side effect of being highly addictive and eventually fatal. Just one dose is enough to kill, but for some, the main effects of the drug are worth the risks. Highly placed individuals have a lot to lose if Eve manages to uncover the truth behind the drug and what it can do. Their intention is to make as much money as possible before anyone discovers just how dangerous the...