After the intensity of the last two books, in book 53 of the In Death series J. D. Robb opts to go a different route. FORGOTTEN IN DEATH is about murder, as always, but the murders this time around are tragic in a way I haven't felt before with this series. One can argue that all murder is senseless, but that is particularly true with Eve's latest victims. Given Eve's reactions during the investigation, that is exactly what Ms. Robb intended. There are some lovely peaceful scenes to break up the tension and general sadness at the losses. The Russian mob even finds its way into the mix. The last two books were full-throttle, cat-and-mouse intense, but FORGOTTEN IN DEATH is a much slower story. It isn't splashy and doesn't involve other agencies. The resolution of the murders is fairly simple. Its strength lies in Eve's relative calm during the investigation and her ability to remain focused when so much of what she finds hits close to home. It is just one more confirmation that Eve's past self is healing and finding peace with her past.