J.D. Robb is the pseudonym for Nora Roberts, an American author born as Eleanor Marie Robertson on October 10, 1950. She is renowned for her extensive catalog of over 225 novels, particularly in the romance genre under her real name, Nora Roberts. Under the pseudonym J.D. Robb, she writes police procedurals with elements of science fiction, most notably the In Death series.

The In Death series features Eve Dallas, a New York City police lieutenant with a dark past. Initially conceived as a trilogy, the series expanded due to its popularity, with the latest installment, Forgotten in Death, being the 53rd entry released in September 2021. Roberts has also published under other pseudonyms, including Jill March and Sarah Hardesty.