In "Delusion in Death" by J.D. Robb, the protagonist reflects on the unpredictability of violence and crime. As she drives to Cop Central, the realization strikes her that murder is not limited by location or time; it can occur to anyone, regardless of their circumstances. This thought evokes a sense of vulnerability inherent to human existence. It underscores the idea that safety is an illusion and reminds the characters—and readers—that danger can manifest unexpectedly in everyday life. This awareness shapes the narrative's tension and character motivations as they confront the realities of their world.

Murder could happen, she thought as she drove to Cop Central, to anyone, anywhere, anytime.

In "Delusion in Death" by J.D. Robb, the protagonist reflects on the unpredictability of violence and crime. As she drives to Cop Central, the realization strikes her that murder is not limited by location or time; it can occur to anyone, regardless of their circumstances. This thought evokes a sense of vulnerability inherent to human existence.