Thankless in Death

In Death, Book 37

By: J. D. Robb

Narrated by: Susan Ericksen

Length: 13 hrs and 22 mins

Publisher's summary

The year 2060 is drawing to a close, and Thanksgiving is just around the corner. It's a time for loved ones to come together. But sometimes the deepest hatreds seethe within the closest relationships, and blood flows faster than water....

For Lieutenant Eve Dallas of the NYPSD, the job is a useful reminder of what she has to be grateful for this season. Hosting Roarke's big Irish family for the holiday may be challenging, but it's a joyful improvement on her own dark childhood.

Other couples aren't as lucky as Eve and Roarke. The Reinholds, for example, are lying on the floor of their Downing Street apartment, stabbed and bludgeoned almost beyond recognition. Those who knew them are stunned - and even more heartbroken by the overwhelming evidence that they were murdered by their own son. Twenty-six-year-old Jerry hadn't exactly made a good impression on all the bosses who fired him or the girlfriend who dumped him - but they didn't think he was capable of this.

Turns out Jerry is not only capable of brutality but taking a liking to it. With the money he's stolen from his parents, and a long list of grievances, he intends to finally make his mark on the world. Eve and her team already know the who, how, and why of this murder. What they need to pinpoint is where Jerry's going to strike next.

©2013 J. D. Robb (P)2013 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

INTENSE

Kept my attention and was always curious for the next event. each event was explained and connected well. The narrator was very good.

Another Eve Dallas storyline that "kicks ass!"

Loved it . . . storyline and further character development elements are very strong in this book. Not a boring moment to be found. Wrote this review after having listened to the book a 2nd time. Susan Ericksen's performance was spot on, as always. The "In Death" series story unfolds with each and every addition / edition. I look forward to experiencing each book in the series.

I love this series!!

They just keep getting better and better!! I love all the Irish too. Can’t wait to start the next one! Thank you for all the wonderful entertainment!

Love!

I love this entire series! the narrator is amazing and I hope she keeps reading all of the books in the series!

Still my favorite

Have every J.D. Robb audio books . This one is among my favorites. All primary figure have been in this book plus some previous ones are included. Good catching up.

Violence vs. Sentiment

Would you consider the audio edition of Thankless in Death to be better than the print version?

I have stopped buying the print version of J.D. Robb's books because I really enjoy listening to them. I don't think it's better, just a matter of personal preference. I'll probably eventually buy the print version to complete my collection.

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

Maybe not on the edge of my seat, but it certainly kept me engaged and interested. I didn't enjoy the overly detailed and graphic violence in this book and when I listen to it again I'll fast forward through those parts. But I loved the award ceremony and the family involvement. I am so involved with the characters in this series that the sentiment brought me to tears. I loved the way old characters were brought back and the changes obviously happening to Eve's character as she matures and is finding her personal side. I disagree with those who found this book lacking because of less interaction with the older characters. I think it's perfectly believable that in an investigation that only lasted a few days Eve would not necessarily interact with all of her old friends. The character of the murderer in this book was very strongly drawn and created a contrast between her two worlds. (But I still would like a bit less of the details of the violence.)

Which scene was your favorite?

The award ceremony and the follow up meeting with friends and family, closely followed by the scene where Nixie presented her gift. Both were moments of growth for Eve and were extremely well done.

If you could take any character from Thankless in Death out to dinner, who would it be and why?

I love Nixie and would like to meet her. But I'd invite Roark too so he could pick up the check!

Any additional comments?

I hope that Nora Roberts never tires of developing this character. I'll never tire of reading about her.

Another great book by JD Robb

JD Robb (Nora Roberts) has created characters in her In Death series that grow through out the series. Eve and Roark now have a big extended family with Roark's real family from Ireland and all of the close friends that Eve and Roark have together. "It's hard work having all these friends." And Eve and her marriage rules truly are inventive and creative from a character that never really had a real family. Susan Ericksen is my favorite narrator!!! I have listened to almost everything that she has read. I was afraid that it would confuse the characters in the books, but she has a wonderful talent and can create all those characters!!! I really loved this Thanksgiving book. I will listen to this book probably 2 or 3 more times before the next In Death book comes out!! Hurry up already!!!!

Good Story

WAS, in my opinion, one of J D's most gruesome. The narrator is top notc.h

Good but not my favorite

In a series with onder 40 stories, this is my least favorite. All of my dislike is centered on the unsub and the murder mystery portion of this particular book. I absolutely adore the side story character development bits and those parts make it worth sitting through the parts I don't care for as much. As always, Susan Erickson puts forth a stellar performance. Would recommend, but not to anyone who hasn't already fallen in love with the characters and the world of the series.

Enjoyed

I thoroughly enjoyed this book as I’m a big J. D. Robb fan and it lived up to her exacting standards. This one had Roarke’s family and I always enjoy when they are part of the story and when Dallas has a “family” day situation like Thanksgiving dinner. The only criticism I have is that Detective Carmichael’s partner is Santiago not Sanchez as the narrator says in the story. I haven’t had a chance to look at the book to see if it is written as Sanchez, but either way, this is an error.