Ceremony in Death

In Death, Book 5

By: J. D. Robb

Narrated by: Susan Ericksen

Length: 10 hrs and 31 mins

Publisher's summary

#1 New York Times bestselling author J. D. Robb presents the fifth thrilling novel in her futuristic In Death series—where even in an age of cutting-edge technology, old beliefs die hard.

Conducting a top secret investigation into the death of a fellow police officer has Lieutenant Eve Dallas treading on dangerous ground. She must put professional ethics before personal loyalties. But when a dead body is placed outside her home, Eve takes the warning personally. With her husband, Roarke, watching her every move, Eve is drawn into the most dangerous case of her career. Every step she takes makes her question her own beliefs of right and wrong—and brings her closer to a confrontation with humanity's most seductive form of evil...

Crack another case with Eve Dallas.

©2006 J. D. Robb (P)2006 Brilliance Audio

Secondary Characters were my favorite.

Any additional comments?

These are not "heavy" storyline books, but are fun to listen to. Peabody and Rourke were my favorites in this one with their subtle humor as well as the magic/evil aspect. As always, the narrator makes these books their best!

A great addition to this wonderful series

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I am addicted to this wonderful exciting series. J D Robb has a way of making you want more, so more i will have :)

Holy crap!!!

First of all... I love this narrator. Her voice is not only soothing, but clear. She’s got voices for everyone and her comedic timing is impeccable. I can feel and even see the book in my mind as clear as a movie, the way she narrates the story.

The book itself... just fucking wow. Nora Roberts is talented. And more than that, she’s thorough. This book dips very deep into the occult and paganism. Having done many years of my own research into said topics, I say with pride and appreciation that Nora Roberts is the first fictional writer (for books, tv shows or films for that matter) to use accurate information on witchcraft and the occult. Either she’s a witch herself or she spent a great deal of time doing much of the same research I’ve done myself. Satanists and witches/wicans/pagans, while they might have similar styles of practice, are vastly different. Both in creed and in beliefs. She explores the ignorant sides of today’s reactions to the subject of the occult but she also presents the facts. Unfolds them as Eve investigates further into her case. Eventually she even explains the difference between witches and satanists. And let me tell you, almost all of her interpretations of the two religions are true. The only deviations I could find, I firmly believe were more due to plot progression than Roberts personal beliefs on the subject.

Long story short, I’m thrilled and pleased to have read a book that so accurately depicts a lifestyle and religion that’s hard pressed for more positive representation in the media and entertainment industries. She was already an amazing author to me before I read this one. Now...? She’s the best!!!!

Easy to follow

Good reading series, not hard to follow and characters are unique. Bit of suspense, romance and murder!

Great story

Great story!! A little different than her others! I can't wait to read the next one!

Bloody Satanist Cult Murders

Okay, this book was just a little too over the top. Eve gets caught up in occult murders, disappearances, and is directed to not tell Feeny about any of it but to investigate on her own. Then, as the story goes along she gets meaner and meaner and it sounds like she actually enjoys being so over the top with her anger and attitude. Of course, by the end of the story she is nearly killed and determines that her suspect isn't guilty. Before she even washes off the blood, she and Roark go home in a blanket to face another murder. I like these books and have read everyone one of the 43 books BUT this one just hit me wrong with the way Eve lost it. That means that the author wrote a perfectly awful murder and that is what these in death books are all about. Hooray for more Eve and Roark stories. Susan Ericksen is a marvelous narrator and captured the intensity of Eve especially well in this book.

Another Great Story

What made the experience of listening to Ceremony in Death the most enjoyable?

The books pull you in and make you a part of the story.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Ceremony in Death?

The denouement

Which character – as performed by Susan Ericksen – was your favorite?

Roarke

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Both

Any additional comments?

No

wonderful

This is a great series. Good details and character development. It's a mystery that keeps you listening.

Great as usual

Liked this series, I was thrown off and didn’t quite catch the killer in time. I was caught up in the smoke and mirrors. Good stuff.

good

weird but interesting. still not sure if I like this style of book but the narration is decent