Fantasy in Death

In Death, Book 30

By: J. D. Robb

Narrated by: Susan Ericksen

Length: 12 hrs and 50 mins

Publisher's summary

Bart Minnock, founder of the computer gaming giant U-Play, enters his private playroom, and eagerly can’t wait to lose himself in an imaginary world, to play the role of a sword-wielding warrior king, in his company’s latest top-secret project, Fantastical.

The next morning, he is found in the same locked room, in a pool of blood, his head separated from his body. It is the most puzzling case Eve Dallas has ever faced, and it is not a game.

Lt. Eve Dallas is having as much trouble figuring out how Bart Minnock was murdered as who did the murdering. The victim’s girlfriend seems sincerely grief-stricken, and his quirky-but-brilliant partners at U-Play appear shocked as well. No one seemed to have a problem with the enthusiastic, high-spirited millionaire of course, success can attract jealousy, and gaming, like any business, has its fierce rivalries and dirty tricks—as Eve’s husband, Roarke, one of U-Play’s competitors, knows well. But Minnock was not naïve, and he knew how to fight back in the real world as well as the virtual one.

Eve and her team are about to enter the next level of police work, in a world where fantasy is the ultimate seduction—and the price of defeat is death.

Crack another case with Eve Dallas.

©2010 J.D. Robb (P)2010 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

Weird numbering

The publisher numbers this as book 30, even though it is the 37th Eve Dallas novel. But it follows on from "Missing in Death" which is labelled book 36 when it should be labelled book 29.5 using the publisher's daft numbering system.

Just Great

I have the whole set and this is just 1 more in a great set.

Games Are Not Just for Fun!

This is another great book about Eve Dallas and Roarke. I love the series. This one is all about a company that produces computer games and has been doing so for quite a few years. The owner is like a big kid but is very good at game design and sales. Roarke made him an offer years ago but the kid wanted to do his own company. Roarke remained in touch with him and they exchanged ideas but never stole ideas.

These books are so much fun to read and they are better when read in order. This is #30. The games takes a game disk home to try out and he winds up dead. The book proceeds from there trying to find out how he died and if there can be real weapons in a game. Needless to say the electronic boys at the police station and Roarke as civilian consult get involved and things get exciting.

After much exciting gaming stuff, the mystery is solved. But, you must read it to find out how it ends. Obviously, the good guys win and the loser carted off to a cage, probably off planet for the next 50 years. Penalties are very long but humane. He won't have any e-toys to play with.

Susan Ericksen as narrator is terrific. It is always amazing to me how females can make themselves sound like sexy males and vice versa when its a man narrating as a woman. Guess that's why it's called acting!

Another good book by J D Robb.

I love this series of books, based on a detective named Eve. Very interesting story line, I love the character Eve and the other main characters. Keep up the good work J D Robb.

Mind Boggling

The books just keep getting better and better. I love the sound of each character in the book. You even develop a relationship with them with each book that you read.

LOVE ALL IN DEATH BOOKS...THIS IS NO EXCEPTION

What did you love best about Fantasy in Death?

I love the way the same performer does all the voices...and I recognize them without any problem.

What other book might you compare Fantasy in Death to and why?

all in death series.....keep getting better

What does Susan Ericksen bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Very talented in giving each character their voice!!

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

no...i enjoy a little at a time...and I am reading other books too.

Great listen. Keeps you interested!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

None of my friends have the same taste in books as I do.

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

This book is slightly more subtle than others by JDR however it does have it's twists and turns.

What about Susan Ericksen’s performance did you like?

I like that she's not monotone and how she gets into character.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Murder, lust, and everything in between!

A Friend Indeed!

Fantasy in Death was an engaging book. Lt. Eve Dallas was the perfect mixture of hardboiled professionalism, determined sleuth, and complicated and seductive wife. She was an in depth, independent thinker who held her ground even when that perfect husband of hers vehemently disagreed with her methods. She was neither too tough nor too compliant. This character was set in the backdrop of an intriguing story. How was the consummate gamer able to commit the dastardly deed while physically being somewhere else. Also, I have always been intrigued by villains. This story depicted a villain so lethal that he was able convince a trio of gaming friends of his love for years. At the end, when his treachery had been exposed, he, of course, blamed the victims. This is the third J.D.Robb book I have read, and it is my favorite, thus far.

Love, the Nora and Susan team!

This is my favorite thus far in the In Death series. I love the idea of this kind of fantasy game. The future if anything as Nora writes it to be, will be full of excitement.

Another Home Run!

JD Robb knocks it out of the park once again! This book provides a great mystery with an interesting twist while allowing us the pleasure of seeing this fantastic cast of characters interact and evolve in their relationships. It amazes me that this author has managed to write 30+ installments in this series without compromising the quality and integrity of its characters or storyline (take note, Janet Evanovich!) If you are already a fan, you wont' be disappointed. If you are new to the series, I recommend starting at the beginning with "Naked in Death" and enjoying the ride!

By the way, Susan Ericksen IS the voice of Eve Dallas. She, too, has done a great job with narration and character distinction throughout this entire series.