Haunted in Death

In Death, Book 22.5

By: J. D. Robb

Narrated by: Susan Ericksen

Length: 3 hrs

Publisher's summary

Number 12 is an urban legend in 2060 New York City. The hot club in the 1960s, it is now reported to be haunted...and cursed. Lieutenant Eve Dallas is called there to investigate the apparent murder of Radcliff Hopkins, its new owner and the grandson of the man who made Number 12 a cultural icon. Several bullets from a banned gun end his dream of returning the building to its former glory.

With everyone around her talking about the supernatural, pragmatic Eve won't let rumors of ghosts distract her from hard evidence. The case becomes even more bizarre when it appears to be linked to the suspicious disappearance of a rock star eighty-five years ago. As Eve searches for the connection, logic clashes with the unexplainable. She may be forced to face the threat of something more dangerous than a flesh-and-blood killer.

Crack another case with Eve Dallas.

©2006 J. D. Robb; 2006 Brilliance Audio

Not bad but not my favorite

This story was a cool concept, but unsatisfying. The plot doesn't develop, so much as Eve just guesses who the murderer is. Many names thrown in make it difficult to track in audio form. But still good!

Great book

Writer seems to be able to keep you cooked on the characters and the stories love listening to her series. The reader brings the characters to life and makes you part of the story

Spooky

Enjoyed this spooky yarn with Eve. Great writing, as usual and love the supernatural spin

Thrilling as usual

Where does Haunted in Death rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

At the top but all the in death books are great

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

Finding out who did it

Which scene was your favorite?

When Dallas saw the ghost and wasn't sure if it was fake felt the cold and heard her singing

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

Dallas does it again with the help of Roarke of course

Haunted in Death

A quick and easy case for Eve and another great job by the narrator! I’m ignoring the paranormal elements ;)

Ok, just not the best. Very short (novella)

Entertaining as they all are and an interesting story, just not great. Susan Erickson fabulous as always.

The In Between Short Story

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

The most enjoyable thing about listening to the short stories involving Eve Dallas is that Susan Ericksen is narrating.

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

There was nothing memorable, just a good short listen.

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

Susan just puts you into the story.

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

I don't know.

Any additional comments?

These short stories are a good way to keep my mind occupied on short trips/days.

Short but sweet

Keeping in mind this is one of JD Robb's novellas I think it was a fun and quick read. No it's not as intense as some of her stories can be, but it was nice to read something that has a lighter tone for a change, as I'm sure it was fun for her to write. Definitely the characters are amusing with how they handle the spooky nature of the story. The narration is still the same, as fantastic as always. I have enjoyed the entire In Death series, some better than others but all are entertaining.

Good Addition to Series

I do not really understand why there are such negative reviews for this one: I found it really enjoyable.

There were supernatural elements to it, but that was kind of the point; and seeing Eve react to them was at times hilarious.

Playful, but good

I've had the impression throughout this series that Robb (aka Nora Roberts) interjects these "half" novels to sort of let her creativity loose a little and maybe get a little silly or write about something that the characters, otherwise, would never admit to, let alone do. For example, in this one, the murder looks like, and all the evidence points to the fact that, a ghost actually committed the crime. Roarke and Peabody and every one else are all into it, and get their kicks off the thrill of it. And Eve just stands firm with her, "Oh PLEASE!" attitude. It's a good break from the seriousness of the series, although it may get a little *too* silly at certain points. Still fun, though! And Lorelei King is brilliant as ever, even with the silly parts :)