• Kindred in Death

  • In Death, Book 29
  • By: J. D. Robb
  • Narrated by: Susan Ericksen
  • Length: 13 hrs and 56 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (3,301 ratings)

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Kindred in Death

By: J. D. Robb
Narrated by: Susan Ericksen
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Editorial reviews

Like the In Death series' lead characters, Dallas and Roarke, narrator Susan Ericksen and author J. D. Robb are a match made in heaven. More than 30 books into this series, these two halves of the perfect audiobook whole have become the gold standard for how to keep listeners coming back book after book.

Erickson's narration has the strikingly confident acting chops of a charismatic lead actor in a great long-running television series. She knows and inhabits her cast of characters decisively, while carefully mining the little diamonds of growth and change that Robb seeds into these stories.

From Dallas' driven, prickly authority, to Roarke's potent charm, to Peabody's nerdy earnestness, and the handful of unique, well-drawn secondary characters, the cast here is entertainingly diverse but hasn't grown too large for listeners to catch on quickly to who's who. And kudos to Ericksen for making it easy by capturing each voice clearly, and using finely tuned pace and timing to bring out all the wit, blood-chilling suspense, and sizzling romance in Robb's storytelling.

Great villains are also a trademark of this series. The bad guy here is a master manipulator, a chameleon who slips and slides through the city, killing with a cruelty that shakes Dallas to her core. Ericksen gives him a guileless menace that rings terrifyingly true. Watch for a terrific 90 degree twist near the end that provides that perfect combination of thrill and 'a-ha!' to round out this plot.

Robb's In Death series is, like all the great police procedurals, built on rich character development. Dallas is sexy, acerbic, absolutely tenacious, and destined to rub people the wrong way. Roarke is drop-dead gorgeous, filthy rich, and utterly in love with his wife. This is partnership as the ultimate romantic relationship, and a crime-fighting team that's unstoppable.

In July 2009 The New Yorker magazine featured a long overdue profile of the immensely successful Nora Roberts (a.k.a. J. D. Robb). So if you're a first-time listener coming to see what all the fuss is about, the In Death series is about to become your favorite new way to kick back and enjoy a great story well told. Nancy Carter

Publisher's summary

In this novel from number-one New York Times-best-selling author J. D. Robb, the newly promoted captain of the NYPSD and his wife return a day early from their vacation, looking forward to spending time with their bright and vivacious 16-year-old daughter, who stayed behind.

Not even their worst nightmares could have prepared them for the crime scene that awaits them inside. Deena has been brutally murdered in her bedroom, and her body shows signs of trauma that horrify even the toughest of cops, including our own Lieutenant Eve Dallas, who is specifically requested by the captain to investigate.

The evidence piles up, and Dallas and her team think they are about to arrest the perpetrator. But little do they know that someone has gone to great lengths to tease and taunt them, using a variety of identities.

Overconfidence can lead to careless mistakes, but for Dallas, one mistake might be all she needs to bring the killer to justice.

©2009 J.D. Robb (P)2009 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

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Kindred in death

Great storyline as usual, love this series, funny thing is I never thought I would. Excellent narration, I don’t think anyone could do it better than Susan Ericksen. I recommend this series.

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Kindred in Death

First book I've read by this author.It was really slow in getting interesting.It was okay. I don't know if I would read another by the author.

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JD Robb/Susan Erickson combo is great!

I love the series and wish that Susan Erickson would read all the books that I buy. She does so well, I forget that I am being read to. The characters become real like old friends after so long.Keep up the good work. I get so excited when I see that my friends have come for a visit.

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Outstanding so enjoyed the story and looking forward to next book/books… Can’t wait to start

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Book 29 of the Best Series Ever!

The 'In Death' series, written by J.D. Robb & narrated by Susan Ericksen, is a futuristic suspense series. The story is set in mid-21st-century New York City & it centers around Lieutenant Eve Dallas & her billionaire husband, Roarke.

My husband & I both love all of the J.D. Robb, 'In Death' series. We first began listening to them when they were on CDs. We've listened to the entire series, in order, three times so far! If we're driving somewhere, you can be sure Eve, Roarke, Peabody, McNab, Capt. Feeney, Mavis, Dr. Mira, Nadine, Summerset & the rest of the gang are in the truck with us. We love all of the major characters & look forward, with anticipation, to the new audiobooks that come out in February & September every year!

If you're looking for an awesome mystery series, a little romance with a bit of the futuristic thrown in, then you'll love this series! Believe me, you just can't go wrong, but be warned... once you get started, you'll be hooked!

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"Kendrid in Death" great book!

Loved the book and is a great addition to the series. Loved the series! Each book is a great stand alone piece but reading them in order provides more contenuity and a 3D picture of the characters. It felt like I knew these people personally. Since the setting is only 50 years in the future, a lot of the technology is believable. An excellent escape!

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Book 29 Is just as GREAT

I find mind self sounding like a broken record but I can't say it enough I love this series. I only tuned in to the 1st book in the summer of 2010 and I have now almost finshed the series and will be anxiously awaiting the next book. This was another stand alone absolutley sad and touching. The story and narration make you feel as if this is really happeing and you could turn on your local news and see it. JD Robb really knows how to capture and hold. Thank you for for such a great stories. Some are gruesome and hard to imagine but in the same sense allow you to imagine the pain that a family endures when such horrible things happen. It's really hard and they even make you cry right along with the characters.
The ending epilogue with Louise and Charles gave this story a bittersweet ending.

BIG KUDOS AGAIN Susan Erikson for bringing the in Death Stories to life. Please dont ever stop doing the narartion.

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Another good one

I have all of these books and love them every one. The main family of characters are great and I feel that I am a part of their lives. I would love to have the ability to be able to create a world all on its own. JD Robb/Nora Roberts always make me feel the emotions of the characters. The twist of the plot is always there and surprising. Ready for more.

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Another winner

Love this series. This one was pretty dark The killer was quite brutal and the victims quite innocent. I love the relationship of Eve and Roark. All the supporting characters are great too. After 29 books, you feel like they are family!! I love the narrator too--she always does a great job.

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Keep Them Coming.

Just love the way that all of the main characters interweave through the story lines.

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