Naked in Death

In Death, Book 1

By: J. D. Robb

Narrated by: Susan Ericksen

Length: 10 hrs and 17 mins

Publisher's summary

THE FIRST NOVEL IN THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING IN DEATH SERIES

It is 2058, New York City. Technology now completely rules the world, but for New York Detective Eve Dallas, one irresistible impulse still rules the heart: passion...

Eve Dallas is a New York police lieutenant hunting for a ruthless killer. In over ten years on the force, she’s seen it all - and knows her survival depends on her instincts. And she’s going against every warning telling her not to get involved with Roarke, an Irish billionaire - and a suspect in Eve’s murder investigation. But passion and seduction have rules of their own, and it’s up to Eve to take a chance in the arms of a man she knows nothing about - except the addictive hunger of needing his touch.

Crack another case with Eve Dallas.

©1995 by Nora Roberts. (P)2004 Brilliance Audio, all rights reserved.

Too far out

Future looking but not interested in finishing as “sanctioned sex” seems not probable in this country at least. We are not an enlightened nation

interesting

This book had a good story line. keep me reading. I would recommend this book.

Good Book

Naked In Death" is the first book in J. D. Robb's Eve Dallas mystery series. I have been hearing positive things about these books for a long time, and now, after reading this terrific novel, I understand why.

New York City, 2058 CE, are the time and setting of "Naked in Death." Robot drones and voice activated machines do menial work, i.e., clean house, serve meals; there is a total ban on guns, (the police use lasers); major improvements have been made in medicine and technology, with advancements in genetics (and strong genetic control); airbuses for public transportation have replaced subways; tele-links replace telephones - it's not a "brave new world," yet...but there are definite pluses midway into the 21st century. Minor armed skirmishes have taken place between China and the US, and France had another revolution which lasted for a few years. The overpopulated world has more limited resources - real coffee is rare and way too expensive, as is beef and other fresh meat. Robb has not written a sci-fi series, however. Far enough into the future to make the storyline more interesting, 2058's world is still easily recognizable.

Lieutenant Eve Dallas of the NYPSD is called to a murder scene where a young licensed companion, (a legalized prostitute ), has been brutally murdered with an antique handgun from the 20th century. The victim, Sharon DeBlass, is from a very prominent family - her grandfather is a US senator. An angry man who preaches morality and leads an ultra conservative branch of his party, the senator would like to totally suppress the case, and perhaps even run the investigation himself. According to friends and relatives, Ms. DeBlass apparently chose her career not only because she liked sex, she did not need the money, but because she was rebelling against her family and strict upbringing. A note was found under her body with the printed words, "ONE OF SIX." So, was the perpetrator a serial killer warning that there were to be five more murders? One of the prime suspects is a sexy Irish billionaire named Roarke. We never learn whether this is his first or last name. Perhaps if one is a billionaire, especially a tall, dark and handsome, with an Irish brogue, billionaire, it doesn't matter. He is quickly cleared of suspicion, and he and Eve embark on a stormy, intense romance - but not before murder #2 occurs.

Eve, although a tough cop who made Lieutenant before the age of 30, is also very vulnerable. She doesn't remember the early years of her life, but knows that she was sexually, physically and emotionally abused by her father, then abandoned at age eight and left to the mercies of Children's Services. She has made her work her life, and letting Roarke get close to her is a first.

Happiness is discovering another excellent series - and from what I have read, this looks like a winner! The writing is tight, as is the plot - an excellent and complex mystery. I really like the characters, Eve, definitely, Roarke - who lives up to his description, Feeney, Eve's partner, and Eve's chanteuse friend Mavis. I can't wait to pick-up book two, "Glory In Death."

the future differs little from the present

I had not realized the setting was in the future (I was never clear on how far in the future), but the "advances" of tecnnolgy were interesting. People are still people though.

Good narrator.

<br /><br />Excellent Story

I just love this series. Re-reading entire series again. Eve and Roarke are my favorite couple. Ms. Erickson does a fantastic job narrating. Love the futuristic setting.

Great thriller with a distracting romance tied in

Is there anything you would change about this book?

The romance seems forced and tends to carry on too long.

What do you think your next listen will be?

Book 2, the thrilling part of the book has convinced me to give it another chance.

Have you listened to any of Susan Ericksen’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

This is my first, she was great.

Great start to a series!

Nora Roberts delivers a great book as usual. This book was a great transition from Nora Roberts books to JD Robb (this being my first JD Rob read/listen). Great writing, great characters, and great reading! Susan Erickson does a great job narrating and giving individuality to each character's voice. In my opinion, she is just about the best narrator I've heard! Second only to the great Davina Porter. I love the main character Eve Dallas and look forward to getting to know her better!

Boooo

This is more of a romance novel than a thriller. Had some good twists and turns - if you like romance w thrillers it’s probably pretty good. I liked the characters but can’t stand wading through the sex scenes looking for more action. Oh well. My loss.

Eve Dallas is a bad ass!

This futuristic crime series is so good. I’ve listened to it hundreds of time and I still enjoy it a lot. Both the story and the characters are very memorable. My favorite scene is when Eve & Roarke first saw each other, so much emotions in that one glance and it gets me all the time. And Susan Erickson’s narration is absolutely entertaining. Every character had a different voice that matched them perfectly which makes it easy to follow the story and not get lost in trying to figure out who’s speaking.

Audio Page turner!

I listen to my audio books in the car on the way to and from work...Nora Robert's Eve Dallas Series makes me bummed when I get home...I have to wait til I go to work to find out what happens next!