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.

Best to start at the beginning

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

I read another book in the In Death Series out of sequence and was curious to find out the background of Dallas and Rourke. This is a good series as it is light and not overly intellectual but not junk either. Very enjoyable.

What about Susan Ericksen’s performance did you like?

Susan Ericksen is one of the best narrator's she is consistent with the different voices of the characters and keeps it interesting without feeling acted.

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

There are occasional light moments but nothing extreme.

Loved the narrator

Hard to get into in the beginning but a good story. The narrator was excellent.

enjoyed.

loved it. sad it was over. didn't see the end coming. old book good story.

Its all about Nora as far as I am concerned

What can I say? I am 100% a Nora Roberts/J.D.Robb fan I love having her books here that I can read them while doing other things on my computer. I have never found a bad book by either author. There is little else I read. Naked in death has been very enjoyable and It is just easier for me to listen than to read.

I greatly enjoy Susan Erickson as a narrator. She does a wonderful job of characterization.

Addictive listen

This series is just great and I find them quite additive. I think the trick is that the characters are likeable and developing with every book. I'm still attempting to work out who the killer is and love it when I don't get it until I'm told.

The narrator makes the characters come to live and her accents are brilliant particularly the Irish...

simply amazing.

all of it. from the performance to the story everything was amazing. I couldn't put it down or stop listening to it.

First and Very Good, Not Best

I have loved this book and series ever since the great guys at the little Walden books that used to be on Madison first made me aware of this pseudonym of Nora Roberts. One of these days I will dig out my original paper copy.
Now if Audible tech support will get their act together - this is not my first time attempting to post a written review, but I now keep copies.

This current review is biased from my perspective of several years, and many rereadings of the book and series.
It’s interesting how Eve was written a little more girly in the first book - she actually has a purse! That changed quickly as Robb got a real feel for the character and series by the end of the book. And the chemistry with Roarke !!! Definitely the start of another classic couple relationship in the annals of literature, still going strong 48 published stories later.
If you want a story that has it all - mystery, humor, romance - look no further for your satisfaction. Enjoy.
Recommend the book and series.

Choppy

Good book but the first few words of each paragraph were cut off. I’ll get another but I hope the performance is better.

JD Robb

Love this series. It is unique in it's presentation. Want to listen to all of them.

Where it all began

Would you consider the audio edition of Naked in Death to be better than the print version?

Susan Ericksen has brought the In Death series to life. I read the first dozen books in print before switching to audio. Ms. Ericksen voices each main character so perfectly that I feel I am watching a movie in my mind as I read the audio editions. (I have the full series from Audible.)

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

As the start of a series, much space is devoted to establishing the main characters. Still, the plot of Naked in Death is complex, and the revelation of the killer is unexpected.

Which scene was your favorite?

I enjoyed every scene of Eve and Roarke, but especially when they are working together in Roarke's computer room and, while waiting for a lengthy search to produce results, Roarke shows Eve that lovemaking can be fun.

Any additional comments?

I strongly recommend the entire In Death series (omitting the novellas after the first 20 novels). I reread the series at least annually - but I keep going back to the beginning, to the original trilogy of Naked, Glory, and Immortal in Death. (Yes, of course I read other books - but these are my favorites this decade!)