Origin in Death

In Death, Book 21

By: J. D. Robb

Narrated by: Susan Ericksen

Length: 11 hrs and 30 mins

Publisher's summary

New York Police Lieutenant Eve Dallas and her partner Peabody enter the hallowed halls of the Wilfred B. Icove Center for Reconstructive and Cosmetic Surgery on a case. A hugely popular vid star has been beaten to a bloody pulp - and has killed her attacker in the process. After a post-op interview, Dallas and Peabody confirm for themselves that it's a clear-cut case of self-defense, but before they can leave the building, another case falls into their hands.

Dr. Wilfred B. Icove himself has been found dead in his office - murdered in a chillingly efficient manner: one swift stab to the heart. Struck by the immaculate condition of the crime scene, Dallas suspects a professional killing. Security discs show a stunningly beautiful woman calmly entering and leaving the building: the good doctor's final appointment.

Known as "Dr. Perfect," the saintly Icove devoted his life to his family and his work. His record is clean. Too clean for Dallas. She knows he was hiding something, and suspects that his son, his successor, knows what it is. Then - like father, like son - the young Dr. Icove is killed...with the same deadly precision.

But who is the mystery woman, and what was her relationship with the good doctors? With her husband, Roarke, working behind the scenes, Dallas follows her darkest instincts into the Icoves' pasts. And what she discovers are men driven to create perfection - playing fast and loose with the laws of nature, the limits of science, and the morals of humanity.

Crack another case with Eve Dallas.

©2005 J. D. Robb (P)2005 Brilliance Audio

Critic reviews

"Robb tones down the romance and ups the action ante as the team uncovers an increasingly horrific crime that builds to a race-against-the-clock climax that will have readers cheering." ( Publishers Weekly)
"Susan Ericksen brings enthusiasm to the eclectic cast of characters, offering a unique voice to enliven each one. Her rendition of Lieutenant Dallas as a brash, yet secretly sensitive woman is likely to resonate most with listeners." ( AudioFile)

origin in death

always exciting , great story line and Susan Ericksen does a great job bringing all the characters to life

This series is fresh and entertainingly!

The cases detective Eve Dallas works on are complex and horrible. The intricacy of the Dre tails and interweaving of the characters while building them in each book is mesmerizing. Loved eve and Rourke's reaction to children.

Completely engaging.

Great listen with Susan Ericksen impeccably narrating this book of Eve Dallas and crew tracking the killer of a world-renowned physician. J.D. Robb creates a story of multiple twists and complicated levels of secrecy leading to a staggering realization of child-selling and more. Action seemed to be non-stop right along with the sarcasm between the players. Adding to the depth are the ongoing developing relationships of Eve and Dallas and friends. Policing in the future appears as tough as that of today.

A case of eugenics...

It’s almost Thanksgiving in NYC while Eve Dallas and Detective Peabody have a series of high profile murders to solve. The deeper into the investigation they go, the more bizarre the facts of the case are. Eugenics and playing god are the key to solving this case and for once Eve isn’t bound and determined to put someone in a cage for the murders. Meanwhile, Roarke invites his Irish extended family to NYC for Thanksgiving and having a house full of people she doesn’t know throws Eve off her stride, especially since there are a lot of kids! The ending is a race against time and Eve and Roarke are partners in it together. Narration was excellent.

Great story line

This story line is my favorite so far, in this series. I have re-read it twice and still like it. The performer is so well suited; she make the characters come alive.

Great SciFi story!!

The author’s imagination keeps you on your toes! The narrator’s talent is incredibly multiverse and entertaining!!

lots of action

This is one of the best in the 'In Death' series. Lots of twists, action and compassion. A must read.

WOW! Another GREAT ONE.

I am waiting for the other shoe to fall in this series. How can one series have so many books and still be good. I can not stop spending my money on this In Death series. (It's like an addiction.)This one was really good and interesting .I even shed some tears at the end.
I have to give it up to Susan Ericksen ( the narrator) she really makes these stories real. ( I especillay got a treat with Roarke's relatives being in town). (Susan has that Irish accent down).
I have tried saving money and reading a couple of the books but it is trully not the same without the voices that Susan gives us.
Do yourself a favor start with the 1st one you will not be disappointed.

One of my favs

I read all of the Eve stories and this is one I really noticed out of the crowd :)

What happened at Thanksgiving?

That's my only complaint. I wanted to hear about Crack meeting Roarke's family, etc. Rest of the book was great!