Delusion In Death

In Death, Book 35

By: J. D. Robb

Narrated by: Susan Ericksen

Length: 13 hrs and 8 mins

Publisher's summary

It was just another after-work happy-hour bar downtown, where business professionals unwound with a few drinks, complained about the boss, maybe hooked up with someone for the night. Until something went terribly wrong. At first it was just a friction in the air. The noise intensified. The crowd seemed oppressive. Some sharp words were exchanged, some pushing and shoving.

Then the madness descended. And after 12 minutes of chaos and violence, 80 people lay dead.

Eve Dallas is trying to sort out the inexplicable events. Surviving witnesses talk about seeing things - monsters and swarms of bees. They describe sudden, overwhelming feelings of fear and rage and paranoia. When forensics makes its report, the mass delusions make more sense: it appears the bar patrons were exposed to a cocktail of chemicals and illegal drugs that could drive people into temporary insanity - if not kill them outright.

But that doesn’t explain who would unleash such horror - or why. Eve’s husband, Roarke, happens to own the bar, yet he’s convinced the attack wasn’t directed at him. It’s bigger than that. And if Eve can’t figure it out fast, it could happen again, anytime, anywhere. Because it’s airborne....

©2012 Nora Roberts (P)2012 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

Exceptional

This is an exceptional book only made better by Susan Ericksen, best storyteller of this day and age.

Obsessed With This Series

I happened upon "In Death" quite by accident and I'm so very glad I did. I just finished "Delusion" and found it to be a favorite as I waited to see who'd created the pathogen that threatened New York - and how Eve was going to stop him. I've looked forward to each new tale and to the steamy love scenes between our handsome power-couple, Eve and Roarke. Then there's Susan Ericksen. Seriously?! I've listened to dozens of audio books and no one could have made these characters come to life for me any better than this fine performer. I hope to enjoy many more offerings by Miss Roberts, um, I mean J. Robb, and S. Ericksen. Keep 'em coming, ladies.

Excellent

As always, absolutely the best of the best. Looking forward to the next book from this series

Another good one

I continue to eagerly await each new title in this series. Love Susan Ericksen!

always a great listen

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

absolutely, the reader brings the story and the characters to life so convincingly in each book that you really want to follow their adventures. The stories themselves tend to become rather familiar, but always exciting, and always to the advancement of the series in general.

What did you like best about this story?

as always the reader makes the characters individuals, even the male characters take on a distinctive persona which makes you relate well to all of them.

What about Susan Ericksen’s performance did you like?

She has the ability to make each character, male or female become their own distinctive person and character, she is one of the best readers ever, male or female, she brings every character, male or female to life.

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

No, just enjoyed the way the story line moves along and develops the characters in this series

Any additional comments?

no

A Little Different BUT Great None the Less

I am addicted to this series, Robb's writing and Ericksen's narration.

This one was a little different and more complex, but it is always fascinating to listen to Dallas et al figure it out. Dallas' and Roarke's voices were a little different but still perfect for the characters. I miss McNabb, he is always fun to listen to.

I can't wait for the next one.

Eve Dallas in one of her best!

What made the experience of listening to Delusion In Death the most enjoyable?

Love the In Death seies! I almost feel as if the characters are my friends, and the by-play makes me laugh!

Brava,Bravo

One of the best In Death books and I've read them all. The interactions between the characters are frequent and extremely enjoyable. Story line was great! As always,Susan Ericksen's presentation was excellent. Thank you Ms.Robb,wherever you are. (grin)

Just when you think it's over, it's not

Which scene was your favorite?

I don't want to give it away, so I'll just say the last scene was my favorite.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Eve's dream about her mom and Mavis's daughter moved me. It seemed a pivotal point for Eve. Her parents were monsters, and it seems she made headway coming to terms with what she went through as a child.

Continuing superb tradition, does not disappoint.

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

Susan Ericksen is a master of the voice of the characters. While I read many books, I would not want to sacrifice hearing the various individuals in the story. It truly enhances the mystery and the experience.