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.

A favorite In Death book

This one has a lot more substance, and is definitely one of my favorites in the series. I'm glad it didn't end with a simple win for Eve!

One of my all time favorites

Starts off fast and furious and maintains it until the unexpected ending. Many of my favorites are on hand

Can't get enough of these

Delusion in Death is another solid entry in the In Death series by J. D. Robb. The books in the series always contain a mixed focus on crime/police procedural and character/relationship building. I'd say this one skews a bit to the crime/police procedural side, but there are some really wonderful scenes with Eve and Roarke, Eve and Summerset and Eve and Mira.

As always, Susan Ericksen brings the characters to life. I have listened to these books over and over, in part because I enjoy her performances so much. (And I love the characters and the world as well.)

Highly recommended if you're already a fan of the series; if you're not familiar with it, I'd suggest going back to the beginning, and starting with Naked in Death. Part of the enjoyment with these books is seeing how the characters change and develop over time; it's been an exciting journey.

J.D. Robb can't write these fast enough to suit me. I'm eagerly anticipating Calculate in Death, which will be released in February 2013.

Wow. Another hit for J.D. Robb

What did you love best about Delusion In Death?

I loved the entire book from beginning to end. Her writing style is perfect. It's like taking a very interesting but relaxing walk the way she leads you thur the storyline. Simply amazing. I just got done listening to it and am about to re listen to it. What a book. The narrator is perfect. The characters are perfect. I love how she weaves Roark into Eve's investigations. I am a huge fan of Nora Robert's romances but I think I like her "In Death" series so much more better. Rarely to I listen to a book straight from beginning to end but when I start one of these books I can't put it down. I have to know the conclusion. I hate to go to bed until it is done. A lot of romance writers have crossed over but she is the only one in my opinion that writes suspense better than she writes romance. I hope this review makes sense. I don't write many reviews because I tend to ramble however this book was just so interesting. I am all over the place with my emotions right now. I think I will go get another book in this series so it can download while I start listening to this book again.I hope anyone who buys this book off of my recommendation likes it as much as I did.

What other book might you compare Delusion In Death to and why?

All of her books that I have listened to or read are just as good as this one. I do prefer to listen to them because the narrator is perfect for her books.I also like a lot of Suzanne Brockmann's books.

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

Everything. She is perfect for this series. JD Robb needs to have her under contract for every book she writes in this series. I have listened to a lot of books in this series and the voices become like family. I can picture them in my mind as she tells the story. It becomes a relaxing read. I have had narrators ruin my favorite books for me but not Ms. Ericksen. I will go see what other books she does, I really like her work and if you read my reviews you will see that for me the narrators can really break a review.

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

The entire book. It just carries you along.

Any additional comments?

I think I have said it all in my review. Well here's a nudge for the writers. When you get a narrator that works with the buyers stick with it. I love listening to books that have continuing characters that have the same voice as the previous books. Just a thought.

Delusion in death

I love these books. They are always entering into new unknown territories. I am reading them in order. Such an exciting series.

#35 in the series still keen and sharp

Another good book in the series. The characters more intensely intertwined resulting in clever and witty banter, com rider ie and character strength.

I just can’t get tired of the In Death Series. Keep them coming!!

Terrifyingly a great book.

loved it. It was terrifyingly good. One of her best in the "In Death" series.

One of my favorites in the whole series!

As usual Dallas, Peabody, Rourke and the rest of the crew deliver in a masterful way!

Susan Erickson is pitch-perfect.

WONDERFUL AS ALWAYS

What can I say--WONDERFUL AS ALWAYS! With each book Eve grows bit more into who she is to become. Susan Ericksen is the best when it comes to narrating this series.

JD Robb consistently delivers

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

I recommend the whole In Death series if you're never read it. To really get the full flavor of the book you need to know the history behind it. That said, this is another gripping tail about catching creative killers. Keep in mind that it's set in a future world so if you have no tolerance for any inventiveness in scenery then you might avoid it. However, the world is a completely believable mix of current and 'new' technologies. The story itself is compelling and the main characters, as all are likeable and entertaining. A good read.

What did you like best about this story?

The creativity of the murder weapon. it's believable and down right scary to think about that happening in the real world.

What about Susan Ericksen’s performance did you like?

The narrator smoothly moves between characters and narration. you can hear the voices being spoken with her slight changes in tone.