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.

Great as usual

J.D.Robb did it again. Even at book 35 I'm still immeresed in a story of a taugh cop who kicks ass,her beautiful billionaire husband and a wonderful future world Mrs.Robb created.

usual

absolutely love everyone of this series, I'm addicted and will finish all of them! priceless

Very Good Crime Mystery

This was my first detective/crime mystery. It had a very good plot with an unusual crime, interesting detective work, a strong heroine, romance, a twist at the end -- it had everything. I'm not sure why I can't give this a five all the way across, perhaps because I'm learning that crime mysteries are not my favorite genre. This is a very good listen, however, with an excellent reader.

The World Gone Awry

This book is very different in that it combines my two favorite book subjects: Murder mystery and Medical mystery. As usual, all of the characters are very believable and it is very easy to get caught up in the Science Fiction aspects of the story, all of which are completely believable. Highly recommend, particularly if you have never read any of the "In Death" series since this makes a great stand-alone book.

Good Story but the Performance Was A Little Off

Would you consider the audio edition of Delusion In Death to be better than the print version?

I haven't read the print version.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Roarke, as usual. For all the right reasons.

What aspect of Susan Ericksen’s performance would you have changed?

I was really put off by some aspects of Ms. Ericksen's performance. The voices she used for both Peabody and Capt. Whitney were extremely annoying. Peabody is a sweet, smart, character and Eriksen's voice made her seem like a half-wit. Whitney sounded more like a truck driver than an experienced, intelligent, officer of the law.
Also, the character's name is PeaBODY, not Pee-Buddy!

Any additional comments?

Overall, I liked the story line. It wraps up the loose ends of the last book, puts LT. Dallas back on her feet. Now I hope Ms. Robb continues to develop some of the other characters as well.

The In Death Series Kills! (lol pun intended)

If you could sum up Delusion In Death in three words, what would they be?

Spectacular Eve Dallas!

What did you like best about this story?

It's not just this story, it is about reconnecting with all your favorite characters in the whole series. Just like the character Eve, I have adopted them all like a second family. Whenever I see a new In Death book come out I purchase it immediately, no questions asked because I know I will love it.

What about Susan Ericksen’s performance did you like?

Susan is Eve, ..and Roarke,.. and Peabody,.. and McNab.. and Mavis,.. and Bella. If she did no other series of books, I would say she was one of the best if not the best narrator's I have ever listened to.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Bad Asses Beware in 2565, Eve Dallas and company is watching!...and waiting.

Any additional comments?

When is the next novel scheduled to come out?

Another great mystery

I love this series. Eve Dallas is such a strong leading character but she has many problems. The way she interacts with the other main characters gives so much depth to the character of Eve Dallas. I love Peabody too. It's time for her to marry her sweetie. I hope that happens real soon.

Another great JD Robb book

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

If you've enjoyed Dallas in her previous books, this one will keep you on the edge of your seat until the end.

In top three of all In Death books

This is one of my favorites of the In Death series. It may even be the very best. The first chapter grabbed me completely. Very intense and interesting. A huge incident at a bar leaving over 80 people dead. The diners begin to attack one another. The incident is beyond imagination, except for the imagination of Nora Roberts/JD Robb. The story: Someone or agroup have developed a chemical concoction that maddens people exposed to it. They are more than mad. They are murderous. Everyone is on high alert and very frightened that more people will die, and they do. Just when you think the book is over, it cranks up another notch.

Susan Ericksen performs the In Death books and she is fantastic. Her voices are consistent throughout the series. She brings the story to life. I love to listen to her.

always delivefs

great story... again. how can an author come up with so many different stories??? I'm amazed. the reader makes those books too with the various voices.