Memory in Death: In Death, Book 22

I've really enjoyed reading JD Robb's In Death series. I decided to listen to this one as I had a ridiculous amount of housework to do that I couldn't put off while I curled up with a good book. I enjoyed the listen. The reader does a good job with voices, accents, etc. Many of the characters didn't sound as I expected. Peabody is far more goofy in the audio and McNab is so very dorky. I'd also love Roarke's voice to be more manly. But she does a fantastic job with the accent and these mild concerns didn't stop me from ordering Kindred In Death, the newest JD Robb, from audible. The second listen was even better as I knew what to expect re: Peabody and McNab.

Yes, It is a good story revealing Eve's past. She remembers so little. It is always so interesting when she does.

Again I like the way Eve and Roarke work together. Even thought It takes Eve a while to let Roarke help her. She is always so independent.

Eve and Roarke

When Eve realize that she was pushing away the one who is on her side all along.

Love there books. I read them over and over.

Memories can take you back to places where you never wanted to see again. When Dallas has someone from her past waiting for her in her office. She can't stop her mind from going back there. But now that Trudy Lombard is dead, Dallas must find her killer.
Dallas and her team are trying to find a killer that could be anyone that Trudy has used in her past and the few clues are going nowhere. With Christmas in just a couple of days everyone in the city seems to have clocked out for the holiday. Will Dallas be able to give any answers to Trudy's son before he goes back to Texas.

I enjoyed the look into Eve's past. More than just the stuff we get in every book regarding her father - but more about what happened after she was put into the system. I'd love to see more of this kind of thing in the books... and less of the stuff before she was 8.

I am a big fan of the "In Death" series, and this is one of my favorites. Three reasons why:

1. There are no gruesome serial murders; one of my few complaints with this series is that too many of the plots hinge on serial killers. Motivations for the murders here are straightforward.

2. We learn more about Eve's tragic back story and see a new, vulnerable, and totally believable side to her character.

3. We get to attend Eve and Roarke's Christmas gala, and watch amused as the socially challenged Eve helps with the arrangements for "this .... thing .... tonight." ("It's called a party," the patient Roarke responds.)

All in all, a great way for fans of Eve, Roarke, and friends to get into the holiday spirit!

Great story. The past catching up with Eve is interesting. Susan Ericksen is awesome as ever.

This series is great.

As as a light "girls" book with a bit of mystery thrown in, this is a satisfying novel. Even though we hear about some turmoil experienced by the heroine in her earier life, we never really get the pathos that one becomes accustomed to with, for example a character created by James Lee Burke. The intimate scenes between Eve and her husband are fun and sometimes steamy and also serve to keep the book on the lighter side. As a mysterm it falls short ... so I just decided to take it as it is .. and enjoy it.

I have not read the print edition. The audio edition is good.

It was intriguing but not quite the kind of mystery that would but one on the edge of their seat.

As usual, my favorites are Roarke--his Irish brogue, Eve, Det. Peabody, and MacNabb. All the continuing characters are fleshed out, interesting characters and are performed well. Good continuity, too.

No, but I did enjoy the side story of the characters shopping for and enjoying celebrating Christmas.

No.

Yes. I love the way Susan Ericksen brings these characters to life. Added to the character development genius of J.D. Robb and you almost always can count on a hit.