Thankless in Death

In Death, Book 37

By: J. D. Robb

Narrated by: Susan Ericksen

Length: 13 hrs and 22 mins

Publisher's summary

The year 2060 is drawing to a close, and Thanksgiving is just around the corner. It's a time for loved ones to come together. But sometimes the deepest hatreds seethe within the closest relationships, and blood flows faster than water....

For Lieutenant Eve Dallas of the NYPSD, the job is a useful reminder of what she has to be grateful for this season. Hosting Roarke's big Irish family for the holiday may be challenging, but it's a joyful improvement on her own dark childhood.

Other couples aren't as lucky as Eve and Roarke. The Reinholds, for example, are lying on the floor of their Downing Street apartment, stabbed and bludgeoned almost beyond recognition. Those who knew them are stunned - and even more heartbroken by the overwhelming evidence that they were murdered by their own son. Twenty-six-year-old Jerry hadn't exactly made a good impression on all the bosses who fired him or the girlfriend who dumped him - but they didn't think he was capable of this.

Turns out Jerry is not only capable of brutality but taking a liking to it. With the money he's stolen from his parents, and a long list of grievances, he intends to finally make his mark on the world. Eve and her team already know the who, how, and why of this murder. What they need to pinpoint is where Jerry's going to strike next.

©2013 J. D. Robb (P)2013 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

LOVE IT

Love seeing Eve get in touch with her emotions!! And seeing her with a family!

Definitely one of my faves

The story is very gripping and funny at several points. Although Dallas sort of acts like a brat -bratty brat, about sleep, eats, letting it go for just a bit, she is pretty amazing. I like to escape in stories from my reality and step into her boots. You’ll love this one as well

Fantastic book

I have many favorites and this is one of them. I love the story. Even though It was different because you know who the killer is right away. I love the medal part and nixie and her family coming and I alway enjoy when the Irish relatives come.

Thankfull for some answers

Would you listen to Thankless in Death again? Why?

I already have. I have listened to the whole series at least 3 times and have some favorites I return to over and over. This is one of the best. Each book you get the chance to watch the characters grow.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Thankless in Death?

There are two in this book, the medals ceremony and the surprise, both brought tears to my eyes and joy in the deep

Have you listened to any of Susan Ericksen’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Susan is In Death, she makes these books come alive. She brings life and personality to every character I can't hear in my head anyone else reading these books.

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

All of the In Death books make me laugh,cry, think and even feel anger. Most of them I want to listen to over and over

Any additional comments?

I look forward to the next one that is out in a few days and hate waiting for more.

Good but not Great

I love this series. I know it's hard to make each book spectacular in a series with 37 books. This one seemed to be formatted a bit different though. There was less Eve & Roarke & a lot about the killer. I missed the side stories of the other characters. It seemed to me that Eve has lost some of her edge in this book and is getting softer. I like to see Eve as her usual kick ass self. I just wish there was a bit more about the other characters and Roarke's family comes to visit and we don't see much about them either. It was mainly Eve and the bad guy. Other than that it was a good listen, wanted more edge and action.

Thankful

I love this series. Writing reviews is not something I am great but I felt I had to with this book. So many people had said they didn't like it, or they just knew it was ghost written. Yes it was a different format then the other books, yes we didn't hear from everyone during the course of the book. All the main characters were there, and support characters are just that support characters they don't have to be in every story every time. Because Robb did a different format in this book than others she did not need to have every supporting character in the book which I know upset some people. Everyone showed up and gave their support when needed in this book.

I didn't think that Eve and Roakes relationship seemed any different. I know some people that reviewed the book felt as though the relationship has changed. They have been married for a little bit now you can't be in the honeymoon phase forever. Characters have to change and develop. I think it shows they have grown together. That Eve is comfortable in her life and where she is in that one.

Again I enjoyed this book. I would recommend this book in the series to anyone. This book and the series has everything I could want. Susan Ericksen is another great performance. She brings every character to life.

My only issue is now I have to wait for the next one.

EXCELLENT WRITING!

I used to read the books and they were most of my library. An unforseen illness took the majority of my eyesight and Susan Erickson brings them to me all over again in such vivid detail! Y'all make an extraordinary team! when waiting for the next book in the series I reread them from the beginning each time picking up something I missed before. Thank you!

Another great In Death book!

What did you like best about this story?

I loved seeing some old characters, and I always love getting back into Eve's head. The only thing I wasn't loving about this one was that we seemed to be in the killer's POV quite a bit more than is normal.

A Tear Jerker

Absolutely loved this one in the series. I teared up when she received the award and then again when she recieved her gift. starting these books from the beginning you grow to love the characters and become fully invested. How could you not love these books!

Can't go wrong!!!!

Love JD Robb, this is one author that you can not go wrong with. This story has action and has a great storyline.