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.

Less glamorous, more brutal

Be prepared - this is one of the more brutal stories in the series; often switching into the Killer and Victim POVs. Probably not as bad as most horror novels, but more than I’m comfortable with, or would choose.
Absurdism: “But you wear what you sew, if you sew, anyway” VS Reap what you sow.
As always, Ericksen does a very good job of narration, with good differentiation between character voices.

FREAKIN AWESOME book

I'm a huge fan of this book series. This is about my 7th I'm listening to this particular book and it's one of my favorites.

you gotta love Eve Dallas

Eve and Roark are a joy to watch work together to take down the future criminal element and to give us a bit of romance while doing it.

I love the "In Death Series" but...

I love the "In Death Series" and I've been waiting impatiently for this one. I loved hearing from Nixie and many of the other favorites. I just wish there had been more interaction with Eve and her friends and less of the killer in this story.

He was completely unlikeable and got way too much book time. I was glad Eve finally got him, but it took to long, especially since he wasn't very good.

I loved the award ceremony and the holiday dinner. I'm looking forward to the next book. I'll keep reading them as they come. This wasn't my favorite story, but it wasn't the worst, so I'm good.

I think Susan Ericksen is the best narrator. I just can't imagine any else voicing Eve and cast. As long as she's reading I'm listening. Keep them coming!

WOW!

I almost missed this one! Luckily, I caught it. Entertaining and suspenseful. This is a must read for all Robb fans and those who like action packed stories.

My least favorite bad guy

I love the In Death series. I have them all on audio book and have listened to them multiple times. Reinhold is the most unlikeable character in the series. He is so awful! It is hard for me to get through the scenes that he is in. Thank goodness for the rest of my favorite characters.

Love this series!

Can't for the next book! Eve is finally knowing what it is like to have a loving and the understanding extended family.

Great story

Always a good story from JD Robb
The Death series is Moore than just make-believe it is also a love story

I so love these books

This one seemed a little more bloody to me but it was still a great book. There is so much character development over the life of the series and this was no exception, so much to love about the characters. I went through it in one night. Any time I burn through a book that fast I know I loved every thing about it.

Loved it ....

I loved these books... J D Robb is not only my favorite writer but my also she's my husband's favorite.
We have EVERY SINGLE book, written and audio....