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.

Missed interaction with other characters

As usual, the story was interesting, and the narration was great. Still, I would’ve liked more interaction with Mavis and some of the other characters! Hoping that it’s there in the next one.

So good!

J.D. Robb has done it again. Excellent story line and further character growth. Good to touch base with old favorites.

Thankless In Death

This was an outstanding story. Susan Erickson is the best reader of any I listen to no matter the genre.

INTENSE

Kept my attention and was always curious for the next event. each event was explained and connected well. The narrator was very good.

Another Eve Dallas storyline that "kicks ass!"

Loved it . . . storyline and further character development elements are very strong in this book. Not a boring moment to be found. Wrote this review after having listened to the book a 2nd time. Susan Ericksen's performance was spot on, as always. The "In Death" series story unfolds with each and every addition / edition. I look forward to experiencing each book in the series.

I love this series!!

They just keep getting better and better!! I love all the Irish too. Can’t wait to start the next one! Thank you for all the wonderful entertainment!

Love!

I love this entire series! the narrator is amazing and I hope she keeps reading all of the books in the series!

Still my favorite

Have every J.D. Robb audio books . This one is among my favorites. All primary figure have been in this book plus some previous ones are included. Good catching up.

Eve, Roarke and Friends are back!

I have read this series from the beginning and have enjoyed the series and always excited to see another book has come out, can't believe this is number 37! I have grown to love all the characters which have been so nicely developed over the years. Eve and Roarke's adventures will always be a favorite of mine. But, I have to say that some of the violence in the book is so graphically detailed it is disturbing. I understand that the bad guy is a sick, twisted criminal, as the whole series revolves around a futuristic homicide detective, but I don't need explicit details about how he carves up people and gets off on it. Being a fan of the police procedural genre, I have read many books which revolve around homicide that convey to the reader that same sense of out of control insanity, without a blow by blow account of every detail.

Another home run in a "fave" series

What made the experience of listening to Thankless in Death the most enjoyable?

Performance

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

I could hardly wait for Eve to catch the perp- this is one villain that I truly wanted to see finished. I think I hated him more than any of her previous villains and that's saying something!

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

I think Susan Ericksen is the voice for all the characters. I no longer read the books and just enjoy her performance.

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

Eve's interaction with Nixie at end of the book.

Any additional comments?

I thought the book focused a little too much on the villain. I would have enjoyed more interaction with Eve's friends and family. I do appreciate the way Robb has a horrific scene and follows it with something lighter. It gives you a chance to breathe.