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.

Good Story

WAS, in my opinion, one of J D's most gruesome. The narrator is top notc.h

Good but not my favorite

In a series with onder 40 stories, this is my least favorite. All of my dislike is centered on the unsub and the murder mystery portion of this particular book. I absolutely adore the side story character development bits and those parts make it worth sitting through the parts I don't care for as much. As always, Susan Erickson puts forth a stellar performance. Would recommend, but not to anyone who hasn't already fallen in love with the characters and the world of the series.

Enjoyed

I thoroughly enjoyed this book as I’m a big J. D. Robb fan and it lived up to her exacting standards. This one had Roarke’s family and I always enjoy when they are part of the story and when Dallas has a “family” day situation like Thanksgiving dinner. The only criticism I have is that Detective Carmichael’s partner is Santiago not Sanchez as the narrator says in the story. I haven’t had a chance to look at the book to see if it is written as Sanchez, but either way, this is an error.

a little different

I love the in death series some books I love more than others. this one was a little different then the other ones it's not my favorite but it was still good

Another Win.

Would you listen to Thankless in Death again? Why?

Just finished it and just about ready to start again.

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

I just love Dallas with 'The Family"

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

I have listened to all the 'In Death" books along with "High Noon" She is always brilliant.

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

Dallas getting the Meddle of Honour.

Another Winner from Robb

Liked this one very much. The villain was horrifyingly real, and Dallas and Company well up for the task of bringing him down. It was no walk in the park, however, with Eve, Roark, and her bull pen fighting against a perp enjoying nearly fatal luck until nearly the end. Meeting Roark's family again was a real treat and gave the family holiday a special ring of warmth contrasting sharply with the complete lack of heart in the killer. Touches of humor sparking here and there throughout the stories in this excellent series lift it above the ordinary procedural. With stand-out characterozation and imaginative but believable futuristic inventiveness, the entire series truly rocks. And this one has become my new holiday favorite. Good going, Ms. Robb!

Thankless In Death

I have been re-listening to the whole series waiting for the release on this new book. I started to read the book while listening and had to stop listening and just read the book first. I read faster than the audio book. This book has some heart touching moments in it.
I enjoyed it very much.
I enjoy the dramatization of the audio books. And I never get tired of the characters in the books. Great job Susan and thanks Nora.

Robert's Review

If you love J.D. Robb , then you will love this series. The books are fantastic, The stories keep you at the edge of your seat. Keep them coming.

kick ass as ever!

as always J.D. Robb writes a story that I just can't put down. Every time I think Dallas is going a little head strong, Rourke or someone else is there to pull her back and make her see the humanity! it was great to have some apperances by old favorites too...this the 9th book of her's I've listened too and am going for the 10th now!

One of my favourites

This one is great. Simple story with genuine tension. Can identify the type of pathology in too many of the people I meet!!