Calculated in Death

In Death, Book 36

By: J. D. Robb

Narrated by: Susan Ericksen

Length: 12 hrs and 52 mins

Publisher's summary

Lieutenant Eve Dallas must immerse herself in her billionaire husband Roarke’s world of big business to uncover the identity of a hit man in this thriller in the #1 New York Times bestselling In Death series.

On Manhattan’s East Side a woman lies dead at the bottom of the stairs, stripped of all her valuables. Most cops might call it a mugging gone wrong, but Lieutenant Eve Dallas knows better.

A well-off accountant and a beloved wife and mother, Marta Dickenson doesn’t seem the type to be on anyone’s hit list. But when Eve and her partner, Peabody, find blood inside the building, the lieutenant knows Marta’s murder was the work of a killer who’s trained, but not professional or smart enough to remove all the evidence.

But when someone steals the files out of Marta’s office and the killer’s violent streak begins to escalate, Eve knows she has to draw him out, even if it means using herself as bait…

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

Dallas, Rourke & the gang at their best :)

Would you listen to Calculated in Death again? Why?

I always relisten to books in a series to get refocused on the timeline before the next one coming out.

What did you like best about this story?

Dallas & Rourke are growing more & more comfortable with their relationship & making things work together. I'm so glad that they can skip the arguments as to how involved Rourke should or should not be in the investigations. Also he realises that she must do things on her own without him hovering. It is a very comfortable fit now, yet without feeling like something is missing.

Which scene was your favorite?

The very end! (I won't spoil it by telling you why ;p)

Another Eve Dallas winner!

Where does Calculated in Death rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

One of my favorite audiobooks; well presented; excellent story

What did you like best about this story?

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Which character – as performed by Susan Ericksen – was your favorite?

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If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

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Any additional comments?

I don't like how Susan did Trina; otherwise the characters were excellent.

Just as good as ever

Would you consider the audio edition of Calculated in Death to be better than the print version?

I like audio editions because I can enjoy them while I am traveling anywhere and it helps make the trip more enjoyable. Which book it is doesn't matter.

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

This book is as good as is all of the other ones within this series. I saw a review that said it wasn't but I didn't find that to be true.

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

I like the character voices you just don't seem to read in different voices the way the narrator does.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

I listen to this book every moment I had to devote to reading.

Any additional comments?

I love this story line and I think all of the books are great. I wait for the new one to come out and I listen to it right away.

Another good story

The performer is spot on; she brings the characters to life.

This book in the series has a little bit of the side character story that keeps me coming back for more. The plot was nice, a little too easily solved, but enjoyable.

Best narrator ever!

I love JD Robb. I love all of her books. But listening to them being performed by Susan Erickson takes the books to the next level! I love all of her different voices and the way she makes the books come to life! Makes it hard to listen to any other book series!

I want MORE!

Love this series. I have so much trouble waiting for the next new book.

It is so good to hear Susan Ericksen back to normal. The voices add so much to the characters and detract from them when the voices aren't right.

Keep them coming.

One of my favorite group of characters!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes - the entire series!

Who was your favorite character and why?

I like them all, but I think Peabody is my favorite! Her background is so complex, plus the way the character is developing just charms the listener.

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

Susan Ericksen is one of my favorite narrators. Her interpretation of the characters in this series, though, is exceptional.

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

Nothing extreme, just didn't want to put it down.

Any additional comments?

Great series by a prolific and talented author whose books I always anticipate and buy.

Solid J. D. Robb

I was starting to think she had lost her touch but this lets me kno Eve is back!

Increasing Body Count

The first victim was a accountant - a woman, a wife and mother. Her neck is broken. Eve Dallas and Detective Peabody are on the case. There does not seem to be a reason for the murder except that she was conducting an audit. The main thing they know is that the killer is a very big man. Their search for the killer or killers carries them into a law firm, an accounting firm and an investment company. There are several possibilities that Dallas and Peabody are looking at. More people die. Then Dallas and Peabody find that they are in danger from the killer. He throws a toddler at Dallas and she makes a great catch. Dallas finally believes she knows the identity of the people responsible and all comes to a head at the premier of the movie based on Nadine''s book about the I-Cove case, which is the subject of a previous In Death book.

I was immersed in this story - but I can't tell you exactly why. Dallas was her usual snarky self. Peabody her lovable self and Roark his wonderful sexy handsome self. One thing that aggravates me about the In Death books, other than Dallas' basic hateful personality, is the perceived ability on Dr. Mira's part to profile a killer from just one act and Dallas buys in at once and completely. There is just no way that an exact profile can be made from one murder, but Dallas calls on Dr. Mira immediately to get an in depth description of the murderer. Totally unbelievable and annoying. Back to Dallas' personality: she is very hateful to Peabody, Roark and anyone else she runs into whether she knows the person or not. I find it hard to comprehend why Roark is so madly in love with her and so turned on by her even though she is not at all feminine. In fact she is crude and masculine. It is possible that I find her snarky it is the way her part is read that makes her sound so mean, but mean she is! Still I love the books and find that Dallas sometimes has redeeming qualities. Don't get me wrong about the narrator - she is wonderful and consistently performs the characters and tells the story in a captivating manner.

Good listen.. typical Dallas

Good listen. If you like Dallas and Roarke story. Will enjoy listen to this one.