Celebrity in Death

In Death, Book 34

By: J. D. Robb

Narrated by: Susan Ericksen

Length: 13 hrs and 53 mins

Publisher's summary

Her career in homicide has taken her into the darkest depths of New York City’s underground - and sometimes Lieutenant Eve Dallas feels more comfortable in those kinds of places than in the high-rise, high-society world of her billionaire husband, Roarke. But while she’s no party girl, she’s managing to have a reasonably good time at the celebrity-packed bash celebrating the debut of The Icove Agenda. This time it’s Eve, not Roarke, who’s a guest of honor, since the film is based on one of her famous cases. Her partner, Peabody, is practically giddy over rubbing shoulders with Hollywood royalty. Eve, on the other hand, is more likely to roll her eyes than have stars in them. But she has to admit it’s a little spooky seeing the actress playing her, who looks almost like her long-lost twin. Not as unsettling, though, as seeing K. T. Harris, the actress who plays Peabody - drowned in the lap pool on the roof of the director’s luxury building. Talented but rude, and widely disliked, K.T. had made an embarrassing scene during dinner. She clearly liked being the center of attention. Now she’s at the center of a crime scene - and Eve is more than ready to get out of her high heels and strap on her holster, to step into the role she was born to play: cop.

Crack another case with Eve Dallas.

©2012 J.D. Robb (P)2012 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

Great book - great story - great writer!!!!

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

Another captivating book by Robb. Never a dull moment. Hard to put down

Susan Erickson is the best.

Erickson is the best at bringing alive the beautiful words and stories that JD Robb put together in the in death series.

awesome series.

Eagerly await each new book. Can't get enough of Eve and Roarke, Peabody and McNabb. Love the characters and story line.

J.D. Robb series is one of my favorites

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

This book is suspensful and draws you along as usual. I recommend re-reading Origin In Death prior to reading this one. The story is based on the Icove Murders and I feel it would have flowed better for me had I realised and re-read Origin first. It'll keep you guessing, and just when you think you've got it all figured out, Surprise!

Wonderful

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

Oh yes

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

It is hard to pick just on.

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

She brings the story to life.

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

Yes was hard to stop sometimes.

Any additional comments?

This book like the rest of the series is a must read.

this one was extra good

I really enjoyed this one. I like them all,but this one was extra good for me. very interesting with a twist.

Some want control

This story did not have me on the edge of my seat or sweating it out as some have done, but I couldn't wait to listen to more. I liked the interplay of characters - you have to listen to see what I mean. Susan Erickson did a very good job as usual. The relationship of the characters proceeded, but I had the feeling that Roarke did not have as much of a role in this story as he had in previous ones. This was largely the work of Eve and Peabody. One might say that this was a more feminine In Death book. As a man, I kept waiting for a cat fight. It might be my only disappointment with the book, but there were some smart verbal repartee.

Celebrity in Death is a jewel!

J.D.Robb/Nora Roberts has again given us an excellent, superior mystery ! Intriguing, well-sketched new characters help to move the story forward at a good pace. All our old favorites are back as well, of course, and all are superbly brought to life by Susan Ericksen! Her ability to create distinct, unique, and easily recognizable voices ( especially for the recurring characters we love so so much!!) makes this series of novels among my very favorite audiobooks.
And I give Celebrity in Death an EXTRA STAR for having ZERO agonizing descriptions of torture, child abuse or rape. (I personally find such material very distressing, even painful to read/listen to.)

A great getaway book

I started this series as I was curious how Robb would see the future(2060) in a NYC crime drama. The series does get off planet and cars can soar but many things are the same which I guess maybe the way it will actually be. Susan Ericksen narration makes this series work, she brings to life the various "odd" character. I often find myself chuckling to a comment made. In this book there was a lot less action and violence than in other books in the series. The book played more on dialog and who was where and when sort of an Agatha Christie feel to it. The book leaves one feeling good and makes a nice break between more serious books.

Change of Pace for Dallas & Entourage

Would you listen to Celebrity in Death again? Why?

Oh, yes. I seldom listen to audiobooks more than once, but I've listed to the In Death series twice -- in order! Why? It's fascinating to roll back the clock and revisit the steps in character development. I find nuances in earlier books that resonate with the knowledge of what comes later in the characters' experiences.

I LIKE the fact that this book is a change of pace. My one criticism of the In Death series is that sometimes the story and pacing is a bit too formulaic (if you're reading them one after the other in order). This one is a break from the darkness of some of the more recent books.

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

I never fail to marvel at Susan Ericksen's incredible ability to craft amazingly distinct and unique characters -- inflection, pace of speech, accent, tone, volume. Usually one word is enough to identify the character. And there are a LOT of recurring characteris in the In Death series, making it quite a challenge to give them distinct voices that encapsulate their personalities.

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

The lighthearted scenes at the party and the accompanying repartee made me laugh. The interplay between Eve & Rourke nearly always makes me smile. . .

Any additional comments?

This shouldn't be the first In Death book you read, because it just won't be as meaningful. At the very least, read Origin in Death before this one.