Chaos in Death

In Death, Book 33.5

By: J. D. Robb

Narrated by: Susan Ericksen

Length: 3 hrs and 39 mins

Publisher's summary

Eve Dallas is the tough lieutenant hot on his trail, but this is unlike any case she’s ever been assigned - or any killer she’s ever pursued. A police sketch based on eye-witness testimony reveals the killer has green skin, swollen red eyes, goblin ears, and a dislocated jaw-structure that defies the human form. Is it a mask? Is it make-up? Or is the explanation more sinister? Dallas faces off against multiple suspects - all of them students of medicine capable of precisely slicing the ears, noses, and eyes of the three victims. But who had the motive? More importantly, what kind of rogue science are these healers practicing?

©2011 J.D. Robb (P)2011 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

A little over the top

All our favorites are back. It's the villian in this caper that just is not up to Robb's usuall high standards. It felt like a lack luster bloody retred of another old thriller.

I'd rather wait for a full length story then have a piece of a cobbled together series, but thats just me. Now I know better and I'll wait for #34.

Good story; fast read.

I like the narrator's vocal variety, just not her portrayal of Peabody. irish is great.

Lost in Death

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

Susan Eriksen is one of my favorite narrators

If you’ve listened to books by J. D. Robb before, how does this one compare?

Not my favorite

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

You can envision the characters a little better having not only the author's words but the narrator's voice inflection

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

I was very dissappointed in this book. Apparently I should have read previous Scarpetta mysteries so I would have more insight into the characters and their past interaction. I felt like a stranger at a family reunion. The story was hard to follow.

updated classic

Updated version of Dr Jeckell and Mr Hyde story.
Good but familiar story, Dallas seems to take an awfully long time to get the comparison

JD Robb's Series

What did you love best about Chaos in Death?

I love the way Robb builds on the core character stories in each of the books in the series.

Chaos in Death

The short books are always an interesting addition to the series. They’re always filled with interesting cases.

two faced

This is my 3rd read of the In Death novella Chaos. Loved the Idea of this story. Eve is so practical and logical in her thinking that she leaves no room for the impossible to occur. This time she has to deal with a killer that witnesses have described as a monster. Even science says the impossible has occurred. But stubborn Eve resists the impossible until she actually comes face to face with the monster herself. A great diversion from the usual In Death plot lines. A short and enjoyable read.

OK for short story

Susan Erickson was, as always, brilliant, so I’m surprised that
she kept mispronouncing “Harpo”
for “Harvo, queen of hair and fiber” but otherwise fairly entertaining.

Roark to the Rescue

This story keeps you on the edge of your seat. I love that! I highly Dallas and this story is one of her good ones.

Short, but satisfying!

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

Listening to Susan Ericksen has become my preference for the JD Robb

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

Although the book is a short one, the characters were well developed, and the murders were not easily solved. I appreciated the scientific quirks in this one, as well as the accurate treatment of the struggles of addiction.

What does Susan Ericksen bring to the story that you wouldn???t experience if you just read the book?

Susan Ericksen's readings are like icing on cake...makes it so much better!

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

I did not want to listen to it all at once...in fact I purposefully kept restarting the book so it would last longer!

Any additional comments?

Some of the shorter books in this series seemed rushed...not so for this story. Very satisfying! Enjoy!