Fantasy in Death

In Death, Book 30

By: J. D. Robb

Narrated by: Susan Ericksen

Length: 12 hrs and 50 mins

Publisher's summary

Bart Minnock, founder of the computer gaming giant U-Play, enters his private playroom, and eagerly can’t wait to lose himself in an imaginary world, to play the role of a sword-wielding warrior king, in his company’s latest top-secret project, Fantastical.

The next morning, he is found in the same locked room, in a pool of blood, his head separated from his body. It is the most puzzling case Eve Dallas has ever faced, and it is not a game.

Lt. Eve Dallas is having as much trouble figuring out how Bart Minnock was murdered as who did the murdering. The victim’s girlfriend seems sincerely grief-stricken, and his quirky-but-brilliant partners at U-Play appear shocked as well. No one seemed to have a problem with the enthusiastic, high-spirited millionaire of course, success can attract jealousy, and gaming, like any business, has its fierce rivalries and dirty tricks—as Eve’s husband, Roarke, one of U-Play’s competitors, knows well. But Minnock was not naïve, and he knew how to fight back in the real world as well as the virtual one.

Eve and her team are about to enter the next level of police work, in a world where fantasy is the ultimate seduction—and the price of defeat is death.

Crack another case with Eve Dallas.

©2010 J.D. Robb (P)2010 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

Disappointing

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

My least favorite In Death novel.

What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting?

Narrowing down the one (out of three) possible killer.

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

I like Dallas, Peabody, and Rourke evenly.

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

No.

Any additional comments?

This was different than the other In Death novels because the reader knows more than the characters. I found myself wanting them to catch up. Also, there isn't much going on in the personal lives of the main characters - which is an aspect I enjoy. I was happy that the murders weren't so torcherous as usual. Lastly, we don't need so many detailed sex scenes. Enough already.

FANTASY IN DEATH

NORA/J.D. ROBB NEVER DISAPPPOINTS. I ALWAYS FIND THE IN DEATH BOOKS RIVTING AND A MUST HAVE. IF YOU HAVE NOT YET READ/LISTENED TO ANY OF THE IN DEATH BOOKS START AT THE BEGINNING AND GET HOOKED!

Really Enjoyed!!

This was the first JD Robb book I have read, and it was great! It kept my attention and the narrator did a very good job with all the charactors. I will have the start this series from the beginning now!

E-geeks! consider the possibility of reality &

Loved the E-geek storyline and murder in the holodeck! Kept story moving briskly to point where we did entire book in 2 days!

loved it!

loved the action, the sorrow, and the profound love. they were so different and so alike all at the same time. it started over a cup of coffee.

When fantasy become reality...

It’s hot summer in 2060 in NYC when Eve Dallas and her partner Detective Peabody get called to a suspicious death. The dead man is found in a locked house with high end security, in a locked holo room decapitated and with sword wounds on his body. A famous member of an up and coming gaming company owned by 4 friends, his murder is stumping Eve and she feels like she’s missing something. When another of the four ends up gravely injured in her home playing the same game as the first, but with injuries from a fall Eve asks Dr Morris to take a look at her scans. The answer seems impossible and the team has to figure out how to make the charges of murder and attempted murder stick after they narrow down the suspects to one. Great narration by Susan Erickson, as always!

Intelligent Video Games

Would you listen to Fantasy in Death again? Why?

Yes. It was interesting, entertaining.

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

Yes. It was very interesting. It went into detail about the creation of cutting-edge new video games and the people who invent them.

Which scene was your favorite?

The last action scene where Roarke is stabbed in play.

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

Yes. It was engrossing.

Any additional comments?

Good series, interesting characters.

Thank you JD Robb and Susan..Another great book!

Loved it!
Susan is amazing as always!
Going to listen to it again!!
Keep up the great work!

Another Good One

When I first listened to the book, I must have been in a bad mood or something. It was just "okay" then I listened to it again and found it quite good. I was highly surprised. I thoroughly enjoyed the book - actually, I have already listened to it several times. I never get tired of this series. I am just highly upset that the next book will not be out until November. Nora, that is way too long for us to wait. As usual, Susan does a great job on the narration. I don't think there is anyone that can do it justice as she does. I find it fascinating how the author can keep this going on with such good writing and well developed characters. Usually after a book or two you either get sick of the book or simply find the books starting to show their wear and tear; not here. Each book leaves me wanting more.

Interesting fantasy

I enjoy the "in Death" series. If read by anyone other than Susan Ericksen, I would no longer be a fan. She IS Eve Dallas in my mind. The challenges faced by Eve and Peabody are always fascinating. Rouke, Trina and others of the supporting cast add reality and richness. This story is scary if you are into virtual reality, computer games, etc. It is not difficult to imagine a young team of computer experts living the way described in this story who experience the distrust, love, and jealousy illustrated. This story has less violence and gore than other stories about Eve Dallas and is among the less intriguing stories of this series, however it is the suspense and cursory technology that makes one want to listen to the end. This story is a good, quick, entertaining escape into fantasy.