• Indulgence in Death

  • In Death, Book 31
  • By: J. D. Robb
  • Narrated by: Susan Ericksen
  • Length: 13 hrs and 19 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (3,577 ratings)

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Indulgence in Death

By: J. D. Robb
Narrated by: Susan Ericksen
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When a murder disrupts the Irish vacation she is taking with her husband, Roarke, Eve realizes that no place is safe - not an Irish wood or the streets of the manic city she calls home. But nothing prepares her for what she discovers upon her return to the cop shop in New York City....

A driver for a top-of-the-line limousine service is found dead - shot through the neck with a crossbow. The car was booked by an executive at a venerable security company whose identity had been stolen. Days later, a stunning, high-priced escort is found killed at Coney Island, a bayonet stuck in her heart. And again, the trail leads to a CEO whose information has been hijacked.

With a method established, but no motive to be found, Eve begins to fear that she has come across that most dangerous of criminals, a thrill killer, but one with a taste for the finer things in life - and death. Eve does not know where or when the next kill will be, or that her investigation will take her to the rarefied circle that Roarke travels in - and into the perverted heart of madness....

Crack another case with Eve Dallas.
©2010 J.D. Robb (P)2010 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

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My first -- and probably last -- J. D. Robb book

A hundred zillion readers can't be wrong, can they? These books sell like crazy -- I had to see what it was all about.

First of all, switch your player to "fast read". The narrator reads so slowly it'll drive you nuts. I can't tell a good Irish accent from a bad one, but this rendition started grating on my nerves about a half hour in. That 'darlin' thing they've all got going was seriously overdone.

Secondly, at this stage of life, I've decided to minimize the amount of time I spent with people who are obnoxious, bitchy and, in general, unpleasant to be around. That being the case, I can't imagine spending any more time with Dectective Eve Dallas. Honestly, I can't imagine why anyone wants to be around her -- including the fawning Roarke, who must be loaded with issues of his own. Eve Dallas is just crabby and bitchy, 100% of the time, to anyone and everyone. Is that the way "new' women show strength and power? Lisa Gardner's D. D. Warren is much the same -- just a really bitchy woman. I gave up on that series, too. There are plenty of tough strong women protagonists out there -- you don't get any tougher than Kinsey Millhone, Anna Pigeon, Ellie Hatcher or Bailey Wiggins, but they don't behave as if they have to chop everyone from waiters, co-workers, lovers and murderers into pieces with their vicious tongues. (Okay -- It could be the narrator who interprets the character that way. I guess I'd have to actually read one of these books to find out, and I'm not about to punish myself to that extent. )

The plot wasn't bad, actually -- quite inventive. So if you can get by the first part -- all the hugging and kissing in Ireland, where Eve drags out tired old jokes about being wakened by a "cock" (ah, that would be a rooster) and touts her ignorance about anything domestic as a character asset -- the story itself, back in NY, is entertaining and innovative.

So listen at your own risk -- the thing is, there are so many really excellent books out there that this kind of feminine barbarism needn't be tolerated. Instead of J. D. Robb, try Julia Spencer-Flemming, or Deborah Crombie, or even Laura Lippman. They don't wrote "cozies", but neither do they blister your ears with PMS protagonists.

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Indulgence in death

I have enjoyed the Death Series. Was a pleasant surprise that this book opened up in Ireland with Dallas and Roarke on vacation. Susan Ericksen is great. She is Dallis! I had a feeling this story was familiar and wished more of the other characters of the other books were present in the story. Looking forward to the next book.

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WOW!!

This series could never be written fast enough for me. Although I don't care for (and often unable to finish) the majority of Nora Roberts romance books, I love this series and have read everyone. Susan Ericksen does an amazing job!!!!

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Not as good as most in the series, read the others

If you're considering this as your first In Death read, don't do it. This is not the best of the seies and will not make much sense without the backstory on the various characters that appear in this book without apparent connection to the plot. Not enough Roarke either! The series, as a whole, is great. A few books only make it to the "good" level, but many are truly fantastic. Much of the pleasure comes from seeing the character development and learning more about their history over time. Ericksen is, as always, phenomenal. Yes, that IS one woman providing all those voices. Amazing.

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Very readable

Since I've been reading J.D. Robb's death series I have never been disappointed. Her characters are like friends. And it is wonderful to be invested in the books. Clearly the author has fun with the plots. Always unique and refreshing. Thank you for all the wonderful reads.

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"A Slice of Cake, It's A Fine Idea"

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

I don't own all of this series, but I do own any that feature Roake &/or anything Irish. Ms Ericksen has the voice and enriches the author's Irish intent. The first 2 chapters will steal your heart and make you want to book tickets for Ireland.

What other book might you compare Indulgence in Death to and why?

Vengeance in death, will introduce you to Brian Kelly, a sweetheart, he is. e.g. "Lieutenant darling"

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

JD Robb, AKA Nora Roberts, is one of the few authors who has successfully written a wonderful sci fi/ romance/mystery series. Some books are better than others as there are over 40 now. But book #1, 2, Rapture, Vengeance and this one are my top faves.
As author introduces a new character in the first 10 books, they are hard to skip as author is so clever how she does it. From fat cat "so how are we going to be friends again?", Roake as he feeds the cat bacon, to Sean in this book getting cake. Author is that good.

Any additional comments?

Note: some of the stories are darker than others, but all have humor and foul language, so if you don't care for that writing style, beware. I have re listened to book #1 as least 3 times and I own over 150 yet to be listened to. So you know that book stays with you as pure entertainment of this series.

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Worst reading I have experienced! Insulting.

This book wasn’t for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more?

Anyone who doesn't mind silly accents and innocuos characters.

What was most disappointing about J. D. Robb’s story?

Narration, accents, interpretation of Eva as rude and crude. References to futuristic technology such as

Would you be willing to try another one of Susan Ericksen’s performances?

Never.Why does Peabody talk like a mentally challenged woman right out of the film,

What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?

Boredom and impatience.

Any additional comments?

Story may not have been so bad but for the narration.

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Immature, superficial, blah

No depth. Boring, expected story line. Murder, sex, hard talking female cop. It made me feel like I had bought one of those cheesy airport books when I was looking for a well written mystery along the lines of the Stieg Larsson thrillers. If you like highbrow mystery, you will hate this. If you like reading Glamour magazine and watching Jersey Shore, you'll like this.

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love the entire series

This series of books is the one thing in this world my wife and I both agree on Nora Roberts AKAJD rob is the best in the business.
And as good as she is Susan Erickson being the narrator is even better I don't know how much they're paying her it's probably not enough she's that good We can take long drives and every time a different voice comes on you can close your eyes and see that person that's how good her voice is

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Book 31 of the Best Series Ever!

The 'In Death' series, written by J.D. Robb & narrated by Susan Ericksen, is a futuristic suspense series. The story is set in mid-21st-century New York City & it centers around Lieutenant Eve Dallas & her billionaire husband, Roarke.

My husband & I both love all of the J.D. Robb, 'In Death' series. We first began listening to them when they were on CDs. We've listened to the entire series, in order, three times so far! If we're driving somewhere, you can be sure Eve, Roarke, Peabody, McNab, Capt. Feeney, Mavis, Dr. Mira, Nadine, Summerset & the rest of the gang are in the truck with us. We love all of the major characters & look forward, with anticipation, to the new audiobooks that come out in February & September every year!

If you're looking for an awesome mystery series, a little romance with a bit of the futuristic thrown in, then you'll love this series! Believe me, you just can't go wrong, but be warned... once you get started, you'll be hooked!

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