Naked in Death

In Death, Book 1

By: J. D. Robb

Narrated by: Susan Ericksen

Length: 10 hrs and 17 mins

Publisher's summary

THE FIRST NOVEL IN THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING IN DEATH SERIES

It is 2058, New York City. Technology now completely rules the world, but for New York Detective Eve Dallas, one irresistible impulse still rules the heart: passion...

Eve Dallas is a New York police lieutenant hunting for a ruthless killer. In over ten years on the force, she’s seen it all - and knows her survival depends on her instincts. And she’s going against every warning telling her not to get involved with Roarke, an Irish billionaire - and a suspect in Eve’s murder investigation. But passion and seduction have rules of their own, and it’s up to Eve to take a chance in the arms of a man she knows nothing about - except the addictive hunger of needing his touch.

Crack another case with Eve Dallas.

©1995 by Nora Roberts. (P)2004 Brilliance Audio, all rights reserved.

JD Robb and the Naked In Series is Not For Me

Is there anything you would change about this book?

I didn't realize this was a futuristic series. That is a genre that I do not care for. It was solidly written but not anything special.

Eve Dallas is a New York police lieutenant hunting for a ruthless killer. In over 10 years on the force, she's seen it all - and knows that her survival depends on her instincts. And she's going against every warning telling her not to get involved with Roarke, an Irish billionaire - and suspect in Eve's murder investigation. But passion and seduction have rules of their own, and it's up to Eve to take a chance in the arms of a man she knows nothing about - except the addictive hunger of needing his touch.

Crack another case with Eve Dallas.

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

I've listened to many Nora Roberts (aka JD Robb) books and my opinion varies depending on the book. This was not bad or good...mediocre.

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

No, but her narration is good.

Any additional comments?

I didn't care for this book but the Naked In... series has a huge and loyal audience.

The book that started it all!

Would you listen to Naked in Death again? Why?

Yes! These books have become one of my favorite series. This is the book that stared Eve and Roarke relationship.

Love this series.

Wish you had more of the 'in death' series. J D Robb is so great at character development. Susan Erickson is ove of my favorite narrators. Especially for this series.

A good book that may have to much twist to it

I very much enjoyed listening to 90% of the book as it has everything, suspense, sex and action, but in a later part of the book their are some parts about explicit incest. I feel that this was a required part of the story but maybe it did not have to be told in such an explicit way, as listening to this I did not enjoy. Otherwise it was a great book, well written & narrated too.

swearing sex swearing more sex <br />

I really like the story line. yes and even some of the "romance " but enough is enough. you should rate this book "R" .

Wonderful book!

Best of the series. And the series is great. Love the characters and the story line. And I love the voices

Meh

Considered within the context of criminal thrillers, this first listen of Nora Roberts didn't stack up. It may have seemed too simplistic, it may have been that I didn't get into the characters, perhaps it was the way the narrator read the male voices - I only found this book average. Speaking of Eve, the main character she's sort of damaged goods, emotionally - which I find off-putting as the heroine. It is an easy listen though and I might perhaps possibly try another title from the J.D. Robb series, however not soon.

Rediscovering Eve and Roake

I have read the books before but listening to the narration is nice. Only thing I don't like is how Roake's voice sounds. Not what I imagined, but still enjoyed listening.

This one started it all!!

Would you listen to Naked in Death again? Why?

Going back and listening to this first Eve Dallas story is like revisiting history. It's all about the history of the relationships of the main characters. It flows beautifully and is so strong a foundation to build from that visiting the book again is like reminising about your own past.

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

I compare it to Cheasapeak Blue, which is the final book in Nora Roberts Cheasapeak Bay novels, it has all the history of each of the brothers, and the wonderful story of Seth.

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

Susan Ericksen's talents in the field of narrator are without equal as far as I am concerned! She manages to capture each voice in a unique and beautifully nuanced way, so that the listener is certain who is speaking, without minimizing the whole story. She is an absolute jewel in this field!

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

Don't miss the creation of a legend!!

Any additional comments?

I have read every book in the series so far and not been disappointed once. The characters grow with each new adventure. They are full and fleshed out and you can almost know by now what their reaction will be to any given circumstance...you know them that well!!

Awesome book and excellent series

I was skeptical about a book written in the 90s but was based in the future. The futuristic detective actually makes it so much better. Even when they talk about things that have happened in the past make since and brings it all together. Plus all the characters and their personalities make this series always interesting and never boring.