Promises in Death

In Death, Book 28

By: J. D. Robb

Narrated by: Susan Ericksen

Length: 12 hrs and 43 mins

Publisher's summary

Amaryllis Coltraine may have recently transferred to the New York City police force from Atlanta, but she's been a cop long enough to know how to defend herself against an assailant. When she's taken down just steps away from her apartment, killed with her own weapon, for Eve the victim isn't just "one of us."

Dallas's friend, Chief Medical Examiner Morris, had started a serious relationship with Coltraine, and from all accounts the two were headed for a happy future together. But someone has put an end to all that. After breaking the news to Morris, Eve starts questioning everyone, including Coltraine's squad, informants, and neighbors, while Eve's husband, Roarke, digs into computer data on the dead woman's life back in Atlanta. To their shock, they discover a connection between this case and their own painful, shadowy pasts.

The truth will need to be uncovered one layer at a time, starting with the box that arrives at Cop Central addressed to Eve, containing Coltraine's guns, badge, and a note from her killer: "You can have them back. Maybe someday soon, I'll be sending yours to somebody else." But Eve Dallas doesn't take too kindly to personal threats, and she is going to break this case, whatever it takes. And that's a promise.

©2009 J.D. Robb (P)2009 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

Narrated Voice Is Different

I voice sounds computerized and the like the regular voice of Susan Ericksen’s. I have to buy this because my CD copy was cracked so I know there’s another voice version that’s better.

m kicked

Loved the story and looking forward to the next book in the series. And many more.

Great Installment!

I love this series, and I particularly liked this installment over the previous one. It's great the way the author keeps you in touch with the assorted cast of characters woven throughout this series. If you are new to the series, I recommend that you go back and start from the beginning with Naked in Death and work your way forward. You won't be disappointed!

Love This Narrator

I love her consistency with the voices in every single book Susan Ericksen voices out for J.D. Robb series. I have been hooked since selecting the first book, Naked In Death, and have not been able to miss listening to every one in the series since then. This series in general has action, romance, unpredictability, all everything in between you think to expect. My favorite character has always been Moris.

Sad to know he goes through so much in "Promise In Death", but I do like the relationship between him and Dallas. I also Love his quotes!

Thanks JD Robb for creating a world with your imagination and giving me a chance to get lost in it for a while.

Susan Ericksen is the BEST NARRATOR...

Sad Morris

Your heart has just gotta break for Morris as he suffers from the results of Ricker’s machinations from jail. In between, a bachelor and bachelorette party are held for Louise and Charles. Eve gets her anniversary vroom early.
Ericksen, as always, does an amazing job voicing the characters in this series.

What more to say about J.D. Robb?

It is interesting when an author writes better as her pseudonym that with her true name...
The In Death series has some books that are not so good, but what to expect of a series that has what? About 43, 44 books, counting the novellas...
The narrator is great.
I would like to have Roarke in my bed.
And really, I would like to have the courage and compassion Dallas shows in every book.
My dream in reality is to have the gift Nora Roberts or, in this case, J.D. Robb, has to put fantasies, thougths, words in paper. In my opinion, it is the most wonderful gift!

My Favorite Book Of All Times

This is definitely my favorite book in my favorite series, the "In-Death" series by JD ROBB!

When death hits close to home.

Would you listen to Promises in Death again? Why?

I would, as it's a well-written and well-performed example of a compelling series.

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

Pretty much every scene with Morris in it is memorable.

Which scene was your favorite?

The brainstorming at the bridal shower scene was memorable.

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

No, but it did make me feel much sympathy for Morris, who has always been one of my favorite characters of the series.

Heartbreaking Story!

As always the narration is on point. If you've read/listened to each book up until now, these characters are practically family. And this story brings death a little too close to home. You just want to reach in and hug & comfort them!

Hollywood wake up....HELLO T.V series

What did you love best about Promises in Death?

I loved the way it focused on the REAL friendship between Eve and Morris as well as the diverse friendships of all the SMART women

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

Yes! Because of the raw emotions it brought out in me, I felt like I was part of the team myself. I hated being interrupted when listening. I couldn't wait to hear what was coming next

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

The way she brings all of the characters to life just by the inflections in her voice. I ABSOLUTELY love Susan Ericksen. She is one of those narrator's that could read a phone book and make it sound interesting.

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

I'm not sure what a tag line is, but just guessing....Maybe something like Eve Dallas and the REAL A-Team kicking some major ass

Any additional comments?

I love all the In Death series. I listen to them over and over again starting with the 1st book. I really don't get why some Hollywood hot shot hasn't started a tv series for these books. It would be so awesome. But then again if the right characters are dif from what you have in your head I suppose that could be disappointing also