The Delilah Complex

By: M. J. Rose

Narrated by: Phil Gigante, Natalie Ross

Length: 9 hrs and 6 mins

Publisher's summary

The Scarlet Society is a secret club of 12 powerful and sexually adventurous women. But when a photograph of the body of one of the men they're recruited to dominate - strapped to a gurney, the number 1 inked on the sole of his foot - is sent to the New York Times, they are shocked and frightened.

Unable to cope with the tragedy, the women turn to Dr. Morgan Snow. But what starts out as grief counseling quickly becomes a murder investigation, with any one of the 12 women a potential suspect.

The case leads Detective Noah Jordan - a man with whom Morgan has shared a brief, intense connection - to her office. He fears the number on the man's foot hints that the killings have just begun. With her hands tied by her professional duty, Morgan is dangerously close to the demons in her own mind - and the flesh-and-blood killer. (A multicast production.)

©2006 MJ Rose (P)2011 Writers House (MJ Rose)

Interesting plot

What made the experience of listening to The Delilah Complex the most enjoyable?

I highly enjoyed listening to the narration by Natalie Ross and Phil Gigante. They made the interesting plot even more suspenseful to listen to.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

As I'm mostly listening to audiobooks while commuting in the morning and evening, the more "hotter" sequences were actually very enjoyable and made me forget the stress of the day or the one ahead.

Any additional comments?

On account of a very interesting plot, which I did not expect (although I'm an avid crime fiction reader/listener), I have to say that the parts dealing with the mother-daughter relation between Dr. Snow and Dulcy have actually nothing to do with the unfolding of the story. They are not really connected to what is going on and you can skip listen through them. Given the set of the story and the adult content, I don't really think the dealings between a mother and her 13 year old daughter becoming an actress or not, don't help the story or plot in any way. Having said this, if the daughter would already have to deal with a serious crush or maybe a first sexual experience that would have been a much more interesting side plot to follow.

The Delilah Complex

Where does The Delilah Complex rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

This was the first Audible book I have listened to. I found it to be really good I listened to it in less then a day.

Who was your favorite character and why?

My favorite character was Morgan Snow, at times I got frustrated with her about how she handled some things, like with the detective and with Nina but all and all she was an interesting character with good morals, loves her daughter and what she does for a living.

Which character – as performed by Phil Gigante and Natalie Ross – was your favorite?

Noah and Morgan were my favorite

Lifetime movie of the week??

This was not the best or the worst book I've ever listened to from Audible. I love Phil Gigante and Natalie Ross together (the sole reason I purchased this book). I'm giving this more stars then it deserves due to the narration alone. I think the author was trying to be shocking or provocative with the subject matter but it just felt forced or fake to me. I kept thinking this would make a perfect Lifetime movie of the week. Thankfully it was a quick read with great narration.

Power and Control with a twist

What did you love best about The Delilah Complex?

Surprise ending.

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

Even though I suspected who was responsible early on wasn't completely sure but never suspected how the ending unfolded.

Have you listened to any of Phil Gigante and Natalie Ross ’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Yes, that was the second reason why I decided to listen to the book. I prefer Phil's performance on other books more than this one but maybe with someone else it would of worked.

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

No.

My wife says, "That was awesome"

If you could sum up The Delilah Complex in three words, what would they be?

Sex Suspense Crime

Who was your favorite character and why?

Noah Jordain, (my wife liked his sexy voice)

Which scene was your favorite?

the annual soiree

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

yes

Any additional comments?

good book to while away the miles with. (the only time I listen to audiobooks is when we drive)

A different taste

What did you like best about The Delilah Complex? What did you like least?

I have read other of Rose's works, and this one did not dissapoint. The possibility of women as the powerful agressors is intriguing. Throught my life, I have changed my naive belief that all wome nurturing creatures, and if the world goverments were left to their power, women would never turn into predators, and they would take advantage of their possitions, or at least not mostly.

Whereas the story line might be exagerated, it is thought provoking.

Would you recommend The Delilah Complex to your friends? Why or why not?

Not sure.

Do you think The Delilah Complex needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

The series as a whole needs one.

Any additional comments?

I would have rated it higher, hadn't it been for all the vivid descriptions of torture. I could have done without them, and, I would dare to say that the value of the total experience would have increased.

This is only my opinion, and while I like to read this genre, I find too much gore detracts from the entire experience.

Decent Foreplay, no Real Climax

I really wanted to like this book more, but it just kept falling a little flat. The premise was great--an upper-class female-dominant sex club in Manhattan whose subserviant male members keep turning up dead--but there was no real umph to the book. Shame, really.

Very Enjoyable Listen

Any additional comments?

I really enjoyed this story and characters, especially the two main characters, just as good and the first book which was great. I would recommend this series to everyone.

Good Soft Porn

If you need an excuse to read soft porn, this mystery-based version is as good as any. The story line provides a reasonable context for soft porn. Narration is good. The one glaring defect is lack of accurate police/legal procedural detail.

Quick, Entertaining Read

Is there anything you would change about this book?

Could use more sex.

Would you be willing to try another book from M. J. Rose? Why or why not?

Yes. I know M.J Rose has written a series of books taking place at the Butterfield Institute featuring Dr. Morgan Snow, I'd be interested in following this character through a few more cases.

Did Phil Gigante and Natalie Ross do a good job differentiating all the characters? How?

Very much so. Both readers were thoughtful in their character portrayals.

Do you think The Delilah Complex needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

Yes. The blooming romance between Dr. Morgan Snow and Detective Noah Jordan is just heating up at the end of the novel.

Any additional comments?

I agree with the other reviewers that said you can easily figure out who is behind the abductions, but it's still an interesting plot. And Det. Jordan is super sexy!