Treachery In Death

In Death, Book 32

By: J. D. Robb

Narrated by: Susan Ericksen

Length: 13 hrs and 38 mins

Publisher's summary

In a New York City fifty years in the future, Detective Eve Dallas tracks down those who break the law - including the ones sworn to uphold it.

Eve Dallas and her partner, Peabody, are following up on a brutal, senseless crime - an elderly grocery owner killed by three stoned punks for nothing more than kicks and snacks. And for the first time, Peabody is primary detective on the case, which means she has to get used to a new level of authority and responsibility. Good thing she learned the ropes from a master like Eve.

But after rounding up the perps, Peabody stumbles upon a much trickier situation. Determined to start working out as hard as she grills suspects, she chooses to do it at the old, rarely-used gym at Central. After a grueling workout, she squeezes into one of the narrow shower stalls, happy to have the place to herself. Just after she shuts the water off, the gym door clatters open - and while she cringes inside the stall, trying not to make a sound, Peabody overhears two fellow officers, Garnet and Oberman, arguing. References are made to delivering product, and a house in the islands, and someone named Keener who’s supposed to look like an OD. It doesn’t take long for a naked and vulnerable Peabody to realize that both officers are crooked - guilty not just of corruption but of murder as well. Fortunately, the two clear out of the locker room without realizing there was a witness.

Eve Dallas may have trained Peabody well - but this is too dangerous for one person to take on alone. Now Peabody, Eve, and her husband, Roarke, must try to get the hard evidence they need to bring the dirty cops down - knowing all the while that the two have already killed to keep their secret, and are no doubt willing to do it again.

©2011 J.D. Robb (P)2011 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

Character development

What did you love best about Treachery In Death?

I ;loved the fact that the story started woth Peabody/ While still youthful, she is gaining in maturity and complexity.

What other book might you compare Treachery In Death to and why?

JD Robb keeps the characters fresh and involved with each novel she writes. I particularly like Eve's confusion when people show her how much they care.

What about Susan Ericksen’s performance did you like?

I like Susan ricksen's performance best where she is able to carry through on the voices of characters from book to book. She has made listenng to the whole series an experience I can only complar to what it must have been like to listen to the old dramas on the radio. Your imaginaton is formed by taking the authors physical discription and the voices provided by Ms. Ericksen and the person takes shape in your mind..

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

As with all JD Robb books, I had to keep pushng the clock back to finish it. Lucky for me I am only able to sleep a couple of hours a night. These books are delicious companions of the night.

Any additional comments?

Sometimes I wish that I had never read the whole series and had just pcked up Naked in Deat to start reading. Just think 33-34 new adventures would be awaitng. Hope JD Robb continues for many, many more.

Good listen!!

I enjoyed this book, lots of twists and turns, great characters, believable story line, and what an ending...

In love with In Death!

The In Death series is fantastic! Each book gets better and better. Hard to put down.

Cops vs. Cops! Who will win?

What did you love best about Treachery In Death?

I loved the fact that Peabody took a bigger part of the story line.

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

As with all the books in the "In Death" series, I couldn't stop listening. Between the mystery, the drama, and the humor, I couldn't wait to find out what was going to happen next.

What about Susan Ericksen’s performance did you like?

Erickson has the amazing ability to vary her vocalizations and accents to make it easy and enjoyable to discern which character is speaking. She is the best.

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

All of the Eve Dallas books make me laugh out loud.

Best Book So Far

I really enjoyed this book. I like all of he 'In Death' books but this was one of the best. I liked Mavis' part in this one. Dirty Cops.

One of my Favorites

This was a great story. I loved it. I couldn’t stop listening and spent Black Friday in 2060 :-D

Second best

Love this book. This has got to be at the top of my list for best books from this series. Funny, keeps you on your toes, great suspense and it's not drawn out with story it's one action to the next.

JD Robb - In Death Series

JD Robb's Treachery in Death is one of the best in the series. Susan Erickson again has made the book come to life. The story, the tempo and the details as always are fast paced and keep the listener glued to their seats.

Another Great Eve Dallas Adventure

Would you listen to Treachery In Death again? Why?

An excellent read, full of twists and suspense.

Who was your favorite character and why?

I love all of the characters in these novels and the characters definitely develop with each new story, but I am really enjoying watching Peabody's character develop over time.

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

I have listened to many of the J.D. Robb novels and Susan Ericksen does an excellent job with the character voices and story.

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

Particularly satisfying ending.

The best EVER!!

So full of funny repartee, sarcastic quips, and suspense! Absolutely a gem. I will definitely listen to this one again.