Delusion In Death

In Death, Book 35

By: J. D. Robb

Narrated by: Susan Ericksen

Length: 13 hrs and 8 mins

Publisher's summary

It was just another after-work happy-hour bar downtown, where business professionals unwound with a few drinks, complained about the boss, maybe hooked up with someone for the night. Until something went terribly wrong. At first it was just a friction in the air. The noise intensified. The crowd seemed oppressive. Some sharp words were exchanged, some pushing and shoving.

Then the madness descended. And after 12 minutes of chaos and violence, 80 people lay dead.

Eve Dallas is trying to sort out the inexplicable events. Surviving witnesses talk about seeing things - monsters and swarms of bees. They describe sudden, overwhelming feelings of fear and rage and paranoia. When forensics makes its report, the mass delusions make more sense: it appears the bar patrons were exposed to a cocktail of chemicals and illegal drugs that could drive people into temporary insanity - if not kill them outright.

But that doesn’t explain who would unleash such horror - or why. Eve’s husband, Roarke, happens to own the bar, yet he’s convinced the attack wasn’t directed at him. It’s bigger than that. And if Eve can’t figure it out fast, it could happen again, anytime, anywhere. Because it’s airborne....

©2012 Nora Roberts (P)2012 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

J.D. Robb at her BEST!

Would you consider the audio edition of Delusion In Death to be better than the print version?

Susan Ericksen makes the characters come alive! It is amazing how many voices she can do. No detail goes unnoticed by Susan Ericksen, right down to Roarke's accent.

What did you like best about this story?

I felt that in the last two books Eve had become a little weaker than she was before. In this book she is back in full force. A force to be reckoned with!

Which character – as performed by Susan Ericksen – was your favorite?

I have to say I just love the voice of Roarke. If ever they put J. D. Robb's books into a movie or series I would have trouble hearing any voice but the one Ms. Ericksen has created!

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

Yes! I usually finish all of J. D. Robb's book in one, no more than two days. I constantly walk around all day with my Ipod on. Which causes me to constantly look for new authors!

Any additional comments?

The In Death books should really be listened to from the first on up in the series although you can follow along with any book you decide to listen to. You get a better idea of the characters' dynamics if you start with the first and work your way up. Wonderful series. J. D. Robb is a very fast writer compared to most but I wish she would write a little faster so I don't have to look for new authors.
Thank you Ms. Robb/Roberts of the hours of pure entertainment you have given to the world of readers/listeners.

another action packed ride with eve

couldnt put this one down! right from the start the action and suspense kept me listening. the added bonus of some overdue resolve for Eve and Rourke made me smile amist the pending doom .

Another homerun!

What made the experience of listening to Delusion In Death the most enjoyable?

Susan Ericksen. I love the characters that inhabit each of the "In Death" novels, and she brings them to life for me.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Delusion In Death?

The description of the carnage created by the drug let loose really made me care about catching the culprit.

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

It's like listening to a play. She is my favorite narrator. She makes each character so individual and unique. Sometimes I re-listen to stories just to hear Roarke's Irish accent. She also gives pathos and emotion to scenes that make me care just a little bit more. She truly is a consummate artist and a very gifted storyteller.

Any additional comments?

I love this series. Granted, some books have been more powerful for me than others, but overall, I love Eve and Roarke and those who inhabit their lives. They feel like friends and very real.

Another Sick-o Bites the Dust--actually two

Serial killers have nothing on the mass murderer in this In Death book --and the killer never even gets his hands bloody. But Grandma's little darling is a fanatic after the old girl's fanatical heart. As always, the main characters--Dallas, Peabody, Roarke & all are the best part of all the In Death books. Then again, the chemical nightmare dispersed into the air of popular establishments is the thing of nightmares...and entirely too possible nowadays.

Delusion In Death

I enjoy this very scary storyline. As usual excellent narration. I highly recommend this book and series.

The red horse

Who would have ever thought that an after-work happy hour would lead to over eighty deaths? The carnage at the scene is overwhelming and shocking. Who is behind this horrendous act, is it a terrorist attack? Those are some of the questions Lt. Eve Dallas must find answers to. Everyone is shocked at the sheer sight of the carnage including the owner of the bar, Roarke, billionaire husband of Lt. Dallas.. The two working together with her squad and friends must hurry to find answers before the perpetrator(s) strike again. Another action and suspense filled book in the In Death series. Insightful personal revelations and sparks of humor round out this thriller. J D Robb has written another great masterpiece, as she never fails to entertain. Susan Erickson delivers yet another sterling narration. This one will be reread many times, at least by this reader it will.

Good Thriller!

Enjoyed very much! Great story and interesting plot. Highly recommended. Always enjoy J.D. Robb and the Eve Dallas series.

Robb, Dallas & Ericksen - what a Fantastic Combo

With most series, it doesn't affect the enjoyment of the books much if you read them in order or not. With the In Death series, it does. Although you certainly can read any book as a stand-alone, you usually get more out of any specific book if you've read several of the previous books in the series. More than most, this series intertwines and builds in significant ways over the course of the books.

For this book, I'd suggest reading "New York to Dallas" at the very least -- or that book won't be as enjoyable if you read it later. (Possibly also Reunion in Death first, before New York to Dallas, but before you read Reunion . . . ). I strongly recommend reading this series in order. Most books are great and even the few that fall a bit short of the normal standard of excellence invariably advance character development.

Ericksen is amazing as the narrator of this series. More than 15 often-recurring characters (plus another set of occasional ones) are clearly delineated. I am constantly astounded at how I can recognize which character is speaking within one or two words. The consistency across this volume of books is incredible. I don't know what salary you're making, Susan, but you're worth it. Ask for a raise!

As always Eve rocks

Okay first I love love how Sue Ericksen reads the In Death Series. From book 1 to book 35 I am immersed in the lives of the characters because of the way she brings life and characterization to each character . I absolutely love Eve and Rourke. So for me I can't really give a bad review for any of the In Death books. The only thing I will say is I wished JD kept us a little more on the edge in guessing if the killer was someone we knew or someone after Rourke or terrorist almost to the very end. The books starts off with a bang. So for the In Death fans you'll like the book.

Mesmerizing and sometimes sort of terrifying.

Bio-terrorism, egads! I was not sure I could read this one. Glad I did as this played out with all the good guys being sane so I could be, too, while reading. Intense all the way with a few snippets of a little humor to break up the tension. Great writing. Great read.

This is my second time (first time in ebook format), this time listening to Susan Ericksen performing at her usual outstanding best all the voices. What a talent!