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Kindred in Death

In Death, Book 29

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Kindred in Death

By: J. D. Robb
Narrated by: Susan Ericksen
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In this novel from number-one New York Times-best-selling author J. D. Robb, the newly promoted captain of the NYPSD and his wife return a day early from their vacation, looking forward to spending time with their bright and vivacious 16-year-old daughter, who stayed behind.

Not even their worst nightmares could have prepared them for the crime scene that awaits them inside. Deena has been brutally murdered in her bedroom, and her body shows signs of trauma that horrify even the toughest of cops, including our own Lieutenant Eve Dallas, who is specifically requested by the captain to investigate.

The evidence piles up, and Dallas and her team think they are about to arrest the perpetrator. But little do they know that someone has gone to great lengths to tease and taunt them, using a variety of identities.

Overconfidence can lead to careless mistakes, but for Dallas, one mistake might be all she needs to bring the killer to justice.

©2009 J.D. Robb (P)2009 Brilliance Audio, Inc.
Mystery Police Procedurals Romantic Suspense Suspense Thriller & Suspense Women Sleuths
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Editorial reviews

Like the In Death series' lead characters, Dallas and Roarke, narrator Susan Ericksen and author J. D. Robb are a match made in heaven. More than 30 books into this series, these two halves of the perfect audiobook whole have become the gold standard for how to keep listeners coming back book after book.

Erickson's narration has the strikingly confident acting chops of a charismatic lead actor in a great long-running television series. She knows and inhabits her cast of characters decisively, while carefully mining the little diamonds of growth and change that Robb seeds into these stories.

From Dallas' driven, prickly authority, to Roarke's potent charm, to Peabody's nerdy earnestness, and the handful of unique, well-drawn secondary characters, the cast here is entertainingly diverse but hasn't grown too large for listeners to catch on quickly to who's who. And kudos to Ericksen for making it easy by capturing each voice clearly, and using finely tuned pace and timing to bring out all the wit, blood-chilling suspense, and sizzling romance in Robb's storytelling.

Great villains are also a trademark of this series. The bad guy here is a master manipulator, a chameleon who slips and slides through the city, killing with a cruelty that shakes Dallas to her core. Ericksen gives him a guileless menace that rings terrifyingly true. Watch for a terrific 90 degree twist near the end that provides that perfect combination of thrill and 'a-ha!' to round out this plot.

Robb's In Death series is, like all the great police procedurals, built on rich character development. Dallas is sexy, acerbic, absolutely tenacious, and destined to rub people the wrong way. Roarke is drop-dead gorgeous, filthy rich, and utterly in love with his wife. This is partnership as the ultimate romantic relationship, and a crime-fighting team that's unstoppable.

In July 2009 The New Yorker magazine featured a long overdue profile of the immensely successful Nora Roberts (a.k.a. J. D. Robb). So if you're a first-time listener coming to see what all the fuss is about, the In Death series is about to become your favorite new way to kick back and enjoy a great story well told. Nancy Carter

Gripping Storyline • Suspenseful Plot • Excellent Narration • Engaging Mysteries • Detailed Investigations
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I loved it. Listening to Susan Ericksen narrate is almost as good as watching a movie! She has brought Robb's characters to life for me. I always thought that using my imagination when I did my own reading would be much better than having the novel read to me.That has generally been proven to be correct other than when one of Robb's books is released. MacNab didn't have a big part in this one and I sort of missed his character. I've been looking forward to the release date of this latest episode and now I have already been to the Robb website to find out when the next one can be expected. I highly recommend this series written by Robb if you like mystery and adventure. I also can honestly say that Susan Ericksen really does do the characters justice.

Terrific..as usual

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Each and every mystery has its own unique twists & turns. The consistent voice throughout the series makes each listen a reunion with old dear friends. Great storytelling with identifiable voices makes this series a must have on road trips. In this book, we find out about the murder of Captain McMasters daughter, Deena and the ensuing chase to identify and capture the perpretator, if they only can.

Solid performance & writing makes this series!

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This is a well-written story with all the action and excitement you'd expect from a J.D. Robb novel. Always good to catch up with such a great cast of characters. Susan Ericksen is an excellent narrator.

Great addition to series!

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Would you listen to Kindred in Death again? Why?

Yes and I have listened to it multiple times. I love the story and the characters and I especially love the way Susan Erickson's performance. She is amazing.

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

This seriew is so geat I can not compare it to any other because it's in a class all by itself.

Which scene was your favorite?

I always love the scenes between Eve and Rourke.

Simply the best!!!

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I enjoyed this book. The characters were believable which some times is not the case in mysteries. It was well read and the production values were good.

Good listen

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This was an excellent story. The topic was very tough however! A great read, I highly suggest it!

great story - tough subject

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

All of the "In Death" series keep me on the edge of my seat. With the suspense, drama, and humor, I can't wait to find out what happens next.

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

I have listened to 34 books and several short stories that Ericksen has narrated. No one compares to her.

Chalk up another winner for JD Robb

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I like the idea of this series taking place in the not to distant future. The book is well written and I could not put it down. Looking forward to listening to the whole series!

Fresh ideas

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I love this series, but the horrible rapes and murders, and the grief that follows is almost too much. And the ending is slightly unsatisfying and wrapped up too quickly. But still - excellent. And Eve and Roarke’s relationship is lovely.

Grisly murders make this hard to listen to

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Just saying. I’m addicted of these books but I also always appreciate a heads up in reviews when it’s especially trigger-y. This was one of them. Rough. But worth sticking through.

This one was a tough one

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