Indulgence in Death: In Death, Book 31 by J. D. Robb
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Summary
When a murder disrupts the Irish vacation she is taking with her husband, Roarke, Eve realizes that no place is safe - not an Irish wood or the streets of the manic city she calls home. But nothing prepares her for what she discovers upon her return to the cop shop in New York City. . . . A driver for a top-of-the-line limousine service is found dead - shot through the neck with a crossbow. The car was booked by an executive at a venerable security company whose identity had been stolen. Days later, a stunning, high-priced escort is found killed at Coney Island, a bayonet stuck in her heart. And again, the trail leads to a CEO whose information has been hijacked. With a method established, but no motive to be found, Eve begins to fear that she has come across that most dangerous of criminals, a thrill killer, but one with a taste for the finer things in life - and death. Eve does not know where or when the next kill will be, or that her investigation will take her to the rarefied circle that Roarke travels in - and into the perverted heart of madness. . . .
Can you really trust the opinions of millions of readers? These books are selling like hotcakes, so I decided to find out what all the fuss was about.
First things first, make sure you switch your player to "fast read" mode. The narrator's slow pace will drive you insane. I'm no expert on Irish accents, but this particular rendition started to grate on my nerves after about thirty minutes. The excessive use of the term 'darlin' was seriously overdone.
Secondly, as I've reached this stage in life, I've made a conscious effort to spend less time with obnoxious, bitchy people who are generally unpleasant to be around. With that being said, I can't imagine spending any more time with Detective Eve Dallas. Honestly, I can't understand why anyone would want to be around her, including the overly adoring Roarke, who clearly has his own issues. Eve Dallas is consistently crabby and bitchy towards everyone she encounters. Is that what they consider strength and power for "new" women? Lisa Gardner's D.D. Warren is quite similar—a truly bitchy woman. I gave up on that series as well. There are plenty of strong and tough female protagonists out there—Kinsey Millhone, Anna Pigeon, Ellie Hatcher, or Bailey Wiggins—who don't feel the need to tear everyone apart with their sharp tongues, be it waiters, colleagues, lovers, or even murderers. (Okay, maybe the narrator is interpreting the character this way. I suppose I'd have to actually read one of these books to find out, but I'm not willing to subject myself to that level of punishment.)
The plot wasn't too bad, actually—quite imaginative. So if you can endure the first part, which involves lots of hugging and kissing in Ireland, where Eve insists on making tired jokes about being woken up by a "cock" (referring to a rooster) and boasts about her lack of domestic knowledge as a character strength, the story itself, set back in New York, is entertaining and original.
Listen to this audiobook at your own risk. The thing is, there are so many truly outstanding books out there that you don't have to tolerate this kind of brutal femininity. Instead of J.D. Robb, give Julia Spencer-Fleming, Deborah Crombie, or even Laura Lippman a try. They may not write "cozies," but they won't assault your ears with PMS-ridden protagonists.
I can't get enough of this series, it's like the books can't come out quick enough for my liking. While I'm not a big fan of Nora Roberts' romance novels, and often struggle to get through them, I absolutely adore this series and have devoured every single one. Susan Ericksen does an incredible job with the narration, she's truly outstanding!
I really liked the Death Series. It was a nice surprise to see this book begin in Ireland with Dallas and Roarke on their vacation. Susan Ericksen does a fantastic job. She truly embodies Dallis! I couldn't shake the feeling that the story felt familiar and I wished more of the characters from the previous books were included. Can't wait for the next book!
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